As a former NB owner, I was pretty disappointed with the interior lighting on my NA when I got it last fall. I wanted something that would work better without costing a lot. The Moss kit is nice, but you still couldn't read a map, etc. I figured I'd try something new, so that's what I did. Hope someone out there enjoys this...
What I needed to do this:
-LED strip lights (http://www.amazon.com/16-4FT-White-Waterproof-Flexible-Strip/dp/B008GRFBK8/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_t_4) - only need 4 inches, couldn't find what I wanted any shorter than 5m
-2 lenses (I bought 2 used interior lights from a miata dash for $10, but you could use any lenses you can find)
-Wire (I used speaker wire)
-solder/soldering iron
-electrical tape and packing tape
To start, I took out the factory dash light. I used the terminals on the back of this light to provide power for my new lights - that way they'll work from the on switch and turn on when the door opens. While I had it out, I replaced the bulb with an LED bulb to match the new lights and reduce current draw so the extra load of the added lights wouldn't draw more than the original light.
I drilled a few holes in the sides of the factory light and used zip ties to hold my new wire in place. I soldered the wire onto the terminals (I used ring terminals but it really wasn't necessary) and bam, we now have our power supply.
Once this is done, the light can be put back in the dash, and the new wires run behind the glove box, under the pass. side A-pillar trim, and up to the header. I used about 7' of wire and cut off what was leftover when I was done.
What I needed to do this:
-LED strip lights (http://www.amazon.com/16-4FT-White-Waterproof-Flexible-Strip/dp/B008GRFBK8/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_t_4) - only need 4 inches, couldn't find what I wanted any shorter than 5m
-2 lenses (I bought 2 used interior lights from a miata dash for $10, but you could use any lenses you can find)
-Wire (I used speaker wire)
-solder/soldering iron
-electrical tape and packing tape
To start, I took out the factory dash light. I used the terminals on the back of this light to provide power for my new lights - that way they'll work from the on switch and turn on when the door opens. While I had it out, I replaced the bulb with an LED bulb to match the new lights and reduce current draw so the extra load of the added lights wouldn't draw more than the original light.
I drilled a few holes in the sides of the factory light and used zip ties to hold my new wire in place. I soldered the wire onto the terminals (I used ring terminals but it really wasn't necessary) and bam, we now have our power supply.
Once this is done, the light can be put back in the dash, and the new wires run behind the glove box, under the pass. side A-pillar trim, and up to the header. I used about 7' of wire and cut off what was leftover when I was done.