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Old 12-29-2002, 06:02 PM
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Theater Lighting

I did a search because I remember reading about people going to do a theater lighting mod for their cars, but I didnt find anyone who actually did it. Has anyone actually done it?
Old 12-29-2002, 06:35 PM
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Theater lighting ? Hell you say..
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It's when you close the door and the dome light fades out instead of just turning off.
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Dimming

Sound too German. You should get a BMW or VW or something.
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Its most likely done with a capacitor, so as the capacitor discharges the lights will slowly dim.

Im not sure on the size you'll need, but im sure some of the electronic guys will have an idea.

Maybe try posting this on the electronics board. Let us know how you make out
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The 97+ Gran Prix's all have theater lighting.(not german) I want to do that and DRL's to my car too.
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Re: Dimming

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Sound too German. You should get a BMW or VW or something.
wtf? American cars have had the same sort of lighting for years now that fades out.
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hah, german....my sisters ford probe had that in it
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really!?!

Dang did not know that. Last time I saw dimming it was in a new BMW. Whatever floats your boat. It reminds me of a refined car with fruity delicate passengers with all the pretty things in their car like retractable window shades and all that other ****. The only thing I care about is ****load of power to haul ***.
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Newer 4th gens have the dimming, too.
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Why do u need a light when you are not in your car lol. Eight seconds later it shuts off you say? Isn't that going to be annoying when your trying to start your car at night and the light is still on?
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