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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 03:07 AM
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I had these custom made by mrzperformance.com, then I added the Light Tape behind the letters and tied them into the Courtesy lights, so when you open the door they light up. I acquired the Light from glowhut.com. Just go to the mrzperformance.com website and click on Contact us and send an e-mail to a Mr. Roy and let him know your a member of the Volvo Forums.
To contact Mr. Roy directly just send an e-mail to : mroy2@globetrotter.net
 
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 08:20 AM
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Those are very cool! Lets work on how the wires are run though ;-)
 
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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They run underneath and out and up to the courtesy lights. Underneath the rubber weather stripping.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 04:06 PM
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I think he's referring to the unisghtly nature of the wire being exposed
 
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 06:05 PM
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Oh snap!

That is one of the coolest things i've ever seen!

How much did each piece cost you? (The custom made cover, the lights, etc).

I'm definitely putting this on my list of projects... very cool.

Anyone interested in a group buy? If so, count me in!
 
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 06:11 PM
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I see this "Electroluminescent tape with lead wire and connector".... but it's in a 4.9 foot strip... can you "cut to length"?
 
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 06:19 PM
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As to the unslightly exposure..this pic was taken before I buried it..so, its really not that way.....also, The Light Tape your referring to can be cut, however, they also sell it in a kit form with 2 12 inch X 1.25 inch strips. You will need 2 A6 Inverters, one for each side..plus the kit. For more Info about the Light Tape contact mark@glowhut.com
 
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 06:23 PM
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So how is it attached to the door sill?
 
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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They have a 3M adhesive on the bottom side.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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Looks Awesome!
I might order some as well!
 
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 02:54 PM
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Air Force, why don't you just do a write up on it so you don't get 50 questions??? That's a geat idea and looks seeet.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2014 | 07:16 PM
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I was wondering how much it cost to do the light up door sills
 
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