Which Is Best? Universal Car Ambient Lighting Kits Explained!

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

Hi everyone.
I wanted to do this video as I get asked a lot on what the differences are between all the different types of ambient lighting kits that are available for cars.
I hope this help does help clear up a lot of questions and make selecting the right kit for you better.
Gets booked in for your ambient lighting install via www.mrgcc.co.uk
All links are affilliate links to help support the channel, so thank you if you purchase via the links below!
Lights can be purchased here:
Symphony LED Bead: (flowing colours + static colours version)
- Symphony Version - ebay.us/ePAbyp
- Symphony Version with Door Handle & Storage Lights - ebay.us/6qFGr5
- Symphony Version with Door Handle + Storage Lights + Speakers - ebay.us/vfJZgw
LED Bead: (static colours version)
- Solid Colour Version - ebay.us/PNIQ9o
- Solid Colour Version with Door Handle & Storage Lights - ebay.us/Pj2alb
- Solid Colour Version with Door Handle + Storage Lights + Speakers - ebay.us/vfJZgw
Acrylic Kit:
- Acrylic standard lighting set - ebay.us/yVGs92
- Acrylic standard lighting with Door Handle & Storage Lights - ebay.us/rnklG9
Fibre Optic:
- Fibre Optic Ambient Lighting standard set - ebay.us/7C5EJN
- Fibre Optic Ambient Lighting with Door Handle & Storage Lights - ebay.us/FlGeIM
Volt Meter here:
Amazon link: amzn.to/3aBJKkI
eBay link: ebay.us/No9B2Z
If you dont want to solder, wiring connectors like these can be used:
Scotch Lock Wire Connectors ebay.us/HRfCP1
Terminals Connectors Quick Splice Scotch Lock T Tap Wire : ebay.us/H2CHWA
Connectors for wiring harness used: amzn.to/3puc4JH
For parts check out the following affiliate links:
Get the best budget Electric Ratchet here:
amzn.to/3gFEQno
Car Parts here:
Euro Car Parts: tidd.ly/2a85a312
Car Parts For Less: tidd.ly/19c491df
GSF Car Parts : tidd.ly/3ec8f2ec
DIY Car Service Parts: tidd.ly/fe9f8213
#Ambientlights #Carmods #Interiormods

Пікірлер: 132

  • @topandrun126
    @topandrun126 Жыл бұрын

    Just what I was looking for before buying a kit. Thanks

  • @Chiin0w
    @Chiin0w8 ай бұрын

    Thank’s for your help for men who love their car

  • @kieranricko06
    @kieranricko06 Жыл бұрын

    Nice little video about the different kits I had the fibre optic ones in the volvo v70 when I bumped into you in the petrol station in liverpool now I've seen what others are like give them a blast 😋 also to note your multi-meter links need updates mate cheers for the video 👍🏻

  • @mrgcc

    @mrgcc

    Жыл бұрын

    No way! What a small world I remember seeing you at the Shell lol. Thanks for the heads up on the Multi-Meter one. I'll check that out, and 100% I think you will fully appreciate the difference once you see it for yourself. Being someone who has installed it already you might already see the benefits of the different types.

  • @UplyftSky
    @UplyftSky2 ай бұрын

    🙏 very good comparisons! Very helpful

  • @Beno88
    @Beno88 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this interesting video. Would you know which techno is used as OEM on latest Mercedes? It is mentioned the acrylic one is the most used by car manufacturers, but latest MB are very bright so I was wondering if it was also the case for those ones.

  • @MindDezign
    @MindDezign Жыл бұрын

    Great job! Thank you, it helps alot !

  • @Jim_Carter
    @Jim_CarterАй бұрын

    Thank you! Your videos have been a great help. One question: What trim removal pliers do you use? Can you consider linking that in your videos?

  • @retlem
    @retlem Жыл бұрын

    Do you think the symphony can work around the middle console and the back seat trim of a Tesla? Not sure how they bend or if they can be cut properly.

  • @Sherry949
    @Sherry94910 ай бұрын

    Very clear. Thank you.

  • @finesse4133
    @finesse41336 ай бұрын

    Helped me alot ...have the Fiber optics hard wired but not made up my mind and will be switching to the Symphony...good intuitive vid bro ...Thank you

  • @mrgcc

    @mrgcc

    6 ай бұрын

    Glad it helped bro, I just hope to help others out as much as I can.

  • @jaydhernandez6303

    @jaydhernandez6303

    2 ай бұрын

    Symphony is the way to go bro. Looks factory

  • @mary77773
    @mary77773 Жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @filipesilva1395
    @filipesilva139510 ай бұрын

    I installed in my car and it's totally other level.Even the music sounds better😊

  • @kayttaja9152

    @kayttaja9152

    17 күн бұрын

    + it has more horsepower

  • @mihaipopescu3673
    @mihaipopescu36737 ай бұрын

    Thank you brother very helpful

  • @sprsk
    @sprsk Жыл бұрын

    Hello, nice video. What is your sugestion for a 2016 BMW F36 420D Gran Coupe. I dont have any ambiend light at the moment and i looked at thoose and liked them. Will it be easy to install it by my self ? How much the full kit for DashBoard and the 4 doors ?

  • @kadirkarabacak7814
    @kadirkarabacak7814 Жыл бұрын

    The Symphony leds, are the able to be cut to measure, also the speaker kit pack, are they able to be made a smaller ring, as you may know, Bwms don’t have big door speakers, thank you!

  • @sayfgti
    @sayfgti Жыл бұрын

    Brother if you don’t mind me asking, how do you power the ambient lights on the door cards for a Mk5 GOLF GTI?

  • @MaXwEL27
    @MaXwEL27 Жыл бұрын

    Already install the optic version.. Unfortunately, it always lose grip and too big for a narrow space.. And soon i will change it to symphony led.. Still waiting for shipping

  • @leoortega6370
    @leoortega637011 ай бұрын

    Great video man

  • @rhuynh
    @rhuynh5 ай бұрын

    Excellent video! Thank you for the education! Question - so on the optic you can just cut to whatever length. On the Symphony, how do you adjust length, or do you just hide the excess so you can't see it?

  • @sifou025
    @sifou0259 ай бұрын

    Thank you. I've already bought the LED strips thinking that i can activate the symphony mode but unfortunately i can't because they are not the same 😢

  • @halldogslogan7968
    @halldogslogan796810 ай бұрын

    Great presentation

  • @mrgcc

    @mrgcc

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you! That means a lot when I get comments like that. Much appreciated!

  • @koenheethem1499
    @koenheethem149910 ай бұрын

    Which one would you recommend for a bmw e93 knowing the fact that I want to insert it in the oem black plastic strips and replace in fact the oem lights in the same location in the doorcards...

  • @mohammedhafeez3457
    @mohammedhafeez3457 Жыл бұрын

    Thankyou very informative

  • @mrgcc

    @mrgcc

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much mate! I tried to share as much info on it to put everyone at ease.

  • @alanireland7537
    @alanireland75374 ай бұрын

    love the D BAKE t-shirt - great video how much is one for you to fit

  • @muridalcars
    @muridalcars10 ай бұрын

    Where can I get the acrylic one? There's no link.

  • @RC-st9ow
    @RC-st9ow6 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much for the video!! Only problem is when i click the link for the US store it takes me to the UK store. Im trying to get the LED Symphony full kit with the door and speakers but from the US. could u help with the correct link please. Thank you

  • @UrbanXFiles
    @UrbanXFilesАй бұрын

    Thanks for this, has made me rethink what I was to buy... I also wanted to know what app is best? As i am looking for a specific effect on 1 part of my feature. I need to have a sort of chasing effect & is a scanner effect too. A lot like the knight rider car. Any suggestions? Cheers

  • @johnblank885
    @johnblank8852 ай бұрын

    Great video. Do any of these kits work with apple carplay? I'd like to use the dash screen in my 2020 Odyssey to control the lights (as I do in my GLC300 mercedes) for the ambient lighting.

  • @headlightdesigngradacac
    @headlightdesigngradacac2 ай бұрын

    So...10 minutes video explaining that more money gives you better stuff

  • @KkKk-px2le

    @KkKk-px2le

    Ай бұрын

    Read this and didn't watch 😂

  • @dancearoundtheworld5360

    @dancearoundtheworld5360

    21 күн бұрын

    thank you $3 will be enough

  • @MrPandaBehr
    @MrPandaBehr Жыл бұрын

    I understand the symphony ones are not bendable front to back, but I was wondering if you can use a heat gun to make it more bendable temporarily to get the shape you want easier?

  • @mrgcc

    @mrgcc

    Жыл бұрын

    It's very much dependant to do that on how much of a bend it is you need. If it's say a small curve and maybe a difference of about 1cm then you could maybe achieve it. Being that there is enough grip on the trim to hold them in place both sides too. I would highly recommend not using a heat gun to hold them in any ways as it could mean damaging the actual LEDs inside the strip. So whatever you are thinking of doing just be careful and thoughtful before doing the actual installation

  • @pw3565

    @pw3565

    5 ай бұрын

    I reckon if you gently snip the flat bit of the strips at where the bends will be going inwards or outwards it could possibly bend more back & forth , Remember tho if the bend is outwards snip a slight V shape out of the flat part , if its an inwards bend then a couple of normal snips of the flat part of the strips . A heat gun would possibly help aswel i reckon .

  • @MrVuittonDon
    @MrVuittonDon Жыл бұрын

    I notice on ebay the listing says you can cut it. How is it possible? Wouldn't that damaged the lighting? Are there small groves or indicators to where to cut if it needs to be shorten?

  • @denisgonzalezblandon1538

    @denisgonzalezblandon1538

    3 ай бұрын

    u can cut them anywhere u like, wont matter

  • @techpam20
    @techpam203 ай бұрын

    Thank you for advice. Please show me What apps for chance the colour of LED

  • @donmanABZY1
    @donmanABZY1 Жыл бұрын

    Bro, I do installs. I’ve noticed that the fibre optic ones lose a LOT of colour even on slight bends. I’m not sure what’s being done wrong on my part. Or do you use a different tubing to the ones given in the kits

  • @mrgcc

    @mrgcc

    Жыл бұрын

    do you want to get in touch on Instagram and I can discuss it in more detail with you?

  • @louisvoss7877
    @louisvoss7877Ай бұрын

    Been using the led bead for years hands down the best but also the most difficult together with symphony to install since there is not much flex in it

  • @cb8491
    @cb84916 ай бұрын

    Which acrylic kit comes without the initial RGB test cycle upon starting the car?

  • @SlangePlange-ev6hc
    @SlangePlange-ev6hc11 ай бұрын

    Sir,can you tell me which web site to go to purchase these led lights ??

  • @ravd883
    @ravd88320 күн бұрын

    So I have a question. Who would you recommend for fitting? Thanks.

  • @R_F3
    @R_F3Ай бұрын

    Can I cut the Symphony light to the size I need?

  • @radflaco3612
    @radflaco36128 ай бұрын

    is there a possible link for the Symphony kit for your US viewers cheers🙂👋

  • @ETNT2
    @ETNT210 ай бұрын

    Is it possible to cut the symphony led bead strip?

  • @michalwisnia7546
    @michalwisnia75466 ай бұрын

    Have you ever used ambient light in a Jaguar XJ (2013)???

  • @Hiteshdattani1990
    @Hiteshdattani1990 Жыл бұрын

    Hello can I please ask if the lights come on when you lock and unlock the car or when the ignition comes on if you were to use the beed kit setup?

  • @tarik2766

    @tarik2766

    Жыл бұрын

    When ignition on

  • @MrRickjansen
    @MrRickjansen2 ай бұрын

    How js the brightness between fiber optic and acryl those two down the screen ? It looks that te fiber optic is more brighter than the acryl? I know it looks like crap , but looks brighter in the video

  • @harpindersingh2753
    @harpindersingh2753Ай бұрын

    Brother what if I don't want the complete set Acrylic kit, because I don't need it all as I need it for my truck dash board, I am not able to find it. when I do search either fibre optic which is thick one show up or led strips.Please share me a link if you can find it. Thank you

  • @ariframzan8602
    @ariframzan8602Ай бұрын

    Which ambient lighting has the most modes and colours that is able to be coded into an Audi A3 ? Having just a smartphone app just to change the modes and colours is not good when driving .

  • @Renegadenick.
    @Renegadenick. Жыл бұрын

    Regarding symphony strips: On startup, does it always do a rainbow sequence before the last previous color?

  • @sbsosa2075

    @sbsosa2075

    Жыл бұрын

    Let me know if you find a way to make it stop hate seeing a bright raindow before a solid color 👎

  • @ARM1886

    @ARM1886

    7 ай бұрын

    @@sbsosa2075 any update?

  • @loneranger5928
    @loneranger59286 ай бұрын

    Hi, can you please advise appropriately the cost of an install all areas in a hyundai tucson. Thanks 👍👍

  • @JackMonaghanWAMO

    @JackMonaghanWAMO

    6 ай бұрын

    Altogether, probably a $200 job. Parts included.

  • @elieli6812
    @elieli6812 Жыл бұрын

    Mr GCC Can you provide those brand name please ?

  • @marcHemmings-bs2ky
    @marcHemmings-bs2ky5 ай бұрын

    Hi when installing the fibre optic you attach the light to the one end but does the other end need a cap ?

  • @pw3565

    @pw3565

    5 ай бұрын

    I think it would make sense to use a type of mirror cap at the end of the fibre optic maybe!? , in hind sight it should reflect the light back in the strip keeping the colours strong & solid & no fade or dropout .

  • @focusrstguy7759
    @focusrstguy7759Ай бұрын

    Any idea how long these actually work for as a bought a set and fitted 5 days later nothing works?? Not connecting to the app att all any solid long lasting products you can recommend?

  • @emmanuelalcantarilla743
    @emmanuelalcantarilla7433 ай бұрын

    Would you happen to have a link for the us?

  • @dwightnatividad3841
    @dwightnatividad38418 ай бұрын

    Is it possible to cut the led strip?

  • @denisgonzalezblandon1538
    @denisgonzalezblandon15383 ай бұрын

    one more thing about the symphony version, they are not very flexible as in a curve, if your vehicle has alot of straight lines then its fine, but if not then expect some parts of the strip not to line up to them trim how you wanted them to

  • @ahmedzid1119
    @ahmedzid1119 Жыл бұрын

    Would you advice me to put acrylic leds on a leon 2013 or optic fiber ? 🤔

  • @mrgcc

    @mrgcc

    Жыл бұрын

    If you are looking to do it same as like in the video I recently posted, I would say go for the fiber optic. It will allow you to do the strip all the way across the dash etc. But if you want to do more straight lines then I would say 100% give the acrylic a go.

  • @l...
    @l...11 ай бұрын

    Is the LED RGB Or RGBW

  • @LeonZedd
    @LeonZedd Жыл бұрын

    When you turn on the led bead variant , does it have the same “loading up” sequence as the symphony kit ? (When the ambient lights turn on

  • @mrgcc

    @mrgcc

    Жыл бұрын

    Nope it doesn't, the LED bead will just load up as the last saved colour. Hope that helps

  • @PA-gt1dd
    @PA-gt1dd3 ай бұрын

    Im confised how these install...is it just ONE (1) continuous piece that goroes through the car? Or a central hub that powers multiple strips?

  • @Jim_Carter

    @Jim_Carter

    Ай бұрын

    there's a main hub that goes to power and each door panel has a hub that gets power from the power windows and connects wirelessly to the main hub.

  • @MrOner07
    @MrOner0710 ай бұрын

    ive used the fiber optic and el wire ones... both are not in my satisfactory... the rainbow one is the perfect one... its bright even during daytime... costs a bit more... but worth every money❤

  • @Flavor88

    @Flavor88

    10 ай бұрын

    can you tell me the name of the rainbow one? Thnx

  • @MrOner07

    @MrOner07

    10 ай бұрын

    @@Flavor88 its called car symphony led

  • @tubbycustard8866

    @tubbycustard8866

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@@MrOner07can you change the startup effect, like just have a solid color when your car starts up? I see it do an animation in all the vids I watch

  • @cb8491

    @cb8491

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@tubbycustard8866this is what I am trying to find out too. The initial start up is really cheap looking.

  • @zeea8235
    @zeea82356 ай бұрын

    Brv Will you be able to install the LED Bead in my E60? Can you give me price on how much it will cost. Thanks

  • @mrgcc

    @mrgcc

    6 ай бұрын

    Yes I can for sure, can you message me on instagram? Or send me over an email.

  • @kyerafferty3176
    @kyerafferty31768 ай бұрын

    Which link is for the middle one? Looks most like OEM which is what I'm looking fir

  • @mrgcc

    @mrgcc

    8 ай бұрын

    is that for the acrylic style one mate?

  • @muhammedmoheez793
    @muhammedmoheez793 Жыл бұрын

    Are we able to cut the symphony ones? Cut them to join etc

  • @tarik2766

    @tarik2766

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @al3xdragos01
    @al3xdragos01 Жыл бұрын

    So basically how this work?when u start the car they come on automatically?and then when u switch off the engine they turn off? I dont want to go on the app everytime I go in the car.

  • @mrgcc

    @mrgcc

    Жыл бұрын

    Thats pretty much how they can work, they need to be powered by the car, so you need them to be powered with a part of the car that turns on and off with the engine. So its more down to you and how you wire it vs the lights themselves.

  • @botchw7m
    @botchw7m9 ай бұрын

    Symphony Kit ✅

  • @mrgcc

    @mrgcc

    9 ай бұрын

    I do agree it's the best bang for the buck on most cars

  • @pw3565

    @pw3565

    5 ай бұрын

    Where you get the Sympony kit bruv? & where did u mains wire it to?

  • @neilalmonte5624
    @neilalmonte5624 Жыл бұрын

    I love you thank you

  • @focusrstguy7759
    @focusrstguy7759Ай бұрын

    An info at all as I fitted a kit but after a few days the app no longer works? Tia

  • @505armory
    @505armory8 ай бұрын

    What brand is the one switching between colors like crazy? I want that one.

  • @mrgcc

    @mrgcc

    8 ай бұрын

    This is the one mate Symphony LED Bead: - Symphony Version - ebay.us/ePAbyp - Symphony Version with Door Handle & Storage Lights - ebay.us/BRimPg - Symphony Version with Door Handle + Storage Lights + Speakers - ebay.us/vfJZgw

  • @505armory

    @505armory

    8 ай бұрын

    @@mrgcc Thank you

  • @lullexd4246
    @lullexd42463 ай бұрын

    recommend this vid

  • @feizsoebratie8023
    @feizsoebratie8023 Жыл бұрын

    Wich one would u recommend for a bmw 118I

  • @mrgcc

    @mrgcc

    Жыл бұрын

    Personally I would recommend the symphony or the fibre optic. Both opposite ends of pricing but fibre optic is easier and softer lighting. Symphony is the full wow effect.

  • @miroslavferi6407
    @miroslavferi6407 Жыл бұрын

    Does anyone know the measurement of the led strip that is for the dash?

  • @mrgcc

    @mrgcc

    Жыл бұрын

    They are normally 90cm for the dash. The led bead kit is a dual end 110cm. But you cut it for each side you need. And the led symphony is 1x 90cm and 1x 20cm Hope that helps

  • @miroslavferi6407

    @miroslavferi6407

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mrgcc thanks so much; wow so the symphony one is perfect for my bmw f30 Great bit of kit cant wait to install it

  • @miroslavferi6407

    @miroslavferi6407

    Жыл бұрын

    How do you get it to stay in place? Does it just slot in a gap between the original ambient lighting or?

  • @donnythedealer9761
    @donnythedealer9761 Жыл бұрын

    What about EL wire? When an electric current passes through it it glows.

  • @LeonZedd

    @LeonZedd

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s no good as it has a short life span

  • @cptmeddl
    @cptmeddl4 ай бұрын

    Sure, you wouldn't want to spill any trade secrets, but could you let me know if these lights are the "industry standard" for ambient lighting companies? Do all companies source from AliExpress, or are there possibly higher-quality products coming from EU countries? I have some serious concerns about the risk of short circuits due to poor and malfunctioning electronics with products from China.

  • @MSABAU2005
    @MSABAU2005 Жыл бұрын

    Hi. I'm trying to get in touch with you. Any chance to book an appointment to fit an ambient light ?

  • @mrgcc

    @mrgcc

    Жыл бұрын

    hi mate, I am hoping I replied to you by now, are you still waiting? Is it on instagram or email you reached out?

  • @MSABAU2005

    @MSABAU2005

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mrgcc via email. Please confirm your email with me. Thanks

  • @Mighty-VizioN
    @Mighty-VizioN6 ай бұрын

    fiber optic kits suck. it the Fiber optic wire has any obstructions in it, it will look like a glowing crack.

  • @bobbywarmings9569
    @bobbywarmings9569 Жыл бұрын

    u should make a website and sell the kits !!

  • @mrgcc

    @mrgcc

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha thanks bro, I do have the links to the eBay listings for it 👍🏻

  • @mrgcc

    @mrgcc

    Жыл бұрын

    haha don't forget the eBay links too 😁

  • @Mighty-VizioN
    @Mighty-VizioN6 ай бұрын

    you left out the OG...EL Wire.

  • @Pinkielover
    @Pinkielover7 ай бұрын

    s type brand is best

  • @xomwolf8202
    @xomwolf82023 күн бұрын

    kzread.infovmMU0Xb8Ovg?si=GQ9Oc4H5a42PY-iD I need something like this. Do any lights have this Mode.

  • @Junior-gf9mr
    @Junior-gf9mrАй бұрын

    Short video? 10+ minute video explaining which light is "better" doesn’t seem short to me.

  • @maxtamcpherson8869
    @maxtamcpherson88698 ай бұрын

    Hi mate do you have a way to contact you . I asked me girlfriend to hit you up on your insta but she said it looks like you don't use it much . I love your work and want an install on my Range Rover sport. I would love for you to do the install

  • @mrgcc

    @mrgcc

    8 ай бұрын

    Hi mate. So sorry I am on it I just get a lot of dms. What's her instagram? I'll find it and reply asap

  • @mrgcc

    @mrgcc

    8 ай бұрын

    Or just ask her to send another dm today

  • @maxtamcpherson8869

    @maxtamcpherson8869

    8 ай бұрын

    Mithoyce . Lol thanks for the reply

  • @maxtamcpherson8869

    @maxtamcpherson8869

    8 ай бұрын

    @@mrgcc mithoyce

  • @MIDNIGHT_909
    @MIDNIGHT_9098 ай бұрын

    WHICH ONE WOULD BE BEST FOR A 2010 MERCEDES BENZ C300 W204???? ANYBODY? 😂

  • @mrgcc

    @mrgcc

    8 ай бұрын

    The led bead Symphony is the best one for the w204. I have a video showing the install with the normal LED bead which is good. The Symphony is just a step above

  • @nutislucky4904
    @nutislucky49047 ай бұрын

    The first one is not a actually FIBER OPTIC, fiber optic is glass

  • @SlangePlange-ev6hc
    @SlangePlange-ev6hc11 ай бұрын

    Sir,can you tell me which web site to go to purchase these led lights ??

  • @Hungryminecrafterz

    @Hungryminecrafterz

    7 ай бұрын

    check the video description

Келесі