Lets see those custom Engine Start/Stop Buttons!

[Jonnykin]

Originally Posted by whats77inaname

https://www.getbedazzler.com/

lol

[to///m]

I was thinking something along these lines, and for the STI one, like an ///M right there would be pretty cool...

[jdamore]

Hardly a custom button but I swapped the LEDs.

If you like the Red, you could paint the outer ring red and install a red LED. Not my taste but, that might look good.

[tkordy]

Originally Posted by jdamore

Hardly a custom button but I swapped the LEDs.

If you like the Red, you could paint the outer ring red and install a red LED. Not my taste but, that might look good.

Looks Great

[Ra_]

Originally Posted by to///m

I was thinking something along these lines, and for the STI one, like an ///M right there would be pretty cool...

I've always liked Acura/Honda's start/stop button...but my fav is from an S2000.

[kschneider]

I would like to fit the R35 GTR start button in.



I really like how it looks.

[Ali-E90]

Originally Posted by jdamore

Hardly a custom button but I swapped the LEDs.

If you like the Red, you could paint the outer ring red and install a red LED. Not my taste but, that might look good.

I'd be curious to see this actually, with or without the red ring, red LED could be interesting.

[jdamore]

Originally Posted by tkordy

Looks Great

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Ali-323i

I'd be curious to see this actually, with or without the red ring, red LED could be interesting.

One great thing that I love, is how I can see it lit up from outside of the car. If you know the behavior of the start button, its always lit up when the car is not in "sleep mode". That amber was not as noticeable and is quite boring IMO. Blue is my favorite color so it only makes it more gratifying.

I'm not sure if I was the first to do this but, I could not find any instructions/DIY so I'll post up how I did it. Sorry I don't have more pictures!

First, I did not use the same "foot-print" of LED. The factory LED is a right angle so the light is directed forward out the front of the button. I replaced ALL of the LEDs throughout the car so this is what I had on hand. No big deal though.. I put some solder on the pads of the PCB, held the LED in place (on its side), and ran the soldering iron in a sweeping motion so it flowed onto the LED. Then did the other side of the LED. BTW, I used tweezers to hold the LED (a must when working with this small of an object.



The LED part number is: VLMB41P1Q2-GS08 Thats the blue color. Just search on DigiKey or Mouser for the part in the color you choose. I believe the foot print I used is called PLCC2. Of course, getting the LED with the right-angle is the correct way to go but, it doesn't matter.

Also, the blue LED requires slightly more voltage. To get this, I removed the small pull down resistor (There are two resitors next to each other.. its the smaller one). I would try it without removing it first. If it works, leave it. If not, remove it. (note: it is still installed in the picture)

[Limey]

Originally Posted by Beemdog

What is required to remove this button? My interior is nearly perfect except for the cheap-ass black paint surrounding the Start/Stop button...

Same

[jdamore]

Just did a quick search for Red..

Its tough to say what to purchase because there is like a billion options!

"mcd" (Millicandela) is your brightness and you want to pair it to have about the same as everything else. I cant tell ya what to get but here is where I would start. Its about the same mcd as the blue I have.
http://www.digikey.com/product-detai...27-1-ND/469930

These things are so cheap that I would also get the following as it has a higher mcd.
http://www.digikey.com/product-detai...7-1-ND/1636306

These also have the correct foot-print for the Start button!

There are options to go with much less mcd and there are super bright ones too.. its a little trial and error!

[jdamore]

Originally Posted by Limey

Same

All you have to do is pull the trim piece out enough to get your hand behind it, unclip the wires, then squeeze the clips that hold the button in if I remember correctly. You can do it in one minute if you know how...

[Limey]

Originally Posted by jdamore

All you have to do is pull the trim piece out enough to get your hand behind it, unclip the wires, then squeeze the clips that hold the button in if I remember correctly. You can do it in one minute if you know how...

Cheers

[Limey]

Laguna Seca Blue halo

[jdamore]

Originally Posted by Limey

Laguna Seca Blue halo

Wow.. Looking good!

[sterile stork]

Originally Posted by dj_dub

Found this OEM piece awhile back on the ECS website...this one is normally found on BMW Individual models. Thought it looked pretty cool so I said why not.

IMG_1391a by dj_dub, on Flickr

IMG_2215a by dj_dub, on Flickr

IMG_2232a by dj_dub, on Flickr

Probably a no-go, but curious if by chance you'd be interested in selling? I'd like to grab that for my Individual

[dj_dub]

Originally Posted by sterile stork

Probably a no-go, but curious if by chance you'd be interested in selling? I'd like to grab that for my Individual

Hehe Thanks for asking...unfortunately I'm going to keep this for as long as I have my car (no plans to ever sell this car). Good luck with your search for another one though!

[nicebraces]

Here's mine custom painted Alpine White ... For more, follow me on Instagram @nice.braces!!

[Limey]

Originally Posted by nicebraces

Here's mine custom painted Alpine White ... For more, follow me on Instagram @nice.braces!!

Looks good!

[nicebraces]

Originally Posted by Limey

Looks good!

Thanks man!!

[Helmsman]

Hey Nicebraces, what's with the dash board leather? Sorry not using Insta, you have couple of more pics - Curious

Thanks

[ldireprophil]

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[StrifeM3]

Originally Posted by sterile stork

Probably a no-go, but curious if by chance you'd be interested in selling? I'd like to grab that for my Individual

I would try to talk to your dealer or maybe a vendor who orders parts from Germany. I have one coming in and from my understanding its coming from Germany.