What happens when you install an EBay ambient light kit

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  • I show you how this ambient light led kit I got off Ebay is pure junk. I wasted money so hopefully you can learn from my mistake. However, I do have a better quality kit going in on my next video.
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  • @chrisb8870
    @chrisb8870 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Thanks for a real review instead of all the videos that make it seem perfect

  • @W204-o2h
    @W204-o2h 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I still like this video. Anything you put out I like lol.

  • @SUB-Entertainment
    @SUB-Entertainment 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One thing I noticed is it is not that kind of fail that you pointed out. When you keep the illumination level low it looks good. I am not a fan of too much and too bright illumination. I have GLA 2021 with Mercedes factory ambient lighting and if you keep it to a low illumination level it looks as good as MB. I bought them for my other car Lexus and they look great. Now I will buy for my GLE.

  • @staiifresh502
    @staiifresh502 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Thank you for this honest review

  • @greggregorich8048
    @greggregorich8048 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    so after watching this video i decided to buy newest Mercedes Benz with rgb lights in it which is 2019 A class its a same as C class good luck!

  • @angelociprian1322
    @angelociprian1322 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think that's happening because the optic fiber isn't exactly fit in that tube and in point where the fiber touch the tube si more lightly, and where is a higher distance between tube and fiber is more darker. And... the fiber is going up and down in that tube, isn't perfectly straight, and it's looks ugly. I think that El wire is a better option, but you lose the multitude of colors

  • @ericastorga5773
    @ericastorga5773 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    i bought same kit for my audi, and it works awesome! i just wish i had an app to control it

    • @matejaradojevic1381
      @matejaradojevic1381 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      For what audi? I wanna buy one for mine. Can you send me pics on email:radojevic2003@gmail.com or dm me on Instagram __radojevicc__

  • @advanced4945
    @advanced4945 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    great video awesome whip!

  • @TsarOfRuss
    @TsarOfRuss 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good one Flex !!!
    Thank God i didnt go blow my money on this

  • @LegendGaming-fp7xi
    @LegendGaming-fp7xi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Brother what do
    U expected from 30 40 dollars lights
    Its never going to look same as the original mercedes bmw audi interior Lightning those car brands put time and detailing and much more expensive stuff to the car thats why they cost so much but its worth it tho love the german car group brands even tho did not mention opel vw etc but like i said its 30 40 $
    Aint going to look same as a original merc interior but still love it as a bmw fan always bmw for me :D

    • @Superstar1212ism
      @Superstar1212ism 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You would be surprised that the ones in the BMW and Mercedes are even cheaper then Ebay but they'll sell it to you for 10x the mark up...

  • @philhtx4103
    @philhtx4103 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please do an update video 👍 also have you seen the star ceiling kits ? Some look dope but definitely seems like a challenge I’m thinking about it myself 🤔

    • @TheFlexxGarage
      @TheFlexxGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      go follow me on facebook or instagram. I have a sneak peak video of the new kit that's ready to go on.
      As for the star light kit...I'm not interested. That's pushing it. Ambient light kit is good but starlight is just straight up belongs only on a rollsroyce.

  • @snvffxxx
    @snvffxxx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    bro for 30-40 bucks what did you expect?

  • @YusufPetersenCPT
    @YusufPetersenCPT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thanks for this man.. maybe if you couldnt directly see the tubes instead maybe have the light emitting from behind panels.. i wonder.

    • @TheFlexxGarage
      @TheFlexxGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      They don’t shine bright enough.

  • @knmoverload
    @knmoverload 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey flexx wanna give us the link for the new kit you use? This way I can get it before your video and get installed as soon as your vid drops!!

    • @TheFlexxGarage
      @TheFlexxGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Nahh. I have to install it and make sure it’s 100% good. No point in giving links to a product and find out it doesn’t fit or works right. I rather be the test rabbit so you guys don’t waste money.

  • @martinwilliams9098
    @martinwilliams9098 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Where did you get the door speaker covers ?

  • @eliashares2058
    @eliashares2058 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ty

  • @p1maxautodetailing878
    @p1maxautodetailing878 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, can you send a link to this ??

  • @jaqualiawatts2204
    @jaqualiawatts2204 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi
    What did you do to make the led lights come on whenever you urn your car key switch? I am trying to figure this out with my Chrysler Aspen please help

    • @vivekshah1247
      @vivekshah1247 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You have to wire the power supply directly into the fuse board of your car (research this according to your car) watch a video on how to wire to the fuse board. If not then get a cigarette port adapter and when you start the car they’ll come on

    • @kbgaming6012
      @kbgaming6012 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      or if it doesn't pull too much power you can piggyback off a cigarette lighter, and it will come on when the ignition is on

  • @GeneralDravus00
    @GeneralDravus00 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Encountered the same problem

  • @TheHuiwen
    @TheHuiwen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    that really sucks. thanks for the review

  • @divinemotorsport
    @divinemotorsport 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I would recommend taking high grit sandpaper to the fiber optic line and making it look cloudy. Might have the same issue but worth a shot

    • @djshumon
      @djshumon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cloudy.(defusse)

  • @dcsrt1300
    @dcsrt1300 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Damn shame, you got good hands and know electronics though you should have put a system in it, I wouldn't sweat it doesn't look that bad. Jmo

    • @just_observing8248
      @just_observing8248 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol right I put a system in my and abt to install these lights. I thought they looked fine too

  • @volvman9856
    @volvman9856 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    for better effect and brightness, you should attach the luminous tips on both ends

    • @just_observing8248
      @just_observing8248 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was wondering if I should do that when okay get home. Makes sense ty

  • @chickens366
    @chickens366 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for making this video!! I can’t tell you how many times I was considering buying that exact kit but nobody had video reviews on them.

    • @TheFlexxGarage
      @TheFlexxGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s okay if you can hide the optic tube and only have the glow of the light shine along your trim...but even the glow of the light is not that strong.

  • @TheStoneWhisperer
    @TheStoneWhisperer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Damn...too bad I can't find the video you made after this one with the actual ambient light kit that was worth buying. Can you provide that link? Does the manufacturer do ambient light kits for other cars besides Mercedes? Thanks!

    • @mitchio83
      @mitchio83 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The good one he got is from dmp car design.

  • @richardscustomfixcustomize5974
    @richardscustomfixcustomize5974 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Pls I have a question what app did you use for the ebey interior lighting so that I don’t have to use the remote

  • @gregcy89
    @gregcy89 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very proper review man. They all show that these strips are perfect but they are crap. Im trying to find some high quality led strips for my Jag. I cant understand which new Benzes are using. Im curious

    • @TheFlexxGarage
      @TheFlexxGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The new benzes are using an OEM-like kit for their cars. It's not universal. I installed an aftermarket version on my 2016 C300 here th-cam.com/video/BzHINSsDBho/w-d-xo.html

  • @BennyHolst.23
    @BennyHolst.23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Flexx you are really good at installing things in the car ...😃

  • @mrgcc
    @mrgcc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I installed an eBay kit on my car and I think the main thing you have to be careful of is just not pressing the tube in too harshly in points. I guess each kit will be different but just wanted to say my kit wasn't anything like this.

    • @zaczuniga
      @zaczuniga 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      could you link me the kit that you bought?

    • @Hasser3000
      @Hasser3000 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      And me 😂

    • @AlejandroNuno23
      @AlejandroNuno23 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What app do you use?

    • @tylercouture216
      @tylercouture216 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Which kit

  • @Djsatile
    @Djsatile 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Should have done amazon

  • @DerHerrY
    @DerHerrY 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If the next Ambient light is good, i buy one 🔥🔥

    • @TheFlexxGarage
      @TheFlexxGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m pretty sure it will be good. I have it. Just need to install and shoot the video. (Installing is easy. Shooting the video is a pain in the butt)

  • @TheBarking2
    @TheBarking2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We live and learn, believe me I know how you feel. But I’m positive you’re get it done right. Especially for wifey. I’ll be waiting in the background for the next vid. ONE!

  • @youandiryan
    @youandiryan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I noticed with anything to do with interior LED lighting it is better to go expensive. The expensive ones will look like the Mercedes lights. The cheap ones will die quickly and won't have that look that the new Benz's have. But the good kits are really expensive. Like holy crap.

  • @elta5522
    @elta5522 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I want see it next time *_*

  • @700M-l3c
    @700M-l3c 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I bought mine today and it did the same thing and it happened because i installed it very poorly and damaged it so be careful when you install it it not the products fault

    • @TheFlexxGarage
      @TheFlexxGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol. Yea it is the products fault. It’s crap quality. I did another video with a better kit (very similar style) and the optic tube is waaaaay better and doesn’t crack as easy.

  • @trapkid7346
    @trapkid7346 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One thing I learned is don’t got cheap when doing mods ! Cheap = problems and you spent more money at the end

  • @miraclejayyy9457
    @miraclejayyy9457 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What’s a good alternative?

  • @nozahyoublockqork2690
    @nozahyoublockqork2690 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    are these a special amount of volts or watts when installing?

  • @dinkwoodham80
    @dinkwoodham80 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you Splice the lights like if you wanna put some on each door but need to add more to the connectors how do you cut to make them fit in the light connector

  • @kertiszman
    @kertiszman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn! I just ordered some because when I saw oracle price at $75 I thought was too expensive.

  • @dreknows
    @dreknows 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tried explaining this to my brother but he like it's so the same thing I'm like in its not because your missing light on your door and bottom thing

  • @joaopereira1935
    @joaopereira1935 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you think you can see the details? such as the door handle or the electric window buttons?

  • @haidarscheik8162
    @haidarscheik8162 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thats it from now on if i buy something like this ima spring for the expensive options

  • @alexfernandez7529
    @alexfernandez7529 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    If it doesn't work you you might have to buy her the new benz that has the fiber optic lights.

  • @rowwiddit7096
    @rowwiddit7096 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought a similar kit but it didn’t come wither screw or hole that tightens the tube to the light

  • @bryanttrahan1852
    @bryanttrahan1852 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ya it has a glow tube effect when you crack it to light up. I tried it before but hated it. Glad im not only one

  • @rickgarcia9880
    @rickgarcia9880 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's a decent exhaust for my cla 250

    • @123bassface
      @123bassface ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Stock

    • @PadkBeatz.
      @PadkBeatz. 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@123bassface😂😂😂

  • @jerroldbrowning3223
    @jerroldbrowning3223 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where is the link to the better kit?

  • @aaronmichael276
    @aaronmichael276 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks. I want for my Outlander

  • @indritbarbullushi5692
    @indritbarbullushi5692 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    In app LED LAMP as set on off time ???

  • @dimitrijestojkovic6155
    @dimitrijestojkovic6155 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Link ambient light kit plss?

    • @TheFlexxGarage
      @TheFlexxGarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I’m not linking the crappy eBay one in the video. Go watch my other video on the better version. There’s links in the description of that video.

  • @mathusstudio5087
    @mathusstudio5087 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What battery you got for test ambient lighting

    • @TheFlexxGarage
      @TheFlexxGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can use a 9volt battery.

    • @tnamen1307
      @tnamen1307 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheFlexxGarage what's the lifetime?? Is it worth installing?

  • @meertjurgen4939
    @meertjurgen4939 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ai ai ai 😓😥

  • @Ali-uv3dz
    @Ali-uv3dz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    thanks for info.

  • @The_McD
    @The_McD 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there anything you can’t do? Wow

    • @The_McD
      @The_McD 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As soon as heard eBay I knew why it failed. Lot of low quality stuff on there. Look forward to the next video.

    • @TheFlexxGarage
      @TheFlexxGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I have to disagree. There’s tons of parts on my car that’s from eBay. Just like any selling platform, once in awhile you’ll run into crappy parts but I have no hate on eBay and I’ll continue shopping there.

  • @tarunk15
    @tarunk15 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Will you be sharing a link for a high quality light and a video installing it.

  • @mlp3journey61
    @mlp3journey61 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It reminds me of the 4th of July lights that you bend for the lights to come on

  • @joshuadomingo1134
    @joshuadomingo1134 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey bro I have question to did u try the new product of Dmp the X tros throttle controller

  • @SuperMatrix59
    @SuperMatrix59 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In a Benz get a good system. In mine I had an oracle light system installed. WiFi router in the car also I have a remote excellent.

    • @flyerboy2594
      @flyerboy2594 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      benz snob

    • @jlove24
      @jlove24 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      How did you get the WiFi router installed? Which brand I really want to do this

  • @luism3389
    @luism3389 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just curious, where did you end up tapping for power? Or did you use a battery or independent power source? Thnx for the review by the way.

    • @TheFlexxGarage
      @TheFlexxGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bro...it's clearly in the video. Did you not see me take apart the center to get to the cigarette lighter...lol...same tap location like the dynamic side mirror start up lights.

  • @ofri6309
    @ofri6309 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the movie. So what's the solution you recommend?

    • @TheFlexxGarage
      @TheFlexxGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      th-cam.com/video/rDCW40JfEDs/w-d-xo.html

  • @deez130
    @deez130 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Usually fibre optic is used for roofs I thought to make it look like stars