Which Is Best? Universal Car Ambient Lighting Kits Explained!

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:
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If you dont want to solder, wiring connectors like these can be used:
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[@topandrun126]

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

[@Chiin0w]

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

[@UplyftSky]

🙏 very good comparisons! Very helpful

[@kieranricko06]

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]

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.

[@Jim_Carter]

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?

[@MindDezign]

Great job! Thank you, it helps alot !

[@Beno88]

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.

[@Sherry949]

Very clear. Thank you.

[@mary77773]

Great video!

[@finesse4133]

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]

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

[@jaydhernandez6303]

Symphony is the way to go bro. Looks factory

[@mihaipopescu3673]

Thank you brother very helpful

[@rhuynh]

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?

[@leoortega6370]

Great video man

[@alanireland7537]

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

[@UrbanXFiles]

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

[@halldogslogan7968]

Great presentation

[@mrgcc]

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

[@filipesilva1395]

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

[@kayttaja9152]

+ it has more horsepower

[@DrippDroppz]

@@kayttaja9152+ More hp for every strip you count 🤙

[@mohammedhafeez3457]

Thankyou very informative

[@mrgcc]

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

[@sprsk]

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 ?

[@costar155]

Thanks for explanation

[@louisvoss7877]

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

[@kadirkarabacak7814]

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!

[@retlem]

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.

[@johnblank885]

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]

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

[@KkKk-px2le]

Read this and didn't watch 😂

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

thank you $3 will be enough

[@sayfgti]

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]

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

[@sifou025]

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 😢

[@techpam20]

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

[@MrPandaBehr]

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]

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]

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 .

[@koenheethem1499]

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...

[@RC-st9ow]

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

[@muridalcars]

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

[@ravd883]

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

[@michalwisnia7546]

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

[@MrVuittonDon]

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]

u can cut them anywhere u like, wont matter

[@denisgonzalezblandon1538]

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

[@cb8491]

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

[@loneranger5928]

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

[@JackMonaghanWAMO]

Altogether, probably a $200 job. Parts included.

[@donmanABZY1]

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]

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

[@radflaco3612]

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

[@MrOner07]

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]

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

[@MrOner07]

@@Flavor88 its called car symphony led

[@tubbycustard8866]

​@@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]

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

[@SlangePlange-ev6hc]

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

[@ariframzan8602]

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 .

[@R_F3]

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

[@ETNT2]

Is it possible to cut the symphony led bead strip?

[@emmanuelalcantarilla743]

Would you happen to have a link for the us?

[@MrRickjansen]

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

[@Renegadenick.]

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

[@sbsosa2075]

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

[@ARM1886]

@@sbsosa2075 any update?

[@elieli6812]

Mr GCC Can you provide those brand name please ?

[@Hiteshdattani1990]

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]

When ignition on

[@harpindersingh2753]

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

[@focusrstguy7759]

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?

[@LeonZedd]

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]

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

[@marcHemmings-bs2ky]

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

[@pw3565]

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 .

[@ahmedzid1119]

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

[@mrgcc]

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.

[@neilalmonte5624]

I love you thank you

[@l...]

Is the LED RGB Or RGBW

[@lullexd4246]

recommend this vid

[@dwightnatividad3841]

Is it possible to cut the led strip?

[@muhammedmoheez793]

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

[@tarik2766]

Yes

[@kyerafferty3176]

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

[@mrgcc]

is that for the acrylic style one mate?

[@zeea8235]

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]

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

[@505armory]

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

[@mrgcc]

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]

@@mrgcc Thank you

[@botchw7m]

Symphony Kit ✅

[@mrgcc]

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

[@pw3565]

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

[@PA-gt1dd]

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]

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.

[@al3xdragos01]

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]

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.

[@feizsoebratie8023]

Wich one would u recommend for a bmw 118I

[@mrgcc]

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.

[@focusrstguy7759]

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

[@donnythedealer9761]

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

[@LeonZedd]

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

[@cptmeddl]

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.

[@miroslavferi6407]

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

[@mrgcc]

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]

@@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]

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

[@bobbywarmings9569]

u should make a website and sell the kits !!

[@mrgcc]

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

[@mrgcc]

haha don't forget the eBay links too 😁

[@Mighty-VizioN]

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

[@Mighty-VizioN]

you left out the OG...EL Wire.

[@MSABAU2005]

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

[@mrgcc]

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]

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

[@Pinkielover]

s type brand is best

[@xomwolf8202]

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

[@Junior-gf9mr]

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

[@MIDNIGHT_909]

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

[@mrgcc]

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

[@maxtamcpherson8869]

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]

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]

Or just ask her to send another dm today

[@maxtamcpherson8869]

Mithoyce . Lol thanks for the reply

[@maxtamcpherson8869]

@@mrgcc mithoyce

[@nutislucky4904]

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

[@SlangePlange-ev6hc]

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

[@Hungryminecrafterz]

check the video description