Meathead Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Hi A coupld of questions on LEDs for anyone thats knows. Would a strip of LEDs http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-5M-3528-SMD-300-LED-Strip-Light-Waterproof-IP65-5-Colors-Party-Car-Show-/320926208329?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Night_Lights_Fairy_Lights&var=&hash=item4ab8b15149 work for either: - under car lighting - footwell/boot lighting - daytime lights I ask because they are set up in such a way to be as simple as cut to length, connect to power, jobs a goodun. Good be some good cheaps mods there if they are bright enough, but thats why i ask... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:: blade :: Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 you can use them inside the car but im not sure how well they will be outside the car tbh, so footwells and boot will be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris CW Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 If I read the IP65 waterproof code correctly its dust-tight and states; "Water projected by a nozzle (6.3mm) against enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects. Test duration: at least 3 minutes Water volume: 12.5 litres per minute Pressure: 30 kN/m² at distance of 3m" Should OK on the outside aswell if you ask me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meathead Posted July 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 ive found another seller that sells then in 30cm lengths for a few quid, these ones ae also more flexible (halo eyes maybe) so im gonna order some and have a play me thinks. also is under car lighting still cool? or is it sooooooo 10 years ago and a bit "the fast and the furious" also, do ya recon drls in the fog light holes will look good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamGTR Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Neons are not cool Drl's in the fog lights aren't cool - People will just think you're a prick who has his fogs on all day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meathead Posted July 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 meh, no where under a gen7 to easily mount neons any ways. DRL halos it is then, gonna buy some and see how bright they are in daylight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamGTR Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Be careful with all these "halo" things. I had halo headlights in my old Escort (Don't laugh) and they were weak as piss water, only powered by a single little LED thing at the bottom of the ring, hoping to illuminate all around the halo, didn't happen unless it was 1am and completely pitch black. Saying that, if you did get some that worked like the BMW ones where the WHOLE HALO is completely lit up... i'd be interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris CW Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 The CCFL or whatever its called are the halos (angel eyes) you want, thats the same as the BMW ones I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotty Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 I like neons, it's a great way to visually enhance the look of your car. Shows like top gear use undercar lighting and it's not done in such a way that make you look like a tosser. Just don't drive around with them switched on! I think theirs a gen 6 and a gen 7 on here with undercar lighting and they look awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:: blade :: Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 I like neons, it's a great way to visually enhance the look of your car. Shows like top gear use undercar lighting and it's not done in such a way that make you look like a tosser. Just don't drive around with them switched on! I think theirs a gen 6 and a gen 7 on here with undercar lighting and they look awesome! GTSillyCars faff has blue neons iirc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meathead Posted July 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 I am not buying ready made halos, or a kit. my plan was to just bend the strip in a circle, and wire it t side lights, bish, bash bsh job done! this method will not be a solid circle, be more of a range rover halo. i rdered them yesterday. i have a spare headlight unit to practise on, so when they arrive ill see what i can do. ideally the leds are brigth enough to see during daylight (fingers crossed) as for undercar lighting i wouldnt drive around with it, it would be just for show. dunno what colour i would go for though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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