Neon Blue Footwell Lighting
12-02-2003, 02:05 PM
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send me some instructions at mixed260@yahoo.com please thanks and send me the instructions for the switch
thanks again
thanks again
12-02-2003, 05:17 PM
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Originally posted by njtls
hzm82....can you tell me if the diagram i posted beofre is the correct way to wire in a switch with the neons wired to the dome light...thanx
hzm82....can you tell me if the diagram i posted beofre is the correct way to wire in a switch with the neons wired to the dome light...thanx
12-02-2003, 05:24 PM
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Originally posted by AcuraTLFan
Take your time vandy.heheh
Laurelccrest...it's not hard at all, if you want more detailed instruction give me ur e-mail and i'll e-mail them to u.
Take your time vandy.heheh
Laurelccrest...it's not hard at all, if you want more detailed instruction give me ur e-mail and i'll e-mail them to u.
Im very interested in detailed instructions. Could U email me ak1153@hotmail.com or PM me.
Thanks a lot man.
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12-02-2003, 05:49 PM
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Originally posted by Mr
Your going to have to use a spdt relay ( 5 prongs ) but you have the right idea...
Your going to have to use a spdt relay ( 5 prongs ) but you have the right idea...
12-02-2003, 07:15 PM
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i'm like this, so when do the neons go on if u don't have a switch? sorry if it was mentioned already i'm to lazy to read the whole thread. oh ya send me the detailed instructions also rrdy@telusplanet.net thanks!
12-03-2003, 11:59 AM
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Acuratlfan- Could you send me an email on how to do it! Thanks! my email is vrp32tl@yahoo.com
Walmart is only around the corner from my house and this is a pretty cool upgrade for $20 +tax.
Going to try to do it tonite!
Walmart is only around the corner from my house and this is a pretty cool upgrade for $20 +tax.
Going to try to do it tonite!
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12-13-2003, 11:25 AM
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Does this setup look right? What amp fuses should i use for the inline and for the add-a-circuit?? The cig lighter plug has a 1A fuse inside, do i need to add 1A inline fuses after i cut the cig lighter plug before i connect then in parallel?
12-13-2003, 12:27 PM
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i just did this....neon under dash and under rear seats for rear seat passengers...i couldnt fugure out how to make a switch and come on with the dome...so i just did a switch..maybe i'll figure it out later
12-13-2003, 01:28 PM
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One question, are this neon lights affecting the stereo as far as humm or any other noise? I know for a fact that neaon lights unless you use a filter inserts noise.
12-14-2003, 11:45 AM
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Two part question here:
1) Could someone post instructions on how to wire-in a switch
2) Is it possible to wire the lighting to the dimmer switch that controls the dash lights?
-Rich
1) Could someone post instructions on how to wire-in a switch
2) Is it possible to wire the lighting to the dimmer switch that controls the dash lights?
-Rich
12-14-2003, 05:33 PM
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Could you send me the detailed instructions also?
xy007@aol.com
Thanks.
QUOTE]Originally posted by AcuraTLFan
Take your time vandy.heheh
Laurelccrest...it's not hard at all, if you want more detailed instruction give me ur e-mail and i'll e-mail them to u. [/QUOTE]
Could you send me the detailed instructions also?
xy007@aol.com
Thanks.
QUOTE]Originally posted by AcuraTLFan
Take your time vandy.heheh
Laurelccrest...it's not hard at all, if you want more detailed instruction give me ur e-mail and i'll e-mail them to u. [/QUOTE]
12-14-2003, 06:45 PM
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Originally posted by rmarin2
Two part question here:
1) Could someone post instructions on how to wire-in a switch
2) Is it possible to wire the lighting to the dimmer switch that controls the dash lights?
-Rich
Two part question here:
1) Could someone post instructions on how to wire-in a switch
2) Is it possible to wire the lighting to the dimmer switch that controls the dash lights?
-Rich
12-14-2003, 06:56 PM
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why do you guys intend on making your classy, cool looking tl into RICE? I dont think that looks good at all, if youre gonna do that, go ahead and put the lighted washer fluid dipenser and put GTR right next to ACURA TL..... The TL is way to classy to look like that.... but thats my opinion.... if i see it too many times, knowing me, ill probably stick some one mine....
12-14-2003, 07:37 PM
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Originally posted by oxidizer2k
why do you guys intend on making your classy, cool looking tl into RICE? I dont think that looks good at all, if youre gonna do that, go ahead and put the lighted washer fluid dipenser and put GTR right next to ACURA TL..... The TL is way to classy to look like that.... but thats my opinion.... if i see it too many times, knowing me, ill probably stick some one mine....
why do you guys intend on making your classy, cool looking tl into RICE? I dont think that looks good at all, if youre gonna do that, go ahead and put the lighted washer fluid dipenser and put GTR right next to ACURA TL..... The TL is way to classy to look like that.... but thats my opinion.... if i see it too many times, knowing me, ill probably stick some one mine....
-Rich
12-15-2003, 05:00 AM
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AcuraTLFan:
While ur at it, could you send me the detailed instructions to shynyer@hotmail.com. I went to Walmart this weekend and I think many people are doing this because ALL the 10" sticks were gone! Thanx
It might be a good idea to just put the instructions in this thread or as a sticky. Just an idea............
While ur at it, could you send me the detailed instructions to shynyer@hotmail.com. I went to Walmart this weekend and I think many people are doing this because ALL the 10" sticks were gone! Thanx
It might be a good idea to just put the instructions in this thread or as a sticky. Just an idea............
12-15-2003, 10:46 AM
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Originally posted by rmarin2
Well my thinking was this... a friend has a '95 legend that comes stock with footwell lighting... done right, its functional and looks decent...
-Rich
Well my thinking was this... a friend has a '95 legend that comes stock with footwell lighting... done right, its functional and looks decent...
-Rich
12-15-2003, 10:57 AM
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Originally posted by oxidizer2k
I guess i never thought of it that way..... I forgot about the old cars having lighting down there..... You know whats weird, all the new cars dont have any lighting system in the engine bay... any reason why?
I guess i never thought of it that way..... I forgot about the old cars having lighting down there..... You know whats weird, all the new cars dont have any lighting system in the engine bay... any reason why?
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12-22-2003, 04:54 AM
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Sorry for the delay you guys. Here are the instructions for the footwell lighting. This is the first free moment i had to dig through the files on my old comp. It's a .DOC file, i'm serving it off my Yahoo! Breifcase account. Please tell me if it doesn't work.
---------------->Download
INSTRUCTION HERE<--------------------------
minh7144@yahoo.com
update:
I've swapped the blue neons out with White Cold Cathode Florescent Lamps (CCFL). These are just like florescent lights, but a minature version of them. They are VERY bright, you can get them from any online computer mod store or your local Frys or Micro Center. I'll try to get pics up ASAP
Diagram
---------------->Download
INSTRUCTION HERE<--------------------------
minh7144@yahoo.com
update:
I've swapped the blue neons out with White Cold Cathode Florescent Lamps (CCFL). These are just like florescent lights, but a minature version of them. They are VERY bright, you can get them from any online computer mod store or your local Frys or Micro Center. I'll try to get pics up ASAP
Diagram
12-23-2003, 01:13 PM
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04AcuraTL6speed,
is that the diagram to how you wired the blue neon lights or the new White Cold Cathode Florescent Lamps (CCFL) you mentioned?
and also, you attached the grounding wires to the frame of the car?? would that cause shocks to ppl who touches the car??
sorry for the newbie questions
is that the diagram to how you wired the blue neon lights or the new White Cold Cathode Florescent Lamps (CCFL) you mentioned?
and also, you attached the grounding wires to the frame of the car?? would that cause shocks to ppl who touches the car??
sorry for the newbie questions
12-23-2003, 03:06 PM
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04AcuraTL6speed
The link to the DOC is down.
Would you mind emailing it to me?
If you get a chance... dolent@hush.com
Thanks bro, looks tight, bet the cold cathodes look even better!
The link to the DOC is down.
Would you mind emailing it to me?
If you get a chance... dolent@hush.com
Thanks bro, looks tight, bet the cold cathodes look even better!
12-23-2003, 03:08 PM
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Well I installed the blue cathode tubes in the front footwells and I must say these are really nice. They are not a bright blue that I was afraid of. They go well with the rest of the blue interior lights. I installed them so they would be more of an ambient light rather than a bright light. I wired them to the dome light circuit so they come one when the doors open and fade out when the doors close. I still plan on wiring a dimmer to it. So this project is not quite over yet. But at least phase 1 is complete and working well.
-Rich
-Rich
12-23-2003, 03:12 PM
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Originally posted by rmarin2
Well I installed the blue cathode tubes in the front footwells and I must say these are really nice. They are not a bright blue that I was afraid of. They go well with the rest of the blue interior lights. I installed them so they would be more of an ambient light rather than a bright light. I wired them to the dome light circuit so they come one when the doors open and fade out when the doors close. I still plan on wiring a dimmer to it. So this project is not quite over yet. But at least phase 1 is complete and working well.
-Rich
Well I installed the blue cathode tubes in the front footwells and I must say these are really nice. They are not a bright blue that I was afraid of. They go well with the rest of the blue interior lights. I installed them so they would be more of an ambient light rather than a bright light. I wired them to the dome light circuit so they come one when the doors open and fade out when the doors close. I still plan on wiring a dimmer to it. So this project is not quite over yet. But at least phase 1 is complete and working well.
-Rich
btw, which are better the cathode or neon tubes?
12-23-2003, 04:28 PM
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Originally posted by Bxscig
A dimmer would be good if they stay on all the time. Did you hook up a switch to have then on all the time? I am going to try it this weekend.
btw, which are better the cathode or neon tubes?
A dimmer would be good if they stay on all the time. Did you hook up a switch to have then on all the time? I am going to try it this weekend.
btw, which are better the cathode or neon tubes?
I have a rheostat that I bought from radio shack. Once I figure out how exactly to do this, I will attempt it. Good luck and let me know how things go!!
-Rich
12-23-2003, 05:08 PM
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Originally posted by gohan
04AcuraTL6speed,
is that the diagram to how you wired the blue neon lights or the new White Cold Cathode Florescent Lamps (CCFL) you mentioned?
and also, you attached the grounding wires to the frame of the car?? would that cause shocks to ppl who touches the car??
sorry for the newbie questions
04AcuraTL6speed,
is that the diagram to how you wired the blue neon lights or the new White Cold Cathode Florescent Lamps (CCFL) you mentioned?
and also, you attached the grounding wires to the frame of the car?? would that cause shocks to ppl who touches the car??
sorry for the newbie questions
Yes, you ground the wires to the frame of the car. No it doesn't shock ppl who touch the car. Your car is already grounded. There is no current running through the frame, which is what shocks you. Your not doing anything different then what the car is already doing.
12-23-2003, 05:10 PM
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Originally posted by Mr
Do the lights come on when the doors open and the dome light turns on...
Do the lights come on when the doors open and the dome light turns on...
12-23-2003, 05:20 PM
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It's pin 2 and 3 (1 being closer to the bottom and 4 closer to the top). As in the diagram, postive goes to the White/Blue wire. and the negative/ground goes to black white wire.
12-23-2003, 05:39 PM
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The dimmer is a good idea if you plan to keep them on all constantly. I tried this and it became a distraction to me, that's when i installed a on/off switch. You could use a rheostat or a potentiometer, which are about the same.
The problem that i might see with a dimmer is that CCFL and Neons are running of an power inverter. So even the slightest change in input voltage will have a major change in brightness. And the operational voltage of the invertor, i think the lowest it can go before it will completely shut off is 10volts.
How do you plan on wiring it?
The problem that i might see with a dimmer is that CCFL and Neons are running of an power inverter. So even the slightest change in input voltage will have a major change in brightness. And the operational voltage of the invertor, i think the lowest it can go before it will completely shut off is 10volts.
How do you plan on wiring it?
12-23-2003, 05:42 PM
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Originally posted by Bxscig
btw, which are better the cathode or neon tubes?
btw, which are better the cathode or neon tubes?
For white CCFL will beat any Neon you find in the stores. I bought 3 different wire neon tubes, and none of them are as bright as the white CCFL.
Reason why i opted for CCFL. 1) they are smaller, so eaiser to mount and hide. 2) White is brighter 3) Cheaper and eaiser to buy.
12-23-2003, 07:51 PM
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It depends on what color. For blue neons will be brighter, and CCFL will run a bit duller, but nevertheless, still blue.
For white CCFL will beat any Neon you find in the stores. I bought 3 different wire neon tubes, and none of them are as bright as the white CCFL.
Reason why i opted for CCFL. 1) they are smaller, so eaiser to mount and hide. 2) White is brighter 3) Cheaper and eaiser to buy.
It depends on what color. For blue neons will be brighter, and CCFL will run a bit duller, but nevertheless, still blue.
For white CCFL will beat any Neon you find in the stores. I bought 3 different wire neon tubes, and none of them are as bright as the white CCFL.
Reason why i opted for CCFL. 1) they are smaller, so eaiser to mount and hide. 2) White is brighter 3) Cheaper and eaiser to buy.