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Old 09-09-2007 | 12:24 PM
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Under Hood Lights

Hey guys, I wanted to know if anyone has ever put Light under the hood that shine on the engine when the hood is open. I dont know where to get them. I was thinking either blue LED or white. If you could help it would be appreciated
Old 09-09-2007 | 12:40 PM
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Underglow isnt meant for a TL...
Old 09-09-2007 | 12:48 PM
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Underglow isnt meant for a TL...
haha

It might look cool though but strictly for shows and whatnot
Old 09-09-2007 | 12:51 PM
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i think a white light for when your working on ur engine would be nice....not for underglow. I would like it on the car itself
Old 09-09-2007 | 02:19 PM
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If you are talking about for "working" under the hood, then a hanging light which can be bought at any auto store will suffice. But as for adding a light for aesthetics - not no, but HELL NO!! Unless you are in a show - WHY??????
Old 09-09-2007 | 03:53 PM
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i was just wondering if anything was out there that could turn on when you opened your hood. hahah trust me i dont want anything that looks like a ricer
Old 09-09-2007 | 04:16 PM
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The only way i see it turning on when you open the hood is if you tapped it into the sensor that detects when the hood is open or closed. Sounds like more hassle than its worth, especially when all i typed into google was "garage hanging light" and got that cordless one in my first post.
Old 09-09-2007 | 04:50 PM
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i figured that it would be. >_<
Old 09-09-2007 | 11:26 PM
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the installation would be easy, i actually thought about doing that too but only one problem.... i got no where to put it =/ Our engine bay is so crowded lol
Old 09-10-2007 | 07:20 AM
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that is true. If you wanted to do it for a show you could put small led's but idk how many u would need for good lighting?
Old 09-10-2007 | 08:07 PM
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I have seen under hood lights in places like JC Whitney and auto parts stores. They tap any hot wire and use a mercury switch to turn the light on when the hood is open. For working on the car in the garage, I would not go to the trouble. It would be incredibly nice though if you ever had engine trouble while out at night.
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Originally Posted by ddtls
I have seen under hood lights in places like JC Whitney and auto parts stores. They tap any hot wire and use a mercury switch to turn the light on when the hood is open. For working on the car in the garage, I would not go to the trouble. It would be incredibly nice though if you ever had engine trouble while out at night.

+1

But then it's a Honda/Acura. Never really heard of a 3G TL that broke down on the side of the road though
Old 09-11-2007 | 05:55 AM
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lol, you got a point
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