White Cold Cathode License Plate How-To!!!! 3G Garage #G-070
11-18-2008, 04:18 PM
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Haha thats funny, I've built about 6 computer including my own and I used those same exact lights except I got the 12 inch blue ones, and I also got the sound module so whenever I play music the lights react with the bass and it flashes up my room
11-18-2008, 04:23 PM
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anyone have pics of LEDs installed? comparison pics to the cathode? I'd like a white light but don't want to go with the cathode install, I just want something more simple.
11-18-2008, 06:13 PM
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If you cant view imageShack photos like this one:
Then you need to get a new ISP (or check your host file or add blocker)
Otherwise get firefox.
11-18-2008, 08:42 PM
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just bought the lights from all_city on ebay. I bought two and it came out to 17.80 shipped to NYC. Thanks for the write up and for the reference. i'll update when i recieve and install.
11-27-2008, 12:02 AM
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ALL_CITY is great for getting these lights off of ebay. I bought the lights and 2 days later already received them. Been busy but finally got to installing them. this is the first time i did anything to the car besides installing leds to the interior so i was a bit "nervous". after taking the clips off of the trunk liner, i then realized how easy everything is. im not new to modding but this is my first car over 5K.lol used to civics, accords, and intergras. This was a VERY VERY simple mod and i know im late as hell since everybody been doing this since 05 but i just got my 05 WDP so i got alot of catching up to do.
11-27-2008, 02:35 PM
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just a FYI in a lot of states it is ILLEGAL to modify the stock lighting of cars so just becareful with the intensity of the light.
11-28-2008, 12:00 PM
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i bought two so that i can have 1 inverter per bulb for a just in case it goes out or something. Plus you see how its getting out here with the weather so im just preparing for anything and it just couldn't hurt. The 12" is what i have but there are people on here with other setups.
11-28-2008, 01:43 PM
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i bought two so that i can have 1 inverter per bulb for a just in case it goes out or something. Plus you see how its getting out here with the weather so im just preparing for anything and it just couldn't hurt. The 12" is what i have but there are people on here with other setups.
ill c u around NYC
12-04-2008, 08:59 PM
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thats cool. good luck and have fun. its easy as hell. word of advise tho is have everything setup b4 you even go to the car as to cut the pieces of plastic out and 3M tape them if thats your route. also with the metallic tape have that set up. it'll save a bunch of time. hit me up if you doing in the city in the morning/ afternoon. i got nothing better to do than work/ watch someone else work on cars. just PM me
12-04-2008, 09:28 PM
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thats cool. good luck and have fun. its easy as hell. word of advise tho is have everything setup b4 you even go to the car as to cut the pieces of plastic out and 3M tape them if thats your route. also with the metallic tape have that set up. it'll save a bunch of time. hit me up if you doing in the city in the morning/ afternoon. i got nothing better to do than work/ watch someone else work on cars. just PM me
12-04-2008, 09:50 PM
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I sound like a broken record, but you need to put lights in the trunk... Its the most useful mod I have done to my car... There are alot of things that look cool, there are some thinks that make the car better... But this one is useful.
Being able to see in your trunk is useful. All the other lights are for everyone else to enjoy
, but this this one is for me... (the auto window roll up module is good too)
Being able to see in your trunk is useful. All the other lights are for everyone else to enjoy
, but this this one is for me... (the auto window roll up module is good too)
04-24-2009, 04:44 PM
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Thanks for the write up!!! Just installed mine almost exactly how you did the write up! Only thing I changed was the wiring.. I went to the junkyard and found a plug to plug into the existing license plate plug.. so I connected all my wires to this plug.. and plugged them together. So now it is like factory.. Just unplug when I need to change the bulb.
Here are my pics.. Looks so awesome now!
Here are my pics.. Looks so awesome now!
06-20-2009, 01:35 AM
#259
wow.. all i can say is unbelievable its incredible how much of a difference it is LED to Cold Cathode. I just did mine and i fell in love instantly and am very happy I decided to slap it in there. Easy stuff, and it really pays off. Anyone who is contemplating doing this mod, do it, you will not regret it.
10-21-2009, 04:15 PM
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I JUST placed my order for some CCs. Thanks for all the info and write-ups in this thread...
I do notice that some setups (yeah I know it may just be the exposure of the camera) are particularly bright. I don't necessarily want to illuminate the ground with my license plate lights as depicted by many pictures in this thread... so I'm wondering what kind of effect you would get off of one 12" cathode as opposed to two?
Anyone out there using just one cathode? Let's see it!
Cheers
I do notice that some setups (yeah I know it may just be the exposure of the camera) are particularly bright. I don't necessarily want to illuminate the ground with my license plate lights as depicted by many pictures in this thread... so I'm wondering what kind of effect you would get off of one 12" cathode as opposed to two?
Anyone out there using just one cathode? Let's see it!
Cheers
08-24-2010, 10:27 AM
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08-25-2010, 05:22 AM
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Ok guys, i've been thinking of doing this for awhile now....I have no experience in modding anything and the only time I took my car apart was to replace the cabin air filter?
How difficult will this be to a complete newbie??? I have no experience with wires and that's the only part that's scaring me
How difficult will this be to a complete newbie??? I have no experience with wires and that's the only part that's scaring me
08-25-2010, 09:50 AM
#264
The wiring is very simple..the kit comes with everything you need to install it..I took my time in doing this mod and it took no more than an hour..
This link tells you perfectly how do it, and what part you need.
http://www.acuraclubsa.com/DIY/catho...odeTLhowto.htm
take the trunk apart, get to the license plate lights. disconnect the harness from the lights, and take the license plate cover that has the reverse lights attached to it out. take the license plate lights housing out, and install the cathode tube lights.
cheers..
This link tells you perfectly how do it, and what part you need.
http://www.acuraclubsa.com/DIY/catho...odeTLhowto.htm
take the trunk apart, get to the license plate lights. disconnect the harness from the lights, and take the license plate cover that has the reverse lights attached to it out. take the license plate lights housing out, and install the cathode tube lights.
cheers..
09-30-2010, 08:43 PM
#265
Hey guys.
Is this the correct connector?
Male Disconnect
Also, what is the blue thing in the image (connecting the wires)?
Is it this?
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=082-140
Is this the correct connector?
Male Disconnect
Also, what is the blue thing in the image (connecting the wires)?
Is it this?
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=082-140
11-09-2010, 01:33 PM
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Bringing back the thread, but I have a few questions... I have replaced these lights twice in maybe the past 16 months. Slowly, they burn out, one by one and eventually fade or turn red. Is there any way to prevent this? I assume its because they are being exposed to water, dirt, dust etc. I cut out a piece of plastic and use 3m tape for the covers, also tapes the edges with electrical tape to make sure there were no seepage points. Is there a more effective way of protecting the cold cathodes, so they dont age so quickly?
11-09-2010, 03:49 PM
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The 12" ones don't work for everyone's setup. I have wendy's camera installed and the bolts prevent me from running 12" cathodes. I run 4" cathodes. Actually I run three 4" cathodes on each side mounted in a triangle formation using 3 inverters with each inverter running a bulb on each side (serious fail over, lol). I very carefully drill exhaust holes in the plastic tube so the heat can escape. This has prolonged the life of the cathodes for me but they still do eventually burn out. I have an extra set that I keep on hand already built for when I do have to swap them (which it is about time to).
I've been thinking of moving over to LEDs but have to figure out if it is possible to modify (cut a slot) into the stock lenses like I did for the customer ones I made to allow the video camera cable to enter the trunk. I don't want to cut into the trunk more than I have so far.
As for another place to buy the cathodes check out performance-pcs.net. I'm a computer modder and they have stuff no one else has. The cathodes there may not be the cheapest but I believe they sleeve the cables on them for you. Here is the direct link for the 4 inch cathodes:
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...oducts_id=3128
I've been thinking of moving over to LEDs but have to figure out if it is possible to modify (cut a slot) into the stock lenses like I did for the customer ones I made to allow the video camera cable to enter the trunk. I don't want to cut into the trunk more than I have so far.
As for another place to buy the cathodes check out performance-pcs.net. I'm a computer modder and they have stuff no one else has. The cathodes there may not be the cheapest but I believe they sleeve the cables on them for you. Here is the direct link for the 4 inch cathodes:
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...oducts_id=3128
11-09-2010, 09:10 PM
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deathmetal, how did you secure the plastic cover? Did you just use 3m double sided foam tape? I keep finding that it eventually falls off and lets dirt in, I need to find a better method.
11-10-2010, 06:24 PM
#278
Does anybody know how wide the opening is for the lights? I recently bought a LCD protector glass for my camera and it came with adhesive around the glass.. I think I might just purchase 2 of these protectors and stick them at the openings.
Ordering my cold cathode bulbs tonight!
Ordering my cold cathode bulbs tonight!
