kjcmusic17

How can I hook up Christmas lights to my car so that they turn on and off with the car?

wssix99

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If you go to most countries south of the US or to Southeast Asia, you should be able to find someone who can do a professional installation for you.

WhiteBird00

iTrader: (4)

Don't forget that special workshop way up north run by a jolly guy in a red suit.

bad_408_vert

iTrader: (6)

..........Really?

you mean there's no one locally ?!??!

stop pokin fun at OP's serious question you big bully!







J/k man

kjcmusic17

Lol, i deserved those.

but yes, i thought it would be hilarious to throw some christmas lights on the bird for the holidays

WhiteBird00

iTrader: (4)

The replies poking fun are partly because of the concept of Christmas lights on your car and partly because the question itself indicates little knowledge of electrical basics. If you are unsure of how to wire an ignition controlled circuit (for lights or any other accessory) then perhaps you would be best to have somebody else do it for you.

Just in case you were thinking of using standard household lights - you can't. At least not without installing an inverter in your car to provide 120V alternating current. You can find 12V Christmas light strings at hobby shops and even WalMart.

wssix99

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But they won't be water proof and lights on the inside of the car would be blinding.


Can we table this thread until after Thanksgiving? This is way too early. Turkey changes everything. After the post-meal sickness and tryptophan coma, no one wants to do any projects on the car for at least a month.

WhiteBird00

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Actually, they are available in outdoor configurations (waterproof or at least water resistant). We used to put them on the motorcycles for light parades and special events.

wssix99

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Yea. I don't know why I google'd this... but I did...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xc5LcOEzTE
http://www.environmentallights.com/c...ristmas-lights
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/fusi...r-project.html

I'm partial to the last one, with the reindeer on top of the car.