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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 12:31 AM
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Lightbulb Interior Lighting-Cupholder Lights...

Anyone done this? I know there's at least one member on here that started a thread (cant think of his name atm) but the pics no longer show.
Anyone else put lights in their cupholders? Sure you may think it's rice, but it's an idea I've been tossing around, and if it's not too terribly hard to do. I plan on giving it a shot.
I already figure I'm going to use the ash tray light wires to power the LEDs I'll be putting in there. As of now, I currently have a switch that runs off that current that powers my halo fog lights. Is there a way to splice the wires before the switch so that I can still obtain power to the cupholder lights without having to flip my halo fog switch?
Post up any useful info please!
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 03:12 AM
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I know people stick a few LEDs in there but I think if you're going to do it you should put a halo ring in there.

Probably have to make yourself but here's how...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JSMQk61xQ8
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 03:48 AM
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^^ ******* sweet..
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 04:32 AM
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BAD IDEA using plastic rings. Halogen headlights get HOT and it will just melt the plastic rod after a short time.
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Camaro Ryder KV
BAD IDEA using plastic rings. Halogen headlights get HOT and it will just melt the plastic rod after a short time.
This is for a cup holder
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Camaro Ryder KV
BAD IDEA using plastic rings. Halogen headlights get HOT and it will just melt the plastic rod after a short time.
lmao... those would be some epicly bight cupholders...
BTW- the LED Halos in my Fogs are a led ring. And there's a halogen bulb that get terribly hot. You aren't supposed to run them together anyway. But, I seriously doubt the heat would be enough to damage the LEDs. Now, back on topic.
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This is for a cup holder
lol, thanks 6LE. I'll have to look into this. Any ideas how to mount it. Alot of drinks tend to drip their condensation, if I just place a ring in there, would the condensation/water build up effect it any?
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I threw in a glow in the dark bracelet on 4th july. It was pretty cool at night.

This should look good.
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Originally Posted by Super-Bat
lmao... those would be some epicly bight cupholders...
BTW- the LED Halos in my Fogs are a led ring. And there's a halogen bulb that get terribly hot. You aren't supposed to run them together anyway. But, I seriously doubt the heat would be enough to damage the LEDs. Now, back on topic.

lol, thanks 6LE. I'll have to look into this. Any ideas how to mount it. Alot of drinks tend to drip their condensation, if I just place a ring in there, would the condensation/water build up effect it any?
I think you could probably spill a drink and not have too bad an effect. I would mount with double sided 3M until you knew you liked it...
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The LED isn't the issue with melting - it's the plastic rod that you bend to form the halo that would melt from the halogen bulbs.
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Originally Posted by ZexGX
The LED isn't the issue with melting - it's the plastic rod that you bend to form the halo that would melt from the halogen bulbs.
Its for a cup holder...

There is no halogen bulb!!!
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by PUNISHER TA
Its for a cup holder...

There is no halogen bulb!!!
God, F-body owners are so dense.

There is a halogen bulb in the heads lights which is where the halo ring is designed to be placed. LOL
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by PUNISHER TA
Its for a cup holder...

There is no halogen bulb!!!
Zex made that statement because that other guy talked about melting LEDs. Lol.

We all know it's for a cup holder. So has anyone done this? Pics??
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 08:46 PM
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I've done it in my Avalanche but it would work the same in the F-Body just haven't done it and probably won't

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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by StrobinSS
I've done it in my Avalanche but it would work the same in the F-Body just haven't done it and probably won't

wow, so what method did you use to do yours with?

lol that blue water looks nice.
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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^x2. How'd you do it?
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 12:42 AM
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i like how this guy did it....
http://www.grandprixforums.net/f41/m...ders-8829.html

really easy.
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by FL Junkie
i like how this guy did it....
http://www.grandprixforums.net/f41/m...ders-8829.html

really easy.
Great link! Thanks.
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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Anyone else have any ideas?
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 11:23 AM
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 11:26 AM
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The more I see the pictures the more I dislike it.. I wouldnt do it.
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