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Old 10-02-2009, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by W8S SS
So do you just splice into the factory wiring? I'm buying one of these now! Looks bad ace.
Yup. I literally removed the old connector. But if it gives you peace of mind, you can use quick splices just to tap power from the factory connector. That way you can go back to stock in about two minutes if need-be.
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Old 10-02-2009, 06:35 PM
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Yup. Just spliced in. Piece of cake!
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You need to come up with one that throws out tackstrips when cops are behind you from the plate area . I could've used that 2 weeks ago
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I don't like how it lights up the ground behind you.
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Old 10-03-2009, 09:14 AM
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just ordered a strip. thanks for the motivation lol
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Originally Posted by Flamin' bird
You need to come up with one that throws out tackstrips when cops are behind you from the plate area . I could've used that 2 weeks ago
LOL. What happened?

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I don't like how it lights up the ground behind you.
Could easily be fixed.

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just ordered a strip. thanks for the motivation lol
Haha, nice man. It's very simple, but still, let me know if you need anything.
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Originally Posted by firehawk#682
I don't like how it lights up the ground behind you.
Get out and look next time it's dark. My factory light lights the ground already, just with shitty yellow light. I plan to do this, gotta show off the new plate, HEYOFCR.
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Originally Posted by shortchevy
get out and look next time it's dark. My factory light lights the ground already, just with shitty yellow light. I plan to do this, gotta show off the new plate, heyofcr.
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Which part number did you use off that site? I see a couple that look like they should work fine. I just wanted to know what one you were using.
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Originally Posted by ShortChevy
Which part number did you use off that site? I see a couple that look like they should work fine. I just wanted to know what one you were using.
I could look, but my order will show a different one. I had a HUGE one that I used for something else, and then cut it shorter.

www.superbrightleds.com

Click, "LED Strips, blah blah" Then on that page of flexible LED strips and stuff, it's the first one. It should be 12".
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i want to do the same thing only i saw a car that when he hit the brakes the leds turned red...does anyone where you can get led strips that you can hook up so they go from white to red when you hit the brakes???
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i used a white neon tube and its not to brightand looks good
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I think everyone should do this mod to help your car look more modern.
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i finally did this a few months ago,and then got a ticket saying the light is blue,even though its white i was like lol wtf,but its def makes the car more modern in the rear
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Wow! You got a pic of your plate? here's mine...



Wanted to be very sure that I wouldn't get hassled buy the cops.
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I like it, i'm just not sure I wanna draw that much attention to my plate.
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Actually, from my experience, I've been hassled more for the plate not being lit enough. Ever since putting the LEDs on, no hassles.
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Originally Posted by TurboTomski
i want to do the same thing only i saw a car that when he hit the brakes the leds turned red...does anyone where you can get led strips that you can hook up so they go from white to red when you hit the brakes???
why would you want it red? its illegal to have it red.
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lol i make my plate lites as dull as possible, i dont need people reading my plate

Love your license plate frame tho dude
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Finally got a pic of mine:


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