98 SNAKE EATER

For the past few months, I've been driving the T/A without a license plate light cause the old socket was pretty corroded and wouldn't take a new bulb...


I've been putting off installing a new bulb and socket for a while now, but I got a little bored today and mocked up a few lighting boards out of some leftover LED's and Resistors...

<img src="http://development.rmci.net/~term/image.phtml/http://community.webshots.com/sym/image5/9/4/76/68690476uofrmG_ph.jpg" alt=" - " />

<img src="http://development.rmci.net/~term/image.phtml/http://community.webshots.com/sym/image5/9/4/8/68690408aQZlYU_ph.jpg" alt=" - " />


After double sealing the boards with Liquid Electrical Tape, I mounted them above the bumper's upper lip using standard sheetmetal screws and flanged washers...

<img src="http://development.rmci.net/~term/image.phtml/http://community.webshots.com/sym/image5/9/3/50/68690350hwYrLm_ph.jpg" alt=" - " />


The 12 Ultra White LED's (2500 mcd) light up so bright, that it looks like I have Neon shining on the ground behind me lol...

<img src="http://development.rmci.net/~term/image.phtml/http://community.webshots.com/sym/image5/9/5/23/68690523tLwRrd_ph.jpg" alt=" - " />

<img src="http://development.rmci.net/~term/image.phtml/http://community.webshots.com/sym/image5/9/4/27/68690427nxrYwH_ph.jpg" alt=" - " />

<img src="http://development.rmci.net/~term/image.phtml/http://community.webshots.com/sym/image5/9/5/73/68690573nbOOYs_ph.jpg" alt=" - " />

<img src="http://development.rmci.net/~term/image.phtml/http://community.webshots.com/sym/image5/9/5/93/68690593WzZbdQ_ph.jpg" alt=" - " />


Rick

<small>[ April 05, 2003, 07:40 PM: Message edited by: 98 SNAKE EATER ]</small>

zZAndrusZz

mmm, that's pretty trick lookin!!! <img border="0" alt="[pimp]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_pimp.gif" />

Looks like next weekends project.

Tudds

iTrader: (4)

Thats hot, I'm sure the po-po will love it <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

LS1Baron

STOP IT STOP IT STOP IT!!! I can't keep up, damn it!

Nice look, dude. Good work.

BAD ASS TA WS6

iTrader: (5)

Man, you never cease to amaze me. That looks pretty good. Of course in New Hampshire no blue red, or any other color of any law agency can be used on the exterior of your car <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" /> Looks awesome though, keep the ideas comin' <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
Rob

98 SNAKE EATER

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by BAD *** TA WS6:
<strong> Of course in New Hampshire no blue red, or any other color of any law agency can be used on the exterior of your car </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Um, the LED's are Ultra White, not Ultra Blue <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />


I'd NEVER do anything Illegal <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

joedrum71

Are you running straight 12v to them and what size resistor? I must say, I like it. Good job.

98 SNAKE EATER

Yes, I'm using the same connection from the stock bulb (12v)

The LED's are wired in Parallel with 1 resistor per unit...


The resistors are 1/4 Watt/580 Ohm


Rick

Rice Burner

Damn. This isn't as 'trick' as the other stuff you've done but it is still nice. I am thinkin of trying to do the front license plate cover thing (make it light up red). Nice work.

joedrum71

Cool. Thanks Rick. Don't worry, you'll get all the credit. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

PWRTRIP

how do you make the front license plate glow the bird and the back ? is there a site to buy something for that? let me know!!!!!!!!!!!!

98 SNAKE EATER

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by PWRTRIP:
<strong> how do you make the front license plate glow the bird and the back ? is there a site to buy something for that? let me know!!!!!!!!!!!! </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Click Here for the Front Cover and Here for the rear filler panel <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />


Rick <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

PWRTRIP

holy crap! I didn't realize you did those yourself <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> you should make those and resell them to people like myself who can't do a lick on their own! I want it but can't do it, start a business and I'll be the first in line to buy those two.

INSSANE

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 98 SNAKE EATER:
<strong> I'd NEVER do anything Illegal <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">How's that flamethrower coming? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_images/icons/tongue.gif" />

VIP1

That looks awesome! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

What's the voltage of those LEDs?

--VIP1

<small>[ April 07, 2003, 02:08 PM: Message edited by: VIP1 ]</small>

98 SNAKE EATER

PWRTRIP, the problem with the front Bird is that the clear covers are only available through AfterThoughtsAuto and from what I hear, they won't be producing a second batch due to blemishing problems with the first (blemished covers still work fine for painting)

If someone has an extra clear cover, I wouldn't mind doing the prep and paintmatch (which can easily be done at any local paint shop), but for the lighting system, I'd much rather have the car in front of me to do the install...


As for the rear filler panel, it gets a bit more complicated...

Drilling the panel and adding fiber optic cable is pretty simple, but installing the finished panel on the car takes a bit of know how...

The fibers are very brittle and can easily break if not installed on the car correctly, so unless I have a customer's car in front of me, I wouldn't bother attempting it...

For that reason, I won't be mass producing the filler until I can figure out a way to simplify the install to avoid any comebacks...


INSSANE, I've been busy with other installs, so the Flamethrower on the 98 T/A has been put on hold for now....

It's almost done though...

All I need another Fuel Solenoid and it's good to go <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />


VIP, the LED's are 2.1 Volt Nominal/3 Volt Max

VIP1

Thanks.

--VIP1