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March 8, 2015, 14:35 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Just thought I would brighten up the engine bay lid!  s:) :) s:)  

gazza1286

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March 8, 2015, 15:24 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Looks good -  any night time shots? - please tell us how.

a

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March 8, 2015, 16:31 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Cheers. No lights just sprayed the lid red.

gazza1286

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March 8, 2015, 17:56 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
That is a shame. The photo does suggest it's back-lit. A couple of strips of red LEDs linked to the tail lights would look great. Or is that just me?

a

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March 8, 2015, 18:09 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
That's something to think about though Gazza

gazza1286

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March 8, 2015, 18:19 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Yeah - I had a look earlier at the possibility. Two strips inboard of the inner edge of the vents cable tied to lengths of  pvc coated metal strapping would do it. The strapping would be hidden and sandwiched between the engine cover and under tray using the existing bolts. Legal too.

a

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March 8, 2015, 18:26 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Show the pics when its done mate.

gazza1286

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March 14, 2015, 11:53 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Just installed the LED lights. Two 35mm strips of red placed inside some tubing and cable tied to the central spar. It seemed the simplest method of holding them in place. The wiring follows the third brake light conduit and through the inner-wing to the loom for the offside rear light.





Two shots showing the final effect. Should produce a faint glow to following vehicles in the dark.



Eastsoutheast

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March 14, 2015, 18:21 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
You could get a Good Samaritan calling the fire brigade thinking your car is on fire!!!

Looks really cool though, in a red hot type of way!

Joesson

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March 14, 2015, 20:53 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Eastsoutheast"You could get a Good Samaritan calling the fire brigade thinking your car is on fire!!!

Looks really cool though, in a red hot type of way!

Exactly my thoughts.

a

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March 14, 2015, 21:29 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Looks great Gazza

a

#11
March 14, 2015, 21:30 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Eastsoutheast"You could get a Good Samaritan calling the fire brigade thinking your car is on fire!!!

Looks really cool though, in a red hot type of way!

Good Samaritans don't come out at night  s:) :) s:)

Joesson

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March 14, 2015, 21:49 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
They probably wouldn't  " pass you by" either  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

Ripley

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March 15, 2015, 08:42 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Like this   s:D :D s:D

Gazbills

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March 15, 2015, 11:04 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
That looks surprisingly good! Need to add a circuit to make it flicker to add the realism.  s:) :) s:)
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nathanMR2

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March 15, 2015, 11:26 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I did run a few LED strips around my car.

 l viewtopic.php?f=8&t=46086&hilit=+see+the+light l

I did do some in the rear upper vents too but haven't got any shots of those
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Gazbills

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March 15, 2015, 12:04 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "nathanMR2"I did run a few LED strips around my car.

 l viewtopic.php?f=8&t=46086&hilit=+see+the+light l

I did do some in the rear upper vents too but haven't got any shots of those

Just needed a set of illuminating door sill stripd to finish it off.
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