02-09-2010, 10:05 PM
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led underglow
i can't believe i'm asking this.
but i purchased 100 blue leds. i am going to use a few in my car. but the rest would sit. so i thought maybe putting them under the car for underglow.
now here's the question. can just regular leds be used and are they bring enough/ look good enough. or is it just better to stil with a kit. i'd be ok with mounting different leds with silicone and hot glue. and it doesn't have to be super bright. just want to use up some leds
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2002 Alero w/ 2.2 ecotec 5 speed
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2005 Silverado 2500HD w/ 6.0l Vortec 4L80E
Tuned 6.0l, exhaust, intake, with 450000km on the odometer. Tow Rig
1985 Pontiac Trans Am GTA w/ 5.7 Vortec 700r4
mild vortec 350 with 4 speed auto. performance suspension. factory gold color. project car
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02-09-2010, 10:06 PM
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A-mod Pirate
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jeez, what size Leds?
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02-09-2010, 10:07 PM
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5mm lol
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2002 Alero w/ 2.2 ecotec 5 speed
power window conversion, heated leather seats, 16" rims, high & low hids, auto dimming rear mirror, speedbuilt front and rear sway bars, poly bushings all around.
2005 Silverado 2500HD w/ 6.0l Vortec 4L80E
Tuned 6.0l, exhaust, intake, with 450000km on the odometer. Tow Rig
1985 Pontiac Trans Am GTA w/ 5.7 Vortec 700r4
mild vortec 350 with 4 speed auto. performance suspension. factory gold color. project car
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02-09-2010, 10:09 PM
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Kitteh is back!!!!
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honestly the labor involved and risk of leds falling off isnt worth it. Just use em for something else or sell them and get a kit. Make your like 100x easier
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02-09-2010, 10:14 PM
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The Aleromod PITA
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pm'ed about some of the extras
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02-09-2010, 10:20 PM
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yea it can be done, it will take a LONG time to get everything made to do it tho.
it would be something like this, which is a good write up.
http://www.aleromod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14683
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02-09-2010, 10:38 PM
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i think that link is perfect. only thing is i have black rubber hose. but i dont think thats much of a big deal honestly.
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2002 Alero w/ 2.2 ecotec 5 speed
power window conversion, heated leather seats, 16" rims, high & low hids, auto dimming rear mirror, speedbuilt front and rear sway bars, poly bushings all around.
2005 Silverado 2500HD w/ 6.0l Vortec 4L80E
Tuned 6.0l, exhaust, intake, with 450000km on the odometer. Tow Rig
1985 Pontiac Trans Am GTA w/ 5.7 Vortec 700r4
mild vortec 350 with 4 speed auto. performance suspension. factory gold color. project car
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02-10-2010, 01:22 AM
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actually i don't think you would get as much light output with a black rubber hose. clear will let all light available shine out. I'd recommend going to buy some clear stuff at your local hardware store of choice, the results will be better.
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2001½ F150 XLT Crew Cab- true dual glasspacks with x-pipe, AEM intake, SCT X3 with VMP custom tunes, full stereo system, HID 55w heads and 35w fogs, 35% tint front and 20% rear, Lightning tail lights
04 F6 Sno Pro Team edition- MBRP race can, ODS clutch kit
01 YZ125- bored out to 144, PnP cylinder and head, Pro Circuit WORKS suspension, many other mods
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02-10-2010, 08:34 AM
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Gone
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aquarium tubing. i think its 0.25"
sand the tips. put them about 1" apart.
I'm with silent. Its not a TON of work, but the tedium required to do the full car will be ridiculous. (then to troubleshoot them all.. :bang head: ) You can easily get 100 into other spots around the interior, then just buy an led kit from oznium.com its much cleaner, easier to install, comes with mounting stuff and pre wired.
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02-13-2010, 12:56 AM
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GLS member
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I found a place for more than 100 in my car, im sure you can too , plus an underbody kit !
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02-14-2010, 11:33 AM
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i think i'll just use them up inside for now
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2002 Alero w/ 2.2 ecotec 5 speed
power window conversion, heated leather seats, 16" rims, high & low hids, auto dimming rear mirror, speedbuilt front and rear sway bars, poly bushings all around.
2005 Silverado 2500HD w/ 6.0l Vortec 4L80E
Tuned 6.0l, exhaust, intake, with 450000km on the odometer. Tow Rig
1985 Pontiac Trans Am GTA w/ 5.7 Vortec 700r4
mild vortec 350 with 4 speed auto. performance suspension. factory gold color. project car
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