my CCFLs!!!!!!!! PICS (56k OK) DIY post 5
08-31-2006
#1
I HEART KATIE
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2006
Age: 36
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 0 
my CCFLs!!!!!!!! PICS (56k OK) DIY post 5 i know this is a double thread, but i dont need the other one...
sooo, i did this in my last car and i thought that it would be cool to put in my civic, i have these computer lights that are way cheaper than neon and way brighter, and the invertor that comes with them takes a +12 so the wiring was real simple. tell me what you think:
there is one under each side of the dash and one in the trunk
sooo, i did this in my last car and i thought that it would be cool to put in my civic, i have these computer lights that are way cheaper than neon and way brighter, and the invertor that comes with them takes a +12 so the wiring was real simple. tell me what you think:
there is one under each side of the dash and one in the trunk
Last edited by Quantas; 08-31-2006 at 01:14 AM. Reason: change title
08-31-2006
#3
I HEART KATIE
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2006
Age: 36
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 0 theyre not rice then???? but they are bright as hell!!! omg, i had to mount them so u couldnt see the bulb cuz they are so damn bright, u can see them in the back seet where ur feet go, thats how bright they are
08-31-2006
#4
Don't be a n00b, search ftw
Hey! Look At Me!! I'm a Supporting Member!!
iTrader: (7)
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Oregon
Age: 38
Posts: 9,365
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 323 
As long as you didn't put any under the car, They're okay in my book. I was thinking about getting some and wiring them to come on when the doors are opened...That'd be sweet.
08-31-2006
#5
I HEART KATIE
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2006
Age: 36
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 0 yeah, u would have to tap the dome light or somethin i would imagine, heres the mini DIY: i took out the two panels under the drivers side, theres the one that says fuses and then theres the one below it, i took the one below it and drilled two holes on each side of the lights so i could just zip tie the lights on, then i dremeled out a hole on the panel that says fuses and added a rocker switch that lights up blue and on the passenger side i took that panel off that covers some ****, it just pops off, and i drilled more holes for the zip ties, then i zip tied the inverter to some wires under the drivers side and i spliced my extra sigg lighter wires for power and ground and viola, blue lights!!! the trunk was easier, i pulled the trunk light out and just cut the power wires for it and spliced in the power wires for the inverter, so that way the light is only on when the trunk is open, and the pinout for the wires in the back is grey is pos and red is neg, so there is my mini diy for ccfls!!!
any questions? and ccfls are available from any computer parts place, like xoxide.com or just do a web search
any questions? and ccfls are available from any computer parts place, like xoxide.com or just do a web search
08-31-2006
#6
Shinier than yours, meatbag
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Downtown Vancouver, Canada
Posts: 1,989
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 271 I want to do white lights tapped into the dome, so they turn off when the key is turned and turn on when you unlock the car, etc...
08-31-2006
#7
Registered!!
iTrader: (13)
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Queens, NY
Age: 36
Posts: 1,529
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 239 cold cathold lights 
i have them in my comp that i built hello fellow nerd
go to COMPUSA or like someplace called FRYS
i have them in my comp that i built hello fellow nerdgo to COMPUSA or like someplace called FRYS
Last edited by boxcarracer; 08-31-2006 at 01:08 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
08-31-2006
#8
I HEART KATIE
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2006
Age: 36
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 0
Originally Posted by boxcarracer
cold cathold lights i have them in my comp that i built hello fellow nerd
go to COMPUSA or like someplace called FRYS
i have them in my comp that i built hello fellow nerdgo to COMPUSA or like someplace called FRYS
08-31-2006
#12
I HEART KATIE
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2006
Age: 36
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 0
Originally Posted by boxcarracer
lol theyll be great which and exactly which ones did u buy?
or http://www.xoxide.com/ultra-blue-dual-cc.html
the second one would be a better choice, i cut off the computer wiring and switch, ill paint up a wiring schematic if anyone needs it
08-31-2006
#13
Don't be a n00b, search ftw
Hey! Look At Me!! I'm a Supporting Member!!
iTrader: (7)
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Oregon
Age: 38
Posts: 9,365
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 323
Originally Posted by Quantas
this http://www.xoxide.com/bluecathode.html
or http://www.xoxide.com/ultra-blue-dual-cc.html
the second one would be a better choice, i cut off the computer wiring and switch, ill paint up a wiring schematic if anyone needs it
or http://www.xoxide.com/ultra-blue-dual-cc.html
the second one would be a better choice, i cut off the computer wiring and switch, ill paint up a wiring schematic if anyone needs it
Might be a nice companion to the DIY, for those of us who do better with visual then with writing, , such as me.
08-31-2006
#14
Registered!!
iTrader: (13)
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Queens, NY
Age: 36
Posts: 1,529
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 239
Originally Posted by 01HonderCivic
Might be a nice companion to the DIY, for those of us who do better with visual then with writing, , such as me.
08-31-2006
#17
PWIT
Hey! Look At Me!! I'm a Supporting Member!!
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Long Island
Age: 38
Posts: 2,131
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 276 i go 2 blue cold caths in my computer case, matchs nicely with my blen Antec server tower and my custom painted microsoft keyboard and mouse. i painted them the same color blue as the case.
08-31-2006
#24
I need a drop
Hey! Look At Me!! I'm a Supporting Member!!
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Southeast Texas
Age: 34
Posts: 732
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 233 I did this in my car when I first got it. I love it. Thought that I was the only one who did it. Pictures are blurry.
Mine are white though.
Mine are white though.
09-01-2006
#30
Don't be a n00b, search ftw
Hey! Look At Me!! I'm a Supporting Member!!
iTrader: (7)
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Oregon
Age: 38
Posts: 9,365
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 323
Originally Posted by thefever
I did this in my car when I first got it. I love it. Thought that I was the only one who did it. Pictures are blurry.
Mine are white though.
Mine are white though.
Dude is that a CB Radio I see?!?
