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An Overview on How to Install Neon Under Car Lights PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 07 August 2008 02:01

Are you a bit confused about how to install Neon under car lights on your vehicle? What about the wiring, do you know colors are important when wiring up neon car lights? Well if not we"ll show you how to install the under car lights onto your vehicle in the fastest and most easiest way.

First of all, before doing *any* electrical work on your vehicle, always disconnect the battery before starting. Do this by disconnecting the negative battery cable.

Performing projects on cars, like installing Neon under car lights, involves drilling holes into the body of a vehicle, its very important to first check the locations where you"re going to mount the under car lights, to be certain you won"t pierce or damage any crucial parts such as brake lines, fuel lines and electrical lines, etc.

While the vehicle is raised up on a lift or jack determine the best location for the neon tubes. Make sure they are away from all fuel lines, exhaust systems, areas of extreme heat, moving parts, and areas where a lift jack is used to raise the vehicle.

The easiest way to mount the under car neon lights is to start the screws in the brackets first,(supplied in the kit) then holding the bracket in place, insert and tighten the screws into the holes. Make sure that the wires coming from the *side* neon tubes are facing the front of the vehicle. It"s best to tighten the screws just enough to hold the bracket in place, then go back after once.

Next you"ll need to locate a spot to mount the neon light kit transformer. The preferred location will be somewhere near the battery in the engine compartment and you"ll need to drill mounting holes for attaching the transformer.

The power wire on the transformer can be connected directly to the Positive side of the car battery or to any 12V power wire under the dashboard. There will also be an "Earth wire" or Negative ground wire for the neon under car lights that will need to be securely screwed to the chassis of the vehicle, or to any "Earth wire" to complete the power circuit.

The on-off switch should be mounted in a convenient location on the dash and within your reach. Wiring for the switch can be run through a grommet in the firewall, into the engine compartment where it can be connected to the battery. The switch and fuse, that will be included in your neon under car lights kit, should be connected between the transformer and the power supply.

All you need to do now is to plug all the neon tubes into the transformer and complete any additional wiring according to your kit instructions and then you"ll be all set to show em off!

Please see our "More-In-depth" and step-by-step picture illustrated instructions on the How to install page listed below.

Antonio Gabellone is the Owner/Author of All-Neon-Car-Lights.com - The Site is a great resource aimed at Neon Car Lights from PlasmaGlow with "life-time Warranties". Copyright© All-Neon-Car-Lights.com 2005-2006 - Permission is granted to reprint this article provided the webmaster supplies a *LIVE* link to the authors website.

 
An Overview on How to Install LED Under Car Lights PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 07 August 2008 01:00

Are you having trouble installing LED under car lights onto your vehicle? Or maybe your just not sure where all the wires for the under car lights go? Let us show you all the "in"s & out"s" of this type of installation - which i should mention, is designed with the "Novice" in mind.

The first thing you"ll need to do when installing LED under car lights, is to find where you want to mount the led tubes. Be sure to keep their location in mind while doing the wiring part of the installation, so you can allow for the correct lengths of the wires.

It is ideal to mount the led tubes so as they are centered between the overall length of the vehicle for optimal appearance. Tubes should be positioned on the chassis of the vehicle so as they are not visible. Visible led car lights are prohibited by law in most cities.

You"ll now need to disconnect the battery before starting on the installation and the drilling of holes. Do this by disconnecting the negative battery cable. This led under car lights installation involves disconnecting the battery first and foremost for safety reasons, and so you don"t "short-out" your car wiring.

The easiest way to mount the LED tubes is to start the screws in the brackets first,(supplied in kit) then holding the bracket in place, insert and tighten the screws into the holes. Make sure that the wires coming from the *Side* tubes are facing the front of the vehicle. It"s best to tighten the screws just enough to hold the bracket in place, then go back after once you almost finished and individually tighten each one until it seats firmly.

You should have a distribution block in your under car lights kit, find a good location for the block on a flat surface in the engine compartment away from any heat or moving parts.

Next you will need to determine a location inside your vehicle to mount the digital control panel. You want it to be in a location where you can easily access all its buttons and functions while your sitting in the vehicle.

The LED under car lights distribution block and the control panel can be hooked together using the ribbon wire that comes with your particular kit. The wire needs to be pushed through a hole in the firewall and plugged into the "input" on the side of distribution block. For those of you who may be a bit confused as to what the firewall is, it"s the wall that divides the engine compartment and the interior of the vehicle. Be careful when you do this because the wire adaptors are fragile.

The power wire on the digital control panel can be connected directly to the Positive side of the car battery or to any 12V power wire under the dashboard. There will also be an "Earth wire" or Negative ground wire coming out from the control panel that will need to be securely screwed to the chassis of the vehicle or to any "Earth wire" to complete the power circuit.

Finally, to be able to operate your LED under car lights, the included switch and fuse should be connected between the control panel and the power supply. All you need to do now is to plug all the LED tubes into the Distribution block, complete any additional wiring according to your kit instructions and then you"ll be all set to show em off!

Please see our "More-In-depth" and step-by-step picture illustrated instructions on the How to install page listed below.

Antonio Gabellone is the Owner/Author of All-Neon-Car-Lights.com - The Site is a great resource aimed at Neon Car Lights from PlasmaGlow with "life-time Warranties". Copyright© All-Neon-Car-Lights.com 2005-2006 - Permission is granted to reprint this article provided the webmaster supplies a *LIVE* link to the authors website.

 
Neon Car lights-What They are and How They Can Set Your Ride Apart From the Rest PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 06 August 2008 11:01

Have you ever seen those car"s with neon car lights on them around your local area at night and wondered what that was you just seen? Or maybe rather, how is it that those neon under car lights can look so cool and strobe through so many colors like that?

Just incase you don"t know about neon & LED car lights, they are specially designed LED & neon tubes that can mount under your vehicle, inside your car, inside and under your SUV or truck, on your boat and even on your motorcycle. Thousands of people from all walks of life are installing these neon lights in un-imaginable amount of ways to highlight the best features of their vehicle to set their ride apart from the rest.

By now you might be asking yourself, What can neon car lights do for me that my normal head lights can"t already do?

Well, for some people, a car is a means of transport and nothing more. As long as their vehicle gets them from point A to point B and back again, has nice comfortable seats, a good sound system and a coffee mug holder, it serves all of its purposes well. And of course there are other drivers for which a car is much, much more - an extension of their personality and an object of their fixation. In this huge world of automotive accessories, there is no product that screams any louder than the neon under car lights. If you consider cruising in your car is among your favorite hobbies and you relish the stares of pedestrians and fellow-motorists, then a custom under car light kit may be for you.

Ever wondered how long neon car lights have been around? Well, Hot Rods were the first cars to have under car lighting installed on them, (although, the lights were nothing like the kits in use today) back before import and export was a big industry world wide. And today, thanks to the World Wide Web and the fact that import and export is now more commonly practiced throughout the world, they have become more popular then ever before.

These car light accessories, which can mount to the body around the perimeter of the vehicle"s undercarriage or inside the car, come in kits that contain the elements you"ll need for the installation. The "how to install" instructions that should come with your kit are fairly straight forward, but since it requires drilling into the body of the vehicle and substantial electrical work (depending on the type of kit you buy), it"s best left to the more experienced do-it-yourselfers. If this project seems a little too hard for you, rest assured that there are a growing number of custom shops that perform this type of neon car lighting installation. If you do decide to take on the installation yourself, be sure to purchase a kit that is compatible with your vehicle, and read and follow the instructions that come with the kit carefully.

The highest quality Neon Car kits on the market today are made by big brand name makers such as PlasmaGlow, StreetGlow and LiteGlow, just to name a few. Dealers selling these Brands will have exactly what you need for any competition or street vehicle. Most of the under car kits (and interior car lights) come in many colors and sizes, they include a Transformer, generally two 50" tubes, two 38" tubes, installation instructions and all necessary mounting hardware to complete the job. The exterior type tubes are commonly made of a durable Lexan® type plastic that protect the neon elements inside the tube with unsurpassed durability!

Please keep in mind that the main issues we face with having LED or Neon Car Lights on our vehicles these days is the fact that they are often frowned upon by the authorities. So to avoid any uninvited fines, its best to install neon lights so as they can be activated through a separate switch rather than having them come on when the headlights are turned on. To do this, you can run a power wire directly from the car battery to the kits operating switch, thus by-passing the vehicles headlight wires. And of course, it"s always good to check with your State Road Laws in regards to having neon or LED car lights on your Vehicle.

So if you been searching for the ultimate custom add on for your ride and don"t mind the attention from curious onlookers, and the fact that the glowing effects tickles your fancy, then you might consider neon car lights to spoose up your ride. Imagine the fun you could have with neon car lights?

Antonio Gabellone is the Owner/Author of All-Neon-Car-Lights.com - The Site is a great resource aimed at Neon Car Lights from PlasmaGlow with "life-time Warranties". Copyright© All-Neon-Car-Lights.com 2005-2006 - Permission is granted to reprint this article provided the webmaster supplies a *LIVE* link to the authors website.

 
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