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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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I know there have been several LED posts on here in the past and I have searched to find what I am looking for to no avail. Any help is appreciated here.

Several of you have put LED lights in the opening in the front quarter panels (brake cooling ducts I guess) that give the effect of light coming from the engine well. I want to do this with a red/orange "hot" LED to give the effect of a red hot engine. No idea as to what color to purchase, how many total lights, size of lights etc. I have someone who can do this, but I have to provide the lights. Anybody???

Secondly, I am putting an LED "strip" under the inside trunk lid (hidden) to illuminate the trunk well as well as the passenger compartment - it's a convertible. Where is the best place to purchase such a strip?

Any and all ideas or suggestions appreciated. I have seen some of these LED mods on here before and think they are pretty cool. Thanks!
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 10:46 PM
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Check these guys out, http://www.oznium.com/flexible When I get around to it I'll be going to them for mine....
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 12:18 AM
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Check these guys out, http://www.oznium.com/flexible When I get around to it I'll be going to them for mine....


They are a good internet source for LED's.

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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 05:36 AM
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Check out Corvette Enhancements. Great service and the led strips you are looking for.

http://www.corvette-enhancements.com/c5_standard.php
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Thanks so much. This board is a great source of information.

Still would like to hear from someone who put the LEDs in the front quarters/brake ducts. There were pics on here at one time but I can't find them now of course. I need to figure out exactly which light strip/bulb for that mod.

Thanks again for the help/info.
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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Maybe something like this???


CLICK HERE
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Maybe something like this???


CLICK HERE
That looks cool.
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Check these guys out, http://www.oznium.com/flexible When I get around to it I'll be going to them for mine....

I purchased mine from them.. Great Stuff and Reasonably priced!!
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Maybe something like this???


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OK diyguy, you are the man! You win the award! THANKS!!!
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I wanted a subtle effect so I installed blue 3" LED strip in each gill.

It is installed so they come on when I turn on the marker lights/headlites. I also installed a rocker switch in the line under the dash with a light on the switch that glows when the switch is on. The gill lites can be turned off with this switch.

If you want a more powerful effect add more LED lites or consider neon.


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Originally Posted by basicstrategy777
I wanted a subtle effect so I installed blue 3" LED strip in each gill.

It is installed so they come on when I turn on the marker lights/headlites. I also installed a rocker switch in the line under the dash with a light on the switch that glows when the switch is on. The gill lites can be turned off with this switch.

If you want a more powerful effect add more LED lites or consider neon.


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Appreciate that. Do you have any pictures you could post? Where did you get your LED strip? Thanks!
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