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fireman591 01-11-2010 10:57 AM


Originally Posted by LoneStarFRC (Post 1572698522)
Keep a 2.5lb Halotron handy. :lol:


Heck after wiring up a new stereo in the C5 I should get some type of degree in the electrical field. I could not believe how many wires were in there. :willy:

VerTigo456 01-11-2010 12:08 PM

Thanks for the post!! Been wanting to do this myself!

$$$frumnuttin' 01-11-2010 12:26 PM

Damn, you are quick! I wondered why you haven't posted since the last thread:rofl: I have a turdload of those dremel discs if you need some more....:willy::rofl::lol::thumbs:

fireman591 01-11-2010 01:03 PM


Originally Posted by $$$frumnuttin' (Post 1572717279)
Damn, you are quick! I wondered why you haven't posted since the last thread:rofl: I have a turdload of those dremel discs if you need some more....:willy::rofl::lol::thumbs:


I hear ya:lol: Thanks for the offer but I also have a bunch:cheers:
I am in a holding pattern till all the LED parts come it. I am going to wire puddle lights, Door reflectors and footwell lights at the same time.
I hate having to stop once I get going:ack:
Plus it is not cheap to heat my garage up to 70 degrees:crazy:

Tomorrow might be the start of the Vararam install so that might take a few days :smash:

IRON MAIDEN 01-11-2010 03:31 PM

Puddle Lights????

TGstring 01-11-2010 03:59 PM

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IRON MAIDEN 01-11-2010 04:15 PM

Or is it for lighting up the ground when the door is opened so you can see where you are stepping or stepping into???

JW Motorsports 01-11-2010 04:23 PM

^Yes

fireman591 01-11-2010 04:29 PM


Originally Posted by IRON MAIDEN (Post 1572719101)
Puddle Lights????

JW sells the puddle light kits check them out :thumbs:

tail_lights 01-11-2010 05:04 PM


Originally Posted by mickey_7106 (Post 1572694189)
subscribed

:iagree: :lurk:

$$$frumnuttin' 01-11-2010 05:53 PM


Originally Posted by IRON MAIDEN (Post 1572719615)
Or is it for lighting up the ground when the door is opened so you can see where you are stepping or stepping into???

The puddle lights located under the sideview mirrors are for when you are approaching the car and you hit your fob. If you need puddle lights for getting out of your car you better turn your headlights on when driving at night!:rofl:

fireman591 01-12-2010 04:13 PM

OK I am done with the Mod. All I have left to do is supply power to the Reflector and puddle lights. I will do this once the puddle lights arrive :thumbs:
Good luck with this Mod. It was easy to do. Just take your time and PM me if you have any questions.
Have a good one
Fireman591 :flag:

Patches 01-12-2010 06:54 PM

Nice work, Steve! :thumbs:

brian ns04 01-12-2010 07:04 PM

Steve thanks for the write up:thumbs:

LoneStarFRC 01-12-2010 07:51 PM

Nice job. :thumbs:

And as an extra, we all learned a new use for Stoly minis! Whooda thunk?

Your reward for a job well done, eh? :lol:

clif 01-12-2010 07:57 PM

Great job on a creative mod! Well done!

fireman591 01-12-2010 08:34 PM


Originally Posted by LoneStarFRC (Post 1572733252)
Nice job. :thumbs:

And as an extra, we all learned a new use for Stoly minis! Whooda thunk?

Your reward for a job well done, eh? :lol:


:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Heck it is all I could find. I was worried spring clamps would apply to much pressure:ack:

mcgilles 01-13-2010 12:01 AM

very well done! this has moved down my list of things I want to do. your implementation just might make me want to move it up again. looks neat!

btw red led strips should be brighter in there than white, not the other way around. red LEDs are brightest behind a red lens, because the lens doesn't block any of the light energy from the LED. a white LED produces light in all wavelengths most of which are absorbed by the lens, only the red component gets through.

looks fantastic though!

fireman591 01-13-2010 12:14 AM


Originally Posted by mcgilles (Post 1572735997)
very well done! this has moved down my list of things I want to do. your implementation just might make me want to move it up again. looks neat!

btw red led strips should be brighter in there than white, not the other way around. red LEDs are brightest behind a red lens, because the lens doesn't block any of the light energy from the LED. a white LED produces light in all wavelengths most of which are absorbed by the lens, only the red component gets through.

looks fantastic though!


You could put blue LED's in there for a cool look :lol:

tbrent 01-13-2010 01:03 AM

Good lord you have been a busy firefighter this winter... Bookmarked your radio install as well for weekends I might feel brave! Everything looks great! :cheers::cheers:


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