DIY:"lighter" coolant(PICS)
04-26-2007, 03:55 AM
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DIY:"lighter" coolant(PICS)
alright, so this is my first write up... of a mod i have had for a couple of days but since one of my leds went out i decide to do a write up while i fix it to show everyone...
let me know what you think
IN THIS FORUM YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO: light up your engine coolant holder
what you need:
1.leds(i chose white)
2.some wire
3.some tools(drill, wire stripper, and wrench)
4.about 20mins
5.good music
-okay so first you begin by removing the one bolt that holds the little tank
-then you continue by removing the hose and insert thing(if you notice... i changed my hose from the stock black to the cooler clear... which as you will notice will later also get lit!
-then empty coolant into some container
-next drill some holes into the tank(i used 1/4 bit which made the fit perfect)
-insert the leds into the holes
-i then used some hot glue to secure them in place and to avoid the possibility of any leakage
-connect all the wiring together ofcourse all +with+ and -with-... i wired it up to a switch inside since it is def not something i would like on 24/7
-then be smart and check for wiring errors or just incase any led is faulty and TEST them
-place tank back in place and bolt back on
-use a funnel to put the engine coolant back into the tank
-retest everything and you should have this:
-here is a picture of the clear tube that connects to the radiator i told you about earlier that i also lit up:
-here it is all together:
and here are a few random pics some are my car at a show and a cool lambo
ALRIGHT... so tell me what you guys think? good write up? good mod?
-HOllA Mr1
let me know what you think
IN THIS FORUM YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO: light up your engine coolant holder
what you need:
1.leds(i chose white)
2.some wire
3.some tools(drill, wire stripper, and wrench)
4.about 20mins
5.good music
-okay so first you begin by removing the one bolt that holds the little tank
-then you continue by removing the hose and insert thing(if you notice... i changed my hose from the stock black to the cooler clear... which as you will notice will later also get lit!
-then empty coolant into some container
-next drill some holes into the tank(i used 1/4 bit which made the fit perfect)
-insert the leds into the holes
-i then used some hot glue to secure them in place and to avoid the possibility of any leakage
-connect all the wiring together ofcourse all +with+ and -with-... i wired it up to a switch inside since it is def not something i would like on 24/7
-then be smart and check for wiring errors or just incase any led is faulty and TEST them
-place tank back in place and bolt back on
-use a funnel to put the engine coolant back into the tank
-retest everything and you should have this:
-here is a picture of the clear tube that connects to the radiator i told you about earlier that i also lit up:
-here it is all together:
and here are a few random pics some are my car at a show and a cool lambo
ALRIGHT... so tell me what you guys think? good write up? good mod?
-HOllA Mr1
04-26-2007, 05:18 AM
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thanks for all the reply guys...
tubing? YEP! home depot the diameter is i think either 5/16 or 7/16... double check before purchasing... i will check tommorow morning and get back at ya...
tubing? YEP! home depot the diameter is i think either 5/16 or 7/16... double check before purchasing... i will check tommorow morning and get back at ya...
that looks fantastic. Good job 
