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Old 04-03-2006, 07:29 PM
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Hey,
I've got 2 extra 12" cathodes left. I put 2 under the dash and 1 under each seat.
Any suguestions on what I can do with the other 2? I don't really want to cut anything, but I can't really think of anything. I want them hidden also.
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put them on the engine...!!!ill post the pic later
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I was thinking about that. Pictures would be helpful. Thanks!
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Hey,
I've got 2 extra 12" cathodes left. I put 2 under the dash and 1 under each seat.
Any suguestions on what I can do with the other 2? I don't really want to cut anything, but I can't really think of anything. I want them hidden also.
Thanks,
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Put 'em under your bed! Turn your bedroom into something special!
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(I tried......the wife won't let me!!!)
Her loss then.

I have had nothing but positive comments regarding my room lighting.
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Originally Posted by elegancexb
put them on the engine...!!!ill post the pic later
Hmmm...sounds pretty dangerous.

I would say put them in the engine compartment myself. Once cathodes melt, the light output tends to diminish.
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oooohhhhhh.......chu got jokes?

No, seriously, the lights under the bed would be a great addition to the puppies chew toys.

But then again......that damn dog, 120 volts.......you might be on to something afterall!!
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behind the back seats
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Where behind the backseats? I can't find a place to hide them.
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I second the engine comp.
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kinda starting to lean that way now. Where can I get hose sleeving that would resemble the salsa red. I really don't want bright red sleeving!
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Put the cathodes under the hood with chrome sleeving. Will look sweet at night.
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I would say put them in the back, but only if you have a system. Hide them behind the box or something, but it all depends on what you have. I personally think the cathodes in a stock engine wouldn't look as good as it could...
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I would say put them into the door panels... I plan to myself.

similar to this pic, where the leds are, I plan to cut a slit in the panel and mount the cathode inside the panel.

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This is my engine compartment with 4 cold cathodes.

And I installed two in my sub enclosure

Along with the usual

And then added the LED underbody lights

More lights coming....
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