LED underbody kits -

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joemader

Discussion Starter · Mar 24, 2010

Anybody have underglow? A buddy i know just got multi-colors on his Wrangler, and they're awesome. I scanned the site but couldn't find any recent posts...sorry if this should be in electronics?

I'm looking for a multi color kit, preferably that can thump with the music? Anyone have any knowledge about this?

A cop told him he could ride with them on, so long as they weren't flashing, red, or blue.

Also, how sturdy are these things? I imagine neon tubes shattering daily...but LED bars should be able to take a beating, right?

thanks
joe

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joemader

Discussion Starter · #21 · Apr 9, 2010

XBinRochester said:
It's not a skid plate, it's a plastic splash guard. I removed mine and installed the tube on the lower side of the radiator supports. You can't see it and I don't seem to get anymore water in the engine compartment with the guard removed.

Do you have pictures, of both the mount and the lighting? My dad is VERY skeptical about removing that splash gaurd.

XBinRochester said:
I don't have the interior light kit so I have a question, by you using the same lighting controller, can you turn the interior lights on separate from the underglow tubes or if you turn the underglows on everything will turn on?

The control box controls all the lights at once. I think though, that the interior and exterior may be on two different inputs...and while you can't switch or choose between them; you could just unplug whichever you didn't want on?

Well guys; i was running through the different light patterns for my friend last night, and he showed me that they installed my lights wrong. Either the side bars are backwards; or the front and rear bars are in opposite places. There is a pattern that runs light from the front of the car to the back (Front Bar, then progressive on sides from front to rear, then Rear Bar). Well the light jumps and runs in the wrong (opposite) direction on the sides. UGH. The install is under warranty by the shop, but i have to find time to drive 2 hours back to greenville now that my spring breaks over.

While i'm up there, im going to ask them to move the remote receiver, since its here:

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xbinrochester

· #22 · Apr 9, 2010

joemader said:
Do you have pictures, of both the mount and the lighting? My dad is VERY skeptical about removing that splash gaurd.

I did not take any pictures of the installation of the tubes and a week after I installed them, I lowered the car, so taking pictures won't be as easy right now. If I get a chance this weekend, I'll try to jack up the front and take a few pictures.

joemader said:
Well guys; i was running through the different light patterns for my friend last night, and he showed me that they installed my lights wrong. Either the side bars are backwards; or the front and rear bars are in opposite places. There is a pattern that runs light from the front of the car to the back (Front Bar, then progressive on sides from front to rear, then Rear Bar). Well the light jumps and runs in the wrong (opposite) direction on the sides. UGH. The install is under warranty by the shop, but i have to find time to drive 2 hours back to greenville now that my spring breaks over.

I laid out all my tubes on the garage floor before installation and hooked them up to power to make sure they were all going the correct way. I ran them through all the patterns just to make sure.

xbinrochester

· #23 · Apr 23, 2010

XBinRochester said:
joemader said:

Do you have pictures, of both the mount and the lighting? My dad is VERY skeptical about removing that splash gaurd.

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I did not take any pictures of the installation of the tubes and a week after I installed them, I lowered the car, so taking pictures won't be as easy right now. If I get a chance this weekend, I'll try to jack up the front and take a few pictures.

joemader said:

Well guys; i was running through the different light patterns for my friend last night, and he showed me that they installed my lights wrong. Either the side bars are backwards; or the front and rear bars are in opposite places. There is a pattern that runs light from the front of the car to the back (Front Bar, then progressive on sides from front to rear, then Rear Bar). Well the light jumps and runs in the wrong (opposite) direction on the sides. UGH. The install is under warranty by the shop, but i have to find time to drive 2 hours back to greenville now that my spring breaks over.

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I laid out all my tubes on the garage floor before installation and hooked them up to power to make sure they were all going the correct way. I ran them through all the patterns just to make sure.

I haven't had a chance to jack up the car yet to take pictures of the front tube installation. Possibly can do it this weekend. Still interested in changing yours and the pictures?

Did the shop move your tubes around for you or did you have to do it? Did they charge you?

mennifresh

· #24 · Apr 23, 2010

I removed the splash guards ever since I put in my oznium vent lights in January my mom says they put them there for a reason but I've had no problems. I'm putting in my underbody lights on tomorow.

box mafia

· #25 · Apr 23, 2010

Wow I'm in the wrong business. I need to install underbody LED's for 300 labor. Oh well you did what you had to do.

xbinrochester

· #26 · Apr 23, 2010

MenniFresh said:
I removed the splash guards ever since I put in my oznium vent lights in January my mom says they put them there for a reason but I've had no problems. I'm putting in my underbody lights on tomorow.

Menni, What color did you go with?

Parkers09xB

· #27 · Apr 23, 2010

MenniFresh said:
I removed the splash guards ever since I put in my oznium vent lights in January my mom says they put them there for a reason but I've had no problems. I'm putting in my underbody lights on tomorow.

Can't wait to see pics!

Tmiester33

· #28 · Apr 26, 2010

i am puting led ligths on my xb from oznium i had purple neon tubs from streetglow on my 97 dodge dakota they looked great tell i went down a gravel road and i gess my 33" superswampers picked up a rock and through it in to the tube and shatered the inner tube of the neon without breaking the plastic sheald around the tube so i wont go back to neon tubes if they cant stand up to daily driving

joemader

Discussion Starter · #29 · Apr 26, 2010

XBinRochester said:
I haven't had a chance to jack up the car yet to take pictures of the front tube installation. Possibly can do it this weekend. Still interested in changing yours and the pictures?

Did the shop move your tubes around for you or did you have to do it? Did they charge you?

Don't worry about the pics- i don't need them. I have to drive my box carefully with my led bar on the front of my bumper (and looking ugly) and i'll have to drive carefully with the splash gaurd removed.

I have yet to get my bars spun the right way because i haven't had time to drive 2 hours to the shop...but i imagine they'll fix it for free since they gave me a 1 year installation warranty.

I'm also going to have them move the front bar (and remove the splash gaurd), as well as move the remote reciever to the top of the dash...hopefully they'll do that for free since i asked them to keep the dash looking stock...but i'm farely sure i'm going to be paying for that move...is that something i should do by myself...pull the entire dash off?

I'm still meaning to take pics of the lights...maybe i'll do that tonight when Minute to Win It ends... :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

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mennifresh

· #30 · Apr 26, 2010

They are blue. My brother gave me his for free.

xbinrochester

· #31 · Apr 28, 2010

Blue will look great under your Super White! And the price was right! LOL

Did you install them on Saturday like you wanted to?

mennifresh

· #32 · Apr 28, 2010

Actually no. couldnt get around to doing it and my brother also has a toggle switch and im not sure if thats what i want. I think i might get an OEM switch.

xbinrochester

· #33 · Apr 28, 2010

What is the manufacturer of the lights?

mennifresh

· #34 · Apr 29, 2010

Low glow these things are olddd! My brother had thm on his 98' eclipse spyder. I think he got them in 2004

xbinrochester

· #35 · Apr 29, 2010

I just got my new tires/wheels mounted, but they couldn't put my XB on the lift to install them because of the glow lights. The tubes hang down lower than the pinch welds.

Has anyone else had this problem with the LED Underglow kits?

mennifresh

· #36 · Apr 29, 2010

I never thought of that. But I was probably going to have the same problem where I was planning to put them.

xbinrochester

· #37 · May 6, 2010

MenniFresh said:
Actually no. couldnt get around to doing it and my brother also has a toggle switch and im not sure if thats what i want. I think i might get an OEM switch.

Did you install them yet?

mennifresh

· #38 · May 6, 2010

Can't seem to find a time that I can get around to it I'm usually at school or working. How long would it take?

xbinrochester

· #39 · May 6, 2010

I took a couple of hours to do it. Not only did I have to figure out where best to mount them, but also I took my time running and securing all the wires for it.

mennifresh

· #40 · May 6, 2010

Oh that's not bad at all. I'm going to try and find time Saturday. Did you use a lift?

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