ok guys and gals after doing some research and looking at people's interior like STNC, all4degame, and Dam262a

so i ordered some stuff from Oznium...here what i ordered:

1 x FlowLighting Cold Cathode Kits - Blue, 12" = $9.99

1 x Round Rocker Switch - Blue LED = $3.49

10 x Super Bright LEDs - Blue, 5mm = $3.40

10 x Resistors - 470 Ohm = $0.50

1 x ATC Fuse Holder - 16 Gauge = $2.49

1 x ATC Fuse - 7.5 Amp = $0.39

so what do u guys think....please give me some tips on install!!
also do u guys think 7.5 amp would be ok for what i am doing.

thanks!!

 

oh another thing too...if anyone ordered from oznium w/ First Class Mail....how many day did it took to arive??

 

It'll prob take 3-5 business days to get to you. Personally I would have not ordered cathodes and went with LED strips instead. Otherwise it should be cool!

 

^^ why but no body suggested em

 

I'm clumsy and tend to kick things so LEDs take more abuse. The flowlighting cathodes come in a protective plastic tube so you should be okay. Don't worry bout it, just personal preference.

 

Well, each cathodes draws .7A, so both would draw 1.4A if you have them on the same fuse. Ideally, you would want a fuse that is rated slightly above your expected current draw. With 7.5A, you have a lot of headroom, and the fuse will be pretty much useless. You probably should have used a 3A fuse, but they will still operate just fine.

I don't mean to lecture, but the reason for having a fuse that is just larger than your nominal draw is to have the fuse blow before the components do by drawing excess current. With a 7.5A fuse, you can still draw 7A (waaaay too much for the cathodes) and damage your lighting, but the fuse will not blow to protect your equipment (which is what's supposed to happen).

 

plus LEDs give out a much more vibrant blue. A different blue than the blue on the cathodes.

 

but along w/ cathodes i will be using about 10 leds...and i might add another 4" kit under seats so that's why i ordered 7.5amp fuse....but i will be ok to use 7.5 amp fuse right??

 

Your lights will operate fine, the fuse will not change that. The power draw from the 10 LEDs will be marginal. Depending on how they're set up, they will draw a maximum of .2A, and the 4" kit would draw about 1A for the pair... I'd say a 5A would have been ideal, but it will work fine with a 7.5A fuse.

 

ok....i was gonna order the 5 amp fuse first but then i decided on 7.5 amp. fuse.
thank you for ur help!!

 

post pics when its done. i wanna see it.

 

You should be fine........the flexable LEDs work better under the dash though as that area is always gettign roughed up gettign in and out and with purses and bagsa nd other crap....and the cathodes break somewhat easy.......the flex leds are bullet proof to a point.....and put out a brighter light.

In my wifes tC we have 2 9"strips in the engine bay,2 4.5" strips in the engine bay,4 of the 4 pin leds in the cup holder and 2 under the dash at the foot wells,12 leds in the doors,and rear cupholders and cubbys.......and it seems there are more some where in there but i forgot where.

Also look into the dome lights they sell......they are awsome.....

 

oh yea...i for sure will!!



do u have any pic. of ur wife's tC in night w/ lights on...i wanna see it and then i might switch them w/ led strips!!

thanks!

 

did anyone used this switch on tC. and does it fit right on the stock slots if drill is used to make a hole??
Its Oznium round Rocker Switch.


thanks

 

They do have a switch that fits perfectly with the authentic OEM look. That's the way I'd go myself...

 

yea...i know but it cost like 13 buck...so i decided to go cheap and get LED switch for $3.50....lol

 

If you're not into lighted they sell the OEM one at home depot/lowes for less than $10.

 

I have one of those and it didn't cost anything for shipping

the switch is a GSW-45 found in the electrical section

 

Good thing to keep in mind, I didn't know about that, thanks for the tip

 

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