Under dash cold cathodes - $10 (pics!)

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Jul 2, 2006 | 07:41 AM

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I have a question on how to actually install these cathode lights. I would like to have a few in my car. xD

How do you turn them on and off? And how did you get all those cathode lights in there, surfcitylocal? I love it! I personally think you over did yourself but thats great, mind helping me out? =D

If you think I over did it, wait for a few weeks and see what's coming. The cc's are wired up to a switch just like any other lighting element. Here is a DIY on how I did the OSH cathodes. It will give you a general idea...

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...d+cathodes+osh

If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to ask.

Jul 2, 2006 | 07:46 AM

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Neat! Does it just clip onto the mirror? Does it look clean when on the mirror and all that? I might order one of those mirrors! Looks cool, bigger mirror, and easy to install! (NO WIRING! YAY)

It does clip on, easy installation and it works great. Much better view than the stock mirror.

Jul 3, 2006 | 02:02 AM

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That's sweet. That's exaclty what I'm doing to mine. I need to go buy some more cathodes and get busy. How did you run the power for the ones inside of your door?

Jul 3, 2006 | 05:05 AM

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That's sweet. That's exaclty what I'm doing to mine. I need to go buy some more cathodes and get busy. How did you run the power for the ones inside of your door?

You can fish a power and ground lead through the rubber tube that connects between the door jam on the body and the one on the door. It's a tight fit but you can do it.

Jul 4, 2006 | 09:23 AM

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hey surfcitylocal, how did you/ what did you mount the cold cathodes under the dash??? i just put mine in today but im not too happy with how the front ones turned out

Jul 4, 2006 | 12:41 PM

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They are mounted with zip ties. You can buy small plastic mounts that a zip tie can slide through to hold them on. What is it about yours that you're not happy with?

Jul 4, 2006 | 04:53 PM

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well mine are kinda tucked under and i noticed that you can actually see the cc tube itself on yours. so what exactly did you zip to?

Jul 5, 2006 | 01:19 AM

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well mine are kinda tucked under and i noticed that you can actually see the cc tube itself on yours. so what exactly did you zip to?

On the front lip of the bottom dash piece there is enough room to screw in a zip tie mount or you can drill a hole to mount the zip tie to. I'll try to get a pic for you.

Jul 5, 2006 | 02:47 AM

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cool that would be great.
where did you pick up the zip tie mount

Jul 5, 2006 | 05:16 AM

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cool that would be great.
where did you pick up the zip tie mount

Something like this will work for you: http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=20352

Jul 5, 2006 | 07:45 AM

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yah i just ended up making my own brackets...

heres some pics!

heres the under dash cc's and led cupholders:

and heres the back seat cc's:

and heres the cupholders up close:

Jul 5, 2006 | 01:36 PM

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Well done!

Jul 5, 2006 | 02:11 PM

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looks nice! I hafta get started on mine

Jul 5, 2006 | 03:25 PM

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Nice Pics!!!

Jul 5, 2006 | 03:46 PM

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Oznium for the win pair of cathodes is 6.49 guys

Jul 5, 2006 | 03:54 PM

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thanks everybody.

i dont know how anybody could possibly do that correctly in under an hour. that took me all day.

Jul 5, 2006 | 06:26 PM

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I bought a set of hot lava from randode but there not bright at all,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ne body have ne idea why they wouldnt be?

Jul 5, 2006 | 08:33 PM

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Anyone have a set of directions to help me out in installing something like this? PM them to me or just post on this as a reply please. Thanks!

Jul 6, 2006 | 03:30 AM

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how do i go about splicing wires? me=electrical dumb. i want to do what the original thread starter did by using the cigarette lighter wiring for power...