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Cheap Neons

Discussion in 'Interior' started by rollarace, Jul 15, 2004.

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    Cheap Neons

    I'm looking to buy some neons for my foot wells (sp?) I know a lot of people have them and was wondering if there was a cheap site...lemme know thx!
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    Mike4831 C-Town Pimp

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    ebay is your best bet there
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    street glow has small ones go to their web site
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    ha! When I clicked on the thread title, I thought this was gonna be a rant about a certain car by dodge :)
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    jantimunlimited.com

    Theyre really inexpensive, no cigarette adaptor to cut off or have to worry about. I've ordered from them 2-3 times and shipping is always extremely quick.
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    hell i got mine at wal-mart lol. and its not that bright.
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    Yesterday i saw some blue neons on my local hardware/department store, i could'nt stop and check w/ details cause i was in a hurry but they ran for a bout $10 each. (they looked the same size ad the ones they use for ceiling lights on offices and what not.)

    i'd like a underbody kit... would these kind of neons give good results? i also want some lights in my trunk since i have a 2001 CE and it doesnt bring one... interiors would also look nice, hell for $10 dollars each i'd go crazy.

    but what else would i need to hook up the lighting sistem ? any help guys ?
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    from my expierence, if you buy the cheap ones, then you're going to get cheap quality. if you put some good ones then u'll get ur money's worth.
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    i guess they are gonna be cheap quality ones... but im on a tight budget... what i'd like is a streetglow gold series but too much $$$$ i just wanna know what else i'll need to hook up the system and if its actually worth it
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    How many inches should i get it.....8,10,12,18...
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    12'' is good enough.
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    you might want to check up on LED lighting. There are some super bright lights that are as good as the tube neon.
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    I was reading on th boards i read that you need to add resistors or something if you use the LED's. is it true? What different about wiring the LED's then the neon tubes...thx

    electric-nub.
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    rollarace: LEDs do need resistors, but most LED "kits" have them pre-soldered in. You can get a 4 pack of Varad blue LEDs off eBay for under $20 shipped. If you live in an area with autozone stores you can get a 3 pack for $8 (on sale this week).
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    what about for interior use? will i be able to use these neons? what do i need to hook them up? just to know... will these normal glass neons work for a underbody solution ? besided LEDs being a better option and getting an aftermarket underbody kit... could i make them work and how ?
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    hey thanks for the info. I think I'll use the LED's since they're smaller.... How many should I get if I plan on doing not only the front but rear footwells also...thx
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    I use 1 for each footwell, anything more is kind of too bright, you want a nice blue effect, not a blazing glare effect.
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    yea I understand, I just didn't know how bright they were! Alright thanks for helping me out!

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