Need help pulling a prank, cheapest way to isntall underglow neon w/o tapping
Need help pulling a prank, cheapest way to isntall underglow neon w/o tapping
08-01-2013, 01:19 PM
#1
So I wanna make it reality. He drives a subaru, so doing this at the parking lot at work shouldnt be too hard.
I figure a purple led, battery, shock /movement trigger and a magnet ought to do the job.
Ideas?
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
As it says. I got a friend who jokes constantly about getting purple underglow for his car.
So I wanna make it reality. He drives a subaru, so doing this at the parking lot at work shouldnt be too hard.
I figure a purple led, battery, shock /movement trigger and a magnet ought to do the job.
Ideas?
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
08-01-2013, 01:53 PM
#2
(08-01-2013, 01:19 PM)winmutt As it says. I got a friend who jokes constantly about getting purple underglow for his car.
So I wanna make it reality. He drives a subaru, so doing this at the parking lot at work shouldnt be too hard.
I figure a purple led, battery, shock /movement trigger and a magnet ought to do the job.
Ideas?
you want them to turn on when he's driving around and he dosnt know?
I would try to run cables from his battery one day when he isnt looking if you ever help him under the hood. Or pick him up one day for a night out and Have someone else install them while you two are out.
Purplecomputer
08-01-2013, 01:53 PM #2(08-01-2013, 01:19 PM)winmutt As it says. I got a friend who jokes constantly about getting purple underglow for his car.
So I wanna make it reality. He drives a subaru, so doing this at the parking lot at work shouldnt be too hard.
I figure a purple led, battery, shock /movement trigger and a magnet ought to do the job.
Ideas?
you want them to turn on when he's driving around and he dosnt know?
I would try to run cables from his battery one day when he isnt looking if you ever help him under the hood. Or pick him up one day for a night out and Have someone else install them while you two are out.
08-01-2013, 02:11 PM
#3
Does it run off a battery or do you need the car's juice ?
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I would have everything attached to a decent magnet. That way you can just slap it on, underneath.
Does it run off a battery or do you need the car's juice ?
Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020
visit: www.dieselfuelinjector.guru
Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.
RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982. Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
08-01-2013, 02:49 PM
#4
Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
I agree with the magnet idea. A couple of magnets and a dowel rod with a led strip tapped on it. Then, a 9v battery and try and run a photosensor to like the front fender or something.
Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
08-01-2013, 03:13 PM
#5
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5M-12V-IP65-Wate...3cce462e58
no guarantee on how long it will stick under there maybe a few weeks maybe a year
but its easy to peal off
This post was last modified: 08-01-2013, 03:16 PM by willbhere4u.
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
08-01-2013, 03:13 PM #5Peel and stick led light rolls change colors you could wire it up to the battery or any 12v source and it has a remote control to turn it on and off and change colors
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5M-12V-IP65-Wate...3cce462e58
no guarantee on how long it will stick under there maybe a few weeks maybe a year but its easy to peal off
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
08-01-2013, 10:08 PM
#6
has anyone seen the top gear prank, where the rig the horn to go off everytime james may presses the brakes? i thought that would be an awesome idea, with the modification that you put power to the horn and have the ground for the horn dangling around in he springs so whenever they hit a bump it honks away
08-01-2013, 10:54 PM
#7
I'm OK with the electronics though. I'd like to think I could solve the issue pretty quick.
Maybe wire it to something like a turn signal . or stereo so at least driving could be done for a while without making them look like a 100% goofball on the road.
As far as the lights thou winmutt, if he's been joking about it he may actually like it in which case doing something more hardwired and permanent.
Well it could be a good idea.
This post was last modified: 08-01-2013, 10:55 PM by lgreeley83.
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
lgreeley83
08-01-2013, 10:54 PM #7Lol I thought of the same prank. If it were my car I would laugh but on someone else's I could could see a "butt hurt" situation.
I'm OK with the electronics though. I'd like to think I could solve the issue pretty quick.
Maybe wire it to something like a turn signal . or stereo so at least driving could be done for a while without making them look like a 100% goofball on the road.
As far as the lights thou winmutt, if he's been joking about it he may actually like it in which case doing something more hardwired and permanent.
Well it could be a good idea.
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
08-02-2013, 09:03 AM
#8
(08-01-2013, 03:13 PM)willbhere4u Peel and stick led light rolls change colors you could wire it up to the battery or any 12v source and it has a remote control to turn it on and off and change colors
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5M-12V-IP65-Wate...3cce462e58
no guarantee on how long it will stick under there maybe a few weeks maybe a year
Can't get on eb*y at work, but I'm assuming these are the flat strips with surface mount LEDs and 3M tape on the back? ~$1/foot? If so they're awesome. Super cheap for under cabinet, under hood, etc. I have them lighting up my fancy fiestaware cabinet, and will be installing underhood soon.
Hit the junkyard and get the male & female headlight connector, wire up a plug&play "tee" that can be removed. The headlight circuit shouldn't notice an extra amp or two.
This post was last modified: 08-02-2013, 09:05 AM by Simpler=Better.
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
08-02-2013, 09:03 AM #8(08-01-2013, 03:13 PM)willbhere4u Peel and stick led light rolls change colors you could wire it up to the battery or any 12v source and it has a remote control to turn it on and off and change colors
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5M-12V-IP65-Wate...3cce462e58
no guarantee on how long it will stick under there maybe a few weeks maybe a year
Can't get on eb*y at work, but I'm assuming these are the flat strips with surface mount LEDs and 3M tape on the back? ~$1/foot? If so they're awesome. Super cheap for under cabinet, under hood, etc. I have them lighting up my fancy fiestaware cabinet, and will be installing underhood soon.
Hit the junkyard and get the male & female headlight connector, wire up a plug&play "tee" that can be removed. The headlight circuit shouldn't notice an extra amp or two.
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
08-02-2013, 09:19 AM
#9
(08-02-2013, 09:03 AM)Simpler=Better Hit the junkyard and get the male & female headlight connector, wire up a plug&play "tee" that can be removed. The headlight circuit shouldn't notice an extra amp or two.
Oooo, I like this method. He turns on the lights, the LED strips fire up. Clever to make a T connector. maybe winmutt can wire in a trailer connector for under the car on this T, so one situation he installs the T, and then all he has to do is plug his lights into the trailer connector he left dangling underneath
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
(08-02-2013, 09:03 AM)Simpler=Better Hit the junkyard and get the male & female headlight connector, wire up a plug&play "tee" that can be removed. The headlight circuit shouldn't notice an extra amp or two.
Oooo, I like this method. He turns on the lights, the LED strips fire up. Clever to make a T connector. maybe winmutt can wire in a trailer connector for under the car on this T, so one situation he installs the T, and then all he has to do is plug his lights into the trailer connector he left dangling underneath
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
08-02-2013, 09:53 AM
#10
(08-02-2013, 09:19 AM)JB3(08-02-2013, 09:03 AM)Simpler=Better Hit the junkyard and get the male & female headlight connector, wire up a plug&play "tee" that can be removed. The headlight circuit shouldn't notice an extra amp or two.
Oooo, I like this method. He turns on the lights, the LED strips fire up. Clever to make a T connector. maybe winmutt can wire in a trailer connector for under the car on this T, so one situation he installs the T, and then all he has to do is plug his lights into the trailer connector he left dangling underneath
Hey guys, I've been joking about turboing my truck for a while now...any of you want to sneak out during lunch and slap one on er' for me?
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
08-02-2013, 09:53 AM #10(08-02-2013, 09:19 AM)JB3(08-02-2013, 09:03 AM)Simpler=Better Hit the junkyard and get the male & female headlight connector, wire up a plug&play "tee" that can be removed. The headlight circuit shouldn't notice an extra amp or two.
Oooo, I like this method. He turns on the lights, the LED strips fire up. Clever to make a T connector. maybe winmutt can wire in a trailer connector for under the car on this T, so one situation he installs the T, and then all he has to do is plug his lights into the trailer connector he left dangling underneath
Hey guys, I've been joking about turboing my truck for a while now...any of you want to sneak out during lunch and slap one on er' for me?
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
08-02-2013, 11:40 AM
#11
Hey guys, I've been joking about turboing my truck for a while now...any of you want to sneak out during lunch and slap one on er' for me?
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Lol and I've been hinting at raising my Merc a couple inches!
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
lgreeley83
08-02-2013, 11:40 AM #11[/quote]
Hey guys, I've been joking about turboing my truck for a while now...any of you want to sneak out during lunch and slap one on er' for me?
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Lol and I've been hinting at raising my Merc a couple inches!
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
08-02-2013, 01:43 PM
#12
(08-02-2013, 11:40 AM)lgreeley83 Lol and I've been hinting at raising my Merc a couple inches!
Get the generic coil spring spacers from autozoo. They're around $20/side. Drop the rear subframe, slide them under the springs and voila!
Every 1" in spacer makes for 2" in lift. Get an alignment asap though, or you will kill your tires.
This post was last modified: 08-02-2013, 01:44 PM by Simpler=Better.
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
08-02-2013, 01:43 PM #12(08-02-2013, 11:40 AM)lgreeley83 Lol and I've been hinting at raising my Merc a couple inches!
Get the generic coil spring spacers from autozoo. They're around $20/side. Drop the rear subframe, slide them under the springs and voila!
Every 1" in spacer makes for 2" in lift. Get an alignment asap though, or you will kill your tires.
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
08-02-2013, 07:47 PM
#13
Needless to say, as soon as that think fired, so did he! Then he had to figure out how to get it shut off without getting the piss shocked out of him
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
We stuffed a wire in my Vo. Ag. teachers spark plug wire then somehow it magically got attatched to the ignition switch.
Needless to say, as soon as that think fired, so did he! Then he had to figure out how to get it shut off without getting the piss shocked out of him
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
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