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Old 15-May-2006, 04:17 PM
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Neon Or L.E.D

So... As cheesy as it sounds i would like the underside of my car to glow!! My question to you guys is...


Neon or L.E.D.?


I will be looking for a dark Blue colour, yes i am aware that Blue is a no-no!!!
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Old 16-May-2006, 12:51 AM
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Personally I think the LED glows bright and looks better.
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Old 16-May-2006, 04:26 AM
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LED, no buzz..
 
Old 20-May-2006, 01:12 PM
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L.E.D 4 sure!!! im going to go to Davis soon and get my kit installed if u want u can meet me there and c how it looks at night, and get Davis to install it 4 u cuz he told me a lot of good info and how other shops do a half @ss job and his price is unbeatable! and I think the blue is legal I forgot what Davis told me about the colors and the flashing?
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Old 20-May-2006, 04:06 PM
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Legality wise, it is a grey area. As long is the blue is not flashing then technical you are safe. If it where flashing you would be imitating a snow removal vehicle.

As for the LED to Neon question. There are pros and cons to both setups.

Neons:
Pros:
More uniform glow
Brighter depending on color
Cons:
Higher risk of bulb breaking
Hum from transformer

L.E.D.:
Pros:
More Color variations
Longer lasting *if one led goes out all the rest stay lit where as neon will go out* **duh**
More variation on light patterns i.e. dancing to music, strobing
Cons:
Tend to have "Hot Spots"

So the choice is up to you.
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Old 21-May-2006, 10:34 PM
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technically its only illegal if it blinks, or if u can see the bulb, from my research and what everyone had told me when i was gonan do it
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Old 21-May-2006, 11:43 PM
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if the front and the back tubes are visible it is illegal, and if it blinking while driving its illegal. if the tubes are hidden then its alright but still in a gray area.
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