How did you mount your underbody glow?

***Swank*** · 03-10-2008, 05:59 PM

I bought some UB lights for my Si and didn't think to take a good look underneath for mounting options. I just assumed there would be endless possibilities. WRONG! The front and rear are easy, lots of plastic to cable tie thru. The sides however have pretty much nothing but metal. I don't want to go drilling into it and end up with glowing rust in a year. The best I can come up with is using the mudguard mounts somehow, but that doesn't offer any support in the middle. I might just need to reinforce it. Either way, I'm looking to find out how other members handled this.

I know not everyone likes UB glow, but this isn't the thread to express your dislike for it.

EDIT: These won't be on every time the sun sets, I decide when they are on and I'll keep it to private property, etc.

CanyonDriver · 03-10-2008, 06:01 PM

I had it for like a month and uninstalled it. Be ready to get pulled over non-stop for having them on since they're off road use only (show car) in all 50 states.

zim · 03-10-2008, 07:50 PM

even on a show cars neons look stupid...

CanyonDriver · 03-10-2008, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by zim

even on a show cars neons look stupid...

exactly why i took them off. i bought them at autozone cause they were on sale and i thought hmm these might be cool. bout a month later i almost started crying because i realized i had streamed towards the path of ricing. i have not invested in any aesthetic mods since.

ameuba10 · 03-10-2008, 08:48 PM

the OP is asking a question. and he also said "I know not everyone like UB glow, but this isn't the thread to express your dislike for it." so give him a break. swank, when i get feeling better, ill take you those pics.

CanyonDriver · 03-10-2008, 08:54 PM

i wasnt giving him shit. im just discouraging him from doing a mod he will probably regret. not to mention its a $150 fix it ticket; i got one after having the kit 2 weeks.

ameuba10 · 03-10-2008, 09:01 PM

i was primarily talking to the other guy.

hondasilovers · 03-10-2008, 09:14 PM

most people who have under lighting have switches wired inside so you can turn them off quickly. I know someone who has them on his celica and he hasn't gotten pulled over for them. You just have to know when and where it's ok and be able to have a good eye out for cops. It's riced out when its a cheap hack job.

CanyonDriver · 03-10-2008, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hondasilovers

most people who have under lighting have switches wired inside so you can turn them off quickly. I know someone who has them on his celica and he hasn't gotten pulled over for them. You just have to know when and where it's ok and be able to have a good eye out for cops. It's riced out when its a cheap hack job.

i had a switch inside my car as well. thats why i got a ticket; the cop saw me turn it off.

***feli8187*** · 03-10-2008, 09:17 PM

I mounted the front and sides without prob its the back that looks wack cuz u can see the tube!!! But when u Drill the Holes on the sides give it a touch up with some paint... it won't rust... I've had mine on since Aug... Only one fix-it-ticket and it was 25 Bucks and it was kinda my falt cuz i was driving w/ them On

I'll Take some pics if u want... so u can get an idea

***Swank*** · 03-10-2008, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by feli8187

I mounted the front and sides without prob its the back that looks wack cuz u can see the tube!!! But when u Drill the Holes on the sides give it a touch up with some paint... it won't rust... I've had mine on since Aug... Only one fix-it-ticket and it was 25 Bucks and it was kinda my fault cuz i was driving w/ them On

I'll Take some pics if u want... so u can get an idea

That's good to hear, thanks matey! I found a good way to hide the back tubes, just stuff something under the back bumper to lower it (make sure it's wide so it doesn't look like a bulge, keep it subtle). I probably should have mentioned that these will tie into my head/tail light LEDs which ONLY come on with the interior driver's side map light. And with my additional override switch a cop will only see these if I'm drunk, in which case PULL ME OVER!

Thx ameuba10, you have them done and well by the look of your pix. I just wanted to see if others had another way of doing them

. Now get both ends off the toilet and get some pics (j/k)

Gr3y Goose · 03-10-2008, 09:50 PM

i didnt. nor do i plan to.
unless your at HIN then dont humiliate yourself.
my $0.02

***Swank*** · 03-10-2008, 09:56 PM

Your $0.02 belong in the appropriate thread. Demand a refund. Back on topic please.

ameuba10 · 03-10-2008, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swank

Now get both ends off the toilet and get some pics (j/k)

shhhh!!!

ameuba10 · 03-13-2008, 09:39 PM

here ya go! its really hard to tell. its sooo dirty. but i just put the tubes on the other side on the lift points.

SoCal07Si · 03-13-2008, 09:42 PM

damn, people still use those?

ameuba10 · 03-13-2008, 09:55 PM

^^how does that relate to what the OP is asking?

SoCal07Si · 03-13-2008, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ameuba10

^^how does that relate to what the OP is asking?

how does that relate to what i'm asking?

SoCal07Si · 03-13-2008, 10:04 PM

didnt mean to hurt your feelings...make yourself some tea and take a warm bath

cation · 03-13-2008, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanyonDriver

exactly why i took them off. i bought them at autozone cause they were on sale and i thought hmm these might be cool. bout a month later i almost started crying because i realized i had streamed towards the path of ricing. i have not invested in any aesthetic mods since.

You will be a JEDI soon potowan.

03-10-2008, 05:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
*Swank* Glowaholic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 546 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	How did you mount your underbody glow? I bought some UB lights for my Si and didn't think to take a good look underneath for mounting options. I just assumed there would be endless possibilities. WRONG! The front and rear are easy, lots of plastic to cable tie thru. The sides however have pretty much nothing but metal. I don't want to go drilling into it and end up with glowing rust in a year. The best I can come up with is using the mudguard mounts somehow, but that doesn't offer any support in the middle. I might just need to reinforce it. Either way, I'm looking to find out how other members handled this. I know not everyone likes UB glow, but this isn't the thread to express your dislike for it. EDIT: These won't be on every time the sun sets, I decide when they are on and I'll keep it to private property, etc. Last edited by Swank; 03-14-2008 at 12:09 PM.

03-10-2008, 09:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
*feli8187* R18 NHPB Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boyle Heights Posts: 334 Feli iTrader: 0 / 0%	Drill The Holes ... I mounted the front and sides without prob its the back that looks wack cuz u can see the tube!!! But when u Drill the Holes on the sides give it a touch up with some paint... it won't rust... I've had mine on since Aug... Only one fix-it-ticket and it was 25 Bucks and it was kinda my falt cuz i was driving w/ them On I'll Take some pics if u want... so u can get an idea

03-10-2008, 09:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
Gr3y Goose Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The House that Ruth Built Age: 21 Posts: 2,538 Goose iTrader: 3 / 100%	i didnt. nor do i plan to. unless your at HIN then dont humiliate yourself. my $0.02 Last edited by Gr3y Goose; 03-10-2008 at 09:59 PM.

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03-10-2008, 06:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
CanyonDriver Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West LA Age: 20 Posts: 1,792 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I had it for like a month and uninstalled it. Be ready to get pulled over non-stop for having them on since they're off road use only (show car) in all 50 states.

03-10-2008, 07:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
zim Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 / 0%	even on a show cars neons look stupid...

03-10-2008, 08:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
ameuba10 Senior Member Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 919 Posts: 2,773 iTrader: 5 / 100%	the OP is asking a question. and he also said "I know not everyone like UB glow, but this isn't the thread to express your dislike for it." so give him a break. swank, when i get feeling better, ill take you those pics.

03-10-2008, 08:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
CanyonDriver Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West LA Age: 20 Posts: 1,792 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i wasnt giving him shit. im just discouraging him from doing a mod he will probably regret. not to mention its a $150 fix it ticket; i got one after having the kit 2 weeks.

03-10-2008, 09:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
ameuba10 Senior Member Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 919 Posts: 2,773 iTrader: 5 / 100%	i was primarily talking to the other guy.

03-10-2008, 09:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
hondasilovers Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Windsor Locks, CT Age: 24 Posts: 496 Danielle or Dani iTrader: 0 / 0%	most people who have under lighting have switches wired inside so you can turn them off quickly. I know someone who has them on his celica and he hasn't gotten pulled over for them. You just have to know when and where it's ok and be able to have a good eye out for cops. It's riced out when its a cheap hack job.

03-10-2008, 09:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
*Swank* Glowaholic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 546 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	Your $0.02 belong in the appropriate thread. Demand a refund. Back on topic please.

03-13-2008, 09:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
ameuba10 Senior Member Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 919 Posts: 2,773 iTrader: 5 / 100%	here ya go! its really hard to tell. its sooo dirty. but i just put the tubes on the other side on the lift points.

03-13-2008, 09:42 PM	#16 (permalink)
SoCal07Si Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Whitter, So Cali Age: 21 Posts: 12,145 Just call me Daddy iTrader: 1 / 100%	damn, people still use those?

03-13-2008, 09:55 PM	#17 (permalink)
ameuba10 Senior Member Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 919 Posts: 2,773 iTrader: 5 / 100%	^^how does that relate to what the OP is asking?

03-13-2008, 10:04 PM	#19 (permalink)
SoCal07Si Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Whitter, So Cali Age: 21 Posts: 12,145 Just call me Daddy iTrader: 1 / 100%	didnt mean to hurt your feelings...make yourself some tea and take a warm bath