Wiring Question

[tr10av]

Not really a car audio question, but along the same lines. I bought 100 red LEDs off of eBay a couple of months ago to make a custom underglow kit for cheap. My plan is to cut fuel line in half, and drill holes every 5-6" or so and put the LED wires through the holes and super glue the LED to the front. Then super glue the fuel line underneath the car. The reason I wanted to do this was because there will be no glass to break(fuel line is rubber so it'll give if I hit anything), no holes drilled into my car, alot more durable, and cheaper.

Now for the question:
How do I wire all these together? I want to have 35 LEDs on the sides and 15 on the front and back. Can I wire them in a series, or will the resistance become to low?
Thanks

[L|_|da]

damn, you can buy LED underglows kits....

[tr10av]

Originally Posted by L|_|da

damn, you can buy LED underglows kits....

LOL, I know. I just hate that when you look at a car from only like 10 ft away you can see the actual lights. I think that looks gay. I want to have "the glow of the lights" being seen, not the actual lights.

So do you think it's possible to wire them in a series or will it fry them.

[PaulD]

you will be able to see thelights under ANY car that does not have some type of ground effects kit on it (from the factory or you had it done)

[L|_|da]

i would never LED ine exterior, then again i drive a 87 celebrity.... but i dont really know about LEDS and the voltages n' shit. or underglow so. i was just putting in my

[pimprolla112]

you can light 20 leds with a aaa battery wont last long but it will work if you the right circuitry. As for your question i wouldnt suggest cutting your fuel line in half for any reason what so ever. ANd superglue wont hold for very long from going to hot to cold or any weather for that matter. Like paul said a bodykit will hid them or in some cases a truck with a frame can hide them. Judging by the talon though a lipkit or groundeffects would be best.

[Fusionrr]

I'd wire left side leds in parallel, right side leds in parallel, front leds in parallel and the back leds in parallel then the 4 sections in series. If you did the lot in series you wouldn't be able to drive them.
(you would need 200+volts! going on a 2.6v voltage drop across led)

i disagree with PaulD - theres no way ur gonna see the actual leds unless ya stick ya head under ya car.. What car has a flush chassis?

[tr10av]

Yeah, I don't think you would be able to see them becasue I have a perfect spot for them.

Also, superglue should hold up seeing as I'm only driving this car in the summer. What would you guys suggest to secure the fuel line to the body?

3 day weekend, so after work I'm going to experiment and see if I can get something to work.
Thanks for all the help.

[PaulD]

Originally Posted by Fusionrr

i disagree with PaulD - theres no way ur gonna see the actual leds unless ya stick ya head under ya car.. What car has a flush chassis?

that's been my experience over the years ...... the ones you could see the bulbs from like 20 ft away had no type of body kit on the sides to hide them under. Of course they are not as popular as they used to be like 10-15 years ago.

[tr10av]

Got 1 side done. It took me like an hour to do, and it's still not wired. To wire the LEDs parallel I'm gonna use some 14 guage wire, then wire the 4 sets of LEDs into some 10 guage wire with an in-line fuse.

[Fusionrr]

So whats it look like? Got pics?