under bonnet lights

[dirtydog]

I had an idea the other day to have some lights under the bonnet that come on when you lift it up so you dont need a torch at night!.. anyone else done it? what would I need, I guess not much...
some wire/relay etc.
switch type thing that comes on when you lift bonnet (like for my alarm?)
some lights that wont melt

any suggestions on this one...

[Chillitt]

[plumb bob]

I would think some IP65 12 volt led's would be good, as they'd need to be waterproof, and led's will draw very little lower and give good light, probably won't need a relay, just wire them from the courtesy light circuit.




http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?...8575&doy=12m10

[dirtydog]

good idea, how would I mount those LED ones though - are there holders for them?

Chillit I would never remember to keep that in the car

[hiroler]

I got some from ebay 50 for about £10 including holders they are bright!! and do provide some light. not sure how they would stand up to the heat of the engine bay tho!

[That Ruddy Squirrel]

Tim,

Thinking out of the box how about:

This

or this

[dirtydog]

oooh nice - pricey though!

[MadcapMagician]

oooh nice - pricey though!

What? £7.25 and 70p postage....

Dude, you sound more broke than me!

[dirtydog]

the other one is £20 for some tiddly lights!
i own a Surf - of course im broke!

[The Hornet]

Costco have a product specifically designed for this. It's a fluorescent tube that you attach to the bonnet when it's open.

[dirtydog]

Costco have a product specifically designed for this. It's a fluorescent tube that you attach to the bonnet when it's open.

really - doh I was there yesterday! thanks for the heads up

[BUSHWHACKER]

I fit them to Lexurfs....



I use these....(X2)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/White-60cm...item43adeb40f9

and one of these.....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DOOR-COURT...item4abf06cb25

[Bogus]

Youre a man of surprises. Just when it all starts to look predictable we get this.

I opened the thread, saw the date of the first post and expected the last post (which was yours ) to go something like this,

" Got those lights fitted yet then "