You can get different types depends from your wire thickness and connector width. You can get connector kits with assorted plugs and crimping tool for a 5 pound.
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My Silver 1.2 Clio Expression
- Thread starter ZanderMichaelJason
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These baby's
Awesome! Cheers guys! Will get some soon
Will get some soon Sucess! I've finally finished installing the LED strips (maybe not fully but they turn on now!) - I only had to change one aspect of the install and that was to not make my LED switch actually light up as i didn't realise that it'd be on constantly if the switch was set to 'on' - So instead of letting it drain my battery (I know it's a tiny LED but i'm still paranoid about the battery running out!)
So my LED switch is just a normal switch but the ability is there if i want it in the future
So the only bit which is holding me back from saying that they're fully installed is the fact that I have no idea where/ how to mount the LEDs in the rear footwells! So I'll have to get around to figuring that one out! But for now the front ones are perfect and the rear ones turn on but aren't mounted!
Photos to follow...
So my LED switch is just a normal switch but the ability is there if i want it in the future
So the only bit which is holding me back from saying that they're fully installed is the fact that I have no idea where/ how to mount the LEDs in the rear footwells! So I'll have to get around to figuring that one out! But for now the front ones are perfect and the rear ones turn on but aren't mounted!
Photos to follow...
At rear just place it at the back of the seat mount? I mean the back of the front seats, underneath.
Great in theory but how do you actually get them to stick - I tried 'No More Nails' which was supposed to be instant - I left it for about 3 hiurs and it was still wet I may try silicone sealant but if that doesn't work then I'm out of ideas :L
I may try silicone sealant but if that doesn't work then I'm out of ideas :LZip ties mate.
What do you mean? The LED strip is flat, how would zip ties hold it? Plus I'd have to probably cut the fabric to make it able to hold the LEDs surely? Unless i'm missing the point?
There should be metal bar under the front seat, zip tie around it.
I get your gist now, I'll give it a shot tomorrow and see what it turns out like! Thanks for the idea
So, I have finally completed the footwell LED install 100% to my satisfaction! It took forever but it's all done! I'll definitely pop some pictures up soon so you guys can see! - Thank you very much everyone for all of your help with the install, it is very much appreciated!
I've also just done some late night/ early morning shopping just now and ordered some SilverVisions for my front and rear indicators, some CREE reversing lights and an LED number plate light! Cannot wait to get them all put in the car and that'll be all of my lighting sorted!
I've also just done some late night/ early morning shopping just now and ordered some SilverVisions for my front and rear indicators, some CREE reversing lights and an LED number plate light! Cannot wait to get them all put in the car and that'll be all of my lighting sorted!
I also wanted to see if anyone had an opinion on CREE sidelights, the ones I've got at the moment are LEDs and they really don't seem that bright at all - What does everyone else use? Would CREE 501s make a big difference or is there better out there? Cheers
CREE LEDs are currently the brightest. MTEC CREE.
Right, little project update:
After the bank holiday weekend two of my recent orders have arrived! One being a bee-sting aerial and the other being a replacement hazard warning switch as mine decided to break! Now for photos...
The old aerial:
The new one:
There's a huge difference in the size! It's mental! I think it looks okay though, although reception is absolutely crap, could anyone reccomend a good quality bee-sting?
The new hazard switch, nothing special but I thought I'd take a photo!
And then onto some photos of the finished install of my foot well LEDs! I took these photos last night, nothing special but you can see how bright they are! So happy!
And the my makeshift switch panel! I know it doesn't look beautiful but you're not really going to see it!
After the bank holiday weekend two of my recent orders have arrived! One being a bee-sting aerial and the other being a replacement hazard warning switch as mine decided to break! Now for photos...
The old aerial:
The new one:
There's a huge difference in the size! It's mental! I think it looks okay though, although reception is absolutely crap, could anyone reccomend a good quality bee-sting?
The new hazard switch, nothing special but I thought I'd take a photo!
And then onto some photos of the finished install of my foot well LEDs! I took these photos last night, nothing special but you can see how bright they are! So happy!
And the my makeshift switch panel! I know it doesn't look beautiful but you're not really going to see it!
Another little update! After matt911 mentioned it a while ago I've been meaning to remove the stickers from my windows! Shame I forgot about the 'before' photos but here are some pictures of some clear windows anyway!
Also, a quick one - I used WD40 to remove the remains of the stickers and I noticed something on the window seal bits so I sprayed it with some WD40 and wiped it and then loads of 'black' came off - Is that good or bad?!
Also, a quick one - I used WD40 to remove the remains of the stickers and I noticed something on the window seal bits so I sprayed it with some WD40 and wiped it and then loads of 'black' came off - Is that good or bad?!
Yeah it will just keep coming off , lights look good why there a wire coming out of that panel?
Ahh okay, as long as I haven't rubbed off some important coating! And the wire is for an AUX input
Arctic 182FF
You're welcome mate, by the way your inbox is full, you need to delete some old messages as I'm trying to get through to you at the moment!
Haha, sorry - All fixed now!
What did you used to remove sticker from the rear windshield? A good bee sting is the one i've go from ebay with 3 different lengths.
What did you used to remove sticker from the rear windshield? A good bee sting is the one i've go from ebay with 3 different lengths.
I just peeled it off, it took a few attempts as it broke a few times but it came off and then I rubbed it with WD40 and you wouldn't have even know it was there
And how's the radio reception with that one? And have you got a link?
Recetion is good but i have choosen the longest one just,type in bee sting aerial on ebay, should be on first page.
So tonight, with help from Barnett, I fitted my new RS Grill! I'll put some photos up tomorrow hopefully!
I really didn't think it's make a big difference but it actually does, so well worth the money!
I really didn't think it's make a big difference but it actually does, so well worth the money!
Did you remove the bumper to do so?
Arctic 182FF
I helped him do it and no, we didn't remove the front bumper. It's really easy to do without having to remove the bumper. The grill is only held in by a series of clips so you can get it off and a new one on in about 5/10 minutes.
Yeah, what Barnett said - Although if you have trouble with the clips holding the original grill in place then it may take a bit lomger than 5/10 minutes
This is how it looks like on the car.
My car got some TLC today, good weather
My car got some TLC today, good weather
How much you paid for RS grill and where did you got if from?
I got it for £35 from Barnett on here
And the car's looking nice, the aerial looks quite long for a bee-sting really
I got it for £35 from Barnett on here
And the car's looking nice, the aerial looks quite long for a bee-sting really
You can choose that middle black bit, 3 different lengths, well i tested all and on short one the reception was crap lol
Mine is spotless :-D
Arctic 182FF
I can see that, nice job! I was just urging Zander to do the same, although that's slightly hypocritical of me since my car is disgusting at the moment, but I have exams next week!
Haha, I only cleaned it last week! Although saying that a bird has decided to s**t on my bonnet! I'll get some photos up in a bit but I'm only cleaning off the bird shite :L
So, I couldn't be bothered to clean the bird s**t off, but here is a before and after...
Before
After
Not the best quality photo but you can see the difference!
Before
After
Not the best quality photo but you can see the difference!
Looks a lot better.
Next I would do the following:
Put autoglym bumper gel or something similar on it to darken it etc
Do a headlight restoration on those to get rid of that fog appearing on them
Get silver vision indicators in
Get come colour coded wing mirrors too.
Next I would do the following:
Put autoglym bumper gel or something similar on it to darken it etc
Do a headlight restoration on those to get rid of that fog appearing on them
Get silver vision indicators in
Get come colour coded wing mirrors too.
Yeah, definitely going to get around to darkening it but that's low on my priorities tbh
I've got a restoration kit already somI'll be doing that at some point in the future but again it's not too high on my priorities
I've got some silvervisions on their way in the post
And yeah, definitely want to colour code the wing mirrors, she looks a bit like a hippo atm :L I'm hopefully going to colour code everything at once if I can, just need to find someone local to do it for me!
