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Old 09 February 2010, 11:34 PM
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Not got some mad ICE install, just want to be able to see a bit better.
Any recommendations for an easy install to run off the standard wiring?
Old 10 February 2010, 06:45 AM
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I'm guessing you have AMPs in the boot?

Take a power feed from the amps power supply to a relay, switch the relay using the power feed to the normal rear light and run neon strips from the supply?

Or add a second pin switch and power the lights from the amp power feed.
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No nothing like that. No ICE at all. Just want to be able to see a bit more. Was thinking some sort of light bar, not coloured that I could run off the standard wiring. Should be able to fix to strut brace.
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Try a caravan dealership, or e-bay for light bars, available in bulb, fluorescent and LED now, they are 12v on caravans, all will be OK off your standard wiring
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You could try these, they will draw less than the bulb that is there at the moment.

DC 12 V LED Strip : Light Strips : Maplin
Old 10 February 2010, 12:37 PM
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Thanks for the replies, will give it a go now.

I remember I did it once in my old car years ago, when I got a free neon light with max power or something. I connected that to the original, and it melted!
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