wiring neons

[Reit38 10+ year member]

is there a way to hook up neon lights to flash when the bass hits like who them to sub amp or do u need the special neons to do that

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[Mx3guy 10+ year member]

I was wondering the same thing but all i could find were special neons that had music reactors built in.

 

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

is there a way to hook up neon lights to flash when the bass hits like who them to sub amp or do u need the special neons to do that

If this is what you're after then just go to Auto Zone or Pep Boys or wherever is most handy to you as far as auto parts goes and just buy the neon lightsticks that have the music sensor built in. Give it power and ground (or simply use the supplied cigarette lighter-plug if you're not overly concerned about having wires exposed in your vehicle) and you're gold.

 

[Reit38 10+ year member]

i dont really care if they flash or not i just found one layin round my house so i thought why not

when wiring it could i just use my ground for my amps and my turn on lead?

 

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

could i just use my ground for my amps and my turn on lead?

Yes, but remember that the remote accessory activation output from your HU averages less than .5mA and consequently isn't designed to turn-on an excess of items.

If your setup includes more than 2 items that you're going to want activated by your head unit then you'll likely want to incorporate a relay to take over remote turn-on duties. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

 

[Reit38 10+ year member]

right now i have a kicker 350x4 and a rockford 750s

so its already turnin on 2 amps so u suggest a relay

where can i get ones of these / price

 

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

Radio Shack? Wal-Mart? Auto Zone / Pep Boys / Advance Auto / whatever parts stores are in your area?

And about $5 give or take. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[AJ²06 5,000+ posts]

Im also looking into neon light, just for looks right above the box... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

I have one blue neon rod in the car that sits on the flat part (the bit behind your legs if you were sitting in the backseat) of the rear seat riser and one in the trunk.

Running a $5 relay > burning the remote accessory activation output out of your HU //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

 

[K3VIN 10+ year member]

i used to have one...got them in LA but i gave to a friend and now i couldnt find it again in LA . I don tnow the brand let me check and let u guy know. it can be turn on constantly or just turn on for the beat..

 

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

i used to have one...got them in LA but i gave to a friend and now i couldnt find it again in LA . I don tnow the brand let me check and let u guy know. it can be turn on constantly or just turn on for the beat..

That's how mine are.

The brandname on mine is Redline, I believe.

 

[NeverEnuffBass 10+ year member]

http://www.oznium.com

For all of your glowing needs

 

[espguitarist91 10+ year member]

Im getting a set of the 12" cathodes from there. Im going to wire them to the power wire for the trunk light, so when i opn the trunk, they come on. If you dont want to get a relay, you can do that.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

Im getting a set of the 12" cathodes from there. Im going to wire them to the power wire for the trunk light, so when i opn the trunk, they come on. If you dont want to get a relay, you can do that.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

The OP:

is there a way to hook up neon lights to flash when the bass hits like who them to sub amp or do u need the special neons to do that

Your way certainly works, esp...but not for this purpose. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[espguitarist91 10+ year member]

My bad. I thought it was already established that he has to have the special base thing to do that. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif