custom led lights - Camaro Forums

thetal1 · #1 07-12-2009, 07:29 PM

i wanna put led lights in the hood vents on my 95 3.4. what i was goin to do it get the waffle board they use for computers and put the led lights in that. my biggest problem is (since im no eletrical genius) if i splice the wire running to my headlights to power the led's will the lights loose power or be dimmer?

also what voltage/watts led's should i use?

is there a better wire i can slice into or use to power them?(i was gonna use the headlight wire because my led would turn on when i turn on the lights)

if you have anything to help me out with this project please let me know or give me some tips if you can

02StanGT · #2 07-13-2009, 03:21 PM

it won't dim the headlights. leds take up very little power. what you're talking about will be a little harder than you may think. you'll need the leds, board, resistors, and know how to solder.

thetal1 · #3 07-13-2009, 04:05 PM

i know how to solder i just need to know the specifics on the LED's and now resistors. in each vent i was gonna place maybes 6-8 so i know they have 12v LED's or would i need to get LED's that total 12v or does it not matter.

so the extra draw wont mess with my hid lights cuz i know the ballast controls the current and all of that so i dont wanna have to buy new hid bulbs or anything?

02StanGT · #4 07-13-2009, 06:00 PM

yeah they won't bother the headlights. they draw very little power and your alternator is plenty capable of maintaining voltage.

thetal1 · #5 07-14-2009, 09:07 PM

ok my last question is what exactly will i need to buy because they're different types of LED's and resistors and i dont wanna get the wrong type