VTEC Aquarium

[BadAssNSX]

Does anybody know how to Bluelight the engine compartment like this???

On the photo it was called VTEC Aquarium...



Thanks,
Michael

 

[Acura NsX Pilot]

I belive its called Neon lighting

 

[ShiftyBob]

You'd have better luck with LED lighting. No inverters (sp?), draws less power, lasts longer, more reliable, less fragile, brighter, the list goes on and on... you can find LED's all over ebay. Build your own, or buy a pre-made kit that all you have do is mount it and turn it on...

 

[JDMnsxR]

shiftybobs probably right... LEDs would be the most efficient route... although you can use the neon sticks (also used on the under-car lighting kits)...

either or, a fairly simple job to do and hook up...

NOW getting the FISH in this 'aquarium' is the REAL TRICK

 

[ShiftyBob]

personally I wouldn't do it because it's too "ricey" for me (the lights), but one fish you should def put in an aquarium like that is the "CTSC Fish"...:smile:

 

[Acura NsX Pilot]

Problem with Led lights are that the light they produce is very direct where as Neon is more diffused and cast more of a balanced glow. Leds will be more like spot lights and will not have the same effect.

 

[scorp965]

Problem with Led lights are that the light they produce is very direct where as Neon is more diffused and cast more of a balanced glow. Leds will be more like spot lights and will not have the same effect.

When using LED's to light computer cases we typically use diffusers to spread the LED pattern, on a much-larger application, like an engine bay, you could easily get away with a series of LED's with diffusers mouted on them - light spread would be similar to a 'neon' light bar, but with the advantages of LED.

 

[Stick-e-rice]

I notice the popularity of neon lights here in the US on cars.

We use it in Thailand to light up street vendor carts that sell food at night.:tongue:

I love LEDs.

 

[JDMnsxR]

Problem with Led lights are that the light they produce is very direct where as Neon is more diffused and cast more of a balanced glow. Leds will be more like spot lights and will not have the same effect.

looking at the original image... the lighting does look a bit spotty... like a few strong spots on like alternator, reservoir, etc.

 

[btcog82]

i did it an got flamed, but i still like it

 

[Acura NsX Pilot]

When using LED's to light computer cases we typically use diffusers to spread the LED pattern, on a much-larger application, like an engine bay, you could easily get away with a series of LED's with diffusers mouted on them - light spread would be similar to a 'neon' light bar, but with the advantages of LED.

How do they diffuse it .... If I was to take a guess I would say with some kind of lens.

 

[scorp965]

How do they diffuse it .... If I was to take a guess I would say with some kind of lens.

It depends on the application, something like this would suit your intended use:
Clicky

 

[BadAssNSX]

The member who posted the VTEC Aquarium photo was Jason C, I sent him a private message but I have not received a response.... I just think it's a cool way to show off your power.

 

[FastraxTurbo]

Could be cold cathode tubes. Brighter and cheaper than neon tubes.
This place carries them:
www.oznium.com