How to install NEONS (undercar) : ZUMNRX8
03-20-2009 | 05:19 PM
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How to install NEONS (undercar) : ZUMNRX8
(Still being worked on) Full picture description of how to install neons. This is my installation with StreetGlows OPTX Undercar NEON.
This is all the tools you are gonna need
-Engine Cover (helps you from losing stuff when flipped upside down, use as a tray)
-Screwdriver
-WireCutters
-Small Flat head screwdriver
-Zip ties
-Scissors
-Jack (if you have a lift you can probably finish in 30 min)
-Installation Instructions
-Insulated Crimp sleeves (from LOWES)
-1/8 Titanium Drill bit for metal (about $3.00 from True Value Hardware store)
-Marker
Okay First you are going to want to complete the circuit (like the picture guide in the installation manual) to individually test each neon. I did mine all right over my engine and only took about 4 minutes. You can see my switch near my hood hatch. Heres a pic.
Once you have tested that each neon is working properly its time to mount the neons. This is the easiest part. When you mount the neons make sure that you are placing the clamp where the neons says "Clamp here" there are bushins in the tube for vibration!. Remember there are 4 clamps for each 42" tube and 3 for each 32" tube. Heres a pic
The following pictures show you where under my car i mounted my side Neons. Look where i started from. You can see three little bump things.
Hold the neon in place the with first clamp and mark for the hole. Use the 1/8 drill bit to drill the hole. They provide you with self-tap screws but they dont work too well so the drill bit will speed things up. Once you drilled the hole put the neon in place with the clamp and put the screw in. Your neon should be partially hanging/on at this point. This gives you an opportunity to put the other clamps in place and mark for their holes. Make sure you are keeping ur neon Parrallel from when you started your first clamp! Once you marked the holes take the first clamp and neon off and drill the rest of the holes. Remember you should only drill for 4 holes on the side 42" neons!! Not 5! or you will have an extra hole and no clamp for it. Once you drilled the holes you can now put your neon in place. It should look like this from underneath and the side.
Once you have successfully mounted the first side, go ahead and do the same for the other side. Now you are ready to mount the front. heres a pic of where i mounted my front neon.
The neon should fit perfectly in place. Drill and place the same as the sides.
Take note that I have not installed my rear neon yet because the heat of the exhaust will melt it. However the exhaust heat shield that protects your bumper will need to be bent closer to your muffler to be able to place the neon. I will post pictures of the rear installation when i install it. Now to run the wires.I ran side neon wires to the front and behind the Fender liners. I had to drill a hole to be able to run the cable up to the engine bay. heres a pic.
This is all the tools you are gonna need
-Engine Cover (helps you from losing stuff when flipped upside down, use as a tray)
-Screwdriver
-WireCutters
-Small Flat head screwdriver
-Zip ties
-Scissors
-Jack (if you have a lift you can probably finish in 30 min)
-Installation Instructions
-Insulated Crimp sleeves (from LOWES)
-1/8 Titanium Drill bit for metal (about $3.00 from True Value Hardware store)
-Marker
Okay First you are going to want to complete the circuit (like the picture guide in the installation manual) to individually test each neon. I did mine all right over my engine and only took about 4 minutes. You can see my switch near my hood hatch. Heres a pic.
Once you have tested that each neon is working properly its time to mount the neons. This is the easiest part. When you mount the neons make sure that you are placing the clamp where the neons says "Clamp here" there are bushins in the tube for vibration!. Remember there are 4 clamps for each 42" tube and 3 for each 32" tube. Heres a pic
The following pictures show you where under my car i mounted my side Neons. Look where i started from. You can see three little bump things.
Hold the neon in place the with first clamp and mark for the hole. Use the 1/8 drill bit to drill the hole. They provide you with self-tap screws but they dont work too well so the drill bit will speed things up. Once you drilled the hole put the neon in place with the clamp and put the screw in. Your neon should be partially hanging/on at this point. This gives you an opportunity to put the other clamps in place and mark for their holes. Make sure you are keeping ur neon Parrallel from when you started your first clamp! Once you marked the holes take the first clamp and neon off and drill the rest of the holes. Remember you should only drill for 4 holes on the side 42" neons!! Not 5! or you will have an extra hole and no clamp for it. Once you drilled the holes you can now put your neon in place. It should look like this from underneath and the side.
Once you have successfully mounted the first side, go ahead and do the same for the other side. Now you are ready to mount the front. heres a pic of where i mounted my front neon.
The neon should fit perfectly in place. Drill and place the same as the sides.
Take note that I have not installed my rear neon yet because the heat of the exhaust will melt it. However the exhaust heat shield that protects your bumper will need to be bent closer to your muffler to be able to place the neon. I will post pictures of the rear installation when i install it. Now to run the wires.I ran side neon wires to the front and behind the Fender liners. I had to drill a hole to be able to run the cable up to the engine bay. heres a pic.
Last edited by ZumnRx8; 03-20-2009 at 05:28 PM.
03-20-2009 | 11:15 PM
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Nice Carbon fiber trunk
Yeah, JEDI sent me a link on where to get the blue parking lights for like $18, im gonna order them tomorrow or monday, because im going Paintballing 
tomorrow morning, NVRFALTER about time u put ur car on ur sig that thing looks wicked! You could get some red ones.... Yeah i have an AT 4 speed so speed is outta the question, im going into show, and uh... my Lambos are coming soon! I have a subwoofer system in my trunk now and im going to put a neon in there also.
tomorrow morning, NVRFALTER about time u put ur car on ur sig that thing looks wicked! You could get some red ones.... Yeah i have an AT 4 speed so speed is outta the question, im going into show, and uh... my Lambos are coming soon! I have a subwoofer system in my trunk now and im going to put a neon in there also.
Last edited by ZumnRx8; 03-20-2009 at 11:26 PM.
03-23-2009 | 08:59 PM
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Good stuff man. Like I said, as soon as I know I'll get a 60 degree weekend....I'ma be blue'd out.
I already have the RX8strakes interior blue led replacements. I have my custom interior LEDs. I have my Blue parking lights. And soon, Blue Exterior LEDs.
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Alright, i just ordered my LEDs. Let the battle of the blues begin. Lol.
I already have the RX8strakes interior blue led replacements. I have my custom interior LEDs. I have my Blue parking lights. And soon, Blue Exterior LEDs.
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Alright, i just ordered my LEDs. Let the battle of the blues begin. Lol.
Last edited by L337fpc; 03-23-2009 at 09:08 PM.
03-24-2009 | 09:51 AM
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