Under Hood Lighting - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

scottfab · 01-31-2013

We all know what a POS the under hood utility lights are when it comes to power consumption. Good way to kill the battery. Most put switches on them (as I have).

The current draw is 1 amp per light so that's 2 amps total.
Well I think I've found a way to drop the current to 250 mA per light.
That's 1/2 amp total for both.
Along with this comes 3x more light.
The answer is LEDs of course, that cure all for illumination of the modern age.

There are a few issues yet to work out but what I have clicks right into the stock bulb holder. No modifications needed.
Stay tuned. I'll post details as soon as I work out a few things.
In the pic below the left side is the stock incandescent light and on the right is the LED "plug and play" replacement.

GOLDCYLON · 01-31-2013

Love those leds I have them in my interior in cool bright white. Just completed the footwells

-=Jeff=- · 01-31-2013

Watching this with interest

GOLDCYLON · 01-31-2013

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Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

Watching this with interest

You and me both!!!!

Fully Vetted · 02-01-2013

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

You and me both!!!!

X3!

Mine are not working at all right now (bulbs are ok).

LancePearson · 02-01-2013

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Originally Posted by Fully Vetted

X3!

Mine are not working at all right now (bulbs are ok).

You probably know this but on my 91 there is one inline 10 amp I think it is, spade lug two legged fuse just down below the left headlight area when the clamshell is up. In my case I like the lights and LEDs would be great but when you have the hood up for a while I've just chosen to remove the fuse, put the two sides of the inline fuse together and store the fuse. Easier than putting a switch in for me as I'm at the stage where I don't open and close the hood each time I do something around the engine.

Lance Pearson

-=Jeff=- · 01-31-2013

Hey GC do you have a list of the bulbs for the interior? It is on my list but seats are first

jimmy b. · 01-31-2013

Should also be a lot less heat on the lenses too and yes please post part #'s and where to buy...jimmy

GOLDCYLON · 02-01-2013

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Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

Hey GC do you have a list of the bulbs for the interior? It is on my list but seats are first

Nope I picked em up from Corvette HID. Yosi has the complete kit. He does not list the sizes either for obvious reasons. I will tell you coupled with Andrews Mirror upgrade that had the same LEDs it is one hell of an improvement.

Cylons are all about LEDs dont ya know

I went with Cool White. Still need to get one for the Console. DA link is provided below gents. I will try to get a night shot to show you the difference as well. The kit includes the Foot Wells, the under the Mirror Map light (Which I did not need due to Andrews Mirror), the Halo panels and the Door handles.

http://www.corvettehid.com/cart/inde...32f7a4af8a47b2

RICKYRJ1 · 02-01-2013

Nice job Scott, I'm in on both underhood and interior. Thanks for posting and Thanks GC for the GB set up

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01-31-2013	#1
scottfab Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland Oregon metro area (Washington side) Posts: 3,207	Under Hood Lighting We all know what a POS the under hood utility lights are when it comes to power consumption. Good way to kill the battery. Most put switches on them (as I have). The current draw is 1 amp per light so that's 2 amps total. Well I think I've found a way to drop the current to 250 mA per light. That's 1/2 amp total for both. Along with this comes 3x more light. The answer is LEDs of course, that cure all for illumination of the modern age. There are a few issues yet to work out but what I have clicks right into the stock bulb holder. No modifications needed. Stay tuned. I'll post details as soon as I work out a few things. In the pic below the left side is the stock incandescent light and on the right is the LED "plug and play" replacement. __________________ Scott Vett owner since 1979._It's about the car and the people

01-31-2013	#2
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,155	Re: Under Hood Lighting Love those leds I have them in my interior in cool bright white. Just completed the footwells __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

01-31-2013	#3
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: Under Hood Lighting Watching this with interest __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

01-31-2013	#7
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: Under Hood Lighting Hey GC do you have a list of the bulbs for the interior? It is on my list but seats are first __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

01-31-2013	#8
jimmy b. Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 308	Re: Under Hood Lighting Should also be a lot less heat on the lenses too and yes please post part #'s and where to buy...jimmy

02-01-2013	#10
RICKYRJ1 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tinton Falls, NJ Posts: 1,177	Re: Under Hood Lighting Nice job Scott, I'm in on both underhood and interior. Thanks for posting and Thanks GC for the GB set up