Halogen door lights

[TNT4ME]

1.Start with these materials. (Beer optional)
http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/diy1.JPG
http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/P1030156.JPG

**You will need a screw driver, a dremal or sharp knife, some glue, some time.**

2. (Optional step for blue lense) Remove sticker from bottle with HOT water and mark for lense.
http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/diy2.JPG

3. Remove door panel.
here is what you will see when you open the light.
http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/diy4.JPG

4. Dremel or cut out a circle for the Halogen.
http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/diy5.JPG

5. Glue in Halogen and let dry awhile. Also some pictures of the bulb fitting
http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/diy6.JPG
http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/diyex1.JPG
http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/diyex2.JPG

6.Put everything back together and you will see a BIG difference.

Before:
http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/diy3.JPG
After:
http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/DIYfin1.JPG


With Blue lense (optional)
http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/DIYfin2.JPG


If you are unable to find these little Halogens, PM me and I can get them. $15 a box of 3 and mabe $2 shipping.

This can go to the DIY section too. :D :D :D

And I will post new night time PICS in awhile when it gets dark...

[southpawboston]

damn, that's bright enough to blind the oncoming drivers when you open the door in traffic!

seriously, that's a slick fit for those halogens, nicely done. how many watts to the stock wedge bulbs generate? 5? do the halogens get hot? any chance of melting the lens or the area of the cutout if the door is left open for a long time?

[TNT4ME]

LOL, I almost blinded myself putting the lense back on. :hand:

No, they do not get hot, as they are 10 W. The package even lists them as a cold light?

Had the door open about 30 min no problems. Can't wait for it to get dark now.......(ca 1hr)

[TBurton]

Damn, that's kinda cool looking with those Halogens in.......very resourceful TNT....you and your damn Prestone bottle plastic!! :thumbsup:

[TNT4ME]

LMAO, what can I say, it's such a pretty blue...Thanks for the props.

These are much brighter than I thought. They are brighter than the rear lights. No need for hazards, people will know the door is open. hehehe
Pictures don't do justice but here are the night PICS:

Actual light:
http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/night1.JPG
Illuminating the door jamb
http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/night2a.JPG
Door half way open, still bright inside.
http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/night3a.JPG
Reflecting off the back door (it lights up the door alot, gives a red haze)
http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/night4.JPG

Sometime this week I will put in the blue lenses. I ran outta time today.

[SuperGLS]

Nice write up.

This DIY has ALREADY been added to the DIY Section. If that's not customer service I don't know what is. Thanks for the support TNT4ME.