D Car — November 2003

Part 2: Let's install the neon tubes!

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Wiring / installation

Choose the mounting locations carefully; a poor position can cause damage. Route and secure the wiring neatly. Clean cable routing is a pro's touch.

Neon tubes add a dramatic lift to the atmosphere of a night drive. They cast an alluring glow from beneath the car and bathe the surroundings in a distinctive mood. They are sure to attract attention on the streets at night. For this Civic, we installed EuroLight neon under-car lighting...

This is the Elite Series under-car kit. It uses two 48-inch (about 122 cm) tubes along the sides and two 36-inch (about 91 cm) tubes front and rear. The tubes come in six colors, including blue, green, and red. We chose red for the D Car Civic. The key to installing neon tubes is...

Choosing the mounting locations: The neon tubes must not sit at the car's lowest point. On the sides, they must not obstruct jacking points. Avoid places likely to be hit by stones, which could break the tubes. Consider these risks and choose the locations carefully.

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Outside the car, route the wiring carefully so it cannot touch the tires or other moving parts. Insulate it properly. Inside, hide the cables neatly under the carpet or plastic trim for a professional-looking finish.

Mounting with these clips Screw the plastic clips to the body, then clamp the neon tube into them.

EuroLight neon tubes are available in six colors.

EuroLight neon under-car kit. Includes four tubes—left and right, front and rear—and the hardware needed for installation. ¥29,800.

← Much of the work is underneath the car, so first raise it with a jack and support it securely on stands.

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↓ 'Would this spot work? You can see it through the mesh, so maybe I should mount it a little higher.'

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← Get under the car and check possible locations for the neon tubes. Choose the mounting points carefully.

After mounting the tubes, route the wiring. The rear tube's cable can be fed into the cabin through a rubber blanking plug like this one.

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Leave the tubes clipped into their mounts, then screw the clips to the body. A power screwdriver makes the job more efficient.

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← Use a drill to make a suitably sized hole in the rubber blanking plug, then pass the cable through it.

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Around this area...

The front and side tubes are installed, but the exhaust obstructs the rear. We'll remove the bumper and mount the rear tubes inside it.

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← Refit the rubber blanking plug, and...

Apply sealant around this area to keep it waterproof.

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