Under Car Leds

zerovisual · 10-27-2018, 08:15 PM

So what are people's thoughts on the neon led's under the cars? I am considering this for car shows. Does this kind of thing void the car warranty? Does anyone know of a good company that sells these. It would be nice to find something controllable by a smart phone and something that could also light up the engine bay. I know they are illegal to drive with them on. It would be tight though it the car had some effect when started like the light could cycle around the base of the car once.

With the car under factory warranty I seem limited on what I can do to separate my car from the pack. I am also looking at possible engine appearance packages, like chromes covers etc. I figure that would not void my warranty.

What have people under factory warranty done to stand apart and maintain warranty. I also don't have a ton of money , so no entire rim and tire package, etc..

Chris C 1SS 1LE · 10-27-2018, 08:48 PM

Don't see a warranty issue...but think this through...

ChickenPoop · 10-27-2018, 08:54 PM

Check the laws in Virginia. They are illegal here in Georgia, although little is done unless you are being a dick, or get stopped for something else, then that gets stacked on there.

CRF8 · 10-27-2018, 09:10 PM

Anything after market hooked up to your electrical system, will give the dealership a BIG excuse for why your warranty claim for any electrical issue Is not valid!

2017 Camaro 2SS

Airfuel · 10-28-2018, 11:40 AM

Isn’t that a bit Ricer?

Check your local laws though, could be a headache.

fastball · 10-28-2018, 12:44 PM

No. Just...... no.

drfeelgood · 10-28-2018, 01:17 PM

on one hand... it is very 2000 Fast n Furious ...

but on the other hand, its your car dude, who cares if others dont like it. It does look great at night, and at car shows .

1. There are a few companies that offer RBG and and RGBW kits for the headlights. These allow normal white LED when driving, but can be controlled via smart phone to any color, patterns, etc for the daylight running lights

2. The really good underbody and engine bay RGB or RGBW kits are gonna be bespoke, custom kits done by a custom shop. usually will accept any IR or bluetooth RGB/W controller.

If you are serious, I would find a good custom shop nearby and have them do it.

Klayman · 10-28-2018, 02:05 PM

Originally, the whole purpose of LED lights under the vehicle is to make the car look as if it's floating on air when driving.....very few led setups have accomplished this....but it does look pretty neat when done right.

GroundhogSS · 10-28-2018, 02:36 PM

Check with Diode Dynamics. They have some LED kits and controllers.

https://www.diodedynamics.com/

ecko04 · 10-28-2018, 02:39 PM

You’re in VA, same as me, stay away from it unless you want a court summons and hefty ticket.

Check out Virginia Code, Title 46.2: Motor Vehicles, Subtitle III: Operation, Chapter 10: Motor Vehicle and Equipment Safety, Article 3: Lights and Turn Signals. Virginia law restricts additional aftermarket vehicle lighting which includes neon underglow. It further restricts any flashing or rotating lights including underglow while driving and stationary on any public road.

The real kicker is VA has additional restrictions that requires underglow to be covered as well as unlit. So even if you showed them off at say an auto show on private property, you’d have to cover them to remain legal on the roads. It’s just not practical.

And even if that isn’t enough to prevent you from going down this path it’s also cheesy.

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fastball · 10-28-2018, 03:08 PM

No. Just....... No.

Rock-It Man · 10-28-2018, 05:07 PM

They are illegal in some states, as stated above, and cheesy, as stated above.

But then, I think tinted windows are cheesy too. Oddly enough, those are illegal as well.

zerovisual · 10-28-2018, 05:26 PM

Well I am going to avoid the underneath LED's and find another way to personalize my car for show that will not void my warranty.

Corvette_Mike · 10-28-2018, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zerovisual

Well I am going to avoid the underneath LED's and find another way to personalize my car for show that will not void my warranty.

What about some stripes or vinyl wrap the hood?

10-27-2018, 08:15 PM	#1
zerovisual Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Virginia Posts: 33	Under Car Leds So what are people's thoughts on the neon led's under the cars? I am considering this for car shows. Does this kind of thing void the car warranty? Does anyone know of a good company that sells these. It would be nice to find something controllable by a smart phone and something that could also light up the engine bay. I know they are illegal to drive with them on. It would be tight though it the car had some effect when started like the light could cycle around the base of the car once. With the car under factory warranty I seem limited on what I can do to separate my car from the pack. I am also looking at possible engine appearance packages, like chromes covers etc. I figure that would not void my warranty. What have people under factory warranty done to stand apart and maintain warranty. I also don't have a ton of money , so no entire rim and tire package, etc..

10-27-2018, 08:48 PM	#2
Chris C 1SS 1LE Drives: 2017 1LE Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Brooks, GA Posts: 697	Don't see a warranty issue...but think this through... __________________ '17 Bright Yellow 1LE. PDR, STB, !CAGS Borla 60606, 11925. Tony Mamo ported TB, ROTOFAB, !Sound Tube

10-27-2018, 09:10 PM	#4
CRF8 Scenic City Camaro Drives: 2022 Camaro ZL-1 /1974 Firebird 400 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 578 View My Garage	Anything after market hooked up to your electrical system, will give the dealership a BIG excuse for why your warranty claim for any electrical issue Is not valid! 2017 Camaro 2SS __________________ 2022 Camaro ZL-1, grey 1974 Firebird Formula 400, white https://www.facebook.com/groups/Camaro/ https://www.facebook.com/CRFinTN/?modal=admin_todo_tour

10-28-2018, 11:40 AM	#5
Airfuel Drives: '19 2SS M6. Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: CT Posts: 340	Isn’t that a bit Ricer? Check your local laws though, could be a headache. __________________ 2019 2SS, Shadow gray, 6mt, NPP, Magneride, Bose.

10-28-2018, 01:17 PM	#7
drfeelgood Drives: 2017 ZL1 Convertible A10 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: San Gabriel, CA Posts: 992	on one hand... it is very 2000 Fast n Furious ... but on the other hand, its your car dude, who cares if others dont like it. It does look great at night, and at car shows . 1. There are a few companies that offer RBG and and RGBW kits for the headlights. These allow normal white LED when driving, but can be controlled via smart phone to any color, patterns, etc for the daylight running lights 2. The really good underbody and engine bay RGB or RGBW kits are gonna be bespoke, custom kits done by a custom shop. usually will accept any IR or bluetooth RGB/W controller. If you are serious, I would find a good custom shop nearby and have them do it. __________________ '17 White ZL1 A10 Convertible - TM ported TB - RotoFab CAI - 2.3" griptech upper pulley - Kooks 1 7/8" Headers with High Flow Cats - Borla S-type Catback - Audio Overhaul - NavTV M650-GM - 20" BlackDiForza- Michelin Pilot Sport4S - Tuned at BRC Raceworks (606rwhp/675trq) '14 CTS-V Coupe - ZL1 lid - Ported TB - Ported Snout - AirRad CAI - 8.66" lower - 2.55" upper- Greenbelt - SW Headers - SW Catback - Varimax Intercooler Pump - Track Attack Intercooler-Tuned at BRC Raceworks (551rwhp/516trq) '17 Maserati Levante- STOCK

10-27-2018, 08:54 PM	#3
ChickenPoop Account Suspended Drives: 2019 Plum Crazy Scat Pack Charger Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: South Ga. Posts: 263	Check the laws in Virginia. They are illegal here in Georgia, although little is done unless you are being a dick, or get stopped for something else, then that gets stacked on there.

10-28-2018, 12:44 PM	#6
fastball Banned Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,372	No. Just...... no.

10-28-2018, 02:05 PM	#8
Klayman Drives: 2017 2SS A8 Black Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: NC Posts: 250	Originally, the whole purpose of LED lights under the vehicle is to make the car look as if it's floating on air when driving.....very few led setups have accomplished this....but it does look pretty neat when done right. __________________ Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains

10-28-2018, 02:36 PM	#9
GroundhogSS Drives: '17 2SS convertible'20 Yukon Denali Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 2,938	Check with Diode Dynamics. They have some LED kits and controllers. https://www.diodedynamics.com/ __________________ Richard 2017 2SS SIM convertible, A8, NPP, MRC, 56R wheels, GM CAI, Diode Dynamics Side Markers Delivered: 08/15/2016 #TeamBeckyD

10-28-2018, 02:39 PM	#10
ecko04 Drives: Too many to list Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: East Coast Runner Posts: 878	You’re in VA, same as me, stay away from it unless you want a court summons and hefty ticket. Check out Virginia Code, Title 46.2: Motor Vehicles, Subtitle III: Operation, Chapter 10: Motor Vehicle and Equipment Safety, Article 3: Lights and Turn Signals. Virginia law restricts additional aftermarket vehicle lighting which includes neon underglow. It further restricts any flashing or rotating lights including underglow while driving and stationary on any public road. The real kicker is VA has additional restrictions that requires underglow to be covered as well as unlit. So even if you showed them off at say an auto show on private property, you’d have to cover them to remain legal on the roads. It’s just not practical. And even if that isn’t enough to prevent you from going down this path it’s also cheesy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

10-28-2018, 03:08 PM	#11
fastball Banned Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,372	No. Just....... No.

10-28-2018, 05:07 PM	#12
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	They are illegal in some states, as stated above, and cheesy, as stated above. But then, I think tinted windows are cheesy too. Oddly enough, those are illegal as well.

10-28-2018, 05:26 PM	#13
zerovisual Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Virginia Posts: 33	Well I am going to avoid the underneath LED's and find another way to personalize my car for show that will not void my warranty.

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