Angel Eyes

[AmesBlackCat]

After seeing some neon angel eyes, my sons and I decided to figure out a way to do it ourselves cheaply. We ended up spending about $30 to do them and wrote these instructions along with pics showing how, . This is how they end up: http://www.amesthundercats.com/GeneralImages/EyeMod/TcatEyes.jpg linky linky (http://www.amesthundercats.com/HeadlightMod.html)

[Loyalty]

Holy crap those are bright!!!!! Do you have any more pics up close????

[h8beingbored]

here's the HOW-TO! (http://www.amesthundercats.com/HeadlightMod.html)

that is awesome . . . i can't wait to try this :thumbsup:

[AmesBlackCat]

Sorry, didn't have the link working right. There are a few more pics in the how-to that I wrote. If you have questions email or pm me.

[ILLicitKougar]

:thumbsup::thumbsup: Awesome job

[belidged]

wow!! that looks amazing. great job.

[belidged]

which one do you think looks the best? in person i mean.

[Crispy]

they are all EXTREMELY bright in person.... :thumbsup:

[mercurycougar]

I knew that would work! I had the idea when I first saw those fans. Awesome job!!!!!!!!

[mercurycougar]

Quick question, did you just pry the headlamps apart and then just push em back together? I have heard of people doing that

[HellCat99]

super hot.. i will be doing this mod soon... do you have the exact names of the stuff u used to tint the one set red? my car is red and i def need these

[AmesBlackCat]

Originally posted by: mercurycougar
Quick question, did you just pry the headlamps apart and then just push em back together? I have heard of people doing that

I removed the headlights from the car, removed the clips around the outside edges, removed the rubber seal, and then gently pryed the lights apart. If you have someone who can help you, they say a blowdryer will help soften the sealant while you pry. To reassemble you do these steps in reverse, making sure the mask is aligned before you push the two halves back together. :thumbsup:


Originally posted by: HellCat99
super hot.. i will be doing this mod soon... do you have the exact names of the stuff u used to tint the one set red? my car is red and i def need these

What I used to tint the neons to a better red came from a craft store and was called "Glass Paint" made by "Delta". I ended up giveing mine two coats of a mixture of 4 parts red to 1 part black. Play with the mix a little to get to the tint you want. It will dry a little lighter than you think. Make sure you give them several hours to dry as any mark on the tint is very noticable, especially at night. :)


Originally posted by: belidged
which one do you think looks the best? in person i mean.

The red ones took more time because I tinted them darker, the green are the brightest, the blue probably draw the most attention. :biggrin:

[ND4SPD]

:rofl: i can't believe those are sold for almost $200 bucks at some stores! custom_images/emoticons/shocked.gif

that looks absolutly awesome, and i hope you dont mind me ripping off that idea this winter :biggrin:

[crazyoldcougar]

damn i posted this about 9 months ago when i tried to do it but i didnt want to take the the little metal cups out of my lights...since they wont fit with those cups in there..

i am very glad some one has done it though and maybe i will sacrifice the cups on my highs so i can try it again this winter..

[HellCat99]

thanks alot

[CougarKid2004]

:bowdown:A+ for effort and sexiness:bowdown:

[jfish43]

Those look awesome guys, I had one question, do they make cold cathode fans with a super white neon?? I have looked everywhere and can't find anything. I want to be able to drive around with my eyes on whenever my headlights are on, and not get harassed by cops. I have begun to make some with leds and the window wands, but I want mine as bright as yours.

[BasSpyder]

Originally posted by: jfish43
Those look awesome guys, I had one question, do they make cold cathode fans with a super white neon?? I have looked everywhere and can't find anything. I want to be able to drive around with my eyes on whenever my headlights are on, and not get harassed by cops. I have begun to make some with leds and the window wands, but I want mine as bright as yours.

ye im looking for white too!

[KnappstamaN]

mmm, look amazing, i think the blue looks the best because they seem the brightest and will probably be more of an attention grabber but personally id like to install the red on my car. After taking apart my headlights to re silicon everyint because moisture was getting inside them i swore to never open them up again, but i think i might have to now. THANKS guys. lol, but awesome tutorial none-the-less

[crazyoldcougar]

hehehe you shouldnt have to resilicone your lights at all if the factory goo is still in there...

just follow umnitza's how-to for dde and your lights will be perfect...

[AmesBlackCat]

I haven't seen any Computer fans in white, but it wouldn't surpfixe me if they are out there. I work with computer stuff every day, if I happen to see any, I'll let you know. :thumbsup:

[BasSpyder]

AWSOME! thanks!

[jfish43]

Thanks alot, because I can't find anything. And the circuit city people didn't know what I was talking about when I asked them.

[jlcamp7]

Sorry you guys there is no white cold cathode rings out their. I know because I was looking for them when I did this mod about a month ago on my 01/02 headlights. Yeah circuit city/nor best buy doesn't carry them. Now CompUSA does, however they are $20 a piece, and what is the point of that when you can get the same exact thing on eBay for $3 a piece plus shipping. Trust me this mod is totally worth it, but you must have patience. I will post pics as soon as I get my film developed and scanned.

[Jameseypoo]

any night time pics?

[mercurycougar]

They do not make white cathodes, but they do make UV. UltraViolet. They look like the purple HIDS on BMWs. This is the closest you are going to get with white

[NorCalCoug]

Nice! Looks good, happened to luck out that they were the right size, and it's damn cheap. Good find.

[jfish43]

Originally posted by: mercurycougar
They do not make white cathodes, but they do make UV. UltraViolet. They look like the purple HIDS on BMWs. This is the closest you are going to get with white

Sorry, i searched and couldn't find anything. Do you have any links, and or pics?

[CougarSVT]

check the FIRST PAGE

[mercurycougar]

Originally posted by: jfish43

Originally posted by: mercurycougar
They do not make white cathodes, but they do make UV. UltraViolet. They look like the purple HIDS on BMWs. This is the closest you are going to get with white

Sorry, i searched and couldn't find anything. Do you have any links, and or pics?

Sure :)
http://image.compusa.com/prodimages/7/288aaba8-8375-4004-8a27-97a4275e0978.gif
UV Cathode fans (http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=306860&pfp=srch1)

[LinkMan]

Actually, they do make white cold cathodes :) but I've never seen one that wasn't a straight tube :( i.e. no fan rings that I've seen yet.

[BasSpyder]

well if they dont make white then how is it that james has them?

[LinkMan]

Maybe 'cause Jame's aren't cold cathode rings? :shrug: I don't know what kind of tubes Demon Eyes are made from, I've never seen a set of Demon Eyes in person.

I do know that when I've googled for white cold cathodes I have no problem finding things like 6 inch and 12 inch straight tubes, but I've yet to see a fan ring. I would think they exist, seeing as how white straight ones exist and other colors of rings exist, but I haven't seen them.

White is the only color that would go with my scheme and not get me pulled over. So if you find any, please post.

[brade07]

I really want do do this mod, but does removing the cups affect the regular headlights?

[brade07]

I wonder if anyone has tried to use the glass paint used to tint these neon tubes to make the nhvac control a different color.
if you took the green stuff of and put a layer of glass paint instead wouldnt that work??

[PREDATOR]

Originally posted by: brade07
I wonder if anyone has tried to use the glass paint used to tint these neon tubes to make the nhvac control a different color.
if you took the green stuff of and put a layer of glass paint instead wouldnt that work??

Go for it ;) , but back on topic... I think I'll finally get me a set :biggrin:

[crazyoldcougar]

Originally posted by: brade07
I really want do do this mod, but does removing the cups affect the regular headlights?


i thought i heard that the heat from the lights would melt the plastic trim plate thing...(the piece people paint to match car colour)..

and i have also heard that the cups deflect the light output so as to not blind oncoming drivers..

i believe i will be trying this mod again to my lights but just the highs..since i hardly ever drive with them on anyway..

[AmesBlackCat]

Originally posted by: brade07
I really want do do this mod, but does removing the cups affect the regular headlights?

Everyone said it would, but we have been running ours for 8-9 months without a problem. aLbinoChicken works second shift, so there isn't a day without his headlights on for at least an hour.

[Topgun588]

Hey this mod looks great!, any idea what they look like on an 01/02 headlights? and would the procedure be the same?

[cougarkane]

Originally posted by: Topgun588
Hey this mod looks great!, any idea what they look like on an 01/02 headlights? and would the procedure be the same?

if you look at the demon eyes on the james site im sure it will be similiar only colored im sure the procedure would be the same

[PREDATOR]

To the guys who want the white rings, the 2nd link on the how to took me to a different page and they have white rings on there, the link (http://www.svcompucycle.com/angelmod-wht.html) check it out. It comes with the 80MM ring and the 34MM ring ;)

[crazyoldcougar]

Originally posted by: predator
To the guys who want the white rings, the 2nd link on the how to took me to a different page and they have white rings on there, the link (http://www.svcompucycle.com/angelmod-wht.html) check it out. It comes with the 80MM ring and the 34MM ring ;)

ahhh what a BS PITA they dont accept orders from canada...someone will have to buy these for me and ship them up...

[defiant00]

I'm doing my car in Black and Red, but I don't think I want to take the chance of the legal implications of putting the red ones on, and it figures that they are out of stock on the white....

[jfish43]

Ok not cool, I saw this yesterday and tried to get some, but they were out of stock. I called them today and they said they ran out yesterday and won't be getting them back in stock. So who bought them all!!!

[Racecat]

So they'll never have white again?

[PREDATOR]

Originally posted by: jfish43
So who bought them all!!!

:biggrin:































J/K wasn't me, I was going to pick some up but I didn't think of them selling out. I should have kept my post to myself :tongue:

[Racecat]

I appreciate you telling us predator.

[jfish43]

Originally posted by: Racecat
So they'll never have white again?
From what the company told me they will not be getting white again. I have done so many searches on the web and cannot find anybody else that has white, I have even tried contacting some companys but nobody has responded. So is there anybody that visits or is a part of a computer modding board that will post something calling for all white 80mm cold cathode fans? I WANT WHITE, to be legal.

[crazyoldcougar]

some one should try to contact sunbeam...or who ever it is that makes these

[gonzo666]

Anyone know how to apply the paint to tint them red. Do you dip them it or apply with a brush and what kind of a brush. If you apply with a brush how do you do it so you wond get the brush strokes in them. Thanks

[AmesBlackCat]

Originally posted by: gonzo666
Anyone know how to apply the paint to tint them red. Do you dip them it or apply with a brush and what kind of a brush. If you apply with a brush how do you do it so you wond get the brush strokes in them. Thanks

I brushed the tint on in 2 coats. I let the first one dry for about 3 hours before applying the second. Also, you can mix the colors of tint to get different shades. I wanted a darker red and mixed a little black tint in with the red to get the right color.