Lights under the hood - LED light strips recommendations?

[DaddyTigggs]

Hey gang. Looking for recommendations on LED light strips that can be installed under the hood that can withstand the heat. I put a strip in the trunk, but not sure how they would hold up under the heat.

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[Wiley Marmot]

Voila!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1446078108...1291&msclkid=0d2198148c3b143bbc87fe2be15c442b

If you run a search for automotive LED strips engine compartment there are alternatives to the above brand/model.

 

[roadpilot]

As part of my self-defense prep, I always carry (among other things) a small yet powerful rechargeable tactical flashlight. Good not only for under the hood but when inspecting any other part of the vehicle. I guess I just don't see a need to strap everything to the car itself.

None of those LED kits on fleaBay mentioned heat resistance.

 

[Sf22giants]

I can understand the convenience of LEDs under the hood. Not my preference but I can see the appeal. I don’t have a suggestion for the strip but I have a craftsman flashlight that is magnetic and also has a hook. Magnetic for keeping it from rolling off non-flat surfaces and the hook for dangling from things like the hood latch, when the hood is open. The light swivels 360 degrees so I can illuminate the entire engine bay.

 

[Rocket Man]

I don't think he wants the LED's for seeing things underhood. I think it's a bling/mod thing.

 

[roadpilot]

I don't think he wants the LED's for seeing things underhood. I think it's a bling/mod thing.

Bling is overrated.

 

[Rocket Man]

didn't say it wasn't. I'd rather have go than show.
Everybody's needs are different.

 

[Wiley Marmot]

As part of my self-defense prep, I always carry (among other things) a small yet powerful rechargeable tactical flashlight. Good not only for under the hood but when inspecting any other part of the vehicle. I guess I just don't see a need to strap everything to the car itself.

None of those LED kits on fleaBay mentioned heat resistance.

Roger that. Not my cup of tea either, but I'm sure the OP can assess and make their own call as to what fits their bill.

 

[DaddyTigggs]

I don't think he wants the LED's for seeing things underhood. I think it's a bling/mod thing.

No, the complete opposite. On every other car I've ever owned, it's had a light built into the hood so you can see what your doing at night, if needed. I have magnetic lights and such, I don't want something that needs to be maintained or will have dead batteries in it when I need it.

 

[Rocket Man]

Oh OK, understood.

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