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Old Jun 2, 2015 | 09:26 PM
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Centre Grill Lights

Hey guys! been searching this site for a while and cant find anything to resolve my question..

Im looking to install LED Lights in the centre grill (like the picture I included) but I want a switch to turn them on/off inside the car.. anyone know an easy way to run the wires through the firewall? I'd rather not run them down the fender and through the door.. I want it to be a clean install


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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 06:38 AM
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If your not trolling....then yes there is a plug on the passanger side that goes into the car..but if you even have to ask i would just take it to a profesional....Or just dont and dont look rice..
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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 07:15 AM
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Or just dont and dont look rice..
LOL. It could look clean if done correctly....maybe

But there are a few grommets in the firewall that you could use....including the clutch knockout if you have a MR.

Just make sure you properly insulate and shield the wires as they pass through the engine bay and firewall. And that you use a properly sized fuse on all power connections.
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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 07:26 AM
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Thanks for the advice guys.. wether its ricer or not I think it looks cool =P and it's a legit question not trolling.. I have an idea of where I'm going to run the wires bur I wanted to ask around to see if anyone knew a better way.
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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by FelixFoxtail
Hey guys! been searching this site for a while and cant find anything to resolve my question..

Im looking to install LED Lights in the centre grill (like the picture I included) but I want a switch to turn them on/off inside the car.. anyone know an easy way to run the wires through the firewall? I'd rather not run them down the fender and through the door.. I want it to be a clean install


cool, it's a blue MPC!


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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by FelixFoxtail
Thanks for the advice guys.. wether its ricer or not I think it looks cool =P and it's a legit question not trolling.. I have an idea of where I'm going to run the wires bur I wanted to ask around to see if anyone knew a better way.
Best advice i can give (besides what was in my last post) is to run the new wires with the factory harness as much as possible. Makes for a cleaner install and since most factory wiring is routed away from/around heat and moving parts it usually the best path to take anyway.

Good luck!
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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 08:33 AM
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Blue lights around here better have proper badges or you'll go to jail for impersonating the police.
And it's not just rice - it's decades old rice.

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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 10:35 AM
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Blue lights around here better have proper badges or you'll go to jail for impersonating the police.
And it's not just rice - it's decades old rice.
Was going to say the same thing, better check your local laws..
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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 10:59 AM
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Around here straight blue lights on a car means snow removal. So I'd be fine. Either way I'm not looking to have them on while I drive. Strictly for when it's parked.. kind of like the demon eyes people do
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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 01:06 PM
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Sorry not feeling it, gives a cheap look to me, but hey to each thier own right
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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 08:18 PM
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You can splice them into the fog light wires and they will work with the fog light switch. I have fog light delete kit so my fog light switch is not in use. They will only work with the head lights on though.
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Old Jun 3, 2015 | 09:44 PM
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Man, that looks absolutely horrendous. Evos should be kept nice and clean.
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Old Jun 4, 2015 | 07:32 AM
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Instead of putting your personal opinion(s) in, because obviously he doesn't give a damn, just answer the man's questions and leave?

Good concept Felix. I've not seen the grill lights on an Evo before. Saw them in RAs and Lancers. Post pictures when you're done!
I would follow everyone else and run it through the passenger side grommet through the firewall. It's fairly easy and accessible and looks nice.
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