Are other bodies compatible with XMODS?

HirotoR34 · Post by **HirotoR34** » Tue Oct 05, 2004 1:49 pm

I agree. those are some nice lids pimp. I have been looking into picking up a couple of those from toyeast. Soon.......

LBRC · Post by **LBRC** » Tue Oct 05, 2004 2:04 pm

This is another Iwaver body it’s mounted just like the 911. Definitely not original what can I say I did it in a moment of weakness.

Post by **CaboWabo** » Tue Oct 05, 2004 2:13 pm

what's that neon tubing-like stuff?
do they sell that or did you whip that up?

HirotoR34 · Post by **HirotoR34** » Tue Oct 05, 2004 4:42 pm

I think it's called el wire. Or it's the stuff that comes out of the lighted playstation 2 controllers

LBRC · Post by **LBRC** » Tue Oct 05, 2004 5:18 pm

Yes it’s called EL wire, there are internet sites that sell kits or you can search for bulk, or even disassemble a PS2 controller. The problem is it takes an inverter that has to be matched to your wire and it’s length, also the thin wire I use has two very fine exciter wires and soldering them is like trying to solder a couple of ass hairs together. A very unpleasant task that takes patience, skill, and a desire to succeed.

midget_man1387 · Post by **midget_man1387** » Tue Oct 05, 2004 6:01 pm

that neon is hot! What type of power source are you using? looks like you could use some more current to get it brighter!

LBRC · Post by **LBRC** » Tue Oct 05, 2004 6:57 pm

Na man it’s whether you want it to look good in a picture or when your driving it. All the lights run off the Xmod CLL plug. Not current but voltage and frequency EL wire is like one long capacitor, to make it brighter you’d use either a longer wire wrapped twice or two separate wires. One would take larger transformer the other two inverters. But I like the way it is, with a better camera it would look a lot better in the photo. I like lights but never let them get in the way of performance, if they weigh too much, use too much power, or need extra batteries I don’t need them.

midget_man1387 · Post by **midget_man1387** » Tue Oct 05, 2004 7:00 pm

good point. I know what you mean about the picture thing. You'll see a good pic of neons and say, ooh, "lemme take a pic of mine!" and then when you shoot the photo, it looks like crap and real dull lol

still excellent work!