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ridepowder 
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I have a '00 Accord on which I want to put 1 or more LED underbody effects kits. These kits are complete with transformers etc. What I am curious about is how these loads effect the electrical system of the car. Can a alternator carry any load I put on it? How do I know the max. of aftermarket load it can take? Does anyone know what these kits need for current? I would like to put the lights on a time delay relay, so that when the car is off the light remain on for a designated time. How do I do this, what should I be looking for, where can I find it? Thanks for your time.
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I couldn't tell you how you can time your lights to stay on unless you get a compasitor, which holds the electricity for a certain amount of time. You shouldn't worry about those lights, LED lights draw such a little amount of amperage that it doesn't even matter. Your alternatorvis about 70-100 amps, that will easily run that.
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If you are using LED based underbody kits you should just eb able to put  a relay in line and connect to the headlights. That should solve your issue with them staying on until your headlights turn off.

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In most states, Underglow kits are illege to drive with them on. Just so that you know, you may want to wire them to a toggle switch. Just my 2 cents
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ridepowder 
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I was thinking a time delay relay would work, although I've never wired one on a DC cct. The toggle swt is a good idea, I'm hoping to find one that has a indicating light in it; so I know when they're are on. Up here, they are illegal to drive with them on; unless you are driving in a parking lot. They are allowed to be used at anytime if you have them on a bike(safety thing, you are so much more visible with them on.) Thanks for the replies, if anyone knows more please post.
mexaknpwr 
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are led's brighter than the neon underbody kits?
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use a pulse timer relay
you can adjust the time they stay on from 1 - 90 seconds
ridepowder 
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Thanks Carguy411, i'll try the timing relay.
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I've never seen LEDs on a car, just neons. LEDs light themselves are lot brighter. And because you they don't need the high current drawn to spark the arc, you need with tubes, they drawn a lot lower current.
Has anyone seen LEDs up close, do they cast enough light that you don't get the dark shadows behind the wheelwells?
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Streetglow and plasmaglow are two well known dealers of LED underbody kits.  The LEDs is said to produce a brighter light then regular neons.  Most people purchase them due to the lights being able to be changed from one color to another with a turn of a knob.
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