Backpacker Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 It will probably take some good modification, but if I can find one the correct size I'm going to try and fit some in the 3 front face hood vents on my 2 door. As far as I can tell they are cosmetic vents made from plastic. Just gotta find some single row lights 1"x10" if they even exist. Clearance is tight in there, I'll have to cut some metal and make sure there is enough for shutting the hood without hitting the lights, or mount the lights into the hood itself. I think it would bad ass with 3 skinny lights like that above my existing HID's. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc_cola_j Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 It will probably take some good modification, but if I can find one the correct size I'm going to try and fit some in the 3 front face hood vents on my 2 door. As far as I can tell they are cosmetic vents made from plastic. Just gotta find some single row lights 1"x10" if they even exist. Clearance is tight in there, I'll have to cut some metal and make sure there is enough for shutting the hood without hitting the lights, or mount the lights into the hood itself. I think it would bad ass with 3 skinny lights like that above my existing HID's. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Here's what I did...... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backpacker Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 Here's what I did...... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Nice! That looks awesome. I have a lot less room to work with. I was just looking at some lights, I might try and tear one apart to build a new housing for a good fit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pav Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 If I had a 2 door like yours I'd look for the OEM Targa band light bar. You might even be able to get it brand new by looking around. Its part number 999F3W7000. https://www.factorynissanparts.com/parts/1988/Nissan/Pathfinder/SE/index.cfm?siteid=214081 With the targa bar you could put on a much larger LED bar. There are a quite a few members here that have them and I think they look amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backpacker Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 If I had a 2 door like yours I'd look for the OEM Targa band light bar. You might even be able to get it brand new by looking around. Its part number 999F3W7000. https://www.factorynissanparts.com/parts/1988/Nissan/Pathfinder/SE/index.cfm?siteid=214081 With the targa bar you could put on a much larger LED bar. There are a quite a few members here that have them and I think they look amazing. Just looked it up and that looks awesome. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagabond Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 (edited) If I had a 2 door like yours I'd look for the OEM Targa band light bar. You might even be able to get it brand new by looking around. Its part number 999F3W7000. https://www.factorynissanparts.com/parts/1988/Nissan/Pathfinder/SE/index.cfm?siteid=214081 With the targa bar you could put on a much larger LED bar. There are a quite a few members here that have them and I think they look amazing. the leds are bright but the daylighters reach out further same with the 57 series Edited April 1, 2017 by vagabond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPB.88 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I thought about the hood vents when doing mine, but clearance was too tight for my liking. I ended up putting 2 6" Rigid industries flood lights in the holes on the bumper one both sides of the license plate. Fit perfect and mounting was easy. http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/43027-february-2017-totm-winner/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citron Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I did a similar setup with two six inch flood lights, but I mounted mine under the in bumper lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Yeah, there's not much room behind those plastic bits, and IIRC the metal back there is formed to where you'd be doing a fair bit of surgery to open them up. That said, if you can find/make a panel that size, it could be an interesting setup. Turn them on, then open/close the hood to spot planes! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01Pathmaker Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Here's what I did...... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk What size bar is that? I might have to steal your idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backpacker Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share Posted May 9, 2017 Yeah, there's not much room behind those plastic bits, and IIRC the metal back there is formed to where you'd be doing a fair bit of surgery to open them up. That said, if you can find/make a panel that size, it could be an interesting setup. Turn them on, then open/close the hood to spot planes!Yeah it looks like I can do some cutting to make them fit. I think the end product would be worth it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc_cola_j Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 What size bar is that? I might have to steal your idea! Pretty sure it is a 21inch curved. Great spot for it. Have now noticed a little overheating on hill climbs though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01Pathmaker Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Thanks rc, food for thought. I wouldn't be adding the additional 3 in the lower area and I don't climb any hills on the regular, just have to see if the temp climbs on the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunchie Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Hey boys, just trolling New Content and you gave me an idea...for you...aaand me. I have an aluminum backed, led strip, measures 7 -1/2 (say 8" for electrics) X a hair over 3/8". Dude at electronics shop 2/3 nuked it showing me how good they were. Its NOT marked for polarity-he f'd up and gave it to me nothin. It's only got 2-1/8" worth of 7-1/4" of leds & it hurts to look at NOW. And I only used a 9 volt batt-I think its 12 volt normal load. Here's the kicker, it's almost $50CAN a strip, BUT THE LIGHT IS SICK!! If those 3 plactic slot insets are over 8" long, then you should be golden for mounting them behind the plastic inserts. Already have it designed in my head-lol. A just think of the improved air flow, haha. Cheers, V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunchie Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Yeah, there's not much room behind those plastic bits, and IIRC the metal back there is formed to where you'd be doing a fair bit of surgery to open them up. That said, if you can find/make a panel that size, it could be an interesting setup. Turn them on, then open/close the hood to spot planes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunchie Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 FAIL...sorry. Quote Slarti: "Open/close hood to spot planes!" Dude, that was priceless! !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 LOL glad to be of service. Looking forward to seeing what you guys come up with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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