Styling 'Pimping' a Multipla?

[exciton]

Hi All,

The kids are absolutely desperate to 'pimp' their mum's Multipla for a laugh and are driving me insane after watching some programme on an obscure Freeview channel - just don't ask!!!

Anyway, I can get hold of some bits and pieces that were designed for 'modding' computer cases - long cold cathode lights, flashing led strips and such like. I think that these all run off 12V.

Question is can I just run these directly off the Multipla nominal 12V line? How close to 12V is it when the alternator is running (isn't it closer to 14V and so might blow the lights if i do not limit voltage/current?) and if so could I just put a simple resistor or voltage regulator in series with the lights? I don't know much about electronics but can build simple circuits etc so any advice would be gratefully received so I can shut the little darlings up!

Thanks in advance,

Mark

 

[dave]

if you are going to do it do it right, there are some nice body kits out there, slam it and fit nice wheels, new custom made exhaust job done

 

[JTD105]

Does anyone have any links to these bodykits and sellers? I have seen photo's on the interweb but that's it.

I am sure you are not alone in wanting to personalise your Multipla! I know I want to! Your Kids are spot on sir!

 

[pondweed]

well, as the owner of twelve ladybirds after seeing this, does that count as pimping?
www.hippymotors.co.uk

 

[dave]

http://www.nicedeals.co.uk/product_...=8166&osCsid=901ffa47f0b815ec89b2acac48ff55b5

 

[pondweed]

mmm classy - awesome bumper AND hubcaps:yum:

 

[exciton]

OK I agree that bodykits may be the way to do this properly but it does look a bit too permanent for me! I think I'll stick to a few flashing lights of rthe moment.

Cheers

Mark

 

[JTD105]

http://www.nicedeals.co.uk/product_...=8166&osCsid=901ffa47f0b815ec89b2acac48ff55b5

I'd seen this when surfing too, but there's never a rear bumper option and I know they exist. If you click on the link below to the Essex Multipla Owners Group on FB which I administer there are a few other pix I found. I am sure the kits are not a one off, just hard to find!

Lights is a good idea though! More subtle

 

[kick ass]

its the same hear want two pimp my out as well noice side skirts but dont know where two go there a place by me that does profetion body kits and fits and sprays them.
but i was thinking about replacing the inner step thats plastic with titan like the ones on 4X4 i am doing a fabrication course and a profestional welder sorry bad spell. i was allso thinking about spray painter the inner door handles gray with lacker on it becouse you can scratch off and make dents in it allso the centre console i was thinking of puting a white speedo dile if there one about on the market. then putting some nice subwoofer at the back.
could i paint the stearing wheel ????? be nice in a ink black with a lacker finish ????
is there a manual for the multipla

 

[Jon mabbitt]

http://fiat-multipla.sgpetch.co.uk/pages/accessories/categories/model=67/category=ROOT-bodykit a lot of money for these side skirts not to bad tho

 

[QinteQ]

st1vo's Abarth bodykit

 

[M1kbee]

Cold cathodes run off precisely 12v where car voltages can fluctuate. I blew 3 sets before I realised that.

Led strips are cheap off eBay if you don't mind waiting on the postage. I've ordered 2 red and 2 white 24cm strips to use as running lights for 99p each.