This is one of two things I have done so far to make my car unique. I had seen everyone talking about lighting up the center section on a 2gen/3gen, but no one had actually done it yet, or even attempted it that I know of. When I decided to go for it, it was a rather spontaneous decision, because if I had planned it out I would have most likely changed my mind. Ended up being a 6+ hour job. I figured I'd go ahead and put together something of what it took, just in case anyone else would like to do it. But, if you do decide to do it, consider yourself warned, this is something that once started, you can't go back. Not easily anyhow. And just the same, --Take Your Time--, if you mess up at particular parts, you will regret it. So, for the brave, here goes... oh and remember, this only applies to the 2gen dual carb models.

First, the tools. I scavenged for whatever I could, and they worked well enough, though a bit slow and crude. If you have access to something better, then you would be doing yourself a big favor, especially something to cut metal at ~90 degree angle. Here is what I used :
..........- good strong drill, with about a 3/8 or 1/2 bit
..........- hacksaw
..........- channel lock pliers
..........- hammer
..........- flathead screwdriver
..........- small sharp knife with smooth edge (no nicks in it)
..........- dremel with spherical shaped high speed cutter

And let me say this is again. This is -really- crude. But it is pretty much the only way to do it. If I had a better way to cut the metal it would have looked nicer. Then again you can't see it anyway. Someday I'll actually finish the trunk and carpet everything. I plan on making a long cover to go across the inside front of the trunk so none of it will show.

Here you can see the blue stripes from where the support was. I did a cheap change to black after I got my car painted. I just used the hacksaw and cut as close as possible to the ends. Whats really important is that you get as high as you can. After you cut it, go ahead and pry up a bit for some more clearance. The second picture helps give a good idea what I mean.
This one and the next show you what's next. It may look bad, but its not really difficult. I drilled holes as close as I cold in the shape of the neon tube (15"). Then used a screwdriver as a punch and hammered out thin strips left. Use the pliers again to bend any longer pieces to the inside. If you have one a large metal file will smooth it out a lot.
Also, you shouldn't go below the hole for the middle bolt of the center section. I cut it right in half, but there is still plenty left to keep it tight (inset, and I just really wanted to do that :). I have never had any seal problems, even though I fully expected to. If you do, let me know what you fix it with. I have ideas but I'm not sure how practical they are.
This is the fun part. I used a dremel. Which the more I think about it, has got to be the best tool for the job. Basically just start cuttin. You don't need to use any force at all. The bit will pull itself through the plastic. Just be very careful not to let it slip to deep. It gets pretty messy with the shavings to and it'll take a few minutes of shaking it to get them out. Now the not so fun part. A good, sharp, -small- knife, is essential to getting
the paint off the letters. Think of it more as pulling away the paint, not scraping. Little effort is needed most of the time. Otherwise you'll end up with deep grooves that will make it darker. Minor scratche aren't anything to worry about. Really they help even out the light to cut down on bright or dark spots. If you scrape off some from the edges of the letters (which there really isn't any way around) use a black paint marker to clean it up. It's permanent and opague. Then

it's just a quick wire up to the driving lights. So it comes on with them when you turn on the headlights. The last picture is actually a good one of how it all comes together. Here at least you can see how well the light does pass through. I'm gonna do some more cutting sometime and turn the tube around so it will be a little brighter. But it is already as bright as the driving lights.

Thats pretty much it. It works very well and it's always the first thing I show off about my car.

If you have any Questions, I'd be glad to help. As long as I get credit for being the first :)