CU2MIKE

So I have a friend who can make us custom LED tails.
I will obviously be the test mule, would anyone be interested in something like this? It'd save the hassle swapping to 2011 tails with those pinkish reverse/signal housing, plus it'll be on a core exchange basis so there won't be any down time.

Alee:)

Hmm, I'm interested.

ed_423

CU2MIKE

To put things in perspective, me and him was thinking to do the entire inner rectangle tail surrounding in LED, and the circle in the outer tail in LED, G35/37 style.

KillerG

i am interested sir. Doesnt the rl have a circular ring? i know its not compatible but im just saying

wonder if its possible to switch up the brake light bar thats on the interior of the car too (not sure what its called) have another car with led strip brake light and it looks really nice

pbhak002

im down too man. I would definitively buy if its is available. If u guys ever need another test fitter(not doing it for free stuff like Mikelol) i'm closer to u than Ed

CU2MIKE

You mean the 3rd brake light? I'm sure that can be done too.

KillerG

yeah. the third brake light would definitely finish the look off. a small led red row on the third brake light and tastefully done rears. IMO the rear would have to be done JUST right to get people to switch over from stock but i have faith !!

i just googled some pictures of LED rears on the 1g TSX and the RSX and i am certainly intrigued.

CU2MIKE

Just spoke to him over AIM, he said 3rd brake light is feasible too, he just needs to take some measurements off my 3rd brakes light.

KillerG

quick q, exactly what parts light up when we are braking / rolling around ?

CU2MIKE

Well he owns a 2010 Camry, have you seen what the 3rd brake light on camrys look like? I think it looks nice. It's a simple design, LED board + 5 or 6 individual LEDs.

CU2MIKE

We are still throwing that idea around, lol.
For sure the circles on the outer tails will light up, so it'll be a 2 stage LED circle light.

pbhak002

So the circle would get brighter when we step on the brake, right?

CU2MIKE

He's studying for a math test tomorrow at the moment, but I'll remind him to register for an account here tomorrow, so he can answer questions regarding this potential project.

CU2MIKE

yes, just like the G sedan/coupe.

KillerG

i have made a poorly photoshopped image, please do not feel alarmed at my lack of skill:



if theres a night shot of the rear of our car i could make a better one im guessing
hard to reproduce the exact effect with the lighting in the source image, actual led lights would look much better, especially in darkness

edit: slightly improved
edit2: improvedier

CU2MIKE

I think that looks perfect!
It looks like it could do without having inner tails with LEDs

CU2MIKE

Dare I say having anymore LEDs other than the ones you photoshopped makes it look "too busy"

KillerG

I agree. just in case i tried doing the trunk reds...i dont know if they are used but i remembered the e46 having an LED panel that would fit the style, i like the before but here it is just for giggles:



edit: ONLY the red circle and the red sidemarkers are on during normal driving, the reds on the trunk arent on and therefore the above picture is now pointless : )

CU2MIKE

Going back on the subject of being too busy, I think having inner LEDs is overdoing it. It worked for BMWs because the E46 BMW coupe had a bigger inner tail, much bigger than the signal housing, so that worked out well. Our inner/outer tails are more proportioned....

CU2MIKE

And regarding 3rd brake light LEDs. He needs to take measurements on mine to decide how many LEDs can fit without cramming it.

KillerG

i think we are all forgetting the important part of the discussion

GOOD LUCK ON THE MATH TEST

pbhak002

Im more alarmed that ur still awake lol nice job photoshopping. Agree with Mike though, any more led would make it busy lol

KillerG

test tomorrow + caffeine = infinite procrastination on acurazine//internet

CU2MIKE

Oh no, I'm not the one having that god-forsaken Calc II test tomorrow, lol. My friend who's going to do custom LED tails for us is though.

CU2MIKE

Although I'll tell him you guys wished him good luck, lol

KillerG

calc 2 blows. my test is on hitler. heil acura

ed_423

wow killer im imprssed man, nice ass photoshop!

and yeah leds for third brake light and the circle is good! even the second design isnt bad either!!

ed_423

LOl i jsut finished my calc test. B+...3points untill A-

pbhak002

lol u still have a final to go lol
finals usually = final grade lol
good job and keep it up lol

TSteezyX

I think this would look good. Basically taking a page from what VW does on the Passat...

In normal driving(head lights off) when brake is depressed, the inner circle lights up in a solid circle of LEDs.

In night driving(head lights on), the outer circle of LEDs is illuminated, when the brake pedal is depressed, the full inner circle lights up.

defconskylude

where do you buy the materials? ive got a few ideas.

KillerG

i like this idea and it sounds pretty sick would it require another layer of complexity because of the night day switchoff? i don't know actually but i like the inner / outer circle idea... nice pic too

defconskylude

pbhak002

^ too red. lol I think we should keep it simple and go with KillerG orginals photoshop design The more leds just looks crowded

KillerG

defcon, thats pretty sick, if you did that yourself then teach me your ways on how to manipulate lighting !

heres a small GIF on the passat style lights, i hope this matches what the passat looks like steezy since i cant say ive ever seen em in person



learning how to make GIFs last week = endless fun

ed_423

^ LOL wow good sht man. love gifs, too lazy to make them tho Lol, or else i'd be shooting missles outta my acura too!!!

kowloonsniperhk

I'm definitely interested in this. I really like the circle. I would just keeit like that and keep it simple. Heh you guys and your calc 2. I went with the sciences right now for my second degree for nursing

pbhak002

not a big fan of the passat style lights. How about a circle within a circle?
KillerG- nice gif

CU2MIKE

Man you guys are throwing around some really good ideas!
What do you guys think bout having the reflector piece on the rear bumper in LEDs?