maddsiick

So i decided to clear out the type-s tails for my SSM TL and the left side tail light came out perfect as shown here:



When i started to do the right side tail light, unfortunatly the clear part from the original tail lights cracked accross the middle of the clear diffuser as shown here:



The crack is in the middle and goes completely accross the diffuser.

For those how have done this mod i have a couple of questions:

1. Has anyone done the cleared type s tails without this diffuser?
2. Is light output affected without this diffuser? if so, how?
3. In your opinion, does it look better with or without the diffuser?

Also if ANYONE in the NY area has a right side tail light that they are not using and can spare one, please let me know, im willing to come pick it up if your not to far. I live in Queens. It would be greatly appreciated.

So this is what i have right now:



Cant really finish until i get this piece, just had some questions about it though since im stuck right now. Any help would be great. Thanks

pearlite TL

iTrader: (1)

i have the diffuser in and im gonna go with my customs tails and say that the diffuser IN looks a lot better and cleaner than out!

erick3

damn, if only it were the left side! i have a base left tail that i could spare... sorry man!

KB1Spec

iTrader: (4)

just smoke it

maddsiick

i was thinkn of smoking it but i like the clear look better than the smoke. i think the smoke looks better on NBP.

bzyrice

iTrader: (10)

somone here has done it without the diffuser... he said it looked nice like that. but he never posted any really good pics of it.. When I do this mod, I was hoping to take the diffusers out. The original guy said that you could clearly see each LED just like a g35.

maddsiick

bzyrice, what would you do if you were in my situation?

Deadgame28

I have cleared tails on my SSM. I pulled the frosted pieces that cracked on you out. Yes you can see the led boards and yes they look good. A little brighter too. You have to look to see the boards too. They're noticeable, but don't take away from the cleared look. If you're interested I'll shoot you pics.

TSXinity

iTrader: (2)

Actually you need that diffuser that cracked. Its the only way to cover the LED circuit board and protect it in case water or condensation gets in somehow. The frosted piece that goes over the LED circuit board can be removed and discarded, which I have done. and looks better IMO. There are two pieces, the clear diffuser and the frosted diffuser. You can discard the frosted one, but have to keep the clear one. The clear one is the one you have cracked, just to clarify.

Pz_

Good luck with the project. I love that cleared look, but not brave enough to try it myself. Guess I'll just keep admiring people with the guts to pull it off.

Tripnbeats

get a light off ebay n start all over. or find one who someone wants ot get rid of

bzyrice

iTrader: (10)

Well since I thought it was the frosted one you broke, then I would just buy another taillight.. I am pretty sure you can get one side on ebya for not that much..

Oh thanks for clarifying!! I see what you are saying now..

Post more pics!! I couldnt find your original thread.. I want to remove the frosted section when I get my new taillights! But, I want to see some good daytime pics, with closeups.. and night time pics!! please post these if you can!

This is what I would do!

Deadgame28

Here you go. I'll take more tonight. I thought you broke the frosted one too!

Deadgame28

http://photobucket.com/deadgame28

dwb993

iTrader: (13)

They look nice. Pics of them lighting up, please?

SRT-11

I did mine, my vote would be to get another light off ebay asap.

xrvman

How do yo get the lens off

Deadgame28

I'll take some tonight of them lighting up. They are noticeably brighter during the day too. If you're asking how to get the lens out after it has been sealed, you have two choices; first unseal the fixture and remove the frosted lens or the second option (which is what I opted for) is to leave them sealed and break the frosted piece into small sections with a pair of needle nose or something similar. If you go that route, just don't break the black inlays. You'll see what I mean when you flip the light over and take the black cover off. I opted to go this route because my lights were already sealed and had no leaks. That was something I didn't want to mess with...

TSXinity

iTrader: (2)

Hey deadgame28, was it my frosted removal thread that sparked your interest in removing the frosted diffuser or you just thought of it along as I did? IMO, its the best mod I think and lights up beautifully at night and during the day.

TSXinity

iTrader: (2)

Here's clarify with pictures:

Clear diffuser which you NEED:



Frosted diffuser which you DISCARD (if you like):



Here's my tail light mod thread where I removed the frosted diffuser:
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-photograph-gallery-96/new-tail-light-mod-brighter-leds-better-looks-723092/


I highly advise everyone who does the clear tails to remove the frosted diffuser as it makes a day and night difference. (Also be sure to removed those stupid stickers off the led circuit board as those will see through the tail lights since the frost is gone. Theres like 8 stickers in 2 rows.....U'll see what I mean when you look at the circuit board.

maddsiick

THanks for all your help guys, i guess ill have to get another tail light then to get the clear diffuser. and i think i might remove that frosted diffuser like you guys said, especially if its going to be noticably brighter.

Deadgame28

You know what TSX, I think I did steal that idea from you! I don't think I ever said thanx, so THANX!