Custom headlight idea?
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Custom headlight idea?
How do you guys think an LED bar would look in the TL-S headlight? I've always wanted a CLEAN looking LED bar not those LED strips from ebay. Just found out today that TRS will be releasing one sometime soon in the future. It would NOT show as dotted LEDs but instead of a clean strip like a CCFL. How would this look over the chrome strip in the headlight?(the one across the diffuser)
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I was also thinking, maybe if they release an amber version like they did for their halos, it would look great wired as a turn signal. These strips should be comparable to the mercedes/bmw LED turn signals if not brighter. I've seen the output on these with their halos and its unarguably the brightest LED on the market.
I work on headlights as a side job and I've installed these halos on couple 370z's and this is how it looks:
and trust me these are BRIGHT, very visible in broad daylight too
I work on headlights as a side job and I've installed these halos on couple 370z's and this is how it looks:
and trust me these are BRIGHT, very visible in broad daylight too
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definitely be something different! go for it!!
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Of course with this idea in mind, it can open up a whole new set of ideas like painting over the clear diffuser since the chrome turn signal reflector will not be used anymore. Just a thought, I will wait for the product to be released and see how it is.
I just contacted TRS, and this is what they said:
"ETA is the last week in June. We will carry them in 3" 6" and 12" lengths, but those lengths are not to be modified. We will offer them in white, amber, and red, for tail light retrofitters out there!"
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I just saw those posted on TRS's Facebook page. I think it would be a good idea. I was going to go the angel eye route with my headlights, but didn't want to replace them everytime something happened with them. They do have good reviews, but I have heard of some others that went out a month after install.
Would you completely remove the chrome strip or attach the LED strip to the chrome? I'm just thinking of how the diffuser attaches to the headlight. You could possible buy three for each headlight and do an upper middle and lower layer and maybe make the sequetial?
Would you completely remove the chrome strip or attach the LED strip to the chrome? I'm just thinking of how the diffuser attaches to the headlight. You could possible buy three for each headlight and do an upper middle and lower layer and maybe make the sequetial?
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Except with a solid line? It would look pretty sick IMO
Found this here:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...=735297&page=2
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I just saw those posted on TRS's Facebook page. I think it would be a good idea. I was going to go the angel eye route with my headlights, but didn't want to replace them everytime something happened with them. They do have good reviews, but I have heard of some others that went out a month after install.
Would you completely remove the chrome strip or attach the LED strip to the chrome? I'm just thinking of how the diffuser attaches to the headlight. You could possible buy three for each headlight and do an upper middle and lower layer and maybe make the sequetial?
Would you completely remove the chrome strip or attach the LED strip to the chrome? I'm just thinking of how the diffuser attaches to the headlight. You could possible buy three for each headlight and do an upper middle and lower layer and maybe make the sequetial?
Except with a solid line? It would look pretty sick IMO
Found this here:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...=735297&page=2
I took a measurement earlier, I know it's just an approximation but it's pretty close to 12"
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I don't like the halos but the LED bar would look pretty cool
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white, but for people considering to use it as a turn signal, then amber.
Yea I wouldnt do halos on my car but I was just using those pics as a reference since its the same LED technology, except in a bar form.
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paperboy I was thinking of doing the exact same thing im my lights but was unable to find a good source to purchase the ccfl strands. Again having it where it could act as the turn signal too would be amazing. Ill definately attempt this
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I really like the idea of the strip across the diffuser. It shouldn't be hard to do, I would remove the chrome strip and replace it with the light strip. Is it a plastic strip with an led at one end? I work for Cadillac and they have been using plastic tubes in their headlights/ taillights and even flexible clear solid tube on the interiors with one bright led at the end to illuminate the tubes. I can't find out who makes them... one solid illuminated bar looks better than 15 individual LED's. Question about the halo's. Are they a plastic ring with one led bulb like the BMW's? The led halo rings everyone has been using look really cheap and cheezy. Gotta keep the TL classy!
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I really like the idea of the strip across the diffuser. It shouldn't be hard to do, I would remove the chrome strip and replace it with the light strip. Is it a plastic strip with an led at one end? I work for Cadillac and they have been using plastic tubes in their headlights/ taillights and even flexible clear solid tube on the interiors with one bright led at the end to illuminate the tubes. I can't find out who makes them... one solid illuminated bar looks better than 15 individual LED's. Question about the halo's. Are they a plastic ring with one led bulb like the BMW's? The led halo rings everyone has been using look really cheap and cheezy. Gotta keep the TL classy!
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If you do it I wanna see the results. I wanna mod my headlights but I want something different to stand out from everyone's black housing and clear diffusers.
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TRS has FINALLY got the new xB led strips in stock.....
not on their website yet but available through the phone and email orders.
https://www.facebook.com/TheRetrofitSource
I'm still waiting for more info on the exact dimensions like width and thickness before placing an order.
not on their website yet but available through the phone and email orders.
https://www.facebook.com/TheRetrofitSource
I'm still waiting for more info on the exact dimensions like width and thickness before placing an order.
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Assuming it's just like the morimoto angel eyes that means
1) these are cuttable
2) polarity independent
3) very bright
It would be amazing if someone did angel eyes and then made these "touch" the halo coming off the side and down that strip. Make it all look like one piece when on...
Like O----- know what I mean?
1) these are cuttable
2) polarity independent
3) very bright
It would be amazing if someone did angel eyes and then made these "touch" the halo coming off the side and down that strip. Make it all look like one piece when on...
Like O----- know what I mean?
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This mod will look awesome, without a doubt. No thanks on the Halo's, that's BMW. The clean solid white line definitely screams Acura. Likewise, LED's spaced out with a frosted lens is Mercedes.
Sub'd, g'luck and post a how-to!
Sub'd, g'luck and post a how-to!
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Not sure switchbacks are going to happen with this type of tech
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available on TRS website now! http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...ducts_id=55161
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available on TRS website now! http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...ducts_id=55161
here is my post from the other one:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...&postcount=603
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as an example, right now I have the switchbacks - would it be possible to have the strip in the signal location as the constant on (running lights) then have it shut off when the turn signal is activated. I think this would require rewiring the turn signal too however.
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available on TRS website now! http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...ducts_id=55161
Their aluminum backing also gives users the ability to bend up to 30 degrees over the course of their length on something like the 12"/30cm model.
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Id say avoid the halos. Pretty rice in my opinion. LED strips aren't as bad if done right.
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what about white as running lights then off for turn signal.
as an example, right now I have the switchbacks - would it be possible to have the strip in the signal location as the constant on (running lights) then have it shut off when the turn signal is activated. I think this would require rewiring the turn signal too however.
as an example, right now I have the switchbacks - would it be possible to have the strip in the signal location as the constant on (running lights) then have it shut off when the turn signal is activated. I think this would require rewiring the turn signal too however.
Yes I think it's enough
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