DIY :- Led Strips on Front Grill
02-03-2010, 12:32 PM
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DIY :- Led Strips on Front Grill
My first attempt at writing a DIY thread. There is a video done by one of the members on Azine, it shows how to remove the front bumper. You can search it, it's very easy.
02-03-2010, 01:03 PM
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my fog has to be on in order for led strip to be on. I dont know how to make it independent. Also i ordered wrong size of HID bulb for my fogs. thats the reason the fogs are not on.
02-03-2010, 02:37 PM
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Patel, well done! Nice work. I like it-I think it looks good. Not too overstated either.
02-03-2010, 03:10 PM
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That appears to be one happy TL. It's even smiling at me!
Anyway....
I was toying with the thought of LEDs on the front grill, but I'm just not so sure about it. Looks good on your car though.
Anyway....
I was toying with the thought of LEDs on the front grill, but I'm just not so sure about it. Looks good on your car though.
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02-03-2010, 05:11 PM
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Just did this on my 06 - getting tons of compliments on them. I didn't have to take off my bumper though - just used the 3m double-sided tape that the strip came with and mounted to the underside of the plastic bar that runs through the middle of the grill. I used a 19" strip cuz I don't have the fogs on 06. I had it wired so that the strips only come on with the ignition and I have a lighted switch inside so I don't need to run them during the day. Only thing is I might eventually switch them out for a brighter set (like on the new Benz's) so that they are more noticeable during the day. I got my strips from Oznium.....
02-04-2010, 08:52 PM
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Just did this on my 06 - getting tons of compliments on them. I didn't have to take off my bumper though - just used the 3m double-sided tape that the strip came with and mounted to the underside of the plastic bar that runs through the middle of the grill. I used a 19" strip cuz I don't have the fogs on 06. I had it wired so that the strips only come on with the ignition and I have a lighted switch inside so I don't need to run them during the day. Only thing is I might eventually switch them out for a brighter set (like on the new Benz's) so that they are more noticeable during the day. I got my strips from Oznium.....
02-04-2010, 08:53 PM
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02-05-2010, 04:09 PM
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Sure. I ordered the wrong size bulb so i am waiting to get a new set of bulbs.
02-05-2010, 11:42 PM
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That looks very good man. i thought fog would over power the led, but it doesn't look that way.
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Congrats Draztic-your TL looks excellent.
02-06-2010, 07:25 AM
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Its the same LED Patel2050 used. I bought it from Autozone. I pretty much followed his DIY. Only difference is I didnt take off the bumper, I went through the wheel well. And i wired mine to the parking light.
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02-06-2010, 07:34 AM
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Thanx Steven, I've wanted to do this since seeing your headlights, but i didnt feel like opening the headlights again. I also figured I would be annoyed if a LED blew and I would have to open it up again to fix it. I've seen others post about LED strips on their grille, but I think Patel2050 did it the best. So much so, I had to do it myself. Props to you and your DIY Patel.
02-06-2010, 06:59 PM
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^ Good pictures and guidance. For LED strips you don't need to take off the bumper, snip wires, or go through fender wells to do this mod. I used a add-a-circuit and tapped in the RR Defroster (30amp) fuse to wire the LEDs- they are always on which is what I wanted.
While the strips don't look bright by day- they're still noticeable by day and very bright by night. I figure technology will improve and I might upgrade my strips when that happens. The 3M double-stick tape is pretty good and the strips have lasted many car hand washes with no issues. I used the Oznium LEDs.
While the strips don't look bright by day- they're still noticeable by day and very bright by night. I figure technology will improve and I might upgrade my strips when that happens. The 3M double-stick tape is pretty good and the strips have lasted many car hand washes with no issues. I used the Oznium LEDs.
02-06-2010, 10:46 PM
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^ Good pictures and guidance. For LED strips you don't need to take off the bumper, snip wires, or go through fender wells to do this mod. I used a add-a-circuit and tapped in the RR Defroster (30amp) fuse to wire the LEDs- they are always on which is what I wanted.
While the strips don't look bright by day- they're still noticeable by day and very bright by night. I figure technology will improve and I might upgrade my strips when that happens. The 3M double-stick tape is pretty good and the strips have lasted many car hand washes with no issues. I used the Oznium LEDs.
While the strips don't look bright by day- they're still noticeable by day and very bright by night. I figure technology will improve and I might upgrade my strips when that happens. The 3M double-stick tape is pretty good and the strips have lasted many car hand washes with no issues. I used the Oznium LEDs.
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