DRL L.E.D. Mod
05-14-2007, 12:36 AM
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Ok Guys I ordered the final parts for my LED DRL 
I can't wait till they get here. The LEDs I got fit perfect between the sills in the lower grills.
A HUGE+ was that you can't really see them and are freakn' bright!
I should be getting all the parts first thing next week and I'll do the mod next day.
I can't wait till they get here. The LEDs I got fit perfect between the sills in the lower grills.
A HUGE+ was that you can't really see them and are freakn' bright!
I should be getting all the parts first thing next week and I'll do the mod next day.
05-15-2007, 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by PPLAPW
^ Any updates with the Type S?
05-15-2007, 02:09 AM
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^ Cool. I was about to jump on the 335 bandwagon, but I'm waiting for the 4G as well... 
05-15-2007, 03:01 AM
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Orange ones? Oh yeah! Good idea here they are. Now keep in mind these are actually RED 
and in my engine bay now, but I hooked them up just to see how they would look if they were white. In real life the LEDs will be taking up the whole 48cm of space.
As stated above I already ordered the white LEDs and should be here in 1 week or less.
and in my engine bay now, but I hooked them up just to see how they would look if they were white. In real life the LEDs will be taking up the whole 48cm of space. As stated above I already ordered the white LEDs and should be here in 1 week or less.
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Originally Posted by sandiegodrive
Orange ones? Oh yeah! Good idea here they are. Now keep in mind these are actually RED and in my engine bay now, but I hooked them up just to see how they would look if they were white. In real life the LEDs will be taking up the whole 48cm of space.
As stated above I already ordered the white LEDs and should be here in 1 week or less.
and in my engine bay now, but I hooked them up just to see how they would look if they were white. In real life the LEDs will be taking up the whole 48cm of space. As stated above I already ordered the white LEDs and should be here in 1 week or less.
Nice keep us posted!
05-15-2007, 10:02 PM
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DaveD,
Its a prototype design I built originally intended for aircraft use. I have several of these in stock and if you or anyone is interested, PM me and Ill give you more details.
Its a prototype design I built originally intended for aircraft use. I have several of these in stock and if you or anyone is interested, PM me and Ill give you more details.
05-15-2007, 11:11 PM
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Ok so I wanted to know what you guys think. This is datmrman's car I used to show you guys a L.E.D. mod for the lower grills.
What do you guys think?
I just happen to think they look GREAT on our 3G TLs
What do you guys think?
I just happen to think they look GREAT on our 3G TLs
Is this oem for that audi model? Saw them the other day and they looked VERY nice.
05-16-2007, 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by leedogg
Is this oem for that audi model? Saw them the other day and they looked VERY nice.
My mod should be ready by friday (thats when the lights should be coming in)
05-16-2007, 04:39 PM
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try www.oznium.com they have great leds cheap
05-21-2007, 01:13 PM
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XRS, I Tried to PM You.
XRS,
I've been away on vacation and just got back. What's up with your prototype LED light bars? They look really good.
Are they flexible where they can follow the contour of the lower grills?
Let me know.
Thanks!!
I've been away on vacation and just got back. What's up with your prototype LED light bars? They look really good.
Are they flexible where they can follow the contour of the lower grills?
Let me know.
Thanks!!
05-21-2007, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by sandiegodrive
Yes, on the S6 only, not the A6.
My mod should be ready by friday (thats when the lights should be coming in)
My mod should be ready by friday (thats when the lights should be coming in)
The spec is (20"Length X 3"Width X 5.5" Depth)
Should be long enough for the grill.
Here is the site www.madaudi.com
05-21-2007, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveD
XRS,
I've been away on vacation and just got back. What's up with your prototype LED light bars? They look really good.
Are they flexible where they can follow the contour of the lower grills?
Let me know.
Thanks!!
I've been away on vacation and just got back. What's up with your prototype LED light bars? They look really good.
Are they flexible where they can follow the contour of the lower grills?
Let me know.
Thanks!!
)Then he is going to help me with the install and a DYI pic by pic.
They happen to just fit perfect between the sills in the lower grill. 07' & up wouldn't be able to do this since those are now mesh. (Unless they don't mind it sticking outside
)They are very flexible, water proof, and LEDs are protected by silicon ring around each light.
05-23-2007, 01:07 PM
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OK Everybody the Lights came in today! Finally 
I'll have pictures and stuff posted later today when I can install them
I'll have pictures and stuff posted later today when I can install them
05-23-2007, 07:01 PM
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Teaser pics....
Well I finally got the lights on with the help of Sun Diego CL-S and they look great!
Sun blazing and you can call these D.R.L.
We drove down the street and people driving the other way had the "what is that?!" look on them
Sun Diego CL-S will upload more pics shortly. Until then I'm waiting for the Sun to go down a bit and then night time pics too when these lights will really shine
Sun blazing and you can call these D.R.L.
We drove down the street and people driving the other way had the "what is that?!" look on them
Sun Diego CL-S will upload more pics shortly. Until then I'm waiting for the Sun to go down a bit and then night time pics too when these lights will really shine
05-23-2007, 07:06 PM
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I'm done darksom!
Lower grill mod done!
Sun blazing and you can call these D.R.L.
We drove down the street and people driving the other way had the "what is that?!" look on them
Sun Diego CL-S will upload more pics shortly under the "D.R.L. Mod" thread. Until then I'm waiting for the Sun to go down a bit and then night time pics too when these lights will really shine
Sun blazing and you can call these D.R.L.
We drove down the street and people driving the other way had the "what is that?!" look on them
Sun Diego CL-S will upload more pics shortly under the "D.R.L. Mod" thread. Until then I'm waiting for the Sun to go down a bit and then night time pics too when these lights will really shine
05-23-2007, 07:26 PM
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Looks clean. Can't wait for the night pics
Can't wait for the night pics
05-23-2007, 08:02 PM
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Ivan. the pics you posted look great but don't do this mod justice. they look great in person.
after we removed the bumper, we pulled both lower grilles from the bumper and cleared out some bars in order to have one clean slot for the LED strip.
here you see Ivan using the Dremel to make everything flush and even.
grille without and then with strip.
i wasn't so sure about using this stuff for the install, but it was easy to maneuver and really holds tight!
this is after the glue application and placement of strips. they are splinted in place while the glue dries.
talk about haywire!
this is the switch that was chosen.
finished product looks great even when not rolling.
after we removed the bumper, we pulled both lower grilles from the bumper and cleared out some bars in order to have one clean slot for the LED strip.
here you see Ivan using the Dremel to make everything flush and even.
grille without and then with strip.
i wasn't so sure about using this stuff for the install, but it was easy to maneuver and really holds tight!
this is after the glue application and placement of strips. they are splinted in place while the glue dries.
talk about haywire!
this is the switch that was chosen.
finished product looks great even when not rolling.
05-24-2007, 01:27 AM
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Not bad. funny I had the same exact idea when I saw them on the audi!
I think it would look better if it were fewer, but bigger led's like on the audi.
Great idea though! Are you going to try it with bigger/fewer led's or keep this setup?
I tried with other L.E.D.s before, but I ended up not liking the look nearly as much as these lights!
I took pictures of it at night (LOOK GREAT!) but the Camera just showed the bright light and couldn't see the bright bar it puts out, so I'm going to take pics after sundown tomorrow, but before night.
I think it would look better if it were fewer, but bigger led's like on the audi.
Great idea though! Are you going to try it with bigger/fewer led's or keep this setup?
I tried with other L.E.D.s before, but I ended up not liking the look nearly as much as these lights!
I took pictures of it at night (LOOK GREAT!) but the Camera just showed the bright light and couldn't see the bright bar it puts out, so I'm going to take pics after sundown tomorrow, but before night.
05-24-2007, 01:29 AM
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Hi DaveD,
The LED Light strip I have has an aluminum metal backing (0.040" thick) and you could bend it to follow the curvature of our TL's lower grill. Each strip is 10" in length, add another 10" and you can cover the whole length of the grill. At night it is really bright and Id been getting a lot of attention asking about that "new fog light design"!!
I also previously had the 20" length as what sandiegodrive did and had that for several months in there until I decided to change it to 10".
I have several designs that you may be interested and Ill send you some pics if you want. Send me an email at xrs74@yahoo.com.
The LED Light strip I have has an aluminum metal backing (0.040" thick) and you could bend it to follow the curvature of our TL's lower grill. Each strip is 10" in length, add another 10" and you can cover the whole length of the grill. At night it is really bright and Id been getting a lot of attention asking about that "new fog light design"!!
I also previously had the 20" length as what sandiegodrive did and had that for several months in there until I decided to change it to 10".
I have several designs that you may be interested and Ill send you some pics if you want. Send me an email at xrs74@yahoo.com.
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Originally Posted by aznbo187
Not bad. funny I had the same exact idea when I saw them on the audi!
I think it would look better if it were fewer, but bigger led's like on the audi.
Great idea though! Are you going to try it with bigger/fewer led's or keep this setup?
I think it would look better if it were fewer, but bigger led's like on the audi.
Great idea though! Are you going to try it with bigger/fewer led's or keep this setup?
I took pictures of it at night (LOOK GREAT!) but the Camera just showed the bright light and couldn't see the bright bar it puts out, so I'm going to take pics after sundown tomorrow, but before night.
05-24-2007, 02:27 AM
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I think it looks good, you?
Ok I thought they looked good, but decided to do a lil more modding and I like the look I came out with.
I took away half the length and left only the outside intact.
I also did inside, but didn't flow too well.
I took this pic, but it came out with lights looking blue even though you all know they look xenon white. Tell me what you guys think.
I took away half the length and left only the outside intact.
I also did inside, but didn't flow too well.
I took this pic, but it came out with lights looking blue even though you all know they look xenon white. Tell me what you guys think.
05-30-2007, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by tehloxely
@Sun Diego CL-S: How did you get the wire to the vsa switch spot?
05-31-2007, 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by VmtSquad
Still waitin for the night shots before bying lol! Awesome work guys!
Been really tired aka busy this whole week and when I do remember I'm already to lazy to go take pics.
I will do ASAP!
Originally Posted by tehloxely
@Sun Diego CL-S: How did you get the wire to the vsa switch spot?