3G TL (2004-2008)
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Switchback LED with yellow reflector

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-01-2011, 12:01 AM
  #1  
A6 and TL
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
 
Aretardedorange's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: New York/Brampton Canada/SoCal
Posts: 1,597
Received 145 Likes on 123 Posts
Switchback LED with yellow reflector

How odd would it look to have white LED as parking lights if I still have that yellow reflector? Will I see any white at all?

And same question but for tails. If I get white turn signals since the reflector is red will I see any red or not?
Old 04-01-2011, 12:24 AM
  #2  
Land of 10,000 lakes
iTrader: (2)
 
nate_0022's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Cloquet, MN
Age: 38
Posts: 1,594
Received 204 Likes on 155 Posts
Pretty sure it'd be orange still. The bulb inside is a white halogen
Old 04-01-2011, 01:34 AM
  #3  
Instructor
 
STeelTL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: From BK 2 Orlando FL
Age: 42
Posts: 126
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts
it will look pale yellow...in other words look like shit
Old 04-01-2011, 06:27 AM
  #4  
Senior Moderator
 
LoveMyTL-S's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: St. Cloud, FL
Age: 67
Posts: 11,995
Received 361 Likes on 316 Posts
Remove reflector and clear tails?
Old 04-01-2011, 06:49 AM
  #5  
Your Friendly Canadian
 
Aman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Age: 31
Posts: 17,431
Received 1,485 Likes on 1,049 Posts
I don't think reflectors will come into play much, if at all, if you've got LEDs. Just remember to pick up resistors for them as well, unless you enjoy superfast flashing.
Old 04-01-2011, 06:54 AM
  #6  
Racer
 
lazytik's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Central NJ
Posts: 367
Received 16 Likes on 12 Posts
Clear the diffuser in the front, otherwise there's no point. Use red LEDs in the rear, not white. The color of the lens is what the LED color should be.

+1 on getting resistors.
Old 04-01-2011, 03:14 PM
  #7  
is in Honda heaven
 
Derk's K24's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Gainesville, VA
Age: 41
Posts: 1,067
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
I've got switchback's with the stock reflector and it looks fine. From the front you can't even tell I have a amber reflector, looks just like everybody elses that cleared their's. Slightly noticable from the side.
Old 04-01-2011, 04:17 PM
  #8  
Land of 10,000 lakes
iTrader: (2)
 
nate_0022's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Cloquet, MN
Age: 38
Posts: 1,594
Received 204 Likes on 155 Posts
^^^ you have a type S which means you have clear diffusers with the orange side reflector.

The OP has base headlights which mean the whole diffuser is amber.
Old 04-01-2011, 04:39 PM
  #9  
is in Honda heaven
 
Derk's K24's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Gainesville, VA
Age: 41
Posts: 1,067
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
^Ahh ok, didn't realize that's what he has.
Old 08-30-2011, 05:56 PM
  #10  
10th Gear
 
yudhamica17's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
question, how do u remove the amber reflectors if i have an 05 tl?
Old 08-30-2011, 06:02 PM
  #11  
Former Sponsor
 
Kinetic's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: CA 626
Age: 31
Posts: 127
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts
gotta bake your headlights
Old 08-30-2011, 06:26 PM
  #12  
10th Gear
 
yudhamica17's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
wat do u mean bake, like burn them off?
Old 08-30-2011, 07:22 PM
  #13  
Race Director
iTrader: (8)
 
guitarplayer16's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: ON, Canada
Posts: 10,766
Received 2,316 Likes on 1,690 Posts
Originally Posted by yudhamica17
wat do u mean bake, like burn them off?
he means put them in the oven and bake them so it heats up the seal so you can open up your headlights
Old 08-30-2011, 07:37 PM
  #14  
10th Gear
 
yudhamica17's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
oh dang, ok nvm i dont think i wanna do this big of a mod, because if i mess up the whole thing is gonna be ruined and im screwed and having to end up buying a whole new headlight
Old 08-30-2011, 07:39 PM
  #15  
Race Director
iTrader: (8)
 
guitarplayer16's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: ON, Canada
Posts: 10,766
Received 2,316 Likes on 1,690 Posts
Originally Posted by yudhamica17
oh dang, ok nvm i dont think i wanna do this big of a mod, because if i mess up the whole thing is gonna be ruined and im screwed and having to end up buying a whole new headlight
haha dude it's not that hard

I just did it for the first time and mine came out alright =)

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...2#post13171402

There are many DIYs out there and just read them all through for good tips!
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
hashbrown
4G TL (2009-2014)
37
02-18-2022 11:20 AM
Acura604
2G RDX Audio, Bluetooth, Electronics & Navigation
20
08-05-2017 12:55 AM
CL-S progression 01
Car Parts for Sale
65
01-26-2016 04:15 PM
LogicWavelength
3G TL Photograph Gallery
33
11-01-2015 09:38 AM
eastcoastguy
3G TL (2004-2008)
1
09-23-2015 06:29 AM



Quick Reply: Switchback LED with yellow reflector



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:30 PM.