3G cleared HEADLIGHTS PICTHREAD
02-20-2008, 01:29 PM
#6
The saga (same pics, begin at page 8):
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ight=headlight
- Cleared orange lens
- OEM colomatched grill and headlight guts, proffessional paint
- ZKW superclear projector lenses
- Phillips 85122+ bulbs
- blacked out inner projector, polished reflector cutoff shield
- Carbon Fiber edge trim
- Angel Eyes wired as DRLs
- Custom masked off turn signal reflector
- Brigt V-Leds orange turn signals
- 3000K HID fog retrofit
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ight=headlight
- Cleared orange lens
- OEM colomatched grill and headlight guts, proffessional paint
- ZKW superclear projector lenses
- Phillips 85122+ bulbs
- blacked out inner projector, polished reflector cutoff shield
- Carbon Fiber edge trim
- Angel Eyes wired as DRLs
- Custom masked off turn signal reflector
- Brigt V-Leds orange turn signals
- 3000K HID fog retrofit
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esp the side markers
02-20-2008, 08:10 PM
#13
Originally Posted by BLACKURA_NY
^^ theres a DIY write up in the 3G garage.. cheap, fairly easy.. risky though. i've heard of peoples LEDs blowing after a few weeks if they use the wrong kind or something
Until we figure out what the proper resistors you need are, they'll blow in time. I've been through 2 sets, foot3h been through a few... Rockyfeller tried the smaller 3mm version, they just blew.
I'm done with it. I plan to install 5mm yellow to match my upgraded 5mm rear sides... call it a day
02-20-2008, 08:36 PM
#14
question for ya kennedy, since you know LEDs well
you say we need resistors, why? is it because of the different colors? or are the LEDs different power ratings/wattage etc.etc...
basically what i have been asking is, since the boards already have LEDs in them..why are the addition of resistors neccesary ??
you say we need resistors, why? is it because of the different colors? or are the LEDs different power ratings/wattage etc.etc...
basically what i have been asking is, since the boards already have LEDs in them..why are the addition of resistors neccesary ??
02-20-2008, 08:58 PM
#15
White leds draw less current than yellow.
Without replacing the resistors that are attached to the circuit board, you are overdriving the white leds. Either the white leds blowout or the resistors fail over time.
More discussion here:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ht=side+marker
Without replacing the resistors that are attached to the circuit board, you are overdriving the white leds. Either the white leds blowout or the resistors fail over time.
More discussion here:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ht=side+marker
02-20-2008, 09:46 PM
#16
^^ awesome thread. i just got a slight degree in EE
i was so mad, i read the entire thing from start to finish, and was hoping the 3MM would be the answer... since some members had them for a year or two, but then rockyfeller said his 3MM blew out... wtf ?!? i dont want to get off topic (well, its really not THAT off the topic)
so basically nobody has a definitive answer??
jptl04.. how long have you had those 3MM in, do u drive alot at night ? which LEDs did you buy?
i was so mad, i read the entire thing from start to finish, and was hoping the 3MM would be the answer... since some members had them for a year or two, but then rockyfeller said his 3MM blew out... wtf ?!? i dont want to get off topic (well, its really not THAT off the topic)
so basically nobody has a definitive answer??
jptl04.. how long have you had those 3MM in, do u drive alot at night ? which LEDs did you buy?
02-20-2008, 10:04 PM
#17
Originally Posted by BLACKURA_NY
jptl04.. how long have you had those 3MM in, do u drive alot at night ? which LEDs did you buy?
02-20-2008, 10:20 PM
#18
hmmm. OEM resistors? what are the specs on the LEDs you are using? or might you have a a link? i am going to be doing this mod soon once i get my spare set of sidemarkers.. i dont have the patience to be fixing it every 2 months
also, looks like you've got LED blinkers, which ones and how closely do they match to the sidemarkers??
thanks man appreciate it.
also, looks like you've got LED blinkers, which ones and how closely do they match to the sidemarkers??
thanks man appreciate it.
02-20-2008, 11:23 PM
#20
Originally Posted by jptl04
i have had them in for a year now. no problems i have the 3mm ones from superbrightled.com. i do alot of driving at night as i work night shift. had the 3mm in my previous tl for more than a year as well.
but then again let's keep it to the other thread, this one is about CLEARING LIGHTS
02-20-2008, 11:44 PM
#23
If you can't decide whether to black out or clear your lights.....Do BOTH! And get the best of both worlds! Switchbacks in full effect as well.
First attempt. Tried to do something different. Cleared and Blacked out with gunmetal bezel and strip
Second attempt. Wanted the original look of contrast so I used chrome paint to the bezel and strip and added angel-eyes
First attempt. Tried to do something different. Cleared and Blacked out with gunmetal bezel and strip
Second attempt. Wanted the original look of contrast so I used chrome paint to the bezel and strip and added angel-eyes
04-21-2008, 04:42 PM
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alright y'all, hate to be a noob, but where'd you get your lights cleared? i'd love to do mine but after searching my ass off on here, i can't find how to get it done. thanks in advance.
04-23-2008, 09:40 PM
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I cleared my 02 TL-S headlights and thought it looked hot. Looking at the 3G TL-s with cleared headlights and they look hot and at the same time somewhat cheap. I'm debating whether if i should get my 08-TL-S cleared as well. I paid this guy 150 to do my 02 TL-s. Kind of scared to do them on my own. Heard some guy on this forum over cooked his headlights in the oven and had to buy new set of headlights. Costly~
04-23-2008, 11:15 PM
#33
06 6spd TL BAGGED
sT04Louis- how was the output of the fog lights after blacking out everything?
i think that sh*t looks sick as hell!
Does anyone have the link to buy the angel eye rings? thanks
i think that sh*t looks sick as hell!
Does anyone have the link to buy the angel eye rings? thanks
04-23-2008, 11:42 PM
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damn! I got a question, I am doing this mod tommorow hopefully and would like to know after I remove the amber, should I buy silicone or use the previous silicone and just seal it up and throw it back into the oven?
04-23-2008, 11:49 PM
#35
Originally Posted by Blazing GT
damn! I got a question, I am doing this mod tommorow hopefully and would like to know after I remove the amber, should I buy silicone or use the previous silicone and just seal it up and throw it back into the oven?
04-24-2008, 05:50 AM
#37
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I will be selling my headlights if anyone wants them...
selling them next weekend once I get the chance to throw on new set.
PM me for details.
selling them next weekend once I get the chance to throw on new set.
PM me for details.
