Taillight Mod in the works!
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#47
We’re getting closer guys!!! I spoke to Kevin earlier and he has a mock-up that works on his car (vids to be posted later)... still I'll be testing them on my car sometime next week (or shortly after)... there are a few minor things to work out - but the project has progressed more in the last 2 days than it has in the previous 2 weeks! So things are looking good
I have been studying some things on the 03-04 tails (planning my paint scheme)... and have noticed a few things that I had not previously thought of (not going into all of them here) - but I am wondering if anyone knows what the outlined area is in pic attached?... I think its just reflector, but they don’t illuminate... since have overlays right now mine don’t do much - but clearly it's there for something...
I have been studying some things on the 03-04 tails (planning my paint scheme)... and have noticed a few things that I had not previously thought of (not going into all of them here) - but I am wondering if anyone knows what the outlined area is in pic attached?... I think its just reflector, but they don’t illuminate... since have overlays right now mine don’t do much - but clearly it's there for something...
#48
Here is the video.
This is on an '04 coupe, so it kind of looks silly. The beginning of the video shows the passenger side turn signal - this is how they work stock. The rest of the video focuses on the drivers side, the side that has been modified.
The tail lights and brake lights still function as normal, but now the brake light blinks when the turn signal is activated.
http://www.KPtechnologies.com/movies/G35 Tails.AVI
I grabbed 12vdc constant power from the stock audio amp that is in the trunk, and then all other wires were in the trunk right behind the lights.
This is on an '04 coupe, so it kind of looks silly. The beginning of the video shows the passenger side turn signal - this is how they work stock. The rest of the video focuses on the drivers side, the side that has been modified.
The tail lights and brake lights still function as normal, but now the brake light blinks when the turn signal is activated.
http://www.KPtechnologies.com/movies/G35 Tails.AVI
I grabbed 12vdc constant power from the stock audio amp that is in the trunk, and then all other wires were in the trunk right behind the lights.
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#51
Originally Posted by KPierson
Here is the video.
This is on an '04 coupe, so it kind of looks silly. The beginning of the video shows the passenger side turn signal - this is how they work stock. The rest of the video focuses on the drivers side, the side that has been modified.
The tail lights and brake lights still function as normal, but now the brake light blinks when the turn signal is activated.
http://www.KPtechnologies.com/movies/G35 Tails.AVI
I grabbed 12vdc constant power from the stock audio amp that is in the trunk, and then all other wires were in the trunk right behind the lights.
This is on an '04 coupe, so it kind of looks silly. The beginning of the video shows the passenger side turn signal - this is how they work stock. The rest of the video focuses on the drivers side, the side that has been modified.
The tail lights and brake lights still function as normal, but now the brake light blinks when the turn signal is activated.
http://www.KPtechnologies.com/movies/G35 Tails.AVI
I grabbed 12vdc constant power from the stock audio amp that is in the trunk, and then all other wires were in the trunk right behind the lights.
Nice work Kevin!!!! I can't wait to try it on the sedan!
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#55
Originally Posted by jonE5
couldnt u just cover up the top w vinyl?
Youd still look ricer, but at least you woulndt have spent as much money
jon!
Youd still look ricer, but at least you woulndt have spent as much money
jon!
If "ricer" means creating a unique look that is free from liability and reckless endangerment - then yes, this is ricer.
BTW, what is "ricer" anyway?... I akin it to an Asian accoutrement to a well balanced meal... considering this is a fine vehicle made in Japan, I guess this mod is a well-balanced accoutrement!
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#57
Originally Posted by Socal_G_sedan
here is the picture my lil brother whipped up for me to show what i have in mind the paint would look like. Kids these days are getting smarter and more skillful with the computer . Kinda corolla-ish but i like the look...its unique
The 03-05 horizontal lines of the LEDs and reverse lights are very conducive to this mod IMO! The OEM actually looks a little odd but this will look more natural... maybe thats why the design team changed the look in 05?...
Oh well, we (everyone here) made it better!
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#60
Originally Posted by OCG35
slow down chief!... call me if you would like to discuss...
I was just offering to help out so you would not have to pay someone to wire this up for you. Then I would have sent it up to you. So much for me trying to be nice and helpful.
Last edited by ttrank; 02-19-2008 at 12:40 PM.