finally finish modding 06 headlights (pics.)
thanks for the props guys 
just to answer a few question... they're all LEDs.. no CCFLs in there.
as for the ring, I superglued 11 5mm LEDs almost all around the circle..then wired it all up. I didn't fill the whole circle because I wanted it to be a little more aggressive as you see on the first pictures. the clearance strip I used 4 LEDs... I'll post pics of the process later today or tomorrow.
As for the heat issue. the projector housing or the light that protrudes out from the housing isn't shining or touching the LEDs at all. So I think it should be fine. i hope... hehe
thanks again for all the comments. It keeps me want to mod more stuff..
just to answer a few question... they're all LEDs.. no CCFLs in there.
as for the ring, I superglued 11 5mm LEDs almost all around the circle..then wired it all up. I didn't fill the whole circle because I wanted it to be a little more aggressive as you see on the first pictures. the clearance strip I used 4 LEDs... I'll post pics of the process later today or tomorrow.
As for the heat issue. the projector housing or the light that protrudes out from the housing isn't shining or touching the LEDs at all. So I think it should be fine. i hope... hehe
thanks again for all the comments. It keeps me want to mod more stuff..
heh I know exactly what you mean, now you give me the inspiration to finish the dreaded headlights...even tho it shouldve been done long ago. Looks awesome, Id love to see how you've decided to do with the strip,I can see it was a different approach, maybe Ill get to learn something new. awesome job!
Originally Posted by accordfreak
I superglued 11 5mm LEDs almost all around the circle..then wired it all up. I didn't fill the whole circle because I wanted it to be a little more aggressive as you see on the first pictures. the clearance strip I used 4 LEDs... I'll post pics of the process later today or tomorrow.
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awesome! you sure love leds, don't cha? 
Hey i was wondering what kind of LEDs you used in the instrument cluster are. More specifically, what are they called? I tried looking on ebay for LEDs and "flat" LEDs, but couldn't find anything like the ones you used. Any recommendations on where to get them?
Hey i was wondering what kind of LEDs you used in the instrument cluster are. More specifically, what are they called? I tried looking on ebay for LEDs and "flat" LEDs, but couldn't find anything like the ones you used. Any recommendations on where to get them?
Originally Posted by Yume
awesome! you sure love leds, don't cha? Hey i was wondering what kind of LEDs you used in the instrument cluster are. More specifically, what are they called? I tried looking on ebay for LEDs and "flat" LEDs, but couldn't find anything like the ones you used. Any recommendations on where to get them?
Hey i was wondering what kind of LEDs you used in the instrument cluster are. More specifically, what are they called? I tried looking on ebay for LEDs and "flat" LEDs, but couldn't find anything like the ones you used. Any recommendations on where to get them? love 'em!
i used inverted 5mm LEDs for the clusters.. it would be best if you use something to difuse the light along with the LEDS so it'll be even.btw here are more pictures.. daytime.. and 56k die!
not much of a DIY to this project really. It did take a long time because I kept on messing up. basically super glue, 5mm LEDs, resistors, wiring, 1 yard long pastic clear rod from a plastic store, silicone, silver paint, masking tape, a lot of hours of your time and lots of careful dremeling.
don't copy me ya hear? haha be creative
Last edited by accordfreak; Jun 27, 2006 at 12:17 AM.
