LED & headlight experts gather! Opinions and help needed fast!
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LED & headlight experts gather! Opinions and help needed fast!
Alright guys, since I'm getting a lot of work done to my car along with a custom color change and extra goodies I figured I'd finally crack open the HLs and do work. In spite of all the LED craze I will follow but in an OEM type fashion. I will be placing 9 LEDs in my 06/07 projector clearance strip and use them as day time running LEDs such as the Audi. Clean and simple in my goal.
Problems. I haven't a clue about LEDs and wiring and I will need to dremel 9 holes after being painted. Yes, the HLs will be painted THEN I will tackle this project.
Questions. How hard is this LED project? I have gathered a list of sites that offer pre-made LED flex strips and 45º angled ribbon strips with resistors embedded. I have no idea which ones to pick so if anyone has any ideas or past experiences please share.
Will the paint crack or flake when I dremel the holes or is this a matter of a steady hand?
Some of the LED strips come with 3M double sided tape. Will this hold them in place or should I look for an alternative keeping heat tolerance in mind.
Sites:
http://www.v-leds.com/Strip-Lights-L...orLanding/true
http://www.theledlight.com/flexible-ledstrips.html
http://www.ledlightsorient.com/led-strips-c-14.html
http://www.ledlightsorient.com/led-f...1532-p-78.html
Pic of how it will look like... hopefully
Problems. I haven't a clue about LEDs and wiring and I will need to dremel 9 holes after being painted. Yes, the HLs will be painted THEN I will tackle this project.
Questions. How hard is this LED project? I have gathered a list of sites that offer pre-made LED flex strips and 45º angled ribbon strips with resistors embedded. I have no idea which ones to pick so if anyone has any ideas or past experiences please share.
Will the paint crack or flake when I dremel the holes or is this a matter of a steady hand?
Some of the LED strips come with 3M double sided tape. Will this hold them in place or should I look for an alternative keeping heat tolerance in mind.
Sites:
http://www.v-leds.com/Strip-Lights-L...orLanding/true
http://www.theledlight.com/flexible-ledstrips.html
http://www.ledlightsorient.com/led-strips-c-14.html
http://www.ledlightsorient.com/led-f...1532-p-78.html
Pic of how it will look like... hopefully
![](http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l107/krylonkid72/My%20Car/Mod%20Ideas/06coupe57.jpg)
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not a difficult task for someone who is decent with their hands. i have used both the flexible strips and the ribbon strips as well as single leds wired in series and i find that the ribbon leds work best. easiest to mount and secure. you can use many different ways to mount them... super glue, epoxy, silicone, 3m, duct tape. i havent had an issue with heat. just use some basic knowledge and youll get this completed trouble free. as for drilling, two words, GO SLOW!
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Yes sir! Just like the pic included
That makes me feel more easy about the task. What LEDs did you use if you dont mind me asking? Link?
not a difficult task for someone who is decent with their hands. i have used both the flexible strips and the ribbon strips as well as single leds wired in series and i find that the ribbon leds work best. easiest to mount and secure. you can use many different ways to mount them... super glue, epoxy, silicone, 3m, duct tape. i havent had an issue with heat. just use some basic knowledge and youll get this completed trouble free. as for drilling, two words, GO SLOW!
#6
ive used radioshack cheapies and ebay flex strips. havent had any burn out yet that i know of. when searching for the flex strips, i always ordered from the US sellers b/c when they come from taiwan or china, it winds up taking 6-8 weeks
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I wouldn't rely only on the double side tape on the LED strips. It's not super strong, and you don't want to open up the lights again.
For what you are doing, I would get these:
http://www.oznium.com/prewired-superflux
Then drill the holes carefully (I agree, you should drill and then paint). Then secure those LEDs from the back of the bezel. I use a glue called GOOP, and that works pretty well.
This is how I secured them on my taillights:
For what you are doing, I would get these:
http://www.oznium.com/prewired-superflux
Then drill the holes carefully (I agree, you should drill and then paint). Then secure those LEDs from the back of the bezel. I use a glue called GOOP, and that works pretty well.
This is how I secured them on my taillights:
![](http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt277/skwerlblastoma/g35/IMG_0916a.jpg)
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I wouldn't rely only on the double side tape on the LED strips. It's not super strong, and you don't want to open up the lights again.
For what you are doing, I would get these:
http://www.oznium.com/prewired-superflux
Then drill the holes carefully (I agree, you should drill and then paint). Then secure those LEDs from the back of the bezel. I use a glue called GOOP, and that works pretty well.
This is how I secured them on my taillights:
![](http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt277/skwerlblastoma/g35/IMG_0916a.jpg)
For what you are doing, I would get these:
http://www.oznium.com/prewired-superflux
Then drill the holes carefully (I agree, you should drill and then paint). Then secure those LEDs from the back of the bezel. I use a glue called GOOP, and that works pretty well.
This is how I secured them on my taillights:
![](http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt277/skwerlblastoma/g35/IMG_0916a.jpg)