'06 guys...what do you think? :) (LEDs in bumper)
05-15-2006, 12:15 PM
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Plano, TX
Posts: 276
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
'06 guys...what do you think? :) (LEDs in bumper)
Just something I toy'd with today. Not complete by any means, but I've found that there is a way to accomplish LEDs in the '06 reflectors.
05-15-2006, 02:03 PM
#2
Registered User
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Alabama
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Awesome dude. I'm very interested in this. I was thinking about getting some clear reflectors and possibly putting LED's in them to use as fog/parking lights. Keep us updated!
05-15-2006, 07:38 PM
#5
You can use Luxeon IIIs.... I have 4 of them in my flashlight with a regulator. I'm pumping about 600 mA max, and they're good for turn signals. Make sure they get some heatsink surface area and you'll be fine.
Heck, I modded my tiny keychain light with a single Luxeon III. :-)
I wanted the Luxeon K2, but they're hard to get. Anyhow, the white is blinding! ahahah
Heck, I modded my tiny keychain light with a single Luxeon III. :-)
I wanted the Luxeon K2, but they're hard to get. Anyhow, the white is blinding! ahahah
05-15-2006, 09:31 PM
#7
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Plano, TX
Posts: 276
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by ares
the 06 reflectors have so much more potential with LEDs.
Very true. The diffuser (reflective piece) disperses the light a lot better than the previous pieces. I may opt to upgrade to an '06 style bumper just so I can put them on my car.
Trending Topics
05-19-2006, 08:27 AM
#10
it appears he placed his in the recessed section between the screw holes.
Ive taken the reflectors totally apart, and can say there are 3 peices to it. the grey backing, the clear outer shell, and a 3rd seperate reflector peice inside.
you can get through the grey and not into the 3rd inside peice, and if you do, that would yeild the best results for that LED placement. its a very very short clearance in there though, so you'll likely need a drill press to have a shot at making that hole without going into the reflector part.
you could go straight through the reflector part, but then you wont get the diffusion from it.
Ive taken the reflectors totally apart, and can say there are 3 peices to it. the grey backing, the clear outer shell, and a 3rd seperate reflector peice inside.
you can get through the grey and not into the 3rd inside peice, and if you do, that would yeild the best results for that LED placement. its a very very short clearance in there though, so you'll likely need a drill press to have a shot at making that hole without going into the reflector part.
you could go straight through the reflector part, but then you wont get the diffusion from it.
05-19-2006, 10:48 AM
#12
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Posts: 169
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
thanks ares.. mostly i wanted to see it because there's not enough room in that resess for 3 rows (which it looks like he has), and if you go outside the recess, you're awful close to the edge..
Originally Posted by ares
it appears he placed his in the recessed section between the screw holes.
Ive taken the reflectors totally apart, and can say there are 3 peices to it. the grey backing, the clear outer shell, and a 3rd seperate reflector peice inside.
you can get through the grey and not into the 3rd inside peice, and if you do, that would yeild the best results for that LED placement. its a very very short clearance in there though, so you'll likely need a drill press to have a shot at making that hole without going into the reflector part.
you could go straight through the reflector part, but then you wont get the diffusion from it.
Ive taken the reflectors totally apart, and can say there are 3 peices to it. the grey backing, the clear outer shell, and a 3rd seperate reflector peice inside.
you can get through the grey and not into the 3rd inside peice, and if you do, that would yeild the best results for that LED placement. its a very very short clearance in there though, so you'll likely need a drill press to have a shot at making that hole without going into the reflector part.
you could go straight through the reflector part, but then you wont get the diffusion from it.
05-19-2006, 02:22 PM
#17
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Posts: 169
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by ares
opened em up eh? how did you go about it if you dont mind me asking.
05-19-2006, 04:11 PM
#18
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Plano, TX
Posts: 276
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by fairlady350z33
dude that clear one of the way left would look pretty hot!!! GJ , keep us posted.
I still need to play around with the resistance to even the brightness out. The White LEDs are about 4x as brights as the amber ones.
Originally Posted by ares
opened em up eh? how did you go about it if you dont mind me asking.
I can't give my secret away. It's a special little thing of mine that I hold tender. 
I'm still working on it too, so it isn't a set process just yet.
