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Old May 11, 2006 | 02:27 PM
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Default Front (bumper) reflector LEDs...input please

I was toying around with making some for the '03-'05 reflectors similar to the Clearcorners.com ones. I figure some people would like them without having to pay $590 for a set.

We're going to make the LEDs follow the curvature of the lens versus being in a straight line. There'll be 26 LEDs per circuit offered in any combination of yellow, white and amber.

We won't have prices for a little bit, but I promise you it won't be anywhere near $600.

These will be high-quality pieces too. No short-cuts. LEDs will be mounted on circuit boards and sealed-up on "OEM" reflectors. No knock-off reflectors, so you don't need to worry about fitment.

I'll provide more info once things get rolling along.

The "input" is was looking for was just regarding interest.

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Old May 11, 2006 | 09:09 PM
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theres interest Im sure



but clear corners doesnt own the market just yet
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Old May 12, 2006 | 07:32 AM
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Nicely done ares!!!! Nice and symmetrical.
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Old May 12, 2006 | 08:26 AM
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Evo-R and various Ebay ppl make these, and I had a custom set made by a member here. Not to burst your bubble but I never paid more than $75 a set either time, brand new. Good luck, but I think the market is covered.
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Old May 12, 2006 | 08:54 AM
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I have a pair of Ares amber LED reflectors on my Z. Great price & even better quality! Good luck trying to match that!
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Old May 12, 2006 | 09:32 AM
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just say no
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Old May 12, 2006 | 10:49 AM
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So much support over here. I just love it.

Actually...Evo-R doesn't do these. They have thier own "concept" version. There's a slight difference.

We are going forward with it regardless, and I think everyone will see why and appreciate it.

Thank you for the input though.

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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 10:49 AM
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Video of parking lamp with turn signal (1 meg file)

Parking lamp

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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 09:17 AM
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cool stuff, do cops give you any problems with the white? I know the yellow is probably fine but the white? j/w because im about to do the same thing
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by frenzy757
cool stuff, do cops give you any problems with the white? I know the yellow is probably fine but the white? j/w because im about to do the same thing
None as of yet. If they were on the back of the car, there would be a problem, but I don't believe there is anything wrong with them being on the front.
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by boogiemyke
None as of yet. If they were on the back of the car, there would be a problem, but I don't believe there is anything wrong with them being on the front.
Depends on the state. I got tickets for white lights in the front in both Washington State and California.
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by USN HM 350Z
Depends on the state. I got tickets for white lights in the front in both Washington State and California.

True. I've heard that in Cali they will ticket you if you've modified your factory lights at all.
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 10:29 AM
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lookin good, how much to they run for?
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 12:56 AM
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do we have a price yet? I
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 05:08 PM
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white reflectors and white LEDs are both illegal in all states Im aware of... law requires a side facing amber reflector. and also that only foward facing lighting may be white(reverse lights are exempt since they are only on when the back is the "front")

but... unless the cop is looking to ticket you; neither of these things are glaring issues. now, blue, thats a whole other story.
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