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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by EmpireDude
where would you guys recommend getting the led strips? and can anyone link me to a decent seller of them or give me a brand/etc.? thanks!
I provided the link in post #13.
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by dcains
I provided the link in post #13.
haha, you got me there. Let me ask one more question that's random but would save me a ton of time on this forum. Ever since I signed up my pages are in reverse order (page 1 is the newest posts, and everything goes backwards to the last page which is the beginning of the thread) anyone know how to fix this? Sorry for missing that link btw

EDIT-fixed problem, good to go now. Thanks dcains!

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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by FliPPER_Z
Lights look pretty good OP...I went a different route though....26 Warm White LEDs/ Black out Reflector

Would it be too much to ask which LED's you have used for this design? They look sharp... perfect
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by hellsy
Would it be too much to ask which LED's you have used for this design? They look sharp... perfect
They are piranha style LEDs, I do alot of LED work myself on my free time... check out my myspace or facebook for more pics.

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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 03:22 PM
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Yes, i have seen your work and, i admire it. It is one of the few things that i wouldn't mind paying premium when i have the budget.. I am just curious about the LED's.. Thinking about buying few of them, just play around with them

I believe you used 3mm LED's on your reflector? If so, why didn't you go with 5mm?

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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 06:03 PM
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mad props to flipper... he did mine... and i get compliments constantly... i am trying to save for the sequential rears as well, but theres just way to many places i wanna throw money at on the z! heres what my car looks like with flipperz reflectors... couldn't be happier with them!

https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-an...tor-mod-d.html
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Saudi
mad props to flipper... he did mine... and i get compliments constantly... i am trying to save for the sequential rears as well, but theres just way to many places i wanna throw money at on the z! heres what my car looks like with flipperz reflectors... couldn't be happier with them!

https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-an...tor-mod-d.html
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Originally Posted by hellsy
Yes, i have seen your work and, i admire it. It is one of the few things that i wouldn't mind paying premium when i have the budget.. I am just curious about the LED's.. Thinking about buying few of them, just play around with them

I believe you used 3mm LED's on your reflector? If so, why didn't you go with 5mm?
5mm have a very wide viewing angle,120 degree...I prefer a more directional beam like a 90 degree. Every manufacture is different though, I like staying with Lumileds, Cree, Nichia.

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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 12:24 PM
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Old Oct 11, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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were they hard to install because i am looking into getting pair my self.....
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Old Oct 11, 2011 | 06:59 PM
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White LED side markers for sale. 2003-2006.

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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 09:40 PM
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I'm looking to remove the amber side markers in the front bumper (possibly rear) and replace with just white LEDs. The only write-up on here that I could find involved removing the whole front bumper to put them in, is this the best way or are there any just pop in and wire LED strips that you all would recommend?

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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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Dont know about the wiring issue, but when i put my carbon fiber side markers in to replace the orange ones, all i did was hop under the front bumper and wriggle my hands in. I had to loosen the cover under there too a bit. The driver side takes 5 mins, not even. The passenger side took 30 due to the washer fluid reservoir being in the way.
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 10:23 PM
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Where did you get your side markers from?
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 10:25 PM
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I had to loosen the cover under there too a bit.
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 10:25 PM
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Hmm, I was looking at these http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ht_5782wt_1163 since I know JDM is reputable
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 02:41 AM
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?Side markers are the round Z emblem on the fenders.Front relectors are the amber units
on the sides of the front fenders.
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 04:22 AM
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Originally Posted by DemandedAce
Where did you get your side markers from?
I've seen CF side reflectors with LED's on e-bay.Also,a forom member(Ice)
had some for sale awhile ago.Chargespeed has some nifty CF cowls for the reflector openings.At around 240 bucks,pretty pricey.Got a pair on my Z.
But,really finishes to look.
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 05:14 AM
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Ahh good call on the reflectors, I think I'm gonna stalk e-bay and see if I can't find one for cheaper like the JDM ones or fab some up myself using the JDM clears. Thanks!
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 06:10 AM
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Check out ZLEDS on Facebook. Great guy to work with, but things can get pricey since it's mostly all labor work. I have my front reflectors, side emblems and interior emblems done by him. Check out my garage pics.
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 07:42 AM
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I don't think that will look very good installed on the car. Those 6 LEDs look awfully tiny, and face to the side. IMO, more LEDs, facing forward, looks best on the '06 to '08 cars. I'm biased, but here's my install:



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