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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 07:45 AM
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Not to steal your thunder, but I've seen this done before. However, I will give you props for your workmanship, looks great. The only different I might've done is use a few less LEDS.
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 08:50 AM
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Not to steal your thunder, but I've seen this done before. However, I will give you props for your workmanship, looks great. The only different I might've done is use a few less LEDS.
Me, too. I saw a set listed on eBay a few months back, and the guy wanted $250/pair. I didn't follow the auction to see if they ever sold, but it was a month-long auction, near the end, and there weren't any bidders. He offered a choice of amber or clear reflectors, and any color LEDs the buyer wanted. I think I paid ~$60 for my pair of clear reflectors, and the LED's cost ~$20. Not to slam the eBay seller, because the the labor involved, especially for the first set, is where the money adds up, so I'm happy I was able to do this on my own time and for a much cheaper cost.

For those who asked, mine are wired to the parking light circuit, and I'm really not interested in making/selling these, as my regular job keeps me busy enough. It's a simple enough task, if one is patient and careful enough to not crack the reflectors when taking them apart. The LEDs come already mounted in a strip, and run on 12V, so no resistors or circuit board are required.
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by seanzhao
front park light is same with license plate light ???
Yes, the same LED can be used in both places, as well as in the inside trunk light housing. I used something not as bright for the license plate light, though:

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...%2FWLED-x5.htm
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Old May 2, 2010 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by dcains
Me, too. I saw a set listed on eBay a few months back, and the guy wanted $250/pair. I didn't follow the auction to see if they ever sold, but it was a month-long auction, near the end, and there weren't any bidders. He offered a choice of amber or clear reflectors, and any color LEDs the buyer wanted. I think I paid ~$60 for my pair of clear reflectors, and the LED's cost ~$20. Not to slam the eBay seller, because the the labor involved, especially for the first set, is where the money adds up, so I'm happy I was able to do this on my own time and for a much cheaper cost.

For those who asked, mine are wired to the parking light circuit, and I'm really not interested in making/selling these, as my regular job keeps me busy enough. It's a simple enough task, if one is patient and careful enough to not crack the reflectors when taking them apart. The LEDs come already mounted in a strip, and run on 12V, so no resistors or circuit board are required.
you mean this one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...88888888881165


This mod can easily be done with a premade LED strip,but I rather use OEM quality LEDs.

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Old May 2, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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That's it - sorry I was off on a few of the details. Perhaps this thread will generate some sales, now that pics have been posted of my similar reflectors mounted on an '06> Z.
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Old May 2, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by dcains
That's it - sorry I was off on a few of the details. Perhaps this thread will generate some sales, now that pics have been posted of my similar reflectors mounted on an '06> Z.
i edit out the link, not trying to make sales here in the forums.
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 08:47 AM
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dcains - any updates on how your LED strips are holding up? This seems like an easy enough modification but I wouldn't want to have to keep doing it every year if/when the LED's start to flicker or burn out.
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Old May 28, 2011 | 10:30 AM
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Please click the link below for an update (not good news):

https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-an...znium-com.html
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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Ill be doing this to my reflectors next week. The design is very well done and adds a classy touch to the Z. on a side note, I ordered the same design led strip but not from the oz place.
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 07:33 PM
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running these on my carbon silver z as well
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 05:52 AM
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PM sent empiredude!
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 01:26 PM
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Moose, once you do yours stop by my crib and lets do mine. Beer and food on me!
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 06:33 PM
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cell phone quality pic of the new LED's I installed in the reflectors. Finally got a chance to finish up the install. This mod was 5x easier than the headlight mod. Enjoy!
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Old Jul 25, 2019 | 07:05 AM
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how long of a led strip would i need for a 04 headlight
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