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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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I've been going back and forth like crazy on whether or not to pick up these led reflectors so it would really help if you guys gave me your personal opinions or experiences with these. Thanks a lot guys I appreciate it



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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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i like them. it's different and not too tacky. just don't go LED crazy and do an R8 headlight mod...
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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 12:09 PM
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I had them at one point but in amber. Same brand/style and had no problems. I got tired of them though and went with ZLEDS reflector. He does top notch work on anything retro fit. Check out his facebook page.

You can check out pics in my album.
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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 12:30 PM
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Ricer looking IMO
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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 01:43 PM
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i swapped my orange reflectors with clear ones, no led's. I think it looks a lot better, i was torn on the led's so i opted for the regular ones, glad i did...


also, if you go through with it, if you ever thought about changing the parking lights this is the time to do it
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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 03:05 PM
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If I was to do it, I'd go all out and install these to go w/them:
http://www.pepboys.com/product/details/9401011/
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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 04:16 PM
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those dont look "oem" enough for me if you catch what im saying. im not really a fan of led's on z's, but i've seen a few very good ones that look oem-esque.
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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 04:24 PM
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Go with just the clear reflectors.
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 02:49 AM
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I'd go with plain clear reflectors over those ebay ones. Have heard many stories of people's lights burning out on those types, and they look nowhere near oem. The finish looks bad if the lights aren't on too, in my opinion. I am not a fan of how few leds are in those examples as well.

Here's a set I put on my friend's car that are like the ones I sell. They'd have 24 leds, and be normal clear oem reflectors when off. No pressure to buy them, and I understand if you'd not be interested in them, but I think they are a much better alternative for our the Z's. Don't cheapen the look of your car





(these are the old ones I had been making, which is why there are not 24 leds)




I apologize if this offends anyone as "spam", but I wanted to answer the OP's question with examples of what else is out there!

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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 05:12 AM
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I have a pair for sale in kyo silver they were in my car when I got it I removed the reflector all together. Def dont get fake cf if you get them that's just rice..
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by EmpireDude
I'd go with plain clear reflectors over those ebay ones. Have heard many stories of people's lights burning out on those types, and they look nowhere near oem. The finish looks bad if the lights aren't on too, in my opinion. I am not a fan of how few leds are in those examples as well.

Here's a set I put on my friend's car that are like the ones I sell. They'd have 24 leds, and be normal clear oem reflectors when off. No pressure to buy them, and I understand if you'd not be interested in them, but I think they are a much better alternative for our the Z's. Don't cheapen the look of your car


(these are the old ones I had been making, which is why there are not 24 leds)


I apologize if this offends anyone as "spam", but I wanted to answer the OP's question with examples of what else is out there!
These look great. I definitely want to get some.

As for the one thread starter posted, dont like the CF IMO
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 02:00 AM
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OEM reflectors wrapped in silver metallic vinyl.

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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 06:00 AM
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^^ I like!
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Originally Posted by kingdom
These look great. I definitely want to get some.

As for the one thread starter posted, dont like the CF IMO
I appreciate it! Feel free to get ahold of me if I can answer any questions for you or you'd like to place an order.

To the poster above, the vinyl over the reflectors is an interesting idea. I had never really thought about doing that!

To the OP, I'd definitely do them to your car. They are an awesome upgrade that really changes the whole look of the car.



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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 07:34 AM
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I say NAY
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Originally Posted by EmpireDude
I appreciate it! Feel free to get ahold of me if I can answer any questions for you or you'd like to place an order.

To the poster above, the vinyl over the reflectors is an interesting idea. I had never really thought about doing that!

To the OP, I'd definitely do them to your car. They are an awesome upgrade that really changes the whole look of the car.



One would have to purchase matching parking light bulbs to make it work, correct? How long, on average before replacement HIDs have to be installed? Either way, it looks great.
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by angelo350z
One would have to purchase matching parking light bulbs to make it work, correct? How long, on average before replacement HIDs have to be installed? Either way, it looks great.
Thanks, I appreciate it!

When you say HIDs, are you referring to the actual headlight bulbs or which lights? I apologize, just right off I do not know how to answer that question but will do my best to help you.

I ran none matched parking lights forever, I think it works out just fine. Eventually changed over to matching, but I think they still look awesome with the factory bulbs.

At the times of these pictures, the parking bulbs were still factory. I'm trying to find better pics, but these are what I have now!





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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 02:28 PM
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Waayyy too bright.
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 03:33 PM
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Here is mine from zled 3 yrs ago still working

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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by angelo350z
^^ I like!
Thanks!

Originally Posted by EmpireDude
To the poster above, the vinyl over the reflectors is an interesting idea. I had never really thought about doing that!
Yea I wanted to keep my OEM amber reflectors instead of paying for new ones. So I found a matching vinyl to Chrome Silver. Works out pretty good. Plus it keeps them stealth until they turn on.
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