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Old May 24, 2013 | 07:42 PM
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Old May 25, 2013 | 03:22 AM
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ZLEDS does excellent work. I have the full 06+ LED upgrade. No complaints what-so-ever. He's got my pics on his facebook/website.
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Old May 25, 2013 | 09:55 AM
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$300 is a lot to swallow for some led's

I wish the prices were more reasonable
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Old May 25, 2013 | 10:07 AM
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Do they act as DRLs as well, like in the '13 Zs?
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You can make them work as you like, based on where you tap the power from. Doesn't matter who makes the lighted reflectors.
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Old May 25, 2013 | 01:35 PM
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Ouch $300 for DRL's
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Old May 26, 2013 | 08:59 AM
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I made these myself, about 2 years ago for ~$75, and I think they look a lot better/brighter - they are the later style, though, so the 21 LEDs face forward.



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Ouch $300 for DRL's
they're 200 range according to the site.
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Old May 26, 2013 | 09:27 AM
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But none are as good as the ones you've made. You, sir, are the king of LEDs.
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I made these myself, about 2 years ago for ~$75, and I think they look a lot better/brighter - they are the later style, though, so the 21 LEDs face forward.
Not to be as *** or anything but there is big difference between using a conventional LEDs strip vs designing a specific board for the LEDs. This is an example of the board being used.


evenly filled up..



This is the 06 model, 126 LEDs.

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I agree there's a difference, but $300 for 10 LEDs of each color seems a crazy price. The LED strip I used has lasted for 2+ years, is very inexpensive, and as long as it looks good and is functional, what's the downside?



And, as for the later-style reflectors from ZLEDs, I still say the ones you've made look much better, and as I recall, they were also less expensive. Not to mention your sequential LED rear signals.
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I agree there's a difference, but $300 for 10 LEDs of each color seems a crazy price. The LED strip I used has lasted for 2+ years, is very inexpensive, and as long as it looks good and is functional, what's the downside?


And, as for the later-style reflectors from ZLEDs, I still say the ones you've made look much better, and as I recall, they were also less expensive. Not to mention your sequential LED rear signals.
True. It really comes down to time, dremel, drilling,assembling , soldering,and sealing can take a toll in time.
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But none are as good as the ones you've made. You, sir, are the king of LEDs.
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Yes, price is a huge factor. But you're also getting a lot more, and they can be customized to the customer's liking. Save up and you'll be glad you did. I know I did.

Here's my Z. ZLEDS FTW!




Sorry for thread jacking OP, but I wanted to join you on ZLEDS products/services.

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I could never justify paying $300 for those tbh.
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Old May 26, 2013 | 07:28 PM
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These look amazing but I cant bring myself to spend the $300. I loveeee how they look on the 06+!!

I want to custom make a set for my 03 but I dont like how they point to the side.
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