tiptronic
4/13/2008 11:44:30 PM
Here's what I've been working on. LEDs in the headlamps. Also retrofitted HIDs using FK housing. Just need some minor adjustments
Thanks for Beartrap for his instructions and help on installing HIDs
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omnimofo
4/14/2008 6:34:25 AM
sick.
Dude those lights look awesome!
tiptronic
4/14/2008 7:02:05 AM
The lower LEDs has been disconnected. I'll probably be adding it back with a switch so i can still have the option...
The LEDs are really bright, i just happened to finish late last night and has some adjusting to do. I'll try to take a daytime photo.
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robertmrome
4/14/2008 7:57:42 AM
That looks AWESOME!!
How much did the full setup cost you (not including your time
) if you don't mind me asking??
tiptronic
4/14/2008 9:06:15 AM
quote:
ORIGINAL: robertmrome
That looks AWESOME!!
How much did the full setup cost you (not including your time ) if you don't mind me asking??
$225 for used FK headlamps (since i wanted projection)
$50.00+ for HID kit (ballast, igniters,bulbs, etc)
$60.00 for 3 19" LED strip (weatherproof/encased/built in resistors, i ordered 3 for "just in case" and i did have to use the "just in case" led...)
$10.00 heat gun
and the rest are stuff i already have in my garage (glue, pliers, wires, etc...)
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Swaynest
4/15/2008 6:33:03 AM
wow that looks great now that we know the cost how much time did it take?
tiptronic
4/15/2008 8:21:37 AM
quote:
ORIGINAL: Swaynest
wow that looks great now that we know the cost how much time did it take?
Being that this was my first time doing a mod like this, plus taken into account that i work during the day, sometimes in the evening so i was limited to very little time when i started with this- basically took me a month from beginning to end..however if given the chance to do it again- i can do it in a more properly planned and efficient time- i would say a set of headlamps in 2 days (opened, modded, installed). Providing you have all the parts and the time.
I tried the OVEN thing, but was more successful with a heat gun.
As a matter of fact, couple of mistakes were made that i had to reopen the headlamps 3 times!! But practically, once you have the headlamps open, it only takes a few minutes to fit and secure the LED strip, clean the unit, and then reinstall the Lens. It takes at least a good 10-minutes of just circling round and round the seams between the housing and lens..
I will try to post a HOW_TO- hopefully this weekend..
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Swaynest
4/15/2008 8:26:38 AM
^ Awesome a how to would be much appreciated!
Chef
4/15/2008 4:35:55 PM
That looks really really good! You got me thinking about spending more money now. LOL
Cheers!
fusionx
4/15/2008 9:25:17 PM
wow....if definatly found my next mod.
Looks awsome!!!
By the way, do you thinkt he LEDs would look good with just the regular headlights? Im not looking to buy new headlights but just trying to picture if they will look good with the regular headlights
tiptronic
4/15/2008 10:51:19 PM
quote:
ORIGINAL: fusionx
wow....if definatly found my next mod.
Looks awsome!!!
By the way, do you thinkt he LEDs would look good with just the regular headlights? Im not looking to buy new headlights but just trying to picture if they will look good with the regular headlights
Thanks...
Using the normal halogen housing is possible to mod with the LEDs, but- you would probably have to switch to an "HID" look bulbs (like what I did below when i was toying with different ideas and putting the LEDs on trial to see how they hold up) Using normal 55w bulbs (yellow) maybe be too weird, since these LEDs has a similar "kelvin" outpout between 5500-6000k.. I opted for the 6000k HID kits to match. However, I have a feeling that the LEDs will be washed out by the normal reflector lights.
below is an older pic when i was using a "lower LEDs" (same type used inside the headlamp) and standard halogens-but i upgraded (with a harness) to HOEN H11 "Xenonmatch"... The Fogs are H7 sylvania ultras.
