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3rd Gen---BTLM + LED Retrofit

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by MESO, Jan 1, 2017.

  1. Mar 24, 2017 at 6:16 PM
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    MESO

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    ^sorry nothing as of yet.
    Still waiting for LED panels to get produced. Custom parts=custom wait time:angrygirl:

    In the meantime, I am messing with a new headlight retro(16 projectors), modding mirror signals, and gathering tail lights so I will have a ample amount all ready to go.

    Also.. messing around with something pretty cool in the reverse bucket(no chrome!) I'll post pics.
     
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  2. Mar 25, 2017 at 1:45 AM
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  3. Mar 28, 2017 at 10:29 AM
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    well put me on the list for order if/when you make these available for purchase. the wife loves the look of these if she could put them on.
     
  4. Mar 29, 2017 at 11:14 PM
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    MESO

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    Cut some more tails, but can't seem to get them to fit the Tacoma:notsure:
    [​IMG]


    Update on Taco tails:
    Original panels still waiting for production.:frusty:
    SO... in the mean time I decided to try out a different style LED
    Meet the COB:
    [​IMG]
    upload_2017-3-29_23-10-4.jpg


    My new test samples coming in will have each of the 3 bars made entirely from a COB LED.
    No need for diffusion...although it does line up perfectly with the factory lens.(after few attempts)
    Something like this:
    [​IMG]

    Well see how the look. Hopefully like Plasma beams:laser:
     

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  5. Mar 29, 2017 at 11:22 PM
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    Had to look up what COB LEDs were. Very very cool stuff and itll be fun to see how this goes!

    Here's hoping to some good luck with the panels :fingerscrossed: :cheers:
     
  6. Mar 30, 2017 at 4:41 AM
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    Still waiting for it
    These are gonna be so fly.
    Let's do those LED headlights
     
  7. Mar 30, 2017 at 2:32 PM
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    These are ridiculously awesome sir! :hattip:
     
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  8. Apr 9, 2017 at 12:44 AM
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    Big props to you, great thread and even better mods. I think those would look sick on my black Taco, I'm trying to make everything blacked out. Hopefully I can be the first to rock your lights in Hawaii! :thumbsup:
     
  9. Apr 10, 2017 at 7:33 AM
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    UPDATES????
     
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  10. Apr 13, 2017 at 11:35 PM
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    I'd Like to be added to a purchase list also
     
  11. Apr 17, 2017 at 2:14 AM
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    Any update on the Pro LED tail lights ?
     
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  16. Apr 20, 2017 at 6:55 AM
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    UPDATE:

    Well....my new boards are done! They are currently in transit, so I should receive them soon..I can't wait!!! So much time/effort/R&D has gone into these, I am stoked to finally get them finished.

    I guess you guys want Pics? :)

    Raw Boards before COB LEDS:
    [​IMG]


    Finished Tail light board. LED rows are so clean...they almost look fake
    [​IMG]


    THIS is the kind of light I have been trying to achieve!
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    And just for fun... I had them make some custom Amber COB boards. These are designed to fit perfect in the side mirror turn signal housings ( For the Ultimate LED upgrade I offer) :bananadance:
    [​IMG]

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    That's it for now..
    In the meantime I am still collecting boxes..:rofl:
    (I have a few walls like this)o_O
    [​IMG]
     
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    how do we pick up a set of these tails?
     
  18. Apr 20, 2017 at 11:23 AM
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    Looks awesome man. I've been doing some 2nd gen. Definitely need to mess around with some third gens as well as third gen headlights. Anyone wanna help me kickoff 3rd gen headlight retrofits!

     
  19. Apr 20, 2017 at 1:17 PM
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    MESO

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    ^ nice. Did you do an LED upgrade, or just paint the inside??
     
  20. Apr 20, 2017 at 1:49 PM
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    Paint inside. Got some spare OEM sets I can play around with
     

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