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3rd Gen - Quad LED Projector Retrofit

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by MESO, Jul 6, 2017.

  1. Jul 11, 2017 at 5:49 PM
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    solscooter

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    They will just because they think you have your brights on.

    Happened to me all the time on a car that had separate aux lights next to the headlights. They weren't that bright at all.
     
  2. Jul 11, 2017 at 5:54 PM
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    Then I'll REALLY flash my high beams:devil:
     
  3. Jul 11, 2017 at 7:37 PM
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    :crazy: If they're aimed properly (like they will be) no one will give it a second glance.
     
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  4. Jul 11, 2017 at 11:08 PM
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    ^Dis guy gets it.

    Updated post #3.


    Someone talk me out of this.....
    I just have all these stock projectors laying around.:notsure:
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
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  5. Jul 12, 2017 at 2:52 AM
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    do it ​
     
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  6. Jul 12, 2017 at 9:16 AM
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    Is the LED projector a straight drop in like the RX350? Dont know if I missed it, but I see you created a mount for both projectors. Just wondering if this an option with the same amount of work as installing the RX350 upgrade. Would it even be worth it. Seems very comparable.
     
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  7. Jul 12, 2017 at 9:56 AM
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    Gah.. I want to, but I would loose functionality for Aesthetics. There is not enough room for a full projector, so it would most likely be a dummy.
    Plus I'd give up my turn signal... hmm

    Rear clearance is fine, but the mounting holes do not line up. (about 1/8" off) Also if you notice in this picture, the LED projector needs to protrude out another ~1/2" to be the same offset as the OEM. This will require a lot of trimming to the stock mounting bucket.

    TL;DR... NO
    [​IMG]
     
  8. Jul 12, 2017 at 9:58 AM
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    Nah. One step at a time.
     
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  9. Jul 12, 2017 at 12:02 PM
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    Just messin' around on the CNC today. Designed new Side markers, they will be much darker once up against a black background.
    [​IMG]
     
  10. Jul 12, 2017 at 12:11 PM
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    DAT GLOW
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  11. Jul 12, 2017 at 12:25 PM
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    So awesome
     
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  12. Jul 12, 2017 at 3:25 PM
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    What about adding some sort of black hex mesh in conjunction with the amber lenses? Too much? it would further "black out" the look. just a thought....
     
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  13. Jul 12, 2017 at 6:27 PM
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    Okay.. Opinions:
    CLEAR, SMOKED, OR AMBER?
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    [​IMG]
     
  14. Jul 12, 2017 at 6:36 PM
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    Smoked imo.
     
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  15. Jul 12, 2017 at 6:44 PM
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    I also vote smoked
     
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  16. Jul 12, 2017 at 6:49 PM
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    Well that settles that. I'm biased to Amber, but the smoked does look good.

    Just to show you how gangster fitment they are. Here's stock clear lens to show halo flushness:)
    [​IMG]
     
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  17. Jul 12, 2017 at 7:25 PM
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    Was also gonna vote smoked. Good choice!
     
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  18. Jul 12, 2017 at 7:29 PM
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    wow good call. Halos tinted and made angry. These are gonna look killer.
    [​IMG]

    I took @LSC15 idea and cut them off at more of an angle. Easier to tell with this pic
    BULLDOG KNOWS WHATS UP
    [​IMG]
     
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  19. Jul 12, 2017 at 7:42 PM
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    I needed some Amber somewhere to balance it out, so I think I'll leave the DRL strip..?
    [​IMG]
     
  20. Jul 12, 2017 at 7:57 PM
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    That looks really good there.
     
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