3rd Gen---BTLM + LED Retrofit

The reflector is still intact, but not as visible because the backside of them has been tinted. I have been thinking about leaving the rear & side reflectors alone for the production model so all DOT requirements are still met. It is definitely a trade off; tinted blends in for a cleaner look, but won't reflect as much.

 

Just take my money, please pm me when you start selling them!

 

That's on the agenda. One project at a time though.

 

Amazing looking work. Looking forward to seeing your finished product.

 

Sub'd.

Can't wait for these...

 

It would be AWESOME if you could make the turn signal sequential like the mustangs turn signal! I WANT!!!!!!!!!!

 

I thought about that, but;
1) It would still be a red turn signal (I want amber)
2) the turn signal would over ride the brake light. (I like to have them on separate lights so you can tell them apart)

I have 25 sets of LED boards in route.... but had to make a little change on the design.
With the original 80 SMD LED's (per side)+FETs+ micro Controller it was calculating out @ 13AMPS
Not to mention the heat it would generate.
Revised it to ~40 LEDS per side, it will still be plenty bright and the proper amperage.


Meanwhile, my converted bedroom AKA "retrofit room" looks like a Tacoma tail light junkyard

 

However you make it I'm sure will be amazing!! Please let us know when you start selling them!

 

As my quest continues to make the ultimate custom tail lights, I think I have a solution for the ugly reflectors. For the production models, I was trying to stay away from smoke tinting them (DOT blah blah) so I am trying out some of this "honeycomb" vinyl. I don't want them to be too gaudy, and this adds a nice little touch(while still being plenty visible). What do you guys think

 

I'm the most indecisive person ever. Maybe I'll just run a smoke vinyl overlay for a cleaner look.
Label it OFF ROAD USE only.
First world problems.

 

Final version bulb adapter is done

Just to show how critical bulb placement is in the reflector housing...final offset was about ~1" back for the most efficient optical reflection.

3 revisions just for a bulb socket

I'm taking my time with this project, so every angle is covered.
Really gonna be ULTIMATE tails.


I will end up including the Moroimoto's X-VF amber/white switchback in final versions(as pictured). That is, until @TRSAndrew can get me some VFR's


Socket with built in load resistor. PnP

 

SUBBED

 

I'm so in for a set of these

 

I like the "honeycomb" look, it adds character!

 

Let's knock out my pro tails soon bro lol

 

Dont worry.. you'll get a set.
I'm in no rush to complete these, it's more of a hobbie since I like to tinker/build stuff. I won't let these out the door until they are the baddest(actually ONLY) tails on the market.

 

Can't wait to give you money for a set haha.

 

I'm happy to see you are taking the time to make revisions for the best final product. So many people / companies would get it close and call it good enough. Especially if that enabled them to save a buck or two. Keep up the great work.

 

Thanks, I really appreciate it. I wanted to focus on performance first, with a Function>Form approach. Eventually ending up with a good balance of both. Hence why so many revisions & changes have been made... and there will probably be more.

 

This is really great man.