3rd Gen - Quad LED Projector Retrofit

Here is another Headlight project I am working on. It's a little over the top, but whatever.

It will have the following features;

-4ea Bi-Led Projectors(2 per headlight) Since they are both high+low beam, there will be 4 low beam and 4 high beams
-Custom Side marker
-Swap White LED DRL's for AMBER (using factory Board/optics)
-Quad Angry Halos
-Black out all chrome
-Custom molded Amber tinted turn signal lens
-Some more stuff I'm probably forgetting

Updated Pic:

The Start:


The projectors:

First thing was to test the output/cutoff. Not bad for 1. Wait until there are 4





next was take apart the OEM DRL board. De-solder the white LED's


And replace them with AMBER LEDs(left) VS OEM (right)
Props to Paul @diodedynamics for the chips!


BRIGHT!



Next, the projectors were disassembled to paint the inside black. This will give a passive blacked out look when the projectors are off.


Before:


After:


Here is a size comparison to the OEM projector


Side reflector:
I milled out some Amber acrylic which will be backlit for parking lights


Tinted

Turn signal bucket:
I wanted to keep the performance of the chrome reflector bucket..but I hate chrome.
So I blacked out the sides, and created an Amber acrylic that kind of hides the chrome, but still lets all the light though;


VS stock




NEXT UP: MOUNTING
I attempted to cut up the OEM projector mounting bracket... that did not work to say the least. So I took matters into my own hands and designed drop in brackets to hold bolt projectors;



Pefect fit! Snaps right into the Factory alignment cups, and will be able to level/adjust them just like factory




I wanted the 2nd Projector to sit as far back as possible so it doesn't look out of place




Mock Up:





Next up will be the angry Halos, they will be partially blacked out giving this look:




That's it for now!
Stay tuned for more updates

 

Finished up both side projector mounts. Now I just need to pop them in the buckets and do some final tweaking. I aligned them on the bench.. and I gotta say getting 4 cutoffs to line up perfect is kinda tricky.


All nylon lock nuts..this thing isn't moving


This is alot of light....



My JDM goodies arrived; Amber tint spray and Phillips Ultinons(not available in US) They give the Trittons a run for their money.




Lightly smoked(top) VS Amber tinted(bottom). Which do you guys think?
After testing both...the smoke cuts down the light a tiny bit, where as the amber lets 100% through..


Both done. I like the amber look, and don't loose any performance.



Test fit, ready for alignment(dark)
MAD MAX YO


OMG SO BRIGHT


Perfect!!!(that's 4 Cutoff lines BTW)

 

Did up a fresh pair of Turn signal housings and amber lens's today.


You can notice the right side had to be trimmed a little for the Halo clearance. But it's not seen anyway..so all good.


I'm pretty stoked about how these turned out. Having a passive Amber Lens will allow for a darker "blacked out look", but maintain all the benefits with a chrome reflector bucket. Form and Function..well a balance at least.


Heated up, formed, and trimmed.




Heads of the Ultinon's were painted black to darken up the bucket a little. Performance is unaffected because the emitters face down anyway.

It's the little details...




Front View. You see orange instead of chrome. Which is.. better I guess



Obviously, Toyota's bowl design isn't the best for light spread..but it's what I got to work with. I may tap the Amber outside DRL bar to use as a secondary turn signal...

Speaking of,
Here's a quick super unscientific test of my LED swapped + tinted lens.


Not horrible. I tested the OEM white and it was around ~450 at the hot spot.


Now the Ugly....
In order for the 2nd projector to sit back where I wanted it, the rear of the housing has to be modified. No way around it..



3D printed rear covers




Lookin' good

 

I am calling them DRAGON EYES.




All Sealed up and tested. WOW these are dark (but still bright)






Installed pics:

 

Oh shit, subbed

 

Damn thats fresh!

 

helloooooooooooo

 

WHHHYY!!!!!???!? WHY MUST YOU TEASE US AND NOT SELL TO US??!??? I would gladly buy these for my MGM. #1st to ask.

 

It's me

Most people would think I'm crazy spending over $1000 just in parts for headlights.

 

I can't wait to see this!!

 

wow, might have to reserve mine. Can't wait to see how they come out.

 

subbbbb'd. killin it again.

 

hell yea. sub'd.. cant wait to see !

 

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EDIT: I wonder if its possible to do a 3rd gen front end conversion on my 2nd gen

I totally would just to rock these​

 

Woooooah sub'd!

 

Holy shit your still here? I haven't seen you on the site in quite some time!

 

I'm back! and I can't wait to see @mesojdm work. I saw his taillights i am amazed!

 

The price is justifiable when the product = form and function with quality materials. Those are the same people that add spacer lifts to their trucks that see it that way.

EDIT: NEED MORE PICS!