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Nut_N_Much · 06-16-2012, 06:13 PM

I have seen some awesome DYI's on lights and I have done some searches and can't find info on the size of light shroud. The inside circumference of the valley is what I'm looking for. I want to install dual Halo in that valley, I have the size of the upper and G35 clear lenses. But don't know the size of the projection light shroud.

Doing the lights myself, but don't want to pull them and wait for the Halo order to show up. Would rather get it done over a weekend with all my parts ready to go. Does anyone know or are they trade secrets...

I finished making a few YouTube videos to take you through the process. I had to keep the video's short due to YouTube time limitations. I did a set with a single Halo install and paint matched to the car. I will do a video to show how to modify the turn signal lens as soon as I get a new set of lights to work on. Thanks for watching and please LIKE and REP if this helps you out.

YouTube Vids to help out!!!
V0 Intro - YouTube

V0 Tools - YouTube

V0 PaintWiring Tips - YouTube

V1 Bumper Off - YouTube

V2 Warming Lights - YouTube

V3 Cracking Lights Open - YouTube

V4 Prepping for paint - YouTube

V5 Wiring Up - YouTube

V6 Reassembly - YouTube

V7 Continued Assembly - YouTube

V7 Continued - YouTube

V8 Finished - YouTube

V9 Dual Halo Notes - YouTube

What I found to be helpful Links: Links Tested 12 Feb 2015
To convert Turn Signal in to a glass lens: Warning: Do this modification at your own risk

I used a 2.5 FX-R lens from (2.5") FX-R - Clear Lenses from The Retrofit Source Inc If you want to convert the turn signal to a lens here are some things you need to know before deciding to do it.
1. Glass amplifies light and we have had reports of shroud melting just in front of the lens.
2. Stock turn isgnal bulb (dual fulfillment) give off ton of heat. Glass absorbs that heat. Convert turn sig bulb to LED bulb, cooler (less heat) nust be the shortest bulb you can find.
3. You will cut the stock turn signal cover, no going back after that.

Helpful Links:
Morimoto XB's-LED Angel Eyes (What I use, 5 year warranty, comes with resistors White or Yellow only): http://www.theretrofitsource.com/led...l#.VN1EIi6GPhU

Colored COB Angel Eyes: Made with RGB LED's, not as reliable as XB's but come in diffrent colors and fit inside the 370Z Shroud LED Angel Eyes | Accent Lighting | Super Bright LEDs

DRLs: Side Emitting Audi Style LED strips - Accessories from The Retrofit Source Inc

Rubber Glue to reseal if necessary: http://www.theretrofitsource.com/acc...l#.VN1E5C6GPhU

Cool Switch: http://www.ebay.com/itm/16mm-12V-Blu...a44192&vxp=mtr

Paint to color match Car paint code: http://www.automotivetouchup.com/

****Also found a link from a guy that put an amazing write up on Demon Eyes, Halos, DLRs****:06 Headlight mods-the Thread of all Threads-many pix - MY350Z.COM Forums

My Summery List Of What I Used:
Clear Lenses size 2 1/2 – TRS or FX-R (THERETROFITSOURCE.COM)
Sold in sets - Halo 90mm for the large light (THERETROFITSOURCE.COM)
Sold in sets - Halo 70mm for the mod to turn signal (THERETROFITSOURCE.COM)
Automotive GOOP - to glue halos on
180 and 220 sand paper
Roll of heat shrink
A saw thats able to cut plastic clean.
File or something to fine tun your cuts
10 MM Socket
Wire cutters
Soldering Gun and 18 gauge wire
Heat Gun - For the box to warn up lights
Lizard Skin Body Filler - any filler will work for the dimples if you want smooth look
Cardboard Box - Heat 15 min, make hole for heat gun and hole for air escape on opposite side of the box.
What ever paint you want, as long as it bonds with plastic

Wired to Parking Light - Parking light uses a Blue, Black and Yellow wire at the plug.

1st: Take the 4 wires from the (2) Halos and match them up color to color. Connect them to make 2 wires.

2nd: The (2) wires can be connected to the Parking Light wiring inside the light. The parking light wires I used is the Black (Ground) and Blue (Power) that run to the circuit board. Strip the coverings off so you can solder your wires to the Blk & Blue. ****I don't Recommend Cutting Wires**** Depending on the type of Halos you have usually one wire is power and one is ground. Use a 9V or battery to test your halos and find which is which. XB's halos are awesome, it doesn't matter which wire you use for power as long as the second wire is used as a ground.

3rd: Take your ground Halo wire and solder it to the ground wire (black) on the inside of the light.

4th: Take your power halo wire and solder it to the Blue wire (Positive) inside the light.
Take your light and plug it into the car harness and test it. If all is okay repeat steps 1 through 4 on the other light and your good.

* Run the wires under the projection lamp. Use some glue or 3 mil tape if you have too to keep the wires from flopping around and manage your resisters. You will have some slack you will need to keep away from the heat..

So PM me if you have any questions, feel free to bash.... Thanks

06-16-2012, 06:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 26	DIY: LED Halo w/Video's I have seen some awesome DYI's on lights and I have done some searches and can't find info on the size of light shroud. The inside circumference of the valley is what I'm looking for. I want to install dual Halo in that valley, I have the size of the upper and G35 clear lenses. But don't know the size of the projection light shroud. Doing the lights myself, but don't want to pull them and wait for the Halo order to show up. Would rather get it done over a weekend with all my parts ready to go. Does anyone know or are they trade secrets... I finished making a few YouTube videos to take you through the process. I had to keep the video's short due to YouTube time limitations. I did a set with a single Halo install and paint matched to the car. I will do a video to show how to modify the turn signal lens as soon as I get a new set of lights to work on. Thanks for watching and please LIKE and REP if this helps you out. YouTube Vids to help out!!! V0 Intro - YouTube V0 Tools - YouTube V0 PaintWiring Tips - YouTube V1 Bumper Off - YouTube V2 Warming Lights - YouTube V3 Cracking Lights Open - YouTube V4 Prepping for paint - YouTube V5 Wiring Up - YouTube V6 Reassembly - YouTube V7 Continued Assembly - YouTube V7 Continued - YouTube V8 Finished - YouTube V9 Dual Halo Notes - YouTube What I found to be helpful Links: Links Tested 12 Feb 2015 To convert Turn Signal in to a glass lens: Warning: Do this modification at your own risk I used a 2.5 FX-R lens from (2.5") FX-R - Clear Lenses from The Retrofit Source Inc If you want to convert the turn signal to a lens here are some things you need to know before deciding to do it. 1. Glass amplifies light and we have had reports of shroud melting just in front of the lens. 2. Stock turn isgnal bulb (dual fulfillment) give off ton of heat. Glass absorbs that heat. Convert turn sig bulb to LED bulb, cooler (less heat) nust be the shortest bulb you can find. 3. You will cut the stock turn signal cover, no going back after that. Helpful Links: Morimoto XB's-LED Angel Eyes (What I use, 5 year warranty, comes with resistors White or Yellow only): http://www.theretrofitsource.com/led...l#.VN1EIi6GPhU Colored COB Angel Eyes: Made with RGB LED's, not as reliable as XB's but come in diffrent colors and fit inside the 370Z Shroud LED Angel Eyes \| Accent Lighting \| Super Bright LEDs DRLs: Side Emitting Audi Style LED strips - Accessories from The Retrofit Source Inc Rubber Glue to reseal if necessary: http://www.theretrofitsource.com/acc...l#.VN1E5C6GPhU Cool Switch: http://www.ebay.com/itm/16mm-12V-Blu...a44192&vxp=mtr Paint to color match Car paint code: http://www.automotivetouchup.com/ **Also found a link from a guy that put an amazing write up on Demon Eyes, Halos, DLRs:06 Headlight mods-the Thread of all Threads-many pix - MY350Z.COM Forums My Summery List Of What I Used: Clear Lenses size 2 1/2 – TRS or FX-R (THERETROFITSOURCE.COM) Sold in sets - Halo 90mm for the large light (THERETROFITSOURCE.COM) Sold in sets - Halo 70mm for the mod to turn signal (THERETROFITSOURCE.COM) Automotive GOOP - to glue halos on 180 and 220 sand paper Roll of heat shrink A saw thats able to cut plastic clean. File or something to fine tun your cuts 10 MM Socket Wire cutters Soldering Gun and 18 gauge wire Heat Gun - For the box to warn up lights Lizard Skin Body Filler - any filler will work for the dimples if you want smooth look Cardboard Box - Heat 15 min, make hole for heat gun and hole for air escape on opposite side of the box. What ever paint you want, as long as it bonds with plastic Wired to Parking Light - Parking light uses a Blue, Black and Yellow wire at the plug. 1st: Take the 4 wires from the (2) Halos and match them up color to color. Connect them to make 2 wires. 2nd: The (2) wires can be connected to the Parking Light wiring inside the light. The parking light wires I used is the Black (Ground) and Blue (Power) that run to the circuit board. Strip the coverings off so you can solder your wires to the Blk & Blue. I don't Recommend Cutting Wires** Depending on the type of Halos you have usually one wire is power and one is ground. Use a 9V or battery to test your halos and find which is which. XB's halos are awesome, it doesn't matter which wire you use for power as long as the second wire is used as a ground. 3rd: Take your ground Halo wire and solder it to the ground wire (black) on the inside of the light. 4th: Take your power halo wire and solder it to the Blue wire (Positive) inside the light. Take your light and plug it into the car harness and test it. If all is okay repeat steps 1 through 4 on the other light and your good. * Run the wires under the projection lamp. Use some glue or 3 mil tape if you have too to keep the wires from flopping around and manage your resisters. You will have some slack you will need to keep away from the heat.. So PM me if you have any questions, feel free to bash.... Thanks Last edited by Nut_N_Much; 02-12-2015 at 06:29 PM. Reason: Update