DIY: LED Halo w/Video's

Huck · 12-12-2013, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Meulen

Ok.....

I tested out the led strips. This is 6 LEDs on the inside of the projectors reflective shroud.

I'm just a little worried the 3m tape on the back won't stand up to the heat in there. So may add some adhesive to it

When you say six LEDs do you mean six of those strips or one strip with the six actual LEDs on it? That looks nice and bright.

Zdayz 2014!!

Meulen · 12-12-2013, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Huck

When you say six LEDs do you mean six of those strips or one strip with the six actual LEDs on it? That looks nice and bright.

Zdayz 2014!!

That's 1 strip with 6 LEDs. They come in strips of 15. I covered the rest with the towels for now so you couldn't see them. I'll have to cut them to length of 6 and solder on new wires. I'm connection them all to an RGB controller w/ wireless remote.

The 6 turns out perfect IMO. It perfectly lines the entire outline of the reflective backing shroud of the headlight projecor. I think what I'm going to do is use the 3m tape to stick it on. Worst case it gets hardened and crusty from the heat. So I'll dab some spots of automotive goo or epoxy strategically along the strip so it stays in place even if the 3m tape goes bad. That way if it all gets too hot and doesn't work I can grind the spots off and not ruin the reflective backing shroud.

Meulen · 12-11-2013, 09:23 PM

I hooked it up to a controller and made a little video on my FB page too

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10200360584571942

Huck · 12-12-2013, 03:49 PM

Gotcha, thanks for the clarification. Where did you get the strip from?

Meulen · 12-12-2013, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Huck

Gotcha, thanks for the clarification. Where did you get the strip from?

http://www.superbrightleds.com/morei...ls-rgbx2/1473/

Nut_N_Much · 12-12-2013, 06:51 PM

Looks great brother.. Nice and crisp, the little 5mm are not even close to that.. Good job. Agree with the 3m, will get hot and come off.

Huck · 12-13-2013, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Meulen

http://www.superbrightleds.com/morei...ls-rgbx2/1473/

Well dammit, $240? This is getting onto 180customs price range lol... Thanks for the info man!

Zdayz 2014!!

Meulen · 12-13-2013, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Huck

Well dammit, $240? This is getting onto 180customs price range lol... Thanks for the info man!

Zdayz 2014!!

Hahaha! Whoops! Try this one. You don't need the whole reel!

http://www.superbrightleds.com/morei...wfls-rgb/1472/

equalme · 12-12-2013, 07:16 PM

Nut - I used your box method to heat up my headlights...worked wonders and so simple not having to worry about melting it in the oven.

Nut_N_Much · 12-15-2013, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by equalme

Nut - I used your box method to heat up my headlights...worked wonders and so simple not having to worry about melting it in the oven.

Thats awesome bro, It really is easy to do. Just nerve racking the first time

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VDC_OFF · 12-13-2013, 10:08 AM

This is what I did for a demon eye mod of a 350z. I just placed a flat led inside of the projector facing the lens. Worked awesom as was a cheap and easy installation due to the 3m backing

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Meulen · 12-13-2013, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

This is what I did for a demon eye mod of a 350z. I just placed a flat led inside of the projector facing the lens. Worked awesom as was a cheap and easy installation due to the 3m backing

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NICE!! If that 3m tape held up there I'm not sure why I'm worried about further back of the HID bulb on the reflective shroud!

Nut_N_Much · 12-15-2013, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

This is what I did for a demon eye mod of a 350z. I just placed a flat led inside of the projector facing the lens. Worked awesom as was a cheap and easy installation due to the 3m backing

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Man, thats looks so simple, thats what I am doing.. Thanks for the post VDC_OFF. I have a small 3 LED chip, it might be to bright, yours looks perfect.

Huck · 12-15-2013, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

This is what I did for a demon eye mod of a 350z. I just placed a flat led inside of the projector facing the lens. Worked awesom as was a cheap and easy installation due to the 3m backing

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That looks a lot simpler than drilling for multiple LEDs, do you have a linky for flat LEDs of choice? I would appreciate it!

Zdayz 2014!!

VDC_OFF · 12-15-2013, 08:03 AM

Thanks! Here's also another mod you might consider. The new halos from retrofit are thinner than they used to be and tabless. Also the white ones look white when off not yellow. I found some diffuser covers on tmart.com that cover them perfectly. However there is a little bit of cutting you have to do to make them fit on the 370z lights. You have to evenly cut a few mm's of the outer edge of the 90mm and cut the 3 tabs off both but then they look like this.

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12-11-2013, 09:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3391	I hooked it up to a controller and made a little video on my FB page too https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10200360584571942 __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal

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Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 27	Looks great brother.. Nice and crisp, the little 5mm are not even close to that.. Good job. Agree with the 3m, will get hot and come off. __________________ Did new cool science stuff to the car !!! http://www.the370z.com/mazoc/99606-z...y-14-17-a.html http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html

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VDC_OFF A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston (Pearland) Age: 45 Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 370Z M6 Rep Power: 18	This is what I did for a demon eye mod of a 350z. I just placed a flat led inside of the projector facing the lens. Worked awesom as was a cheap and easy installation due to the 3m backing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos

12-15-2013, 08:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
VDC_OFF A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston (Pearland) Age: 45 Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 370Z M6 Rep Power: 18	Thanks! Here's also another mod you might consider. The new halos from retrofit are thinner than they used to be and tabless. Also the white ones look white when off not yellow. I found some diffuser covers on tmart.com that cover them perfectly. However there is a little bit of cutting you have to do to make them fit on the 370z lights. You have to evenly cut a few mm's of the outer edge of the 90mm and cut the 3 tabs off both but then they look like this. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos

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equalme Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 656 Drives: RCF Rep Power: 14	Nut - I used your box method to heat up my headlights...worked wonders and so simple not having to worry about melting it in the oven.

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