DIY: LED Halo w/Video's

KaienZ34 · 05-20-2014, 02:35 PM

Any updates on how the led strips are holding up? I'm thinking this is the style for me.

VDC_OFF · 05-25-2014, 10:03 PM

mine are still looking good but I have tried different sets and none have the switchback working correctly. So I just have the white wired up and found a way to make a blink off when the blinker turns on. They even sent me replacement switch backs and those didn't work either. They only work when I connect them to my testing batteries but as soon as I hook it up to the car they act weird.

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KaienZ34 · 05-28-2014, 01:01 PM

Thanks for the update and repped. I'd be happy just using them as always on running lights, wired to come on when the headlight comes on. Any info on how to do it and what I'd need to buy (part# etc..) other than all the great stuff in this thread?

VDC_OFF · 06-04-2014, 03:16 PM

I get mine off amazon and btw, I just installed some more on a customers car and the switchbacks worked. Only thing that was different was hers were wired to a switch with just the amber tapped into the blinker. Not sure if that matters or if the led strip was a newer version. They did look different in color, more of a reddish tint.

http://scontent-b.cdninstagram.com/h...49413270_n.mp4

Jayhovah · 06-04-2014, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

I get mine off amazon and btw

I see a few options on Amazon... can you link to the model you use?

Meulen · 06-05-2014, 07:33 AM

Just want to stop by for an update now that I've had mine done for a while.

1. I used high quality professional automotive paint and have no bubbling even after some time sitting in the sun. No issues with halos loosening up or anything either. The automotive goop seems to be holding them on nicely.

2. All halos and lights are shining bright and working properly.

3. I have a little dust coming up inside my shrouds that you can see through the lens cover if you look very close. I'm not re-opening yet for this, but lesson learned! I went pretty slow and did a lot of trial and error with my lights which meant they sat on my workbench collecting dust a good part of the winter. I should have blew them out with a compressor before I put the painted shrouds back in and re-sealed them. wiping them down with a rag was not enough.

4. Overall, I'm really happy I did this myself. I spent around $200 as opposed to probably a $1200 job at a shop. I've also seen one of the shops do a pair of bmw lights that didn't do near as good of a job as me on them and he paid $1000!!! I get lots of compliments

5. I have no loss of illumination with the 6k bulbs in there. In fact, I think mine are brighter than OEM. Blacking out the chrome shrouds did not seem to have any effect on illumination, or the 6k bulbs made the difference.

Meulen · 06-05-2014, 07:37 AM

BTW! many thanks again to Nut n Much, VDC off and all you others that provided all the solid advice and guidance!!!

VDC_OFF · 06-11-2014, 11:32 AM

This was the one I ordered but you are right I do see some cheaper models now. Looking at the cheaper ones they do look like the exact same thing. I might order some just to see if the color is different because thats the only thing Im not happy about these. They dont match the pure white temperature of the halos.

Amazon.com: New Generation DRL Turn Signal Duo Color White Amber Add-on LED Light: Automotive

KaienZ34 · 06-30-2014, 06:43 PM

^Thanks again, the one in the link is a set of two correct? What else would I need to wire it up to come on when the headlight gets turned on? I'm not doing any other wiring to the light, no which back or halos just always on white LED strip.

VDC_OFF · 07-01-2014, 01:40 PM

It comes with all the wires already, just tap them into whatever power wire you want (parking light, headlight, cigarette lighter)

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Meulen · 07-19-2014, 04:48 PM

Sharing some more pics..

kz34wa · 08-09-2014, 07:10 AM

Thank you for the DIY guide.

Here are my results.
Sorry for the crappy iphone picture.

Meulen · 08-09-2014, 04:58 PM

Nice job man!

Mr&Mrs · 08-09-2014, 08:20 PM

Nice job indeed!

Nut_N_Much · 08-23-2014, 07:53 AM

Very nice job.. looks OEM..

05-20-2014, 02:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	Any updates on how the led strips are holding up? I'm thinking this is the style for me. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

05-25-2014, 10:03 PM	#2 (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: 17	mine are still looking good but I have tried different sets and none have the switchback working correctly. So I just have the white wired up and found a way to make a blink off when the blinker turns on. They even sent me replacement switch backs and those didn't work either. They only work when I connect them to my testing batteries but as soon as I hook it up to the car they act weird. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos

05-28-2014, 01:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	Thanks for the update and repped. I'd be happy just using them as always on running lights, wired to come on when the headlight comes on. Any info on how to do it and what I'd need to buy (part# etc..) other than all the great stuff in this thread? __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

06-04-2014, 03:16 PM	#4 (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: 17	I get mine off amazon and btw, I just installed some more on a customers car and the switchbacks worked. Only thing that was different was hers were wired to a switch with just the amber tapped into the blinker. Not sure if that matters or if the led strip was a newer version. They did look different in color, more of a reddish tint. http://scontent-b.cdninstagram.com/h...49413270_n.mp4 __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos

06-05-2014, 07:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3390	Just want to stop by for an update now that I've had mine done for a while. 1. I used high quality professional automotive paint and have no bubbling even after some time sitting in the sun. No issues with halos loosening up or anything either. The automotive goop seems to be holding them on nicely. 2. All halos and lights are shining bright and working properly. 3. I have a little dust coming up inside my shrouds that you can see through the lens cover if you look very close. I'm not re-opening yet for this, but lesson learned! I went pretty slow and did a lot of trial and error with my lights which meant they sat on my workbench collecting dust a good part of the winter. I should have blew them out with a compressor before I put the painted shrouds back in and re-sealed them. wiping them down with a rag was not enough. 4. Overall, I'm really happy I did this myself. I spent around $200 as opposed to probably a $1200 job at a shop. I've also seen one of the shops do a pair of bmw lights that didn't do near as good of a job as me on them and he paid $1000!!! I get lots of compliments 5. I have no loss of illumination with the 6k bulbs in there. In fact, I think mine are brighter than OEM. Blacking out the chrome shrouds did not seem to have any effect on illumination, or the 6k bulbs made the difference. __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal

06-05-2014, 07:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3390	BTW! many thanks again to Nut n Much, VDC off and all you others that provided all the solid advice and guidance!!! __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal

06-11-2014, 11:32 AM	#8 (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: 17	This was the one I ordered but you are right I do see some cheaper models now. Looking at the cheaper ones they do look like the exact same thing. I might order some just to see if the color is different because thats the only thing Im not happy about these. They dont match the pure white temperature of the halos. Amazon.com: New Generation DRL Turn Signal Duo Color White Amber Add-on LED Light: Automotive __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos

06-30-2014, 06:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	^Thanks again, the one in the link is a set of two correct? What else would I need to wire it up to come on when the headlight gets turned on? I'm not doing any other wiring to the light, no which back or halos just always on white LED strip. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

07-01-2014, 01:40 PM	#10 (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: 17	It comes with all the wires already, just tap them into whatever power wire you want (parking light, headlight, cigarette lighter) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos

07-19-2014, 04:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3390	Sharing some more pics.. __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal

08-09-2014, 07:10 AM	#12 (permalink)
kz34wa Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 60 Drives: 10 370z GM 7AT Rep Power: 12	Thank you for the DIY guide. Here are my results. Sorry for the crappy iphone picture.

08-09-2014, 04:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3390	Nice job man! __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal

08-09-2014, 08:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31941	Nice job indeed! __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

08-23-2014, 07:53 AM	#15 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 27	Very nice job.. looks OEM.. __________________ 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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