Oracle LED kit? Thoughts? anybody use it?

Vichtz · 08-20-2012, 10:40 PM

sounds good, theres one right next door to where I work, I'll pick one up during my break Wednesday

chknhawk · 08-20-2012, 11:08 PM

Not to jump off the subject but is that your Xbox in the pic???? Crazy looking...lol the halos look sweet. I would rather spend the money on a short shifter or some CAI or something. But nice.

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ericzmyers · 08-20-2012, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by chknhawk

Not to jump off the subject but is that your Xbox in the pic???? Crazy looking...lol the halos look sweet. I would rather spend the money on a short shifter or some CAI or something. But nice.

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Fast intentions CatBack- K&N shortram CAI already installed, Sound deadened, Infinity speaker upgrades, Pioneer AVIC 980bt double din in the dash

im starting on the ascetics now (lights, footwell LEDs, GTR Start button Z1 hose kits next on my list)...........Till my maint. plan runs out, then the real work begins

Vichtz · 08-20-2012, 11:43 PM

I have the CAI, exhaust and just picked my Z from gettin sprayed today (stillen front fascia

), so halos and blacked out lights are goin next

but indeed short shifter is next. Yes, I actually used to customize Xbox 360s on the side to help pay for car stuff, that was one of my more radical designs(but old, designs are much better now. link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjCAkEVuPpk), but it turned out great. Still do designs every now and then to make some quick cash, if I have to do another A&M Xbox though I'm going to puke hahahaha...

ericzmyers · 08-20-2012, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vichtz

I have the CAI, exhaust and just picked my Z from gettin sprayed today (stillen front fascia

), so halos and blacked out lights are goin next

but indeed short shifter is next. Yes, I actually used to customize Xbox 360s on the side to help pay for car stuff, that was one of my more radical designs(but old, designs are much better now. link Modded Xbox 360 steampunk - YouTube), but it turned out great. Still do designs every now and then to make some quick cash, if I have to do another A&M Xbox though I'm going to puke hahahaha...

that Stillen kit is tight, lets see a pic! Self install?

Vichtz · 08-21-2012, 12:10 AM

self install, not self painted. Turned out good

Kingbaby · 08-21-2012, 01:16 AM

This is always a cool mod!

I've had it done for the longest, the hardest part was gaining the balls!

GTMat · 08-22-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ericzmyers

So I've been out of the loop for a min.

i did however complete a total sound deadening project. GTMAT.com is the ****!

Hey, thanks for the compliment!

ericzmyers · 08-23-2012, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GTMat

Hey, thanks for the compliment!

$98 for 50Sqft, you just cant beat it!

Can i get more stickers now

ericzmyers · 08-23-2012, 09:48 PM

UPDATE,

i received my shipment from AAC.COM today.

My bank issue has been resolved, a little attitude from the girl in customer service when i called but, its all good now.

Here is what we got:

2 ballasts
2 connectors and heat-shrink tubes
2 halos

everything looks pretty simple like plug and play. We shall see.

I am a little concerned Vitchs, your kit looks to be nothing like what i received....... you may want to give them a buzz!

the work starts saturday!

Vichtz · 08-23-2012, 11:16 PM

Yea I looked into it. That's CFL kit though, not the LED kit, which is what I got. Its called the "Bling Ring", and its pure LED lights all the way around. No ballasts or anything, Mibne are splice in but simple, think I may wire them into a switch

GTMat · 08-24-2012, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ericzmyers

$98 for 50Sqft, you just cant beat it!

Can i get more stickers now

Depends on if you have any pictures of the install.

PM me your addy

-Tracie

Vichtz · 08-24-2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ericzmyers

the work starts saturday!

Haha I'm trying to do mine but now I can't find a box... This is trouble. When you're finished, lets post comparison pics, I'd like to see the difference in the 2 kits.

ericzmyers · 08-25-2012, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Vichtz

Haha I'm trying to do mine but now I can't find a box... This is trouble. When you're finished, lets post comparison pics, I'd like to see the difference in the 2 kits.

sounds good. everything should be done by mid day tomorrow.

everything came apart pretty easy, the oven was scary but did the trick. its looking pretty good, just gotta figure out the wiring. there are NO directions.

pics and comments tomorrow. Sleep is now.

ericzmyers · 08-25-2012, 09:49 PM

ok,

hit is hard this morning.

Not a good start to the day.

broke one of the rings right off the bat.... Looks like i will be one eyed willy for a day or five.

opening the lights and paint was simple all you need is the confidence to get it done. I was VERY apprehensive, but had ZERO issues!

First order of business was to mount the ballasts. I used some clear RTV adhesive / sealant to mount the ballast to the back inside corner of the light box, there is allot of space under the shroud, this was the spot i chose.

once i got the box placed i went to work on the circuits.

Instead of taking the wires outside the actual housing i cut and soldered them to an inside circuit. I figured less holes in the housing is better, less reseal issues later.

directly under the bulb is the parking light connection. A striped green/white wire (hot) and a black wire(grnd) that run to the parking light circuit board, they are connected by a clip connector to their power feed, and the light is mounted with two screws, unhook the feed and unscrew the parking light.

I removed the circuit board and unhooked the parking light, this gives you a bit more room and maneuverability.

solder the ballast hot (red) and parking light hot (Green and White), slide the shrink tube down over the Y for future use, then close the circuit with the dead end on the connector, let it cool, slide the shrink tube up and over and hit it with a heat gun. Repeat this process for the ground. the other light is the same.

once i got it all wired up i tested it by hooking it up to the car. worked fine, took a minute for the CCFL rings to brighten, but they (it) is instant now.

Resealing the lights was a PITA! the adhesive still sticks to other adhesive, so maneuvering it to get it close was a challenge. once it was somewhat lined up i put it in the oven. same as break down, Preheat to 250ºF bake for 11 mins. Once they are out its time to get to pressing till the clips grab.let it cool a bit then put the screws in. the adhesive was still a little warm when i put the screws in so it sucked it up pretty nice.

All in all the kit was pretty easy to install. This is what i used

1. Solder gun w/ solder
2. heat gun, for heat shrink, can be used on sealant also
3. Krylon Fusion (plastics spray paint) flat black (no sanding or primer req)
4. shrink tube
5. clear RTV adhesive/sealant
6. mechanics gloves
7. rubber gloves (no fingerprints inside the lights)
8. AAC.COM 370 CCFL kit
9. Phillips head screw driver
10. 2 part epoxy ( a little dab will do ya, good thing too because i have to replace a ring right now, it broke after placement if i had gone nuts with the glue id be FUCT)
11. always good to have some vinyl on hand, i used it on the reflector.

i used the other DIY items to remove the lights and front facia.

questions and comments welcome. thanks for looking.

Eric

08-20-2012, 10:40 PM	#31 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	sounds good, theres one right next door to where I work, I'll pick one up during my break Wednesday __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up

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chknhawk Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 541 Drives: Like a batouttahell! Rep Power: 15	Not to jump off the subject but is that your Xbox in the pic???? Crazy looking...lol the halos look sweet. I would rather spend the money on a short shifter or some CAI or something. But nice. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD __________________ \| AEM \| INVIDIA \| GREDDY \| STANCE \| NISMO \| SETRAB \| STOPTECH \| HAWK \| TOYO \| HANKOOK \| BRIDE (wishlist) \|

08-20-2012, 11:43 PM	#34 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	I have the CAI, exhaust and just picked my Z from gettin sprayed today (stillen front fascia ), so halos and blacked out lights are goin next but indeed short shifter is next. Yes, I actually used to customize Xbox 360s on the side to help pay for car stuff, that was one of my more radical designs(but old, designs are much better now. link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjCAkEVuPpk), but it turned out great. Still do designs every now and then to make some quick cash, if I have to do another A&M Xbox though I'm going to puke hahahaha... __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up Last edited by Vichtz; 08-20-2012 at 11:48 PM.

08-23-2012, 11:16 PM	#41 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Yea I looked into it. That's CFL kit though, not the LED kit, which is what I got. Its called the "Bling Ring", and its pure LED lights all the way around. No ballasts or anything, Mibne are splice in but simple, think I may wire them into a switch __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up

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