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Old 07-20-2004, 09:00 AM
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Default LED tailights (in japanese) DIY

Who's gonna be the first to try it?

http://www.impression-cba.com/

(click "my bB", lots of DIY stuff in the right-hand column under "process"!)

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here it is if you can't find it...

http://www.impression-cba.com/my_bb/process9.htm
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I think it would look better with more LEDs in each row.

The cadillac led break lights look extremely sexy and sharp, but they have a very tight row of LEDs.
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the reflectors on the cover might give it the effect of having more leds... maybe?
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wish I had a few more days off... I'd do it ....I'd def . add more leds to the top section
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hmmm thats got me thinking now. . . . lol
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you can use http://www.worldlingo.com to translate from japanese to english. Pretty damn nice.
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OMFG! I'm working on this as I type. Thanks so much for posting this link, now I have something to go by.

BTW, Justin email me about these, I need you to make housings.

Dave.
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WOW...I love some of the stuff on there, the things they come up with over there are amazing. Great find.
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Greetings all!

I'm currently in Japan and have seen the kits to do such a mod. It's price is somewhat pricy. Your better off just buying some new tail lights.

Also available are LEDS to replace your current lamps in your tail lights and such.
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OMFG! I'm working on this as I type. Thanks so much for posting this link, now I have something to go by.

BTW, Justin email me about these, I need you to make housings.
Hit me up on my cell man and we'll get together and figure something out. . . . just let me know
321-217-5193
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Sweet, this is most definitely my next project.
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i think ill try it this weekend maybe starting friday.

anyone know where to get bulk LEDs?

ill take tons of pictures
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Originally Posted by x_ricci_x
i think ill try it this weekend maybe starting friday.

anyone know where to get bulk LEDs?

ill take tons of pictures
ebay is your friend...sometimes!!

100pc 5mm Red LEDs for $21 shipped
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...829136567&rd=1
100pc 3mm Red LEDs for $21 Shipped
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...828571568&rd=1

I have bought LEDs from this company before and they are always cheaper than the rest. Just remember its getting shipped from Hong Kong.

Hope this helps,
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Great find, love the little inside door handle light. They com up with all the good stuff over there
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Maybe I am the only one but I don't like it.
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Originally Posted by neckbonenick
you can use http://www.worldlingo.com to translate from japanese to english. Pretty damn nice.
Damn.. great find!!! I'll use this ALL the time! Thanks
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By the end of the year I bet these are offered as aftermarket lights :D
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Originally Posted by Scion05hatch
By the end of the year I bet these are offered as aftermarket lights :D
hopefully....man i love those LEDs
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