What tail lights are these!?
11-24-13, 10:00 PM
#1
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What tail lights are these!?
First off, I apologize if this is in the wrong section.
Scrolling down instagram I saw Mayday Garage post these up.. knowing there's a 99.9% chance they're not going to respond, I figured someone here may know
Scrolling down instagram I saw Mayday Garage post these up.. knowing there's a 99.9% chance they're not going to respond, I figured someone here may know
11-25-13, 12:01 AM
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Yeah I just spoke with the people who's car it is. Apparently, it's a custom one off piece and they won't make anymore. 
Sucks, really got me excited as these are pretty sexy.
Sucks, really got me excited as these are pretty sexy.
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11-25-13, 11:10 AM
#8
The first pic, the lights look more like "one unit"...which I prefer...it's that kind of BMW 7-series look...LOVE it.
I don't like the individualized LED-bulb look of the 2nd picture.
The first pic has more of this look:
Can we get someone to make some baddass modernized tail-lights like this for the FD??
11-25-13, 07:09 PM
#9
If someone (with more intricate electrical finesse than myself) would please just make sets of these lights, I would $%&^*ing buy the $%&^* out of a set.
Really. I've seen a lot of electrical talent on this forum over the years. You have guys like David Hayes making LED ring lights from scratch, etc.
Surely collectively we have enough knowledge and talent to be able to have someone produce these designs? Every time they pop up on this forum, people say how much they would like to own a set.
If some clever boffin could do a "swap me your tail light cores, I convert them to the new design and send them back" deal, he would be making money.
>Who wants to make some money?<
:p
Really. I've seen a lot of electrical talent on this forum over the years. You have guys like David Hayes making LED ring lights from scratch, etc.
Surely collectively we have enough knowledge and talent to be able to have someone produce these designs? Every time they pop up on this forum, people say how much they would like to own a set.
If some clever boffin could do a "swap me your tail light cores, I convert them to the new design and send them back" deal, he would be making money.
>Who wants to make some money?<
:p
11-25-13, 08:34 PM
#10
To answer your question, the guy that runs Car Shop Glow, Yukimitsu-San, states that the taillights are indeed one off. Remember that these guys specialize in LED/HID setups moreso than track tuning. Sorry if that's bad news.
The car is super sweet though!
David @ Maydaygarage.com
11-25-13, 08:35 PM
#11
I already have a half finished prototype made for my personal car. The problem isn't who can make them it is the cost involved. It takes days and days to make, a very labor intensive job. Once all that adds into cost it goes into the thousand dollar range.
Here was my idea thread:
https://www.rx7club.com/interior-ext...t-idea-939522/
Here was my idea thread:
https://www.rx7club.com/interior-ext...t-idea-939522/
11-25-13, 09:31 PM
#12
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
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If someone (with more intricate electrical finesse than myself) would please just make sets of these lights, I would $%&^*ing buy the $%&^* out of a set.
Really. I've seen a lot of electrical talent on this forum over the years. You have guys like David Hayes making LED ring lights from scratch, etc.
Surely collectively we have enough knowledge and talent to be able to have someone produce these designs? Every time they pop up on this forum, people say how much they would like to own a set.
If some clever boffin could do a "swap me your tail light cores, I convert them to the new design and send them back" deal, he would be making money.
>Who wants to make some money?<
:p
Really. I've seen a lot of electrical talent on this forum over the years. You have guys like David Hayes making LED ring lights from scratch, etc.
Surely collectively we have enough knowledge and talent to be able to have someone produce these designs? Every time they pop up on this forum, people say how much they would like to own a set.
If some clever boffin could do a "swap me your tail light cores, I convert them to the new design and send them back" deal, he would be making money.
>Who wants to make some money?<
:p
I already have a half finished prototype made for my personal car. The problem isn't who can make them it is the cost involved. It takes days and days to make, a very labor intensive job. Once all that adds into cost it goes into the thousand dollar range.
Here was my idea thread:
https://www.rx7club.com/interior-ext...t-idea-939522/
Here was my idea thread:
https://www.rx7club.com/interior-ext...t-idea-939522/
11-25-13, 09:47 PM
#13
I know a guy that's co-owner of Toxic Tails (https://www.facebook.com/ToxicTails). I can get in touch with him and see if he'd be willing to attempt to make a set and go from there, no promises though. I'd be willing to lend him my stockers if he's willing, as I'm going to order some R-Magic's or 99 specs tonight more than likely anyway. So stay tuned, I should have an answer by tonight or tomorrow. No promises he'll be down though.
11-25-13, 10:37 PM
#14
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
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11-30-13, 12:34 AM
#17
http://toxic-automotive.myshopify.co...led-taillights
Looks like they already make a package for the FD... Lights are really dim though as TurboII pointed out already...
That just pushes me more towards a modified version of the Theorie/David's Hayes Set he made a walkthrough for last year...
J.
Looks like they already make a package for the FD... Lights are really dim though as TurboII pointed out already...
That just pushes me more towards a modified version of the Theorie/David's Hayes Set he made a walkthrough for last year...
J.
11-30-13, 06:21 AM
#18
^ I agree on the dim part, those look very poor and would not be up to standards for what you'd want. You don't want to get rear-ended or cause problems for other drivers with crappy light output.
After the GB LED taillight issues of the past, I modified my set to be wicked bright and posted it up here:
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...cation-955336/
So, if you want the 99 spec look modified to the Theorie design, there are DIY instructions for you. It's not that hard and the outcome is a nice look with much improved light output. The LEDs I used were so bright, I used potentiometer-based (dimmable) LED power sources so I could dial down the brightness to an acceptable level. I used my light meter to test the output and settled on a brightness level that was around 150% of the stock OEM units. The potentiometer allows you to go to stock (100%) level all the way up to 300% if you'd like.
If I can assist in some way with the above or a new product, just ask. I've done a ton of LED research so I've got a lot of sources. Don't want to be in the business of making anything for commercial sale as it's illegal and would most certainly reopen old wounds here on the forum. But I'm happy to offer advice if it's helpful or to test light output to ensure the design is safe.
After the GB LED taillight issues of the past, I modified my set to be wicked bright and posted it up here:
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...cation-955336/
So, if you want the 99 spec look modified to the Theorie design, there are DIY instructions for you. It's not that hard and the outcome is a nice look with much improved light output. The LEDs I used were so bright, I used potentiometer-based (dimmable) LED power sources so I could dial down the brightness to an acceptable level. I used my light meter to test the output and settled on a brightness level that was around 150% of the stock OEM units. The potentiometer allows you to go to stock (100%) level all the way up to 300% if you'd like.
If I can assist in some way with the above or a new product, just ask. I've done a ton of LED research so I've got a lot of sources. Don't want to be in the business of making anything for commercial sale as it's illegal and would most certainly reopen old wounds here on the forum. But I'm happy to offer advice if it's helpful or to test light output to ensure the design is safe.
11-30-13, 12:55 PM
#21
Blowing smoke...
12-05-13, 03:25 PM
#22
LOL the police harass me about the stock tail lights. They initial tell me that I need to remove the tint from my tail lights and have to show them that they are stock. Minnesota state troopers are **** butt plugs with their tint. So yeah anything you put back there needs to be BRIGHT! So their isn't a question in their minds.
