Led tails on fc
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long story short:
get a 1/4" thick piece of frosted acrylic and cut circles in the size you need. then mount the LEDs about 1/2" behind the acrylic. it diffuses the light so you get a nice even glow over the whole shape instead of seeing each individual bulb.
the only problem is that it requires a deeper area to work with since you need at least 1/2" between the LEDs and the backside of the acrylic.
examples:
LEDs without light diffuser:
LEDs with light diffuser:
of course, i did a Ring shape instead of a solid circle...but you get the idea.
get a 1/4" thick piece of frosted acrylic and cut circles in the size you need. then mount the LEDs about 1/2" behind the acrylic. it diffuses the light so you get a nice even glow over the whole shape instead of seeing each individual bulb.
the only problem is that it requires a deeper area to work with since you need at least 1/2" between the LEDs and the backside of the acrylic.
examples:
LEDs without light diffuser:
LEDs with light diffuser:
of course, i did a Ring shape instead of a solid circle...but you get the idea.
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they look like Semi-Truck tail lights.
i HATE when you can see each individual LED on tail lights. definitely not a fan.
http://www.buytruckstuff.com/product...=34&p_gpID=110
you should try my 'diffuser' method.
you could do the same thing that i did, but use a full circle instead of a ring.
i HATE when you can see each individual LED on tail lights. definitely not a fan.
http://www.buytruckstuff.com/product...=34&p_gpID=110
you should try my 'diffuser' method.
you could do the same thing that i did, but use a full circle instead of a ring.
Too each his own
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they look like Semi-Truck tail lights.
i HATE when you can see each individual LED on tail lights. definitely not a fan.
http://www.buytruckstuff.com/product...=34&p_gpID=110
you should try my 'diffuser' method.
you could do the same thing that i did, but use a full circle instead of a ring.
i HATE when you can see each individual LED on tail lights. definitely not a fan.
http://www.buytruckstuff.com/product...=34&p_gpID=110
you should try my 'diffuser' method.
you could do the same thing that i did, but use a full circle instead of a ring.
P.S. The purpose of my thread was to showcase a mod that I took the time to do on my car. I am catering to those individuals on this board that are looking for ideas on modding their own car and to answer questions on how I performed the mod.
If you are going to hijack my thread at least include pictures of LED tails on an FC not and FD or better yet...start your own thread.
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I know its your thread and between you two. but I personally like the defuser method. not like he's steeling your customers. rings are sick. can be done on a FC just as easy as FD.
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LEDs with light diffuser:
of course, i did a Ring shape instead of a solid circle...but you get the idea.[/QUOTE]
That looks gorgeous! Could you make a thread of how you did it? I have a '91 FC and id love to convert it to those rings with light diffusers
of course, i did a Ring shape instead of a solid circle...but you get the idea.[/QUOTE]
That looks gorgeous! Could you make a thread of how you did it? I have a '91 FC and id love to convert it to those rings with light diffusers
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^ Here is a thread on how to do the work. Let me know if you have any questions:
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/david-hayes-diy-led-taillight-modification-955336/
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/david-hayes-diy-led-taillight-modification-955336/