Audi LED Running lights?
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12-01-2009 | 03:17 PM
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very nice looking job on the yamaha bikes =] Anymore shots?
Just wire them to the parking/running lights (amber lights next to headlights). This is a very simple mod, the roughest parts would be opening the headlight (if you choose to do so) and/or drilling. I would definitely not go my route of drilling, the led strips are perfectly spaced, pre-wired, so much less of a hassle
Just wire them to the parking/running lights (amber lights next to headlights). This is a very simple mod, the roughest parts would be opening the headlight (if you choose to do so) and/or drilling. I would definitely not go my route of drilling, the led strips are perfectly spaced, pre-wired, so much less of a hassle
they are HONDA lol opening the headlights is not hard- it just takes time and patience. I had to do mine like 5 times until i got the right lights that wouldnt burn out lol.
the prewired LED's are the way to go like you said less of a hassle
yes they could be wired to blink with the turn signals.. however i wouldnt choose this option because the policeman might pull you over for it.
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12-01-2009 | 05:48 PM
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alright since i trust josiah's and way2qk4u2c's word.....whats yalls take on the route i should go.....im guessing im going to run the set of led strips that way2qk4u2c posted.......now im debating opening the headlight and putting the strips inside....or just mounting them between the headlight and bumper.
secondly.....whats yalls opinion on where i should wire them to?
secondly.....whats yalls opinion on where i should wire them to?
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12-01-2009 | 06:56 PM
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If your mechanically inclined i would put them inside the headlight housing- itll look more realistic and OEM like.
Im not sure how itll look under the headlight between the bumper- but heres something easy to do.
Buy the strips and just put some sticky tape on the back of it and mount it loosely under the headlight. Turn them on and see how you like it. If you dont then you know your last option to do is lol.
It depends how you want to run the lights. You could wire them to parking lights or to your fogs. They dont draw alot of power so you wont strain anything that you tap from. Or you can run a whole new line and put a switch in.
What i did on my bike was- tapped from the main wiring harness to have 12v constantly (it is fused as well) then i put a switch in which would interupt the lights at any given moment.
You need to figure out when you want them on and off. If you wire them to your lights then you can never use them just by themself. If you wire them to your parking lights- once again you cant use them by themself. so it all depends on your preference
Im not sure how itll look under the headlight between the bumper- but heres something easy to do.
Buy the strips and just put some sticky tape on the back of it and mount it loosely under the headlight. Turn them on and see how you like it. If you dont then you know your last option to do is lol.
It depends how you want to run the lights. You could wire them to parking lights or to your fogs. They dont draw alot of power so you wont strain anything that you tap from. Or you can run a whole new line and put a switch in.
What i did on my bike was- tapped from the main wiring harness to have 12v constantly (it is fused as well) then i put a switch in which would interupt the lights at any given moment.
You need to figure out when you want them on and off. If you wire them to your lights then you can never use them just by themself. If you wire them to your parking lights- once again you cant use them by themself. so it all depends on your preference
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12-01-2009 | 07:19 PM
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the new 2010 Land Rover products have LED running lights, look them up for more ideas on spacing and layout.
i can draw you up a diagram of how to wire them ifyou let me know exactly how you want them to perform.
check out my LED taillight thread in Street Scene if you want to see some rewiring of a factory harness to act the way you want under certain conditions
i can draw you up a diagram of how to wire them ifyou let me know exactly how you want them to perform.
check out my LED taillight thread in Street Scene if you want to see some rewiring of a factory harness to act the way you want under certain conditions
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12-01-2009 | 10:03 PM
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that would be awesome patman.
i would like them to come on when i lock/unlock my truck.....unles this would dramatically shorten the life of them.
i always have my headlights on the "auto" setting to where they come on automatically in dark conditions......and i would like the lights to be on during the day...and when my headlights come on.
but would like the option to turn them off at certain times.
and also if i were to go the route to opening my headlight, hows the best way to do that.
i would like them to come on when i lock/unlock my truck.....unles this would dramatically shorten the life of them.
i always have my headlights on the "auto" setting to where they come on automatically in dark conditions......and i would like the lights to be on during the day...and when my headlights come on.
but would like the option to turn them off at certain times.
and also if i were to go the route to opening my headlight, hows the best way to do that.
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12-02-2009 | 01:13 AM
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that would be awesome patman.
i would like them to come on when i lock/unlock my truck.....unles this would dramatically shorten the life of them.
i always have my headlights on the "auto" setting to where they come on automatically in dark conditions......and i would like the lights to be on during the day...and when my headlights come on.
but would like the option to turn them off at certain times.
and also if i were to go the route to opening my headlight, hows the best way to do that.
i would like them to come on when i lock/unlock my truck.....unles this would dramatically shorten the life of them.
i always have my headlights on the "auto" setting to where they come on automatically in dark conditions......and i would like the lights to be on during the day...and when my headlights come on.
but would like the option to turn them off at certain times.
and also if i were to go the route to opening my headlight, hows the best way to do that.
Ill get started on the wiring diagram for you, send me an email por favor
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12-02-2009 | 02:01 AM
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12-02-2009 | 08:39 AM
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Yeah the first strip that you wanted are not paintable- the 2nd strip i got was able to be paintable.
I just used regular spray paint and taped the LED's and it turned out great. I painted mine black to blend in with the inside of my headlight.
Yeah i might do what your saying as well- running lights and when i unlock the door to turn on and such. You can wire that up to you dome light if you wanted. Since i have a remote starter/ alarm i know where all my wires are for my dome switch - thats the easiest way i can think of if you want it to turn on when you unlock your truck.
You could also put in a diode and have a sepearate 12v source to turn them on when you want them on. That way it wont turn on your dome light too LOL
I just used regular spray paint and taped the LED's and it turned out great. I painted mine black to blend in with the inside of my headlight.
Yeah i might do what your saying as well- running lights and when i unlock the door to turn on and such. You can wire that up to you dome light if you wanted. Since i have a remote starter/ alarm i know where all my wires are for my dome switch - thats the easiest way i can think of if you want it to turn on when you unlock your truck.
You could also put in a diode and have a sepearate 12v source to turn them on when you want them on. That way it wont turn on your dome light too LOL
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12-02-2009 | 05:11 PM
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12-02-2009 | 07:26 PM
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Make sure if you're getting the LEDs, that you at least have HIDs (or a whiter light that sorta matches.)
Just saw a car with an LED strip under his stock headlights, and it looked stupid and out of place. The LEDs were a cool white color (I'd say 6000k HID equivalent), while his headlights had stock halogen bulbs.
Just saw a car with an LED strip under his stock headlights, and it looked stupid and out of place. The LEDs were a cool white color (I'd say 6000k HID equivalent), while his headlights had stock halogen bulbs.
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12-02-2009 | 08:26 PM
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Make sure if you're getting the LEDs, that you at least have HIDs (or a whiter light that sorta matches.)
Just saw a car with an LED strip under his stock headlights, and it looked stupid and out of place. The LEDs were a cool white color (I'd say 6000k HID equivalent), while his headlights had stock halogen bulbs.
Just saw a car with an LED strip under his stock headlights, and it looked stupid and out of place. The LEDs were a cool white color (I'd say 6000k HID equivalent), while his headlights had stock halogen bulbs.
Good point,
ill get around to the diagram soon Pat. Just keep bugging me if needed
