blue lights
10-22-2003, 01:02 PM
#42
Originally Posted by ohannon7
I wasted like $30 at Radio Shack buyin LEDs when i could of spend $10 on ebay and got 4 times the amount.(like araffio did) But I want to know is how do you change the lights next to the auto shifter????????? I could'nt get the casing off........
The casing doesn't come off. There is a twist in socket for a wedge bulb on the bottom of the casing....
-Tony
10-22-2003, 03:10 PM
#44
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Originally Posted by ivelweyz
Will this be something you might consider mass producing? If the demand is there of course.
SXN try installing mod chips on a v1 ps2, 26+ wires and contact paths the size of a pin...
SXN try installing mod chips on a v1 ps2, 26+ wires and contact paths the size of a pin...
10-22-2003, 04:24 PM
#45
Originally Posted by ohannon7
Left or right side???? I never saw a place for a socket............ There is more than 1 bulb right?
-Tony
10-22-2003, 05:40 PM
#47
Originally Posted by araffio
-Tony
im thinkin a full Maxima Led sign with fully controllable dim & light patten chase. " M a x i m a "in the back deck of the window.
just guessing though. hummmmmm
10-22-2003, 06:12 PM
#49
If you get 5mm LEDs, you might have to enlarge the hole a bit. 3mm LEDs will fit perfectly.
And older 4th gens have different types of LEDs, so us with older 4th gens are more fortunate.
And older 4th gens have different types of LEDs, so us with older 4th gens are more fortunate.
hehehe
10-23-2003, 05:50 PM
#57
If you're doing your window switches:
The original LED (green) is 3mm. If you install 3mm, it will be a simple soldering project. If you use 5mm, you will have to enlarge the hole to allow the 5mm to fit. I used a 5mm and didn't have any problems.
I just used a medium-power soldering iron from Radioshack and some lead-free solder. It did the job.
(One of the LEDs burned out after 1 year, I have to re-do that one)
The original LED (green) is 3mm. If you install 3mm, it will be a simple soldering project. If you use 5mm, you will have to enlarge the hole to allow the 5mm to fit. I used a 5mm and didn't have any problems.
I just used a medium-power soldering iron from Radioshack and some lead-free solder. It did the job.
(One of the LEDs burned out after 1 year, I have to re-do that one)
10-23-2003, 05:53 PM
#58
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Originally Posted by pocketrocket
If you're doing your window switches:
The original LED (green) is 3mm. If you install 3mm, it will be a simple soldering project. If you use 5mm, you will have to enlarge the hole to allow the 5mm to fit. I used a 5mm and didn't have any problems.
I just used a medium-power soldering iron from Radioshack and some lead-free solder. It did the job.
(One of the LEDs burned out after 1 year, I have to re-do that one)
The original LED (green) is 3mm. If you install 3mm, it will be a simple soldering project. If you use 5mm, you will have to enlarge the hole to allow the 5mm to fit. I used a 5mm and didn't have any problems.
I just used a medium-power soldering iron from Radioshack and some lead-free solder. It did the job.
(One of the LEDs burned out after 1 year, I have to re-do that one)
10-23-2003, 05:58 PM
#59
I used the Radioshack one, check out my homepage, I listed the LED I used. A lot of orgers used the same LED.
It's a bit pricey (will run you > $10) but you could find a deal elsewhere and just get a similar spec LED.
It's a bit pricey (will run you > $10) but you could find a deal elsewhere and just get a similar spec LED.
10-23-2003, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by bobjohnson
im thinkin a full Maxima Led sign with fully controllable dim & light patten chase. " M a x i m a "in the back deck of the window. just guessing though. hummmmmm
just guessing though. hummmmmm
10-23-2003, 09:51 PM
#65
OK, I finished soldering all the LEDs up, now it's tim to complete the project. Tomorrow night I'll finish what needs to be done and hopefully post a new thread with some pics on Saturday morning/afternoon.
Stay tuned
-Tone
Stay tuned
-Tone
10-23-2003, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by araffio
It's very classy and brings the car up to date to say the least....
-Tony
-Tony
10-23-2003, 10:25 PM
#67
Originally Posted by ivelweyz
So it is LED tails like I said? Wait LED mirrors? What can make a max any classier than it already is? OK listen up you got until monday to show this, if not, I'm going down to NY with my camera to hunt you down...
HahahahaI am almost done. Pics will be up shortly....
-Tony
10-23-2003, 11:13 PM
#68
ok ok i wanna do the LED int... but what size of LED's would I need 5mm? an Lastboyscout what do you mean when you say "hope you get the voltage steppin right" i thought it would be like a plug an play type deal.
Araffio, i check the vendor you recomended, but which ones to get? i mean like what size an so on?
Araffio, i check the vendor you recomended, but which ones to get? i mean like what size an so on?
10-23-2003, 11:24 PM
#69
Originally Posted by d1max2nv
ok ok i wanna do the LED int... but what size of LED's would I need 5mm? an Lastboyscout what do you mean when you say "hope you get the voltage steppin right" i thought it would be like a plug an play type deal.
Araffio, i check the vendor you recomended, but which ones to get? i mean like what size an so on?
Araffio, i check the vendor you recomended, but which ones to get? i mean like what size an so on?
When he says" voltage steppin" he means using resistors to step down the voltage to run the LEDs safely. If you are replacing a stock green LED (windown switches and a few climate control) then you dont need a resistor but if you are replacing an incadescent bulb, youll need a resistor for it to work on the 12v supplied.
-Tony
10-24-2003, 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by ivelweyz
So it is LED tails like I said? Wait LED mirrors? What can make a max any classier than it already is? OK listen up you got until monday to show this, if not, I'm going down to NY with my camera to hunt you down...
you definately got everyone waiting, this better not turn out like that damn shorty headers thread.. lol
10-25-2003, 01:23 AM
#72
I finished the project tonight and took some pics but they did not come out good and do not show just how gorgeous the project turned out. Once I take some perfect pics I'll post them right away.
-Tony
-Tony
10-25-2003, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by SXN
and edit 4 times a day... and field tons of PMs, check the links etc. thanks nismo
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