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Old 08-11-2006 | 10:35 AM
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LED Tail Lights

OK, plain and simple. I know there's been a few people on here that have done them, but is anybody willing to do them for some $$$...? I do not have the time, nor patience to do this mod myself, which is one I've been dying to have. All I need is the outer tails done, being the only lights on my trunk will be reverse and those can stay normal Hyperwhite Bulbs as well as the turn signals.

So, for somebody that's done them and feels like making a lil money on the side, rather quickly too cuz all I want is the red (parking/brake lights) done only...then please PM me ASAP. Thanks.
Old 08-11-2006 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Max Mutes
OK, plain and simple. I know there's been a few people on here that have done them, but is anybody willing to do them for some $$$...? I do not have the time, nor patience to do this mod myself, which is one I've been dying to have. All I need is the outer tails done, being the only lights on my trunk will be reverse and those can stay normal Hyperwhite Bulbs as well as the turn signals.

So, for somebody that's done them and feels like making a lil money on the side, rather quickly too cuz all I want is the red (parking/brake lights) done only...then please PM me ASAP. Thanks.



Here ya go...
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?p=5112393
Old 08-11-2006 | 12:10 PM
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ya, look in that thread, kevlo does awesome LED tails, id love some but dont have the $$$
Old 08-11-2006 | 03:34 PM
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ya, look in that thread, kevlo does awesome LED tails, id love some but dont have the $$$
Ya I'm with ya I love them but man I don't have that kind of money
Old 08-11-2006 | 03:42 PM
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I rather do it myself and have fun doing it.

Either way those tails are awsome!! Great job Kelvo
Old 08-12-2006 | 12:14 PM
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It honestly isn't that hard to make. In my electronics class at school we put together boards like this all the time, even alot more complicated. All you need is the materials and a rainy afternoon not even. 2 Hours tops it should take if you're retarded.
Old 08-12-2006 | 01:22 PM
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It honestly isn't that hard to make. In my electronics class at school we put together boards like this all the time, even alot more complicated. All you need is the materials and a rainy afternoon not even. 2 Hours tops it should take if you're retarded.
... a bit more than 2hrs... dont downplay the work and the difficulty....
Old 08-12-2006 | 02:35 PM
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... a bit more than 2hrs... dont downplay the work and the difficulty....
Well what is it? Snip the PCB to fit in the light housing, and then solder on the components. I was talking about that. The actual wiring to the tail-lights shouldn't be that hard either. Again, unless you're retarded.
Old 08-12-2006 | 02:42 PM
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I want a pair from Kevlo.. soo nice!
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2 hours. RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!
Old 08-12-2006 | 04:41 PM
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It took me a little under 45 minutes to make an AC to DC transformer. That's not including the time it took to wait for me to draw the board, dissolve it in the acid, and drill the holes where it needed to go. That part took at least an hour.
Old 08-12-2006 | 04:50 PM
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lolz.... ^______^
Old 08-12-2006 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Garrick
Well what is it? Snip the PCB to fit in the light housing, and then solder on the components. I was talking about that. The actual wiring to the tail-lights shouldn't be that hard either. Again, unless you're retarded.

You're the only one in this thread who can be appropriately labled "retarded"...
Old 08-12-2006 | 05:12 PM
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Of all the led's I've seen, the best ones are the Cadillac, probably the STS. I guess they were the original and seem to be ahead of anyone, incl. the Germans. Something about the fact that they are not perfectly straight but going in a curve is very aesthetic. The opposite look would be the G35. The M35/45 also not good-looking as it's a perfect circle. It's like a photo with the subject smack-dab in the center, very uninteresting....
Old 08-12-2006 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by D-Bo
You're the only one in this thread who can be appropriately labled "retarded"...
And why is that? Because I can put together a "complicated" breadboard with LED's on it in under an hour?
Old 08-12-2006 | 11:46 PM
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nobody cares. quit talking and just make the damn things if you want to get a big e-penor
Old 08-13-2006 | 05:15 AM
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i WIsh he could make em for the 95-96, i'd buy a set.
Old 08-13-2006 | 12:02 PM
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And why is that? Because I can put together a "complicated" breadboard with LED's on it in under an hour?

Do it PLEASE. I beg you to.
Old 08-13-2006 | 01:19 PM
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Okay, I love the sound of a challenge.
Old 08-13-2006 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Garrick
Okay, I love the sound of a challenge.
...but you won't do it. You're going to talk all high and mighty and never do anything. You're completley full of crap and your claim worthless.

Make me eat my words...I IMPLORE you to do so.

One hour for design and assembly. GO.
Old 08-13-2006 | 06:12 PM
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And why is that? Because I can put together a "complicated" breadboard with LED's on it in under an hour?

You must mean an hour per taillight, because it is damn near impossible to do a single taillight in under an hour. You are one of the biggest **** talkers I have ever seen.
Old 08-13-2006 | 06:50 PM
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Who's gonna buy them if I make them?
Old 08-13-2006 | 06:59 PM
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Who's gonna buy them if I make them?
You will have NO problem selling them.
Old 08-13-2006 | 07:38 PM
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Make one set first then talk about selling...Record it, since it will only be an hour long, no biggie.
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Well I bought the boards and some Hyperwhite LED's for the reverse lights. They didn't have enough Reds.

I think I need more whites though, what do you think Kevlo?
Old 08-13-2006 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by HomerMAC
... a bit more than 2hrs... dont downplay the work and the difficulty....
woah there, lets not assume everyone knows how to do quality work.
Old 08-13-2006 | 07:53 PM
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Resize those pics. And I prob wouldnt get more. I am lazy tho. If you have the time, add more.
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Originally Posted by Garrick
It took me a little under 45 minutes to make an AC to DC transformer. That's not including the time it took to wait for me to draw the board, dissolve it in the acid, and drill the holes where it needed to go. That part took at least an hour.
I can build a computer in a functional fish tank two ways: The fast way and the right way. The fast way trips the circuit breaker. The right way the fish live and the computer works.
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Originally Posted by Garrick
[IMG]http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/254/dsc00561jl3.jpg[IMG]
Well I bought the boards and some Hyperwhite LED's for the reverse lights. They didn't have enough Reds.
[IMG]http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/4760/dsc00562hs3.jpg[IMG]
I think I need more whites though, what do you think Kevlo?
Yes more white
Yes more resizing
And with your free time remove the rear package tray brake light, speaker grill, key marks and dirt from your car.






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Originally Posted by Garrick

Well I bought the boards and some Hyperwhite LED's for the reverse lights. They didn't have enough Reds.

I think I need more whites though, what do you think Kevlo?
Nice scratch dude.
Old 08-13-2006 | 08:04 PM
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Sorry about the size I put the wrong link in. Key marks you have to speak with my ex-girlfriend. And more pics are on the way. Anything else smart-a$$es?
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Originally Posted by Frank Fontaine
Of all the led's I've seen, the best ones are the Cadillac, probably the STS. I guess they were the original and seem to be ahead of anyone, incl. the Germans. Something about the fact that they are not perfectly straight but going in a curve is very aesthetic. The opposite look would be the G35. The M35/45 also not good-looking as it's a perfect circle. It's like a photo with the subject smack-dab in the center, very uninteresting....
The best LED tails are tails that don't look like they are LEDs.
Old 08-13-2006 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevlo911
Do it PLEASE. I beg you to.
and to think, I just deleted the pics you gave me last night.



Not that it matters, I'm too lazy to get in on this, I don't even have a 4th gen
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Originally Posted by Killer99max
You must mean an hour per taillight, because it is damn near impossible to do a single taillight in under an hour. You are one of the biggest **** talkers I have ever seen.
One thing is for sure, your sig is entirely too big. Crop, resize, whatever. Wayyyyy too big.
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Originally Posted by Metal Maxima
You will have NO problem selling them.
I disagree. After all the slogan is Maxima.org : Where everyone wants everything -except to reach for their wallet.
Old 08-13-2006 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevlo911
Resize those pics. And I prob wouldnt get more. I am lazy tho. If you have the time, add more.
oh by whites I thought he meant whiter light (lower color temp) not more lights
Old 08-13-2006 | 08:17 PM
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But what about comparison to stock, what do you think?
Old 08-13-2006 | 08:18 PM
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Not impressed. Leave your car in reverse for an hour and let me know how well your design dissipates heat. THEN we'll talk.
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Originally Posted by MrGone
I disagree. After all the slogan is Maxima.org : Where everyone wants everything -except to reach for their wallet.
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