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Old 03-25-2010 | 11:58 AM
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Finally got some LED tails. Made by Kzoosho.



link to the reverse led light pleaseee? which kind are those from vled?
Old 03-25-2010 | 12:41 PM
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They are HP Superflux leds, Ebay resistors. I do not use a pwm for mine.
Old 03-25-2010 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by kzoosho
They are HP Superflux leds, Ebay resistors. I do not use a pwm for mine.
I'm currently doing so research for making a set of LED tails. I've done 3mm, 5mm, and superflux leds throughout the interior so I have a basic understanding. I'm getting quite confused when it comes to the wiring of the tails however. You say you don't use a PWM with those tails. How do you control the brightness of the LEDs between parking lights and brake lights??

Just wired them all up in series with respective resistors and connected them to both the parking and brake light wire from the harness??

thanks for your input, also any suggestion on where to pick up the red-orange superfluxes cheap? I've seen random people selling them on hid-planet but would like one concrete source in the event I have to order more.

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Old 03-25-2010 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by pavelsmax
I'm currently doing so research for making a set of LED tails. I've done 3mm, 5mm, and superflux leds throughout the interior so I have a basic understanding. I'm getting quite confused when it comes to the wiring of the tails however. You say you don't use a PWM with those tails. How do you control the brightness of the LEDs between parking lights and brake lights??

Just wired them all up in series with respective resistors and connected them to both the parking and brake light wire from the harness??

thanks for your input, also any suggestion on where to pick up the red-orange superfluxes cheap? I've seen random people selling them on hid-planet but would like one concrete source in the event I have to order more.

Thanks,
Danny
I'm curious too. I've ordered Piranha Superflux from BestHongKong, but they don't have red-orange and they're kinda pricey
Old 03-25-2010 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by pavelsmax
I'm currently doing so research for making a set of LED tails. I've done 3mm, 5mm, and superflux leds throughout the interior so I have a basic understanding. I'm getting quite confused when it comes to the wiring of the tails however. You say you don't use a PWM with those tails. How do you control the brightness of the LEDs between parking lights and brake lights??

Just wired them all up in series with respective resistors and connected them to both the parking and brake light wire from the harness??

thanks for your input, also any suggestion on where to pick up the red-orange superfluxes cheap? I've seen random people selling them on hid-planet but would like one concrete source in the event I have to order more.

Thanks,
Danny
I had been buying them from hidplanet as well. I usually would purchase 10 bricks or so( 2000 leds per brick). That so far has been the most consitant place to pick them up from as they are dying our. The cree more than likely will take its place.

Now as far as varying brightness its fairly simple. What i do is determine the fv ( forward voltage) and mA i want to run the array at. From there i decide what left over voltage there will be. Then from the two numbers i have you can decide which resistor(s) will work best. You will also need blocking diodes doing this way to prevent feedback into the system. if you do need more help feel free to hit me on aim and we can have a back and forth convo. Nalc that goes for you also.
Old 03-25-2010 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by kzoosho
I had been buying them from hidplanet as well. I usually would purchase 10 bricks or so( 2000 leds per brick). That so far has been the most consitant place to pick them up from as they are dying our. The cree more than likely will take its place.

Now as far as varying brightness its fairly simple. What i do is determine the fv ( forward voltage) and mA i want to run the array at. From there i decide what left over voltage there will be. Then from the two numbers i have you can decide which resistor(s) will work best. You will also need blocking diodes doing this way to prevent feedback into the system. if you do need more help feel free to hit me on aim and we can have a back and forth convo. Nalc that goes for you also.

Awesome thanks. I'm gonna pick up the Leds and attempt to figure everything out but I assume I'll hit you up on AIM before I begin putting everything together.
Old 03-26-2010 | 12:06 AM
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Let me know when you decide to work on them. We're local. I have a lot of soldering equipment, test equipment, a lux meter, etc. if you need a hand with them. I might do a set as well, depending on the cost.
Old 03-26-2010 | 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by kzoosho
ok im done for now but there are more. lol
can u make some for a 03 max??
Old 03-26-2010 | 06:30 AM
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Let me know when you decide to work on them. We're local. I have a lot of soldering equipment, test equipment, a lux meter, etc. if you need a hand with them. I might do a set as well, depending on the cost.

I'll def hit you up when I get all the parts together. I picked up a 97-99 trunk lid but still gotta get a set of Red Clears to use with them. At least doing it this way I have my original 95 tails to run during the build period.
Old 03-26-2010 | 08:49 AM
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why put LED on the plate? i run without the blubs on my plate. (dont know if they blew or a fuse) but not once have i ever been stopped for it, got a ticket in the mail or stopped for the fuzz on a back road
Old 03-26-2010 | 09:57 AM
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can u make some for a 03 max??
There was a 5th gen set of tails posted up. The only bad thing about those is they have to be cut open. i can deff do them and make it look clean.

Originally Posted by 9799maxiowner
why put LED on the plate? i run without the blubs on my plate. (dont know if they blew or a fuse) but not once have i ever been stopped for it, got a ticket in the mail or stopped for the fuzz on a back road
come here and see how long that no plate light lasts. You will get a ticket everytime.
Old 03-26-2010 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by mdliber
link to the reverse led light pleaseee? which kind are those from vled?
The reverse light is the 921 size.

http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/P...-p4481084.html

Those are the ones I have...just go to www.v-leds.com and search for 921.

Originally Posted by 9799maxiowner
why put LED on the plate? i run without the blubs on my plate. (dont know if they blew or a fuse) but not once have i ever been stopped for it, got a ticket in the mail or stopped for the fuzz on a back road
I got a ticket a month ago for no plate. And I had the receipt for my LED strip (that was still coming to me in the mail) in the car. Just cause one cop won't stop you doesn't mean another one won't.

Fix your car. Brah.
Old 04-01-2010 | 08:54 AM
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Here is another one credited to Ksoosho, he did a great job on them.

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Old 04-01-2010 | 11:28 AM
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I saw this pic and fell in love w/ LED tails again... God I'm so indecisive...
Old 04-01-2010 | 11:42 AM
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Old 05-14-2010 | 08:41 AM
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Sorry to bump the old threads but I was wondering how do you guys get that smoky look on the clear signal and reverse on tails...At the moment I have clear tails but I do want to smoke them out and I am wondering whether I have to pry the tails again and do it from inside or I can just mask the red sections out and use one of those tint cans to smoke out that signal and reverse left surface..

Your input are greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Old 05-14-2010 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by mehsham
Sorry to bump the old threads but I was wondering how do you guys get that smoky look on the clear signal and reverse on tails...At the moment I have clear tails but I do want to smoke them out and I am wondering whether I have to pry the tails again and do it from inside or I can just mask the red sections out and use one of those tint cans to smoke out that signal and reverse left surface..

Your input are greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Check the How To thread.

http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...on-maxima.html

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Old 11-22-2010 | 05:30 PM
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so, the guy who does the LED work.. does he still do it? i got the LED set up for the 4th gen but i need it to be transfered to another housing.. can u pm me on the info.. thanks
Old 11-22-2010 | 06:59 PM
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led bumper and marker lights.

i really want those tails though. where can i find a set?

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Old 12-07-2010 | 04:10 AM
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Does anyone have a writeup or know where to get information on building these LED boards myself? I was interested in doing a similar thing for another car.
Old 12-12-2010 | 09:42 AM
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hello i have a 98 max.Can you please tell me where to get the led tails,reverse and license plate bulbs.I am just getting started on mine.
Old 12-12-2010 | 09:59 AM
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lovin those headlights.I just added h.i.ds to stock lights and they are all over the place.Please let me know where i can get mine done.I live in philly but N.Y is just a drive up the turnpike!
Old 12-13-2010 | 03:33 PM
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HOLY MOLY!! DOES ANYONE HAVE LED FOG LIGHTS?? AMBER ONES? looking in to it. i want the ones like the corvette where its amber way at the bottom. looks sick. maybe i will use the lights from the semis and put it under the bummper where the hole in the lip is. only visible when directly in front. .... we'll see.
Old 12-13-2010 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by alexx0108
HOLY MOLY!! DOES ANYONE HAVE LED FOG LIGHTS?? AMBER ONES? looking in to it. i want the ones like the corvette where its amber way at the bottom. looks sick. maybe i will use the lights from the semis and put it under the bummper where the hole in the lip is. only visible when directly in front. .... we'll see.
Look for rochester's thread in the 5th gen section, they look good but the output is REALLY lame.
Old 12-13-2010 | 08:02 PM
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damn where can i get led boards , is there a good site
Old 12-13-2010 | 10:13 PM
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White LEDs in the corners:


Old LED reverse lights:


6000K HID reverse lights:
Old 03-09-2011 | 03:36 AM
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how can do a pair of turn signals wit leds in them for 98 se
Old 03-09-2011 | 09:13 AM
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Where can I buy white reverse bulbs, and side corner bulbs? Anywhere local like a autozone or oreileys? I dont feel like ordering them
Old 03-09-2011 | 10:26 AM
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ha does this count i got bored and wanted to try somethin different

Old 03-26-2011 | 10:08 AM
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I would also like to know if these guys still make the LED tail lights and how much.
Old 04-01-2011 | 12:24 PM
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I tried the blue Audi style lights.
Old 04-05-2011 | 08:22 PM
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Old 01-03-2012 | 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by nismomaxgtr18

Amber LEDs in the top parking light.
White LEDs in the side marker light.
White LEDs in the fogs.
I also have amber LEDs in the rear turn signals and white LEDs in the reverse light.
sooo where can i get those head lights? they are sick!!! ive been looking all over the net for some l.e.d tail lights for my 97 max, and headlight like these for the car but there are no where to be found... i want them so bad!!!
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[QUOTE=kzoosho;7485906]leds you say? Hmm Hold for down load. All these are made by me.
[URL=http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/kzoosho/?action=view&current=DSCF7385.jpg]

DO YOU SALE TAIL LIGHTS LIKE THESE? IF SO
Please let me know
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