How do you remove the tail lights?
01-16-2005, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by mvb4704
DeusEx, sorry, I wish I could help u out, but I've been doing research about the LED conversion on my tailights, so that's why I asked.
Have you made any progress on LED research? I've been wanting to look into it but just haven't had time...
01-16-2005, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by jsmithsole
Have you made any progress on LED research? I've been wanting to look into it but just haven't had time...
I'm sure we can come up something like that, but we just need to know how to remove the taillights. Let me know what u think ???
01-16-2005, 07:38 PM
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IIRC: just undo the snaps over the carpet by the tails. unscrew fasteners underneath. tug on entire tail assembly straight out (including body colored frame). do the cargo hooks come off? I can't remember.
I replaced my reverse bulbs over the summer. if i forgot something please add.
I replaced my reverse bulbs over the summer. if i forgot something please add.
01-16-2005, 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
I tried to remove the colored piece. It wont come off. I had to f*&kin tape it
why not just buy the tint film? if you get cited, you'll need a pair of entire assemblies.
01-17-2005, 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by NismoMax80
IIRC: just undo the snaps over the carpet by the tails. unscrew fasteners underneath. tug on entire tail assembly straight out (including body colored frame). do the cargo hooks come off? I can't remember.
I replaced my reverse bulbs over the summer. if i forgot something please add.
I replaced my reverse bulbs over the summer. if i forgot something please add.
01-17-2005, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mvb4704
jsmithsole, I'm still in the progress of doing the LED research and until I was reading this story, http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=204892
I'm sure we can come up something like that, but we just need to know how to remove the taillights. Let me know what u think ???
I'm sure we can come up something like that, but we just need to know how to remove the taillights. Let me know what u think ???
It seems the way the bulbs are placed on our cars, you wouldn't be able to insert a flat panel for a few rows of LED's. Seems like you would have to do a lot of customization work...are you prepared for the job? I don't think I'm that savvy.
Seems like this bulb would work as a quick fix since they put light out in more than one direction. I had LED's if my F350 and they only directed light straight back and they weren't very bright at all because there was no reflection inside the tailight lens itself. (it was only a 10 or 12 LEd bulb though)
Check out the 24 LED 1157 Bulbs, and let me know what you think...
http://www.superbrightleds.com/1157.htm
01-17-2005, 10:47 PM
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what do these look like on a car? Im putting on light tint to minimize the likelihood of police citations. I am putting on final coatings tonight and then Ill clear coat tomorrow.
01-18-2005, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
what do these look like on a car? Im putting on light tint to minimize the likelihood of police citations. I am putting on final coatings tonight and then Ill clear coat tomorrow.
These being LED's or the tint film?
The LED's, see the thread attached above or the G35, and most stop lights (at least out here in cali)
As for tint film, there's a link around somewhere as well...
Hope I answered your question!!
01-19-2005, 06:37 PM
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I didnt want tint film because I cant regulate the darkness. I want to darken, some but not a lot. Ill post pics when Im done. I had to redo it. The spray isnt that easy to make look good. Grrrrr.
01-20-2005, 03:04 AM
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KC, I used that same stuff in the model shop. I removed the tint and started from scratch. The second time I put the tint on, I sanded the lights first this time with 600 grit. Then I reapplied the tint. Seems better now. Still same problem in that the tint was getting small craters in it. Im sure it was my fault cuz it takes the right touch to do paint right. I think i can wet sand most of the imperfections out and then clear coat the lights and then they will be fine. Will let you know and I will post pics too.
01-20-2005, 03:57 PM
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Well, round two of my tinting turned out better, but still not happy with it. There are pock mocks in the paint after about the 4th coat. What am I doing wrong???? Ill try to sand with 1000 grit and then clear coat it to see if that will cure it
01-21-2005, 08:07 AM
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Well I smoothed out the tint with 800, 1000, and 1500 grit wet sandpaper. First light came out nice after clear coat on it. Second light has a rough look to clear coat. I kept tryintg to get second coat to smooth out but it wont get smooth. Do I have to wet sand the clear coat and reapply until I get a smooth coat?
01-21-2005, 11:41 AM
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can you give us some info? at least price, and place to buy would be nice. what a tease...
They are the sex though... without question.
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01-21-2005, 12:00 PM
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I shook the cans up for quite a bit. Im puzzled. ANyway, they are installed now. I will take some pics and let me know what you think. I think it looks great except if u come close to the car. I will wait a couple days, and then try to buff out the roughness with rubbing compound, then polish and wax. Im trying to figure out how to post pics. I have a yahoo photo album. Will that make it easier to post?
01-21-2005, 01:26 PM
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Start a cardomain page and link pics from there. It's free and a decent site to show off the MAX... www.cardomain.com
01-21-2005, 06:00 PM
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Here is the web address http://spiderlite.com/
They will not be available for purchase until March, at least that is what i was told when i called today SPIDERLITE INC.
They will not be available for purchase until March, at least that is what i was told when i called today SPIDERLITE INC.
Originally Posted by NismoMax80
can you give us some info? at least price, and place to buy would be nice. what a tease...
01-21-2005, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by jcberb
Here is the web address http://spiderlite.com/
They will not be available for purchase until March, at least that is what i was told when i called today SPIDERLITE INC.
They will not be available for purchase until March, at least that is what i was told when i called today SPIDERLITE INC.
01-22-2005, 06:50 AM
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Viguera;
When I gave them a call he threw me a ball park figure of any where between 35-50 dollars for one fixture, depending on the size and model. BUT...the problem is; they have the correct replacement for our bulb number, but the sizes they currently have, do not seem to fit our Max. I really do not know the design of our tail-light assemblies very well, but the bulbs are encased in a plastic housing inside the tail-light (I am sure you know this) I am not sure if that can be removed...but with that the spiderlite can’t completely expand. I wrote them yesterday and asked if they were going to make different models that were smaller, or designed to fit our particular vehicles. Waiting for a response. He (Juan was the guy I spoke with) did seem eager to speak with me after I told him that I discovered his product through this forum. He mentioned if we were unable to purchase these lights from local vendors, then he would set it up to where we can purchase directly from them.
When I gave them a call he threw me a ball park figure of any where between 35-50 dollars for one fixture, depending on the size and model. BUT...the problem is; they have the correct replacement for our bulb number, but the sizes they currently have, do not seem to fit our Max. I really do not know the design of our tail-light assemblies very well, but the bulbs are encased in a plastic housing inside the tail-light (I am sure you know this) I am not sure if that can be removed...but with that the spiderlite can’t completely expand. I wrote them yesterday and asked if they were going to make different models that were smaller, or designed to fit our particular vehicles. Waiting for a response. He (Juan was the guy I spoke with) did seem eager to speak with me after I told him that I discovered his product through this forum. He mentioned if we were unable to purchase these lights from local vendors, then he would set it up to where we can purchase directly from them.
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Did they say how much? And which model will fit the 6th gen... because I'm SO there when they come out...
01-22-2005, 12:49 PM
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I wetsanded the one light with 1500 grit n then polished with Meguiar's Step 2 Polish. Looks much better. Im happy again. I have even had compliments from people that see them. They ask, How did you do that!!! Right on
01-22-2005, 05:40 PM
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I was looking at the tailight today and I don't see any way the spyderlight could work in our cars without doing some mods inside the the housing. Both lights are housed in a cup like shape whereas the light couldn't "open up" once inside, as jcberb said above.
I'm going to try these and see how they look:
http://www.superbrightleds.com/1157.htm
(2nd one down 1157 24 LED bulb)
Any thoughts?
I'm going to try these and see how they look:
http://www.superbrightleds.com/1157.htm
(2nd one down 1157 24 LED bulb)
Any thoughts?
01-22-2005, 06:58 PM
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jsmithsole, I think they look good, i had purchase bulbs similiar to those, but the ones i bought at the time i had my mazda were crap and only illuminated in the direction they were facing. From the diagram on the website it seems the ones you want to purchase do not have that problem. I wish there was a short video clip with them lit up. I might even order a pair to try them out.
Originally Posted by jsmithsole
I was looking at the tailight today and I don't see any way the spyderlight could work in our cars without doing some mods inside the the housing. Both lights are housed in a cup like shape whereas the light couldn't "open up" once inside, as jcberb said above.
I'm going to try these and see how they look:
http://www.superbrightleds.com/1157.htm
(2nd one down 1157 24 LED bulb)
Any thoughts?
I'm going to try these and see how they look:
http://www.superbrightleds.com/1157.htm
(2nd one down 1157 24 LED bulb)
Any thoughts?
01-23-2005, 09:57 AM
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jsmithsole, I think they look good, i had purchase bulbs similiar to those, but the ones i bought at the time i had my mazda were crap and only illuminated in the direction they were facing. From the diagram on the website it seems the ones you want to purchase do not have that problem. I wish there was a short video clip with them lit up. I might even order a pair to try them out.
I'm going to try and search them out today.