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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 04:13 AM
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Lightbulb Diode Dynamics Switchback LED turn indicator mod

These LED boards replace the stock LED board and turn the whole LED lense into an amber turn signal, then switches back when the signal is turned off.






I am thinking about doing this mod, but have reservations about breaking open the headlight assembly casing......any thoughts?
Old Dec 6, 2017 | 11:22 AM
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I'm with you on the concerns of cracking open the headlights. My suggestion is to grab a pair on EBAY and use them to perform the Diode Dynamics modification. (I'd let them perform this surgery) The question is how much dough are you willing to drop on this kind of mod? I love the look they have created and so hope the Nissan folks pay attention to the creative design. Cost wise though, I'm on the side line. Anyone else had theirs done?
Old Dec 6, 2017 | 08:13 PM
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Patience. Even heat. Be careful. But not tooooooo bad. I did the DD mod, and added demon eyes while in there. I’m now considering angel eyes too, and will have to pull them apart again. Not sure I’m eager to do this again, but we’ll see.
Old Dec 7, 2017 | 07:15 AM
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stikako, is that passive or lighted demon eyes (rgb?)
had the cut-off plate inside the projector painted bright red, so the cops won’t bug me haha
Old Dec 9, 2017 | 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by BlakMaxiJoey
stikako, is that passive or lighted demon eyes (rgb?)
had the cut-off plate inside the projector painted bright red, so the cops won’t bug me haha

not it sure what you mean by passive or lighted demons eyes. They are the RGBW demon eyes from Diode Dynamics. I have them shining into the projector housing, so they don’t block the LED bulb beam.



Old Dec 11, 2017 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by WarAdmiral
These LED boards replace the stock LED board and turn the whole LED lense into an amber turn signal, then switches back when the signal is turned off.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av4JLXM2QjI




I am thinking about doing this mod, but have reservations about breaking open the headlight assembly casing......any thoughts?

I started a thread a little ways back on retrofitting the headlights with HID projectors and the DD switchback mod. I came across some good references on how to remove the bumper:
https://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2...ghts/headlight


and techniques on how to crack the headlights:
https://www.hidplanet.com/forums/for...o-retro-rubber


This video shows how to heat the headlights using an oven, but depending on how large your oven is, these beasts may not fit!


Hope this helps!

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