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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 02:46 PM
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LEDs installed (Partially)

Looking for feedback. Keep in mind that removing the fogs is not a desired option. I am comfortable with the size of my LEDs. Currently neither side has mesh or the fake plastic mesh.

Should I do (2) Rows of LEDs?
Should I use aluminum instead of ABS plastic?
Add wire mesh?






For anyone interested, these are Oznium LEDs. Currently the one set is hooked up to parking lights.
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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 03:15 PM
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Should be two rows of LEDs spanning the entire bumper opening.

The only way this is going to look proper is if you remove the existing halogen fogs.

Otherwise it is a redundant element and looks out of place.

Make it look as close as possible to the Prototype X led fogs, those look OEM because of how well they sit in those openings.
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 11:03 PM
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Another version. Thoughts?

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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 11:55 PM
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needs to be longer and closer to the top. Take a picture with lights off.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 07:03 AM
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I love the prototype-X's LEDs, so if it was me I would do 2 rows of LEDs, remove the fogs add a wire mesh and go with black plastic to hold it in place. Just my opinion....
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by jackygor
needs to be longer and closer to the top. Take a picture with lights off.
+1 Also add the wire mesh below it. DIY when your finished
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 07:41 AM
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To me it looks like you need to get another hobby...
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 08:35 AM
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dont put those on, it doesnt need it.....looks cheap.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 09:35 AM
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I quite like it. Gave me an idea thnx
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 09:42 AM
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Looks good, go with the plastic it looks better.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 11:04 AM
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I'm gonna try making an LED strip that will replace the Fogs and actually produce a usable amount of light using a bunch of Luxeon LEDs, (probably use the Luxeon strip which are 1W LEDs) If that doesn't work, then I'll move to the III or V or K2. I'm just having a tough time figuring out how to make a "diffuser/cover" without making the whole thing look "tacky/thrown together". Meh...maybe have to have some plastic lenses fabricated or something.

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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 08:39 PM
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Didn't turn out quite like I wanted, but at least I know what I can do for the future. Will definitely do a thinner piece and NOT aluminum. Anyhow, what would anything be like without trial and error. Looks great at night though.









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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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Make sure the row of lights are straight, I would use plastic instead of alminum. Any way you can get larger lights?
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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Can't get larger ones in strips, only individually. Too much effort trying to manually string them together. Getting them straight is definitely a chore.
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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 01:56 AM
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That looks horrible compared to Antics version... Sorry for the brutal honesty.
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