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Old 08-23-2011 | 06:05 PM
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Some leds where there was no clear plastic piece around the bulbs aren't as bright. I based the voltage around 14volts, don't know if changing the resistors on those bulbs will make them brighter? I used 5mm leds and ran them in a chain 2 x 3 leds, 2 x 2 leds.



Rear fog light bike led brake light.

Led strip license plate.


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Old 08-23-2011 | 07:14 PM
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I like the look, except for the rear led 'fog' light. It sticks out like a sore thumb...

Are you going to paint the valence or keep it black? The rear light might blend in better if not mounted to a black piece.
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I like the look, except for the rear led 'fog' light. It sticks out like a sore thumb...

Are you going to paint the valence or keep it black? The rear light might blend in better if not mounted to a black piece.
Unfortunately it's a legal requirement, can't get away with not having one.
The other was a massive square red block & the only thing I could find small & slim enough was a bike led, I've though about rigging something up in the tail light but not sure how I'd do it.

The valance I'm not sure about, for now I kind of like it black.
Old 08-23-2011 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by MasterV8
Unfortunately it's a legal requirement, can't get away with not having one.
The other was a massive square red block & the only thing I could find small & slim enough was a bike led, I've though about rigging something up in the tail light but not sure how I'd do it.

The valance I'm not sure about, for now I kind of like it black.
I'd try to tuck it (the LED) up where the license plate is somehow.
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Or...
(warning, my brain is running and sometimes spits out bad ideas lol)

What if you were to find a way to mount it IN the bumper? Like cut a small spot out right where the bumper and the valence fit together, so the LED light fits inside there? Between the valence and the license plate? It might blend it better anyway, being mostly surrounded by the light body color of the car.

Just a thought. Maybe a bad one.

Or maybe mount it on the lip just under the license plate. Might be better, little or no cutting.
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+1 on tucking it up where the license plate goes
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Nice one mate. I was thinking of getting a valance with mine, still in the unsure boat.
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nice ride man, yeah if its the law you have to have one on the rear its the law lol,i would shoot to tuck it up by the plate, or does it have to be where its at, nice ride though ,
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Originally Posted by SparkyJJO
Or...
(warning, my brain is running and sometimes spits out bad ideas lol)

What if you were to find a way to mount it IN the bumper? Like cut a small spot out right where the bumper and the valence fit together, so the LED light fits inside there? Between the valence and the license plate? It might blend it better anyway, being mostly surrounded by the light body color of the car.

Just a thought. Maybe a bad one.

Or maybe mount it on the lip just under the license plate. Might be better, little or no cutting.
I never really thought about mounting it there, under the plate(not cutting my valance up).

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Nice one mate. I was thinking of getting a valance with mine, still in the unsure boat.
I'd say go for it, make the car look more finished. I still want to play around with moving the tips out further though.
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i like it! how hard was it to replace the guages leds? mine are dark now..and where did you order yours? id paint the cme body colored tho. nice car
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Changing the gauge leds is easy, just plug & play.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...-led-list.html
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Nice SS but that bike led light is some dorky *** ****, imo of course.
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Originally Posted by BoricuaHec01
Nice SS but that bike led light is some dorky *** ****, imo of course.
It doesn't actually look that bad in person, it's chrome but the pics make it look white & it's actually to deep to put where the license plate is because it'll stick out about half an inch. I was thinking about taking it apart & painting it black inside & out.
Right now though it's only temporary until I figure a way of putting leds in the tail lights or wiring the 3rd brake light to a separate switch on/off switch.
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The valence looks good as do the LEDs.
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can you pm me what type of exhaust tips you have? thanks bud
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Looks killer!!! I'd recommend doin a Berger panel, it looks awesome . . . trust me
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Originally Posted by TUCKZ28SS
can you pm me what type of exhaust tips you have? thanks bud
It's the Corsa pro catback. A few appearance mods. Duel exhaust valance & LEDs-cor14140.jpg

Originally Posted by King Nothing
Looks killer!!! I'd recommend doin a Berger panel, it looks awesome . . . trust me
I like it on other peoples cars but not sure about doing it myself. maybe I'll get some of that plasticoat stuff & try that just to see what it looks like.

Thanks for the comments.



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