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Old 01-13-2010, 09:10 PM
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Default LED running lights (Audi replicas) updated

Built these myself. I basically disassembled the housing, custom cut and installed ultra-white LED's. I am considering producing them and selling them, how much do you guys think a mod like this would sell for, and would anyone even be interested? Any constructive criticism is welcomed.

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I dont see anything.
 
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Old 01-13-2010, 09:32 PM
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sorry, I'm having a hell of time trying to attach these images. Its saying file not valid even though its a jpg. I'm doing further research, check back soon
 
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Are the photos on photobucket?
 
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Looks good....$80
 
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Nice Job. The Audi lights are growing on me.

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Old 01-14-2010, 08:23 AM
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They are very nice. You should get white led bulbs for the corners, its a 194 bulb.
 
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Old 01-14-2010, 08:50 AM
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Very nice! I like it
 
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Old 01-14-2010, 08:56 AM
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really looks nice. Now, for about actually doing this as a kit. I don't know. seems like alot of wrk to get it right, and with how rabid most of us are about the car if a small mess up occurs there would be alot of shots going back and forth for really not much reason. For a fun DIY project I think it's worth the effort. To get a fair price for doing it for others, hmmm, not so much. just my 1.5 cents on it, but you did a nice job and it looks good.
 
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Old 01-14-2010, 11:12 AM
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Thanks guys for the all the comments and e-mails. It sounds like a plug and kit with directions is the most common suggestion. I am going to do more research on the plug and play part as well as put together a file if you want to do everything yourself. I don't manufacture anything, I just use all outside materials. Overall its not a terrible job, its just time consuming. Heating the lenses up with a heat gun, folding the plastic back and pulling the lensed from the housing is the most difficult part. Time and persistence will pay off hugely.
 
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Old 01-14-2010, 11:20 AM
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So you used heat to take the cover off? I was told by a couple of guys this would not work. I think it would be wicked if you wired those lights into the turn lights so they blinked when you were turning.
 
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Posted for those that can't see them. FYI, they look fantastic!

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Very nice! I think you need white bulbs in the eyelids just to finish off the look. Those should be easy after what you just accomplished! Nicely done.
 
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I like the idea but think they should just be the crescent under the outside or the line under the inside. To me is is too long with with the LED's all the way across. Great job though....
 
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It is just me but this is how I would do it:

Purchase the audi led light strip kit on ebay for around $7.00, cut to fit (free or around $1.00 if you do not own a pair of scissors), push in under headlights (10 seconds), wire up (couple of minutes) and you have a set for under $10.00.

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It is just me but this is how I would do it:

Purchase the audi led light strip kit on ebay for around $7.00, cut to fit (free or around $1.00 if you do not own a pair of scissors), push in under headlights (10 seconds), wire up (couple of minutes) and you have a set for under $10.00.

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Originally Posted by mrphotoman
It is just me but this is how I would do it:

Purchase the audi led light strip kit on ebay for around $7.00, cut to fit (free or around $1.00 if you do not own a pair of scissors), push in under headlights (10 seconds), wire up (couple of minutes) and you have a set for under $10.00.

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Thats what I did. I got my leds from pep boys.
 
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They all look great!
Some cars look like they are using blue and some look white. Where is the easiest place to buy a light string and do you cut to size? Are they weather proof after cutting? What diameter should the light strip be to fit under the headlight lens? Do they just push in and under from the outside front? Is it easy to wire? Do you want them to go on with parking lights? Maybe someone can be helpful. Thanks Ron
 
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They all look great!
Some cars look like they are using blue and some look white. Where is the easiest place to buy a light string and do you cut to size? Are they weather proof after cutting? What diameter should the light strip be to fit under the headlight lens? Do they just push in and under from the outside front? Is it easy to wire? Do you want them to go on with parking lights? Maybe someone can be helpful. Thanks Ron
Literally every single question you asked can be answered in this thread or a SIMPLE SEARCH...
 
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Literally every single question you asked can be answered in this thread or a SIMPLE SEARCH...
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