DocHolladay23 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 car looks good. Is it really that bright? I was going to ask Gershon if his were as helpful as mine, when I have my headlights on and then turn the strips on it makes quite a difference. They are pretty damn bright. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] You want stickers? Hit me up here!!! You want a shirt? Hit me up here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigInALegacy Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 These LED's might push me to rip apart my headlights... Nice work guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocHolladay23 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 ^ do eeeeeeeeet [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] You want stickers? Hit me up here!!! You want a shirt? Hit me up here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigInALegacy Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I'm skeered... don't wanna eff them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocHolladay23 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 haha that's understandable, last night was the second time I've opened my headlights and I was still pacing in the kitchen the whole time they were in the oven. Just remember to use 280 degrees for 8 minutes to pull them apart, and 280 for 5 minutes to put them back together and you got nothing to worry about. I even left my diy eyelids on when I baked them, and it didn't damage the paint or the foam [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] You want stickers? Hit me up here!!! You want a shirt? Hit me up here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gershon Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 I think opening a headlight is easier and cleaner than an oil change. I didn't even put silicone on when I sealed them up. I think the goop stuff they used at the factory seals them up just fine. I have opened mine twice now thanks to a defective LED strip and all of you that persuaded me into changing my led strip layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocHolladay23 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Yeah I've opened mine twice now as well and haven't added any silicone [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] You want stickers? Hit me up here!!! You want a shirt? Hit me up here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigInALegacy Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I might pony up and do it. Would love blacked out lights with LED's. Can't wait to see my GF's face when she comes home to my front end pulled apart and my headlights in the oven! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocHolladay23 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 atta boy! you gonna black em out and do it then? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] You want stickers? Hit me up here!!! You want a shirt? Hit me up here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigInALegacy Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Probably... I've been wanting my lights black, and these LED's just pushed me over the limit. Just wondering, and i fret to ask, any ideas how much new headlights are in case I screw these ones up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocHolladay23 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 haha, that kept going through my mind both times I baked mine. Not sure exactly but they're a lot, something like $200-$300 each. I just went on eBay and saw one for $170. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] You want stickers? Hit me up here!!! You want a shirt? Hit me up here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSolomon Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 for the head light mod is there any specific type of led strip and size i should buy? and does it tell you how to take the light apart in the manual? just got my car so im new at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocHolladay23 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Cool White color, size 48 cm Check this link to see the thread about pulling the lights apart and welcome to the forum [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] You want stickers? Hit me up here!!! You want a shirt? Hit me up here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gershon Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 So I really felt the need to have a LCD in place of the cubby and I think this is somewhat a cheep mod. It cost me $100. And if you do not want to buy an extra Vent cubby console then it could cost you less. I started with buying an extra vent/cubby dash insert. Then cut the cross beam that separates the cubby form the trip computer. http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/gershon23/IMG_0029.jpg Then I made some plastic inserts to hold the 7" LCD at more of an upright angle. With out the plastic inserts the LDC would face at an upwards angle. http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/gershon23/IMG_0036.jpg http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/gershon23/IMG_0038.jpg http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/gershon23/IMG_0044.jpg Don't mind the slots. Those were just in the plastic I used. I used a stackable mail trey because it had the bend I needed for the corners. So now the LCD simply rests against the brackets I made and rests on the bottom as well. I used the two top screw mounts for the vent and added one at the bottom with this V bracket that I made. http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/gershon23/IMG_0045.jpg http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/gershon23/IMG_0051.jpg http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/gershon23/IMG_0057.jpg I have an iPhone and AV cord to plug into the LCD. At some point I hope to find a GPS with a video out that I can hook up to the LCD. I will add more photos when I am finished. Ok so i ditched the LCD and added a 7" Garmin that has video in. http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/gershon23/IMG_0139.jpg And this is where I moved the trip computer. http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/gershon23/IMG_0091.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocHolladay23 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Nice work, where'd you get the LCD? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] You want stickers? Hit me up here!!! You want a shirt? Hit me up here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gershon Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 I found it on eBay. It and I quote was a used display. I think I lucked out on the this one as most of the 7" at the $100 to $150 range have a resolution of 480x234 and the one I got is 854x480 and is still low res compared to a carputer screen but it works great for movies and photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gershon Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 Oh and a shot with both of the headlights LED's on headlights off. Sorry to jump around. http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/gershon23/CIMG2389.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueWhiteBoy Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Out of curiousity, what is the function of the leds on the A4? eg when do they turn on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwartzki Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 DRL's and marker lights at night as well i believe, but i know for sure they are on as the DRL's oh and man i really want to do this now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteKnight Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 wow that looks sick! (iamvivek) -> theres a thread on how to take apart your headlights. Im not electrically savvy so could you explain what a DRL is and maybe how to hook it up? where on ebay did you buy your LEDS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubiGT Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 wow that looks sick! (iamvivek) -> theres a thread on how to take apart your headlights. Im not electrically savvy so could you explain what a DRL is and maybe how to hook it up? where on ebay did you buy your LEDS? Dude, you already have DRL's. Daytime Running Lights link to opening up the headlights Many Shuvs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Slor that day, I can tell you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiedude Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I decided to take on clear front turn signal project but while I had the lights apart I wanted to add a little something. Anyone like the look of the new Audi A4 lights? Well I really do! I found LED strips on eBay for $12 each including shipping. So I bought some to add into the headlights. http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/gershon23/IMG_0885.jpg http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/gershon23/IMG_0887.jpg http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/gershon23/IMG_0890.jpg I plan to add a switch for them but for now I have them hooked up to my parking lights. Game over. You win (THOSE LED'S ARE EFFING HOT). Beyond jealous......................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JER5EY Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Anyone have any issues with the additional heat the LEDs are generating? I love the A4 look, but don't want my headlight(s) opening like a clam on a sunny beach while flying up the 'Pike on my way to work... Great mod! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocHolladay23 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 NO worries there, the LEDs produce practically no heat [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] You want stickers? Hit me up here!!! You want a shirt? Hit me up here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 looks nice, but how much is that going to suck when you have to go in and replace the strips or a bulb burns out? 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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