R34 Led Bootlid Brake Light?

[peterw]

can you take apart the reverse light housing without cutting into it?

Edited November 19, 2009 by peterw

[.:: GimpS-R34 ::.]

if it was that simple then dan wouldnt have an issue.. have a look at your own car and see if its possible

[666DAN]

OK confirmed today that the same unit fits the Sedan boot brake light

[BXAFTW]

hey 665dan, have you got the panels ready for the reverse lights?

im not fussed about having to heat the lens to be able to fit them etc, just after the actual panels.

cheers

[666DAN]

hey 665dan, have you got the panels ready for the reverse lights?

im not fussed about having to heat the lens to be able to fit them etc, just after the actual panels.

cheers

I'm steering away from panels for now due to the inconsistancy of pulling the lamp apart, I should have a multi SMD tower though for the reverse lamp that will be 100% plug 'n' play these should be VERY VERY VERY bright in comparison to the stock bulb.

Also in the works are brake light conversions, not sure how this is going to work as it may have to be installed by me (which is a pain for you guys) I'm trying to make that as a kit though. As it will be 90% plug 'n' play

Still the same deal with heating the light housing to pull apart, but easier with the brake light units. These kits will be for the R32, R33 and R34's

This is a rough idea of what it will look like, most likely a lot cleaner vivid red with a more circular thinner light, at night very similar looks to the HSV GTS brake lights, but with more points of light.

The R34 coupe will have 33-39 LEDs in the smaller circle and 42 LEDs in the larger circle

Edited April 8, 2010 by 666DAN

[RusH_]

looks the goods dan, cant wait to see the final product, will be very interested since 1300 for a set of nismo's is, well un-realistic

[666DAN]

looks the goods dan, cant wait to see the final product, will be very interested since 1300 for a set of nismo's is, well un-realistic

I'd start by wiping $1000 off that price at least

[RusH_]

I'd start by wiping $1000 off that price at least

haha very nice, well you have pretty much sold me already lol

[jrm]

Oh my god! Do want.

DAN666 - Do you suppose you'll do them for R34 Sedan as well?

(Depending on cost, I reckon I'd be more than happy to post up to you to convert if that's what it takes... ) I've looked at options from ImportMonster/YahooAuctions, but it's crazily expensive and seems about the only options for LED tail-lights on sedan

[666DAN]

Oh my god! Do want.

DAN666 - Do you suppose you'll do them for R34 Sedan as well?

(Depending on cost, I reckon I'd be more than happy to post up to you to convert if that's what it takes... ) I've looked at options from ImportMonster/YahooAuctions, but it's crazily expensive and seems about the only options for LED tail-lights on sedan

Yep will be doing sedans as well, as I said I'll do my very best to get the kits DIY though ....but yep it's not going to be majorly expensive to get them reg post each way and for me to fit them.

The problem I see currently is all of the R34 LED brake lights that are sub $500 are ugly as sin with regards to the LED pattern/plastics used and the miss-use of chrome plated plastics and clear lenses. The factory light is a great looking light, so basing the kits in one of them gives the perfect mix of a quality part with a decent LED arrangement.

Edited April 9, 2010 by 666DAN

[OKBANANA]

I would be most interested in this Dan!

Love your work with the R34's.

[Marco-R34GTT]

There are a couple of good suggestions for 4 door rear LED's in this thread here..

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Re...20&start=20

[666DAN]

Hopefully prior to June things will be ready to kick off Can't wait to do my lights!

[wisey18]

Yay progress on tail lights! Can't wait for the end result Dan!

[666DAN]

If anyone is interested I've received 4 pairs of the replacement reverse lamp bulbs, basically same output as the tungsten bulb but in HID WHITE.

They're a direct replacement (tabs do need to be squeezed together to grip the LED base better) $22.50 delivered for the pair.

[666DAN]

OK prototyping is underway! I've had the bulbs a whole 5 minutes to test a few things (ignore it appearing off centre, the RED lenses aren't fixed in the housing

[jrm]

Dan,

Any pics to compare parkers vs brakes?

As a side-note it almost seems like there's too many leds in the smaller inner ring (looks much brighter in comparison to the larger outer ring)

[666DAN]

Yeah the inner one isn't meant to actually be that bright as it isn't connected to the braking circuit, it will remain as a "parker" just I wired them both up on the braking side to test.

Will try and do another pic soon, I've taken them apart again

Edited May 11, 2010 by 666DAN

[jrm]

Keep us appraised

I'm real curious to see what you come up with on the sedans - especially if you can do something for the reverse lights / blinkers which sit below the round lights .. (most Japanese versions I've seen set up square clusters of LEDs there)

[666DAN]

Keep us appraised

I'm real curious to see what you come up with on the sedans - especially if you can do something for the reverse lights / blinkers which sit below the round lights .. (most Japanese versions I've seen set up square clusters of LEDs there)

*shakes fist at Jenna* Don't you know I've got a massive presentation tomorrow Haha I'm procrastinating badly with these lights, put them back together to get the "parker" photo and braking photo. I'll most likely dim the lights down for the "parker" as it is brighter than the stock light and doesn't provide enough of a difference when braking. (just goes from too bright to stupid bright) But hey, that's what prototyping is all about!

No doubt i'll have them finished and fitted by the weekend though

Edited May 11, 2010 by 666DAN