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Old 03-04-2010 | 11:16 AM
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LED audi type headlight strands?

Does anyone have a tutorial or can walk me through on how to wire a pair of LED strands to come on with my headlights or anything like that?

I'm not really sure how to phrase this question lol... basically I want to install these..

http://144mph.com/2x-15-LED-Car-Head...m-P464692.aspx

accept I have a totally different pair that look better than this but its the same basic idea lol
Old 03-04-2010 | 11:24 AM
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Easy... Bake open Headlights...Use Gorilla Glue or a High Temp Glue to atttach LED's... drill small hole for the power cables, cover whole with some kind of epoxy to not let water/moisture get in. Connect Wires to a 3/4" Rocker switch located somewhere inside your cabing wherever you want to connect it to. Run cables to the Battery Terminals. Done Dotta. Would I reccommend DIY ? No. Would I reccomend having a professional shop do it. Yes. that way you have someone to blame if things go wrong.
Old 03-04-2010 | 12:19 PM
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The are as common as altezza taillights five years ago.
Old 03-04-2010 | 04:15 PM
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You dont even have to bake open the head lights. A few people on the club put the LED strip right under the head light and it fits just perfectly. Just an FYI for yourself if you dont want or feel comfortable baking it open are spending a good amount of money for a shop that may over charge you.
Old 03-04-2010 | 04:23 PM
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i think it will ruin the car.
don't!
Old 03-15-2010 | 08:02 PM
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I saw an 8 driving by one day with the Audi looking LED Fog lights and it looked nice...
Old 03-15-2010 | 08:07 PM
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It's a pretty easy process, all you have to do is go buy an Audi.
www.audiusa.com


Why do people insist on trying to make our cars into something they are not?
Old 03-15-2010 | 08:31 PM
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Old 03-15-2010 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
It's a pretty easy process, all you have to do is go buy an Audi.
www.audiusa.com


Why do people insist on trying to make our cars into something they are not?
says the man with wheels that cost as much as a heavily used 04 rx8.
Old 03-15-2010 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by laythor
says the man with wheels that cost as much as a heavily used 04 rx8.
Old 03-18-2010 | 12:51 PM
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Got the lights put on today... need to refit them though but they work like a charm and its fun to watch peoples heads follow my car when i drive passed lol.



Old 03-18-2010 | 01:18 PM
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are those on the inside of the fixture or outside inbetween the body and the fixture?
Old 03-18-2010 | 02:43 PM
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Outside... not even completely between the body and the light... Im waiting until I just have time to completely remove the front bumper so I can fit the evenly and properly.

and getting them inside the light just seemed like a crazy hassle lol...
Old 03-19-2010 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Zekex
Outside... not even completely between the body and the light... Im waiting until I just have time to completely remove the front bumper so I can fit the evenly and properly.

and getting them inside the light just seemed like a crazy hassle lol...
Points for originality, or maybe not...

Not to flame or anything, but it looks more or less like a redneck who put christmas light on thier car.

Remember, if it's not worth the hassle, it's probably not worth doing.
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Old 03-21-2010 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by JessiahC
Not to flame or anything, but it looks more or less like a redneck who put christmas light on thier car.
qft
Old 03-24-2010 | 09:34 PM
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What kind of led strands did u use , if u don't mind me asking?
Old 03-25-2010 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by CARBONRX-8
What kind of led strands did u use , if u don't mind me asking?
This is the direct link to it

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Audi-...#ht_9867wt_835

Really easy intall..
had them on I think two weeks now.. had two snows and idk how much rain on them and they are still holding on surprisingly well.. they are very noticeable too and everyone I know loves them lol.
Old 03-25-2010 | 10:13 PM
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Those LEDs r tiny... Not feeling it but it aint my car
Old 03-25-2010 | 11:15 PM
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tiny leds,
one ugly rx8
Old 03-26-2010 | 04:15 PM
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The LEDs aren't evenly spaced. And yes, that jumped right out at me.


or the newer style
Old 03-26-2010 | 08:48 PM
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i had em for a while then removed em
Old 03-28-2010 | 05:12 PM
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yea, there is no way they will look good with small LEDs. they just look like christmas lights!

on top of that, Audis usually have High power LEDs [freaking bright] while every other company that sells "audi style" leds are just for looks, which dont end up looking half as good.
Old 03-28-2010 | 10:12 PM
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Zekex, don't pay any mind if you like what you've done. You drive your car, and if you like the look, and that others like it too, feel good about your work. They certainly don't look bad in the pictures, as you say, you do need to get them properly integrated into the car, not hung on. They may not be to everyones taste, but at least you have had fun making your car look they way you want. Enjoying and experimenting with what's fun gives a smile on your face.
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