gavstar88 Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Since having my indicator panel smoothed off I've decided to fit some strip LED's into my grill.Obviously they now flash double time so I was thinking about getting a new flasher relay that makes the LED's flash at normal speed... But I can't find the flasher relay?Is it built into the hazard switch as that's clicking when the indicators are on but there's no relay inside it?Anyone fitted LED's up front before?Ant help is muchly appreciated.ThanksGav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 I'd love to see pic's of how you have layed them out please, its one of those mod's that is going to be cool subtle and work so well or seriously tacky, im really hoping for the first one and it looks subtle and cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavstar88 Posted April 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 It is super slick mate...plenty of pics to follow Just need to sort out the double time flashing now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavstar88 Posted April 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Pics... Started by taking off my debadged grille...This is how I wanted them to look whilst working...Hole points marked out with the LED strip...Pilot holes drilled...Then honed out...Handy Dremel proved invaluable ...Time to fit the LED Strips...All fitted nice and snug, ready for the silicone sealant...All sealed up and in place...How they look from the outside...Off...On...I think they look slick as hell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_pandy Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 look cool, not my cup of tea but still look slick not tacky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavstar88 Posted April 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 T5hanks Just wanted them to be hidden away more than anything, load equaliser just purchased aswell so they wont be flashing double time for long lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbh69 Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 you need resisters not a flasher relay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavstar88 Posted April 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Yer its load equalisers I need as I tried some resistors earlier and they didnt do anything, got my load equalisers ordered now tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unheard Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 (edited) Not to put a downer on your project but i would be surprised if you could get this through an M.O.T firstly they look to be illegally spaced and secondly they are not e-marked lights so they have no obligation to pass them anyway. Regulations aside my judgement from years of experience with LED lighting on cars is they look totally inadequate as front indicators. Edited April 5, 2011 by Unheard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavstar88 Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Your entitled to your opinion, but I think they work really well, they're bright as hell and can only not be seen when very close up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooper_GTI Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 I think they'll fail an MOT miserably.They're too close together, not clearly visible from all angles as they dont sit flush with the grill and they look really dim!Let us know how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lermy Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 if it fails mate find a sport bottom half bumper with fogs, take the fogs out so you are left with the glass and the bits the fogs go into, then cut the front off your old indicators and glue the back section to the foglight holders, its how i did mine and looks standard all the indicators are correctly spaced and have are e marked problem sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unheard Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I was just giving you a heads up. They are illegally spaced that is for sure that is not my opinion check out the regulations for yourself. Even if you do pass an M.O.T you have to be so carful with insurance. Any little thing they can find so they don't have to pay out and they will. Personally i don't care much for what you do but is it not better i say something rather than you going for an M.O.T thinking all is well and getting a surprise if it fails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revo Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 I can't decide if I like it or not, plus tbh I'd rather have blue lights in there . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavstar88 Posted April 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 lol blue lights would be super stealth...how far Id get without getting pulled though I dont know Got my load equalisers wired in yesterday so they now flash at normal rate...well chuffed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 i quite like them! be good to see if they pass the MOT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techy Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 might be worth going to an mot place and just asking what the think regarding wether they would pass mot or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revo Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 lol blue lights would be super stealth...how far Id get without getting pulled though I dont know Got my load equalisers wired in yesterday so they now flash at normal rate...well chuffed ;D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little rich Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 I like them, Nice and stealthy,Dont think youl have any problem going through an mot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 I'd love to see pic's of how you have layed them out please, its one of those mod's that is going to be cool subtle and work so well or seriously tacky, im really hoping for the first one and it looks subtle and cool.Deffo cool and subtle, its hard to get a good judge on how bright they are off the pics , fingers crossed they pass an mot . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavstar88 Posted April 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Ill get some pics with them on when its dark out, in the dark theyre bright as hell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1gear Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 You could have saved on the load equalisers and hidden a bulb somewhere thats in line with the LED's. Heard the tip from a lorry driver who had the problem with some LED indicators he had. Put in a bulb in line and tooked away so you couldnt see it and it saved the need for anything else and was simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavstar88 Posted April 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Yer I did think about that, but its a bit half assed lol, the time I put into drilling each individual hole for the LED's etc etc I might aswell do it properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazarooney Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 I like the lights, good work. I'm thinking of doing something similar but just need to find the time and money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavstar88 Posted April 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 All in this has cost me £37... Which, for the end result, I think is an absolute bargain.I'd be happy to do the same for other people for some beer tokens to cover my time PM if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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