I like lights

[Venturous Randy]

I have always been a strong believer in being lit up to be seen. Nothing stealthy about me.

One of the things I think is noticeable on auto's is the LED strip lights around or near the headlights. To me, they are more noticeable than running headlights in the daytime. Maybe it is because there are so many auto's that are now running daytime headlights.

Going on the strip LED theme, I bought four 20 inch strips off ebay and have installed one strip on the inside of my headlight. This could work the same on an MKI or MKII, but years ago I installed the MKII headlight assembly in my 83. I got the badge double sided tape from an auto paint store and the guy said it was good to a pretty high temp. I will see how well it works inside the headlight lens.

I have enclosed some pics and the LED's are very visible on low beam, but may be washed out a bit on high beam, but it is hard to tell in the day light. I got four 20 inch strips for about $16, including shipping. These things are about 2.5 watts per strip. I also have them on a switch and fuse.

RandyA

[wrenchrob]

I like it. Good job

[djh3]

looks good. I remember someone thinking about running them along the "eyebrows" on thier second gen. Wonder if it got done?

[Venturous Randy]

looks good. I remember someone thinking about running them along the "eyebrows" on thier second gen. Wonder if it got done?

 

I don't know. With the lights I have, I could run from mirror to mirror under the chrome trim if I wanted. I am going to see how this works for now.

RandyA

[awsmsrv]

looks good. I remember someone thinking about running them along the "eyebrows" on thier second gen. Wonder if it got done?

I confess. Not running lights, but, auxilliary turn signals. Here.

[camos]

Going on the strip LED theme, I bought four 20 inch strips off ebay and have installed one strip on the inside of my headlight. This could work the same on an MKI or MKII, but years ago I installed the MKII headlight assembly in my 83. I got the badge double sided tape from an auto paint store and the guy said it was good to a pretty high temp. I will see how well it works inside the headlight lens.

 

 

How difficult is it to get the lens off?

[cowpuc]

Nice randy,, real nice!!!!!

[Eck]

Very nice mod. I like it..... I may have to think about doing same to my wing....hum...

[Venturous Randy]

 

How difficult is it to get the lens off?

 

The trick that works for me is to use a good heat gun and put the heat around the outside where the glass lens and the plastic housing go together. There are two clips that clip on the sides, but what holds it together is the glue. When you heat the glue, it will string some, but it will pull apart and will go back together good with a little heat. I will usually put heat all the way around, but will select a side to start on and add some extra heat and start prying the lens off.

RandyA

[bongobobny]

I, ahhh, coff coff, wouldn't know anything about lights...

[Venturous Randy]

I, ahhh, coff coff, wouldn't know anything about lights...

 

Is this because you have reindeer chasing you around Christmas time?

RandyA

[baylensman]

looks good. I remember someone thinking about running them along the "eyebrows" on thier second gen. Wonder if it got done?

been thinking of running them around the lower windguard

[camos]

The trick that works for me is to use a good heat gun and put the heat around the outside where the glass lens and the plastic housing go together. There are two clips that clip on the sides, but what holds it together is the glue. When you heat the glue, it will string some, but it will pull apart and will go back together good with a little heat. I will usually put heat all the way around, but will select a side to start on and add some extra heat and start prying the lens off.

RandyA

I'm not sure if I have a good heat gun, it's 1500 watts with Hi and Lo. I think, but haven't used it for a while. Would Lo be the right temp so the plastic does not get deformed or worse, melted? When you separate it do you use a tool or just pull with your hands?

[dacheedah]

looks like it;s smiling

[Venturous Randy]

I'm not sure if I have a good heat gun, it's 1500 watts with Hi and Lo. I think, but haven't used it for a while. Would Lo be the right temp so the plastic does not get deformed or worse, melted? When you separate it do you use a tool or just pull with your hands?

 

You don't have to get it hot enough to melt the plastic. The glue is pliable once it gets warm. I use a flat tip screw driver and will occasionally chip a small piece of the glass lens, but it has never been a problem as it is around the edge where the lip is. This has been when I was too impatient and did not get it warm enough. I started to take some more pictures because another thing I like about this is it is very visible from an angle. Even at a 45 degree angle from the front, these lights are visible.

I may also post some pics where I installed a strip on each side under the headlights on my Infiniti. They are really visible, even in the daylight..

RandyA

[camos]

You don't have to get it hot enough to melt the plastic. The glue is pliable once it gets warm. I use a flat tip screw driver and will occasionally chip a small piece of the glass lens, but it has never been a problem as it is around the edge where the lip is. This has been when I was too impatient and did not get it warm enough. I started to take some more pictures because another thing I like about this is it is very visible from an angle. Even at a 45 degree angle from the front, these lights are visible.

I may also post some pics where I installed a strip on each side under the headlights on my Infiniti. They are really visible, even in the daylight..

RandyA

That doesn't seem to be a very difficult thing to accomplish, even for me.

Thanks Randy.