LED Door handles prototype - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Brypham · 08-20-2015, 09:11 PM

I've always liked the lights on the door handles of bmw's and Lexus's so I decided to do it to my frs.

For the LED on the driver side, the keyslot took most of the room, so I bought another key cylinder cover for the passenger side, and put it on the driver side as well. So i pretty much can't open my door with the key anymore... Didn't think I'd ever use it. Looks way cleaner IMO. Worse came to worse.. I'll crawl through the trunk :P

As for wiring, I just followed the diode dynamic install guide for the side mirrors with puddle lights install video. Just followed the puddle light install portion. So the lights fade on and off when locking and unlocking the doors. Turning on the light inside the car doesn't affect the lights on the door handles.

iarefluffy · 08-20-2015, 09:27 PM

duuuuuuuuude, @Thien you know you want it...

Futaba · 08-20-2015, 10:04 PM

Would it be possible to put the LED in the inner edge of the handle itself, so it illuminates the concave circular portion?
Might have to investigate!

czechm8 · 08-20-2015, 10:28 PM

Sweet!

aegisdrgn · 08-20-2015, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Futaba

Would it be possible to put the LED in the inner edge of the handle itself, so it illuminates the concave circular portion?
Might have to investigate!

If you have push-to-start, probably not - that's where the touch sensitive unlocking strip goes.

WhiteFRS69 · 08-21-2015, 10:41 AM

this is an awesome idea!

can you provide the link to the Diode Dynamics install of the puddle lamps?

ive been searching, dont know what im missing but i cant find it

thanks!

im surprise diode dynamic didnt come out with something like this for the doors

Chanpion · 08-21-2015, 11:23 AM

I think if you find an LED with a lot more diffusion, it'll be a nice touch.
Less like a spotlight but more of glow or illumination.

Brypham · 08-21-2015, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteFRS69

this is an awesome idea!

can you provide the link to the Diode Dynamics install of the puddle lamps?

ive been searching, dont know what im missing but i cant find it

thanks!

im surprise diode dynamic didnt come out with something like this for the doors

I don't see it anymore. Maybe it was taken down?

WhiteFRS69 · 08-24-2015, 05:44 PM

@Diode Dynamics
any chance you have any info for this?

WhiteFRS69 · 08-24-2015, 05:45 PM

also... do you have a part # for the key cylinder cover?

ImAwesome · 09-11-2015, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brypham

Nice idea, But is that your garage!?

8R6 · 09-11-2015, 12:40 AM

thats a badass e30m in a badass garage

KenTK808 · 09-12-2015, 05:27 PM

This is dope! I love these DIY projects. It turned out really clean and OEM looking. Definitely going to try do this.

Brypham · 09-16-2015, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteFRS69

also... do you have a part # for the key cylinder cover?

Sorry I don't have a part number, I just searched on eBay for frs exterior door handles and bought a used one

08-20-2015, 09:11 PM	#1
Brypham Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: Halo 2015 Scion FR-S Location: CA, Orange County Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	LED Door handles prototype I've always liked the lights on the door handles of bmw's and Lexus's so I decided to do it to my frs. For the LED on the driver side, the keyslot took most of the room, so I bought another key cylinder cover for the passenger side, and put it on the driver side as well. So i pretty much can't open my door with the key anymore... Didn't think I'd ever use it. Looks way cleaner IMO. Worse came to worse.. I'll crawl through the trunk :P As for wiring, I just followed the diode dynamic install guide for the side mirrors with puddle lights install video. Just followed the puddle light install portion. So the lights fade on and off when locking and unlocking the doors. Turning on the light inside the car doesn't affect the lights on the door handles. __________________

08-21-2015, 10:41 AM	#6
WhiteFRS69 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 Scion FRS Location: NNJ Posts: 2,289 Thanks: 1,808 Thanked 1,432 Times in 756 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	this is an awesome idea! can you provide the link to the Diode Dynamics install of the puddle lamps? ive been searching, dont know what im missing but i cant find it thanks! im surprise diode dynamic didnt come out with something like this for the doors Last edited by WhiteFRS69; 08-21-2015 at 10:54 AM.

09-11-2015, 12:40 AM	#12
8R6 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: FRS Location: SoCal Posts: 2,086 Thanks: 2,738 Thanked 1,338 Times in 746 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	thats a badass e30m in a badass garage __________________ Team BRG inspire-usa My car build #8R6

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