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boredom.is.me · 10-14-2013, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by retrosmiths

Well, stumbled upon more issues..

The amber LED strips look too red and will probably won't work (legally anyway) as a front-firing light.

Then, they are easily overpowered by the two strips of white LEDs surrounding them. Like, you won't even see them at all from a distance. I'm guessing the yellow color would be around the same intensity, so they won't work.

Need new ideas!

For every source of white, there are two sources of amber.

Also if you want a custom strip made, let me know. I've already looked up all of the necessary components for this type of thing. I have not found type two (W/O) switchback specifics, but have found type one (W/A).

boredom.is.me · 10-14-2013, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by indesign

bi-xenon projectors. turn high beam bulb into turn signal. keep led strips as drl.

I thought about this too, but retro seemed to be going a different direction so I didn't bring it up.

I think this would do good with a thick strip.

retrosmiths · 10-16-2013, 02:50 AM

Ok, I have a really good idea. But first, I wonder if it's possible to polish sheet metal to a high gloss by hand?

SkAsphalt · 10-16-2013, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retrosmiths

Well, stumbled upon more issues..

The amber LED strips look too red and will probably won't work (legally anyway) as a front-firing light.

Then, they are easily overpowered by the two strips of white LEDs surrounding them. Like, you won't even see them at all from a distance. I'm guessing the yellow color would be around the same intensity, so they won't work.

Need new ideas!

Do what dodge does and shut off the running lamp when the turn signal gets activated?

boredom.is.me · 10-16-2013, 01:25 PM

That is a type 2 switchback. Between the lot of us, we can figure it out.

retrosmiths · 10-16-2013, 01:32 PM

I wonder what those switchback "arrow" LEDs are in this pic..it's from another retrofitter here in LA. I might be able to wire those at the edges of the chrome assembly.

soundman98 · 10-18-2013, 10:06 PM

exled is based in LA i believe, is that who you're referring to? i think they're pretty ugly for $150, and they only 6000k white color, which is the reason i won't touch them..

http://www.exledusa.com/exled-sf-blo...l-eyeline.html

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