LED side blinker

by **Assyrian** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 4:45 pm

of all the minivans out there, that's my favorite... good call.

What you're doing is so interesting. Do you have a goal?

by **Solorange** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 6:15 pm

'00vegas-solara wrote:Arghhhhh! you noticed the incline. The difference between the front and rear one is about 1/16", I dont know what happend I measured twice cut once. I think my drill bit moved a bit. As for taking the Solara from my wife, she wouldn't give it up until it became too hard to get our kids in the back seat, then we got her a minivan (Mazda MPV)

Did you use a punch first two make a little dent were you want to drill. It acts as guide. Then did you use a tiny drill bit to drill the first hole. If you have a smaller hole it will help guide the larger drill bit you need in straight without any drifting. If you didnt do that, the drill bit may have drifted a bit. I personally cant really see the incline from the picture so it looks good. I like the originality though. Ive never seen that style sidemarker. But I personally like the clear rectangle side marker lights better.

by **Nyyankees3511** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 7:59 pm

Its not that bad, but if you end up not liking them just put a trd badge to cover the holes.

by **SolaraBlue** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 8:21 pm

how do they look at night? if if you cant get past that slight incline you should put a single orange or white signal in there. all in all i like!

Website · by **TRD_solaRa** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 8:40 pm

nice job man . . . pretty innovative.

by **nj99solara** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 1:14 am

I like it, they look good to me. It's different and not like the typical side markers that look like a box sitting on your fender, yours are very discreet.

by **lilm** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 8:51 am

i like it too....but id never be able to cut into the body for that i give you props

by **PhreakdOut** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 2:28 am

Personally, I like it. As it was said before, it's different and I think it looks pretty cool when it's off. Heck, it got our attention in your post about waxing and washing the car.

Props to ya for trying something new. As for the incline, I would have missed it. Most people looking down or at a high angle probably wouldn't notice. (Good tip above about the center punch)

by **'00vegas-solara** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 2:38 am

Yeah the drivers side I did first and I've learned from my mistakes. The passengers side is tight. Your right you'd never notice the incline if it wasn't pointed out. I love LED lighting, I'm currently brainstorming on getting the rest of my turn signals converted to LED's then my tail lights. Get some sleep people.

by **houtrd00** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 3:08 am

it looks nice i would have went with color but thats me and thats asking for a ticket i like how its real slimline and classy and not like a 2x4 piece of plastic hanging on ur fender
hey have u seen thoose spider lites for ur tail light they look sweet but way over priced for leds

by **1st Gen Sol** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 7:54 am

Nyccee job, something different.

by **SleeperSolara** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 9:16 am

Looks good.

by **houtrd00** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 6:23 pm

hey also how did u wire them are they wired to ur blinkers cuz wouldnt they stay on like are front sigs do

by **'00vegas-solara** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 7:02 pm

Yes they are wired to the front blinkers. And no they are not on all the time. There are 2 circuits on the front blinkers.
1- Running/Parking lights
2 - Turn signal
If you ever change you bulb out you'll notice it has 2 filaments. 1 for always on 2 for turn signal.

by **michaels artic frost** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 11:13 pm

You are such an innovator. Keep up the great work!

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