tbourner Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 I don't think Si's quite going to go through the trouble of e-marking a set of lights Gaz. Well that's why I was asking, I don't know much about it except that EVERYTHING on a car on UK roads must be e-marked, and these lights are significantly changed from OEM, so there's at least potential that if more than a few get sold it could mean hassle from the law in some way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 all 5mm led's around 5000mcd (i think) - not sure on viewing angle, i'd have to check the packaging. FYI - theres 440 Leds per set and around 30 resistors (I think) Nice work Did you have to make bespoke drilled PCBs for the backs, then? I have 160 5mm LEDs lighting my lounge. That was bad enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Well that's why I was asking, I don't know much about it except that EVERYTHING on a car on UK roads must be e-marked, and these lights are significantly changed from OEM, so there's at least potential that if more than a few get sold it could mean hassle from the law in some way. they dont have to know where we got it,and thed only know if they checked it and just tell ya to change em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Fair enough, I'm only saying cos I'm jealous that I don't have a Supe any more and they won't look very good on the Yaris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 They look superb, especially if the light cluster has a tinted finish. Yummy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 would love to give something like this a try myself. have you got any write ups on simple stuff that needs to be connected together, etc etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishman Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 they look good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesC Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Oooo, tasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted June 28, 2007 Author Share Posted June 28, 2007 Nice work Did you have to make bespoke drilled PCBs for the backs, then? I have 160 5mm LEDs lighting my lounge. That was bad enough! Yup bespoke pcbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted June 28, 2007 Author Share Posted June 28, 2007 You placed 440 LEDs? Tell me you didnt do it by hand! of course by hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 They look really cr@p. you better let me dispose of them for you Seriously they look sooooo nice. good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 ooo yes please Si, put me down for a set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrzs Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 fantasic work mate, when are you going into production then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra ST Myster Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 they do look very good and very even, well done... But just one thing, whats happening about the reflective part for the lights, as you have to have them dont you? Unless people put some reflective stripes on the bumper or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted June 28, 2007 Author Share Posted June 28, 2007 would love to give something like this a try myself. have you got any write ups on simple stuff that needs to be connected together, etc etc... I'm not going to do a write up, as you need to by lots of materials, you'll need PCB production equipment, bath, computer, etching fluids etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted June 28, 2007 Author Share Posted June 28, 2007 they do look very good and very even, well done... But just one thing, whats happening about the reflective part for the lights, as you have to have them dont you? Unless people put some reflective stripes on the bumper or something? Yeah, i know, i thought about putting some reflective parts in, but would upset the look, so for now I havent bothered. Still somthing I'll have to take a look at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Yeah, i know, i thought about putting some reflective parts in, but would upset the look, so for now I havent bothered. Still somthing I'll have to take a look at Would it be possible for you to produce the PCB's required then sell them on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted June 28, 2007 Author Share Posted June 28, 2007 Would it be possible for you to produce the PCB's required then sell them on? cant see why not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeatphr Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Those are pretty nice! Would be good to get them on the market, I am sure that there would be a lot of people wanting them. Cheers, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJButler Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Will there not be any issues with e-marking these? Or has that been dealth with? I noticed the other day that a lot of vehicles dont have E markings on the clear glass lenses, hyundi and the like. Maybe it's a new trend in the motor industry with all the imports. That said these are a class effort, bit of an apprentice's job though soldering 440 LED's Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 they do look very good and very even, well done... But just one thing, whats happening about the reflective part for the lights, as you have to have them dont you? Unless people put some reflective stripes on the bumper or something? Was just going to say this lol. When Emin made these a couple of years ago we went through all the MOT stuff and TBH it was a PITA lol If you make them road legal then you would probably have your hands bitten off!! Isn't there something about 1 light needing to be bulb as well (reverse?!?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lui Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Look ACE Si mate when are you going to put these in production & how much ??????? Would look FAB on my car :eyebrows: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishman Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 work look very on your car lui IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayney Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 LED do seem the way forward, as is such with the styling of the Audi R8. I would be interested to see how they look at night. Have u got any night photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 Right - I've taken some day and night photos as they are now on my car, I'll be posting them up tommorow at some point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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