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LEDs For Front Turnsignal Bucket |
Spoke |
Mar 30 2014, 09:35 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
On the radar are LED boards for the front turnsignal bucket. LEDs would be pointing directly to the front of the car to focus optical energy forward.
There are 3 versions I can think of: 1) US lens: All amber LEDs; all on low for running lights; on high for turnsignals. 2) Euro lens: White LEDs on the lower section; on for running lights; amber for turnsignals. White LEDs would turn off when turnsignals are on. 3) Clear lens: White running LEDs on the outside of the lens; Amber LEDs in the center for turnsignals. White LEDs would turn off when turnsignals are on. Which versions would folks want? I think I would like the clear lens. The oval running lights would be unique. Mock up of turnsignal LED PCB. PCB for clear lens. PCB for Euro lens. |
R8CERX |
Mar 30 2014, 11:47 PM
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2014 New year resolution: To get along with Woody... Group: Members Posts: 606 Joined: 5-June 13 From: California Member No.: 15,972 Region Association: Southern California |
On the radar are LED boards for the front turnsignal bucket. LEDs would be pointing directly to the front of the car to focus optical energy forward. There are 3 versions I can think of: 1) US lens: All amber LEDs; all on low for running lights; on high for turnsignals. 2) Euro lens: White LEDs on the lower section; on for running lights; amber for turnsignals. White LEDs would turn off when turnsignals are on. 3) Clear lens: White running LEDs on the outside of the lens; Amber LEDs in the center for turnsignals. White LEDs would turn off when turnsignals are on. Which versions would folks want? I think I would like the clear lens. The oval running lights would be unique. Mock up of turnsignal LED PCB. PCB for clear lens. PCB for Euro lens. NICE! very handy with them circuits!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
Cairo94507 |
Mar 31 2014, 05:56 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,750 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Outstanding!!!!
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Chris H. |
Mar 31 2014, 06:19 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,030 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Update...I want the US version (#1).
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Harpo |
Mar 31 2014, 06:22 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,304 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Motor City aka Detroit Member No.: 13,469 Region Association: None |
Awesome can't wait
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CptTripps |
Mar 31 2014, 07:33 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
So is this right for #3?
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Chris H. |
Mar 31 2014, 07:45 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,030 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
That looks cool! Reverse euro lens. You could also make the entire center section slightly lit in amber for driving. I'm sure you could have it either way.
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JmuRiz |
Mar 31 2014, 07:59 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,425 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Very cool, "PCB for clear lens" would look great on my italian lens car.
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Zimms |
Mar 31 2014, 08:22 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,413 Joined: 11-February 06 From: Michigan Member No.: 5,565 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I am in for Euro lights
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Spoke |
Mar 31 2014, 11:51 AM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
So is this right for #3? I was thinking just the outer ring of white LEDs for driving, then center pic for turnsignals blink-ON, then no LEDs at all for turnsignals blink-OFF. But I'm not married to this. I want to find out what suites folks best. There's too many good ideas amongst the 914world for me to say how it will be. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
CptTripps |
Mar 31 2014, 11:55 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I was thinking just the outer ring of white LEDs for driving, then center pic for turnsignals blink-ON, then no LEDs at all for turnsignals blink-OFF. But I'm not married to this. You'll want SOMETHING illuminated on the light when it's blinking. If not, then you run the risk of someone not seeing that corner of your car. My mind went to someone cutting a left-hand turn too close and clipping me. I could be wrong though...who knows. I just thought that it'd be nice to have something lit there when it's in "blink mode". Rock on man. Can't wait to see this all done! Put me on the "tester" list. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
JmuRiz |
Mar 31 2014, 12:40 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,425 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
The white daylight running light ring going off when the yellow turn signals are flashing is similar to what the Audis do with their OE DRLs.
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Spoke |
Mar 31 2014, 03:03 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
The white daylight running light ring going off when the yellow turn signals are flashing is similar to what the Audis do with their OE DRLs. This is why I thought about shutting off the running light when the turnsignal is on. I've seen this on several new cars with LED running lights. It allows that side to emphasize the turnsignal light w/o drowning it out with the running light. |
Cairo94507 |
Mar 31 2014, 03:36 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,750 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
My 997.2 has the front LED running lights and when you turn on the turn signal the running light remains illuminated and an orange LED bar illuminates and flashes. I think it looks good. I always thought the Audi looked funny stopped at a light with a turn signal on and that running light off and the other on. Just my 2 cents.
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mrholland2 |
Mar 31 2014, 03:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 750 Joined: 7-September 11 From: Santa Maria,CA Member No.: 13,531 Region Association: Central California |
The white daylight running light ring going off when the yellow turn signals are flashing is similar to what the Audis do with their OE DRLs. This is why I thought about shutting off the running light when the turnsignal is on. I've seen this on several new cars with LED running lights. It allows that side to emphasize the turnsignal light w/o drowning it out with the running light. I really like the version in the drawing. Can the DRL halos be REALLY obnoxiously bright? I want the people that wanna hit me to be in PAIN when they see me!!!! |
mrholland2 |
Mar 31 2014, 04:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 750 Joined: 7-September 11 From: Santa Maria,CA Member No.: 13,531 Region Association: Central California |
The white daylight running light ring going off when the yellow turn signals are flashing is similar to what the Audis do with their OE DRLs. This is why I thought about shutting off the running light when the turnsignal is on. I've seen this on several new cars with LED running lights. It allows that side to emphasize the turnsignal light w/o drowning it out with the running light. I really like the version in the drawing. Can the DRL halos be REALLY obnoxiously bright? I want the people that wanna hit me to be in PAIN when they see me!!!! You could use it with American lenses too, yes? |
mrholland2 |
Apr 2 2014, 11:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 750 Joined: 7-September 11 From: Santa Maria,CA Member No.: 13,531 Region Association: Central California |
Soooooo do we have a final answer on this? I love this idea!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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Spoke |
Apr 2 2014, 11:59 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
Soooooo do we have a final answer on this? I love this idea!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) I'm targeting 3 versions: US (all amber lens): All amber LEDs. All on softly for running lights; bright for turnsignals Euro (clear bottom; amber top lens): White LEDs on the bottom, on bright when running lights on; top amber LEDs blink bright for turnsignals (the amber could be on softly or off for running lights for running lights) Clear lens: White LEDs around perimeter, on bright when running lights on; center amber LEDs blink bright for turnsignals (the amber could be on softly or off for running lights) After conversation with CptTripps, I don't think I will blank out the white LEDs when the turnsignal is blinking. More light = better. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
69telecaster |
Apr 3 2014, 06:56 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 4-April 10 From: White Cloud, MI Member No.: 11,558 Region Association: None |
Aren't original bulbs white on US models?
Wouldn't white LED's behind the amber lenses be better? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) cm |
CptTripps |
Apr 3 2014, 07:22 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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