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> Daytime LEDs, Not sure if i like it.
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post Mar 10 2011, 11:06 AM
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Had a brain fart at Pep Boys and bought a couple led strips. I want to increas my visibility. Car is driven mostly daytime.

After playing with a few options I decided to put them in the horn grills. Luckily they squeeze in perfectly between the vanes and can be clipped every 3rd light. Powered with an inline fuse and to the ignition side of the fuse box so they go on with the key.

bot the 12" and trimmed 3 lights. They are a lot brighter in person. Camera battery was running down but managed a few pics.

I'm changing the bulbs in my H4s to match. Night pics soon I hope.

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post Mar 10 2011, 11:07 AM
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post Mar 10 2011, 11:08 AM
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post Mar 10 2011, 11:10 AM
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I like it. Did you cut the horn grills or are these mounted in between slats?

If they're pretty bright (for use as DRLs), I think it's a very useful and cool looking mod.
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post Mar 10 2011, 11:11 AM
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kind of on the fence but, think i'd prefer the usual round lights there, wired to be on during the day if increased visibility is what you're after.

kind of a "me too!" look, following audi.

just my 2 cents.
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post Mar 10 2011, 11:13 AM
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If you want to increase your visibility paint your car orange. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Mar 10 2011, 11:13 AM
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QUOTE(flipb @ Mar 10 2011, 09:10 AM) *

I like it. Did you cut the horn grills or are these mounted in between slats?

If they're pretty bright (for use as DRLs), I think it's a very useful and cool looking mod.


Fit perfect between the slats. Visible in the daytime and bright at night. i can tell because at stoplights I can see eyeballs across the intersection wandering to my car where before it wasn't as much.
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post Mar 10 2011, 11:14 AM
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I like the idea, but why not install some fog lamps and run with them on?

I checked out your build thread. Looks like you put the fuchs and center consol in your '70, but kept the seats in the early configuration. I did the same with mine and I consider the fuchs and center consol a tasteful upgrade. Nice job.

I also put the corvette brake light on my engine lid to help folks see that I am stopping...
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QUOTE(736conver @ Mar 10 2011, 09:13 AM) *

If you want to increase your visibility paint your car orange. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


Thought of that awhile ago...tangerine is my favorite...but kept the original color after the crew chimed in. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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post Mar 10 2011, 11:17 AM
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Thought of fog lights but then I would need new grills and lights and expense goes up. This was $20.

Wanted to modernize a little. I think with all these new roadsters companies are making, our 914s can actually look like a current design.
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post Mar 10 2011, 11:19 AM
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QUOTE(tradisrad @ Mar 10 2011, 09:14 AM) *

I like the idea, but why not install some fog lamps and run with them on?

I checked out your build thread. Looks like you put the fuchs and center consol in your '70, but kept the seats in the early configuration. I did the same with mine and I consider the fuchs and center consol a tasteful upgrade. Nice job.

I also put the corvette brake light on my engine lid to help folks see that I am stopping...


Thanks...need to work on the rear next. These strip led are really bright behind the rear lenses. Have to think of something there.
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post Mar 10 2011, 11:36 AM
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There's two camps. I'm not in that camp but, it looks good and looks to be very well done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Mar 10 2011, 12:12 PM
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Tried something similar - where I wrapped the fog light hole with a circle of LED's... wasn't thrilled with the look. (personal opinion)

On a highly modified car, they look good IMHO. But not a "stock" looking teener....
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Beginning to think I should pull them off and toss them back on the rice-roni shelf.
As I see your comments come in I'm thinking it may cheapen the look of the car.
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post Mar 10 2011, 12:18 PM
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As I'm looking at these pics...are the side mirrors supposed to droop down like this?
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post Mar 10 2011, 12:25 PM
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I like 'em more here than on an Audi. Pretty hip.

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Fogs on without HLs will get you a ticket here in my little town. Even as "markers". BTDT.

That left HL cover can be re-aligned. Loosen up the three allen head bolts on the pivot part toward the inside of the trunk. Take out the "eyebrow" in front of the light assembly- it just is held by rubber bumps protruding into holes. Align the headlight in closed position to try to follow hood surface, tighten down. You may have to fiddle with the other (fender) side pivot, or loosen and move the motor just a little.

More visibility is alwaysa a good thing (unless you are Charlie Sheen, I guess).
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post Mar 10 2011, 12:26 PM
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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Mar 10 2011, 09:36 AM) *

There's two camps. I'm not in that camp but, it looks good and looks to be very well done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)


Eric is on the other side of the campground in a different tent but I agree... Looks to be well executed... But not what I would do. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Mar 10 2011, 12:35 PM
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QUOTE(7TPorsh @ Mar 10 2011, 11:18 AM) *

As I'm looking at these pics...are the side mirrors supposed to droop down like this?

mirror gaskets (little black plastic wafers have an angle to them) they are probably on back wards....
wedge shape should be thickest furthest from the windows...
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post Mar 10 2011, 12:37 PM
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Rice O Roni shelf sounds like a good place for it.

I am seeing these more and more on riced out pieces of shit. Hopefully that means Audi will stop doing it. Always thought it looked stupid and it hurts my eyes even during the day.
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