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  1. 01-30-2012 11:17 PM #1
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    Default My modified double LED tails

    I customized these aftermarket tail lights so that the inside lights have the same red LED ring as the outer ones, and installed a white LED backup light as well. Then I wired them so they behave exactly as the outer lights (running lights, brake lights and blinkers).

    BEFORE:


    AFTER:

    LIGHTS OFF:


    RUNNING LIGHTS:


    BRAKE LIGHTS:


    BRAKE & BACKUP LIGHTS:
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  2. 01-30-2012 11:20 PM #2
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    Kinda cool, and I'm not much of a light junky.
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    I like that a lot lol.

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    Nice, looks clean and uniform.
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    Like it. Could be brighter, but cool idea.
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    looks clean.
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  7. 01-31-2012 08:42 AM #7
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    They're pretty bright. Remember these pics were taken in broad daylight.
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    Looks pretty good. High mount brake light is inop thou.
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    Looks good. I have my rear lights apart now. I ordered the LED rings to go inside them, except one set some in the wrong size. Any chance you would share your wiring? I have something drawn up, but it would be nice to compare to someone who has them running.
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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kpIm45Nz7A

    This was made by a local guy. He is a very DIY kinda dude. Knows all about this. I am actually surprised he didn't go all out on his stereo and everything too. O well. 10min vid. Should give you a good startingpoint.
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  12. 01-31-2012 08:19 PM #12
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    Skip ahead to about 7min to get to the wiring segment of the vid.
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    Quote Originally Posted by doogie_13 View Post
    Looks pretty good. High mount brake light is inop thou.
    The 3rd brake light? I think thats intentional.
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    Quote Originally Posted by The_cobalt_kid View Post
    The 3rd brake light? I think thats intentional.
    Highmount, third, same difference. What is the intent tho?
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    Quote Originally Posted by doogie_13 View Post
    Highmount, third, same difference. What is the intent tho?
    Wasnt trying to be an ass, just makin sure. Alot of people dont like them is all.

    Also I didnt look but if its an aftermarket CF or FG trunk it may not have one at all
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    LOL the 3rd brake light is fine, I actually used the hazards to show what the brake lights looked like. That way I could get out of the car to take the pic
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    Quote Originally Posted by dwarrick View Post
    Looks good. I have my rear lights apart now. I ordered the LED rings to go inside them, except one set some in the wrong size. Any chance you would share your wiring? I have something drawn up, but it would be nice to compare to someone who has them running.
    I actually just finished a how-to write-up. Follow this link: http://www.5280cobalts.com/modules.p...ewtopic&t=1376
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    Quote Originally Posted by colodude18 View Post
    LOL the 3rd brake light is fine, I actually used the hazards to show what the brake lights looked like. That way I could get out of the car to take the pic
    Good thinkin
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    Looks good.
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