View Full Version : Custom LED Puddle Lights!
shazbot28 06-07-2007, 03:26 PM Hi everyone,
Thank you for your interest in my Puddle Lights! The lights are the same concept of the "Derwankel Puddle Lights" lighting. 194 LEDs are used for the bulbs. Pictures are below of what they look like. Please understand that the color is more subtle than the images show. Those are night shots of the colors I am shipping with my puddle lights.
$75 shipped with choice of blue/red/white/amber LEDs
PM me on more info to PayPal money to. I'll add you to the list below to confirm your order.
PayPal Payment Trans. ID #98U85*******3640W
UPDATE 12.03.07: Now shipping.
UPDATE 11.15.07: Added price and accepting pre-orders. I'm making the puddle lights this weekend and will be shipping them out next week. Those already on the list, please PM me on more info to PayPal money and let me know what LED color you want.
UPDATE 11.09.07: Everything is set except for my order for a gram scale to come in so I can make the clear part on the underside of the puddle light enclosure. I should receive this by next week so *crosses fingers* I hope to be taking orders by mid next week. Also, added photos of puddle lights with blue lighting.
UPDATE 10.19.07: I have the preliminary items finished. Here's 2 pictures of the finished molds I created. Only revision I need to do is find a better plastic (ie. withstand 300 degrees in black [for the main part of mold housing] and clear [for bottom piece where LED will shine light]). Also, I need to create instructions to install this.
I should have this hashed out by this weekend coming up as I am going to call a couple plastic manufactures to tell me what their recommendations is for a strong, thin plastic that can withstand 250-300 deg. I chose that high of degrees because I don't want it melting or accidentally warping on whomever is interested in this. Both sides fit snug in the side view mirror.
Other than that, they WILL be shipped with LEDs. Blue and White initially. Other colors upon request. They have enough wire to route from the side view mirror down to the curtesy light on the inside door panel and will tap into those wires with vampire clips.
UPDATE 10.26.07: Just ordered the casting resin for the molding today. I should have it by the end of next week (Nov. 1st or 2nd) and then I'll be able to produce them for you all. I'll be PMing you those who are listed with more information beginning of next week.
UPDATE 10.27.07: Added pictures of it installed.
UPDATE 10.04.07: Manufacture that I ordered for the plastic resin sent me the wrong amount so I can't open the jugs right now in case if they need me to send back the shipment. Waiting on their correspondence to correct this issue. On a good note though, the design is completed.
Payments Received
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1. Redferne - white
2. snipaz2420 - white
3. cnaude - white
4. Laythor - blue
5. RX4X2 - white
6. usmc320 - blue
7. Mazurfer - blue
8. Motomouse!! - blue
9. BB8Guy - white
10. dontfeedthenerd - blue
11. 1stgen8 - red
12. Throwdown - red
13. skwidd - blue/blue
14. RXH8TED - blue/white
15. tblink - red :: shipped
16. monkiboi69 - white
17. mrahab - blue
18. OSducky - blue/red/white
19. rotary magic - blue
20. rushans - blue
21. ghanaboy - blue/blue
22. Mr.Mike - red
23. Icemark - white
24. TRAVASS - white
25. type59 - 2x white
26. Mercury - white
27. Coworker's GG - white
28. 8xr - white
29. klepto - white
30. Socket7 - red
31. jaq61 - white/red/red
32. nuke0907 - blue
33. 07rx8gtblack - red/red
34. zpepe - white
35. Blueflame04 - white
36 raizen82 - white
38. rk260395 - amber
39. danchen - white
40. 04wb8 - blue
41. polo208 - white
42. J2R - blue/red
43. docgatorx8er - red
44. MidLife8 - red/white
45. Zitman - red
46. RX8Carnage - blue
47. RX8speeddemon - red
48. GameGuy369 - white/white
49. lopezian2004 - blue/white
50. InyuYasha - red/blue
51. V1point0 - white/blue/amber
52. furyus2k1 - red
53. wheatley67 - blue
54. HyJynx V - red/red
55. dynamho - white
56. Asurada - white
57. elcolombiano91 - blue
58. Thaicalrx8 - red
59. Saylord - blue
60. 2SeeKU - red
61. wvboosted8 - blue
62. kainis2k - white
63. highway8 - red
Images
http://www.becomeanidiot.com/images/rx8/led-white.jpg
http://www.becomeanidiot.com/images/rx8/led-blue.jpg
http://www.becomeanidiot.com/images/rx8/led-red.jpg
http://www.becomeanidiot.com/images/rx8/led-amber.jpg
More images:
http://www.becomeanidiot.com/images/rx8/night01.jpg
http://www.becomeanidiot.com/images/rx8/night03.jpg
http://www.becomeanidiot.com/images/rx8/night04.jpg
http://www.becomeanidiot.com/images/rx8/night14.jpg
http://www.becomeanidiot.com/images/rx8/night15.jpg
c41250n 06-07-2007, 05:35 PM first dibs!
snipaz2420 06-07-2007, 06:11 PM i would be interested
8rotor8 06-07-2007, 06:21 PM If you start selling to the masses you might have to become a vender.
Jedi54 06-07-2007, 06:44 PM Shazbot: make sure this is stricly a FEELER thread (aka development thread) since you'll be making these from scratch.
If / When you develop the product, you won't be able to sell to the masses unless you get the Group Buy Approved from an Admin or you become a Forum Vendor. ;)
Wilson 06-07-2007, 08:28 PM Interested as well.
MazdaManiac 06-07-2007, 09:31 PM I'd take a set or two. Or 4.
Depends on how many I can install around here.
He||hammer 06-07-2007, 09:38 PM I'd be intrested as well
Element 06-08-2007, 12:00 AM Definitely interested!
shazbot28 06-08-2007, 02:11 PM Making it more simple for me to guage interest. I'll do the group buy when I have them ready. Hopefully within a few weeks.
1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7.
8.
9.
10.
type59 06-08-2007, 02:58 PM Making it more simple for me to guage interest. I'll do the group buy when I have them ready. Hopefully within a few weeks.
1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7.type59
8.
9.
10.
Aero8 06-08-2007, 03:05 PM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9.
10.
Aero8 06-26-2007, 10:51 AM bump....is this happening?
shazbot28 06-26-2007, 01:10 PM Yeah. Just been busy with real life stuff I had to take care of. I might be able to get a prototype made this weekend.
c41250n 06-26-2007, 04:07 PM cool, keep me updated
lowrdteg 06-26-2007, 04:14 PM im in. I want some
Aero8 06-26-2007, 05:05 PM Yeah. Just been busy with real life stuff I had to take care of. I might be able to get a prototype made this weekend.
Thanks for the update...I understand life stuff taking priority :)
current possible list:
1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10.
type59 07-14-2007, 08:47 PM bump.
abbid 07-14-2007, 08:58 PM talk to omicron or zoom44...they will shut this thread down..
shazbot28 07-16-2007, 01:01 PM Omnicron told me the GB price. I'm not sure yet if I can get it duplicated soon depending on if Jedi54 and I meet up sometime this week. It's only in the development phase but I'll keep people posted.
Jedi54 07-16-2007, 01:13 PM shazbot: today is bad for me, I'm out visiting offices all day. Lets meet up for lunch tomorrow
kristopher_d 08-23-2007, 07:01 PM I'm interested, though it looks like this may have stalled.
Shiyi Xia 08-23-2007, 07:44 PM any pics? i am interested.
rx8speeddmon 08-23-2007, 10:27 PM Can anyone tell me the difference between these and neon? I've read where everyone is blasting neon as too "rice", but isn't the end result the same.....lights emitting a glow from under the car? Not trying to be a smartass, I really want to know what the difference is.
nelsonrx8 08-23-2007, 10:30 PM `ill buy
1stgen8 08-23-2007, 11:28 PM I'm interested
shazbot28 08-24-2007, 05:29 PM Still going. Just been busy changing jobs and school starting again. Also, I'm just having issues with the light enclosure right now. Need to find a certain one or modify it.
N rider89 08-29-2007, 04:38 AM Can anyone tell me the difference between these and neon? I've read where everyone is blasting neon as too "rice", but isn't the end result the same.....lights emitting a glow from under the car? Not trying to be a smartass, I really want to know what the difference is.
if you look underneath the side view mirrors there are spots where these lights would go. the are used on euro cars i believe. these lights only come on when you open you door and the interior lights come on, so that when you step out you dont step in a puddle. these are very subtle and are a nice touch to the car, unlike neons which are very bright and are various colors.
pics: http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=92730&highlight=puddle
rx8speeddmon 08-29-2007, 06:45 AM thanks, that helps out my ignorance level.
snipaz2420 09-16-2007, 05:54 PM any more progress?
shazbot28 09-25-2007, 01:24 AM Hey sorry for the delay. I just have the hindge and the screw part to make and it should be good to go. Here's a work in progress picture...
http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=108030&stc=1&d=1190697574
I'm also making the fitment more defined and angled so the light shines at the car/ground, if possible, better than derwinkles' puddle lights.
c41250n 09-25-2007, 03:05 AM im still in!
He||hammer 09-25-2007, 09:17 AM Hey sorry for the delay. I just have the hindge and the screw part to make and it should be good to go. Here's a work in progress picture...
http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=108030&stc=1&d=1190697574
I'm also making the fitment more defined and angled so the light shines at the car/ground, if possible, better than derwinkles' puddle lights.
ALRIGHT POWERED BY ALUMINUM FOIL !!!! :D j/k I'm still in thanks for the update :)
usmc320 09-27-2007, 03:21 PM i'm in too. that looks awesome. great idea.
VASasha 09-27-2007, 03:33 PM I would be interested as well.
zenmoused 09-27-2007, 04:33 PM shazbot- you should include LED's rather than regular bulbs. I found with my puddle lights that the "super-white" led's look incredibly sexy and whenever I unlock my car at night, people ask me how they can do it to their cars.
Jedi54 09-27-2007, 05:22 PM shazbot- you should include LED's rather than regular bulbs. I found with my puddle lights that the "super-white" led's look incredibly sexy and whenever I unlock my car at night, people ask me how they can do it to their cars.
what do you think prompted Shazbot to make puddle lights??? He saw my car last year with LED's. (true story)
Razz1 09-28-2007, 11:23 AM Jedi want them in blue
Jedi54 09-28-2007, 11:52 AM no way
Aero8 09-28-2007, 02:11 PM I'll probably still be in. If there is still a price or rough estimate can someone pm me so I have an idea of the cost.
Jedi54 09-28-2007, 02:15 PM 1 Gajillion pesos.
c41250n 09-28-2007, 02:18 PM i want them in white leds
Aero8 09-28-2007, 02:27 PM 1 Gajillion pesos.
Always helpful. :rolleyes:
Jedi54 09-28-2007, 02:31 PM LOL, I figured I'd have a little fun at your expense and give this thread a bump all in one shot. :)
eRock 09-28-2007, 04:10 PM I'd be interested in some in superbright white leds
Razz1 09-29-2007, 12:30 AM no way
Oh Ja, right. I forgot it must be Jedi Green otherwise the dark forc of Red will win,,
HA HA
Cody Red 09-29-2007, 01:28 AM pm me if you also plan to do a rotary lamp. i've been dying for one of those...
Spinning Sushi 09-29-2007, 09:00 AM I would be interested as well. Heck, I can even make my own! It really depends on how much you'll charge for it.
1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
1stgen8 09-29-2007, 09:13 PM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)[/QUOTE]
11. 1stgen8
ScottyStyles 09-29-2007, 11:47 PM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
BigRed 09-30-2007, 02:14 AM update?
kristopher_d 10-01-2007, 10:47 AM Add me as interested depending on price, please.
shazbot28 10-02-2007, 02:09 AM waiting on the pigtail receptacle to be delivered to my house. Should be good to go by this weekend if everything comes in this week.
I should have photos this weekend if everything goes through fine.
shazbot28 10-02-2007, 02:12 AM shazbot- you should include LED's rather than regular bulbs. I found with my puddle lights that the "super-white" led's look incredibly sexy and whenever I unlock my car at night, people ask me how they can do it to their cars.
Yes, I'm only doing LEDs... They'll be in super white, blue, and red (if anyone is inclined to get that color)
Spinning Sushi 10-02-2007, 02:20 AM I'm still waiting to see how much these are going for. They're fairly easy to make, I just don't want to make my own LED housing for it... I'm probably going to use yours and put it under the doors instead of the mirrors like on how the G35 have them.
poweredbyplaav 10-02-2007, 02:39 AM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
usmc320 10-02-2007, 03:59 AM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
c41250n 10-02-2007, 06:40 AM cant wait!
1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
kristopher_d 10-02-2007, 07:08 PM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
16. kristopher_d, price dependent.
lowrdteg 10-02-2007, 07:12 PM i want theses. whats going on?
BigRed 10-02-2007, 07:23 PM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
16. kristopher_d, price dependent.
17. BigRed (you better make it reasonably priced!)
shazbot28 10-15-2007, 03:27 PM Sorry for the delayed update. Changing jobs right now with school gets pretty hetic.
Well, here's the update. I have the preliminary items finished. Here's 2 pictures of the finished molds I created. Only revision I need to do is find a better plastic (ie. withstand 300 degrees in black [for the main part of mold housing] and clear [for bottom piece where LED will shine light]). Also, I need to create instructions to install this.
I should have this hashed out by this weekend coming up as I am going to call a couple plastic manufactures to tell me what their recommendations is for a strong, thin plastic that can withstand 250-300 deg. I chose that high of degrees because I don't want it melting or accidentally warping on whomever is interested in this. Both sides fit snug in the side view mirror.
Other than that, they WILL be shipped with LEDs. Blue and White initially. Other colors upon request. They have enough wire to route from the side view mirror down to the curtesy light on the inside door panel and will tap into those wires with vampire clips.
http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=108859&stc=1&d=1192476362
http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=108860&stc=1&d=1192476362
Jedi54 10-15-2007, 03:31 PM I saw these prototypes in person and they're lookin' pretty good. Contrary to what was said earlier in this thread; these are NOT all that easy to make...
Keep up the good work Shaz
Mazurfer 10-15-2007, 04:43 PM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
16. kristopher_d, price dependent.
17. BigRed (you better make it reasonably priced!)
18. Mazurfer
I'm interested as well.
shazbot28 10-15-2007, 05:23 PM I saw these prototypes in person and they're lookin' pretty good. Contrary to what was said earlier in this thread; these are NOT all that easy to make...
Keep up the good work Shaz
Yeah, they look simple to make but because of the curves and the size you're working with in the side view mirror, it took me a couple times getting the right fit. Haha, you should see my prototype. There's super glue all over it from where I accidentally polished off too much, etc. I should figure out all the details by this weekend on everything and let you all know.
Coeks 10-15-2007, 10:39 PM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
16. kristopher_d, price dependent.
17. BigRed (you better make it reasonably priced!)
18. Mazurfer
19. Coeks
Extremely interested.
Throwdown 10-15-2007, 11:13 PM I would recommend ABS as your plastic of choice. It's a pretty hardy material and it's not overly expensive. I actually have lots of spare pieces where I work, I could send you some samples if you'd like.
shazbot28 10-16-2007, 02:23 AM yeah actually that'd be great. I'll pm you my number and if you can give me a call sometime tomorrow (Tuesday)
c41250n 10-16-2007, 03:05 AM are they ready yet...............
shazbot28 10-16-2007, 03:29 AM are they ready yet...............
Almost...
GlenAnderson 10-18-2007, 01:48 PM Send a message via MSN to Coeks
1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
16. kristopher_d, price dependent.
17. BigRed (you better make it reasonably priced!)
18. Mazurfer
19. Coeks
20. GlenAnderson
BB8guy 10-18-2007, 02:24 PM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
16. kristopher_d, price dependent.
17. BigRed (you better make it reasonably priced!)
18. Mazurfer
19. Coeks
20. GlenAnderson
21. BB8Guy
Been looking for these for a while!
Chris 10-19-2007, 01:25 PM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
16. kristopher_d, price dependent.
17. BigRed (you better make it reasonably priced!)
18. Mazurfer
19. Coeks
20. GlenAnderson
21. BB8Guy
22. RWD+LSD=ZOOM
DefinitiveDetour 10-20-2007, 12:22 AM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
16. kristopher_d, price dependent.
17. BigRed (you better make it reasonably priced!)
18. Mazurfer
19. Coeks
20. GlenAnderson
21. BB8Guy
22. RWD+LSD=ZOOM
23. DefinitiveDetour (under 7k and I'm game):rolleyes:
cnaude 10-20-2007, 01:45 AM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
16. kristopher_d, price dependent.
17. BigRed (you better make it reasonably priced!)
18. Mazurfer
19. Coeks
20. GlenAnderson
21. BB8Guy
22. RWD+LSD=ZOOM
23. DefinitiveDetour (under 7k and I'm game)
24. cnaude
Wind Dance 10-20-2007, 05:22 AM Out of curiosity where do these lights go???
I might be interested
Spinning Sushi 10-20-2007, 08:17 AM Out of curiosity where do these lights go???
I might be interested
I'm guessing by the shape of the prototype that he made, it looks like it goes in where there's a pop-out hole underneath your mirrors.
Mazurfer 10-20-2007, 08:49 AM I'm guessing by the shape of the prototype that he made, it looks like it goes in where there's a pop-out hole underneath your mirrors.
That is correct, look on the underside of your side view mirrors.
Jedi54 10-20-2007, 09:52 AM That is correct, look on the underside of your side view mirrors.
Yup, here are my Derwankle puddle lights:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d37/Jedi54/fd908296.jpg
Mazurfer 10-20-2007, 09:55 AM Yup, here are my Derwankle puddle lights:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d37/Jedi54/fd908296.jpg
You have white VLED's in there in this case? Also, your gonna make me go look in the garage now, I could've sworn on the stock mirrors the location would me closer in towards the car.
Jedi54 10-20-2007, 09:59 AM VLED's in stock mirror. :D:
Mazurfer 10-20-2007, 10:00 AM VLED's in stock mirror. :D:
Figured that.......just thought the stock location for holes was closer in, but glad it's not!
Wind Dance 10-21-2007, 01:29 AM I see, so do these just come on after you turn the car off? Have yet to see these before.
RX8Carnage 10-21-2007, 02:44 AM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
16. kristopher_d, price dependent.
17. BigRed (you better make it reasonably priced!)
18. Mazurfer
19. Coeks
20. GlenAnderson
21. BB8Guy
22. RWD+LSD=ZOOM
23. DefinitiveDetour (under 7k and I'm game)
24. cnaude
25. Rx8Carnage Intrested if price is good.
Mazurfer 10-21-2007, 08:43 AM I see, so do these just come on after you turn the car off? Have yet to see these before.
I'm just guessing here, but they come on and off with the courtesy lights meaning when you open the door. Just like the ones you now have on the inside of the doors.
shazbot28 10-22-2007, 03:26 PM I'm just guessing here, but the come on and off with the courtesy lights meaning when you open the door. Just like the ones you now have on the inside of the doors.
Yes, they tap into the courtesy lights so it's only when those lights go on/off.
Update: I'm just finishing up the last revisions of the piece and a couple 8 members gave me some advice on which plastic resin to use. I'm getting sample resin from the companies and will be trying them out.
Jedi54 10-22-2007, 03:31 PM when you hit the unlock button on your key fob, the puddle lights will come on.
Mazurfer 10-22-2007, 09:47 PM when you hit the unlock button on your key fob, the puddle lights will come on.
Yeah........you and Shazbot do realize I was just taking it easy on the person asking the question.....right? I had about 10 things to answer as a smart-ass remark, but I let it go. :rolleyes:
Jedi54 10-22-2007, 11:36 PM Lol
Nopstnz8 10-23-2007, 03:47 AM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
16. kristopher_d, price dependent.
17. BigRed (you better make it reasonably priced!)
18. Mazurfer
19. Coeks
20. GlenAnderson
21. BB8Guy
22. RWD+LSD=ZOOM
23. DefinitiveDetour (under 7k and I'm game)
24. cnaude
25. Rx8Carnage Intrested if price is good.
26. Rx-8 Fanatic
Add me to the list also.
shazbot28 10-23-2007, 03:49 AM Yeah........you and Shazbot do realize I was just taking it easy on the person asking the question.....right? I had about 10 things to answer as a smart-ass remark, but I let it go. :rolleyes:
Yeah I figured but wanted to clarify for the "newer" peeps :lol2:
Dealing with the fires in the foothill area cause they're near my house right now. Still waiting on my samples to come in from the plastic resin companies. I expect within 2 weeks I should be able to ship a batch out.
Thanks for everyone's patience! Reason why I it's taking a bit longer than I expected is because I don't want to half ass on any parts. Rather get it done right with quality the first time.
lxlxlxl_saki_lxlxlxl 10-23-2007, 03:54 AM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
16. kristopher_d, price dependent.
17. BigRed (you better make it reasonably priced!)
18. Mazurfer
19. Coeks
20. GlenAnderson
21. BB8Guy
22. RWD+LSD=ZOOM
23. DefinitiveDetour (under 7k and I'm game)
24. cnaude
25. Rx8Carnage Intrested if price is good.
26. Rx-8 Fanatic
27. lxlxlxl_saki_lxlxlxl *Takes it with a killer deal
Mazurfer 10-23-2007, 09:28 AM Yeah I figured but wanted to clarify for the "newer" peeps :lol2:
Dealing with the fires in the foothill area cause they're near my house right now. Still waiting on my samples to come in from the plastic resin companies. I expect within 2 weeks I should be able to ship a batch out.
Thanks for everyone's patience! Reason why I it's taking a bit longer than I expected is because I don't want to half ass on any parts. Rather get it done right with quality the first time.
Absolutely..............................right way to go.
Good luck with the fires, it looks pretty nasty out there!
road1will 10-23-2007, 09:37 AM add me to the list
Mazurfer 10-23-2007, 09:38 AM add me to the list
Looks like everyone has been adding their name by themselves, so I'll do it for you this time! See next post!
It's a simple "cut" and "paste"
Mazurfer 10-23-2007, 09:39 AM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
16. kristopher_d, price dependent.
17. BigRed (you better make it reasonably priced!)
18. Mazurfer
19. Coeks
20. GlenAnderson
21. BB8Guy
22. RWD+LSD=ZOOM
23. DefinitiveDetour (under 7k and I'm game)
24. cnaude
25. Rx8Carnage Intrested if price is good.
26. Rx-8 Fanatic
27. lxlxlxl_saki_lxlxlxl *Takes it with a killer deal
28. road1will
monkiboi69 10-23-2007, 02:39 PM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
16. kristopher_d, price dependent.
17. BigRed (you better make it reasonably priced!)
18. Mazurfer
19. Coeks
20. GlenAnderson
21. BB8Guy
22. RWD+LSD=ZOOM
23. DefinitiveDetour (under 7k and I'm game)
24. cnaude
25. Rx8Carnage Intrested if price is good.
26. Rx-8 Fanatic
27. lxlxlxl_saki_lxlxlxl *Takes it with a killer deal
28. road1will
29. monkiboi69
Hercules 10-24-2007, 11:21 AM I'm in for a set, how long is the turnaround going to be?
Wind Dance 10-25-2007, 05:34 AM i'm in if the price is not too extreme..
henrijr 10-25-2007, 08:35 AM Add me to the list....
Mazurfer 10-25-2007, 04:55 PM You last three guys just need to add yourself to the list. Just do a cut and paste just as everyone else is. :uhh:
cyborg13454 10-25-2007, 06:47 PM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
16. kristopher_d, price dependent.
17. BigRed (you better make it reasonably priced!)
18. Mazurfer
19. Coeks
20. GlenAnderson
21. BB8Guy
22. RWD+LSD=ZOOM
23. DefinitiveDetour (under 7k and I'm game)
24. cnaude
25. Rx8Carnage Intrested if price is good.
26. Rx-8 Fanatic
27. lxlxlxl_saki_lxlxlxl *Takes it with a killer deal
28. road1will
29. monkiboi69
30. Cyborg13454(depending on price)
sapper0761 10-25-2007, 08:53 PM I love the idea of these but the after market mirrors i am looking at probly wont support sucha thing....
http://www.autoaccessorystore.com/home_n.asp?dir=detail&id=1018
Wind Dance 10-26-2007, 02:13 AM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
16. kristopher_d, price dependent.
17. BigRed (you better make it reasonably priced!)
18. Mazurfer
19. Coeks
20. GlenAnderson
21. BB8Guy
22. RWD+LSD=ZOOM
23. DefinitiveDetour (under 7k and I'm game)
24. cnaude
25. Rx8Carnage Intrested if price is good.
26. Rx-8 Fanatic
27. lxlxlxl_saki_lxlxlxl *Takes it with a killer deal
28. road1will
29. monkiboi69
30. Cyborg13454(depending on price)
31. Wind Dance (depending on price)
shazbot28 10-26-2007, 07:09 PM Status update on first post.
firebirdude 10-26-2007, 10:31 PM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
16. kristopher_d, price dependent.
17. BigRed (you better make it reasonably priced!)
18. Mazurfer
19. Coeks
20. GlenAnderson
21. BB8Guy
22. RWD+LSD=ZOOM
23. DefinitiveDetour (under 7k and I'm game)
24. cnaude
25. Rx8Carnage Intrested if price is good.
26. Rx-8 Fanatic
27. lxlxlxl_saki_lxlxlxl *Takes it with a killer deal
28. road1will
29. monkiboi69
30. Cyborg13454(depending on price)
31. Wind Dance (depending on price)
32. firebirdude - and lets see some installed pics
snipaz2420 10-26-2007, 10:51 PM which brand of led bulbs will you be using? also can you post up a pic of the underside where the light would be shining through?
shazbot28 10-27-2007, 03:24 AM which brand of led bulbs will you be using? also can you post up a pic of the underside where the light would be shining through?
These are the lights coming with:
2 VELOCITY LEDS HID WHITE HIGH POWER LED BULBS 194
http://frickinbrite.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=40_63&products_id=141
I have them all over my car and not one has gone out on me for the last 7 months.
As where the light would shine out, it's right under your side view mirror. Mazda made space for it but never had it as a standard nor option to buy it and install on US models and other countries.
Where the red arrows are pointing to is where it emits from.
http://www.becomeanidiot.com/images/rx8/light_location.jpg
shazbot28 10-27-2007, 03:28 AM Installed pictures on first post of thread.
http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=118822
He||hammer 10-27-2007, 03:29 AM So whats the update, hows the plastic process going ?
shazbot28 10-27-2007, 03:37 AM So whats the update, hows the plastic process going ?
I just ordered the plastic casting resin I'm satisfied to make this with today. It said the shipping was 4 business days so I should receive it Nov. 1st or 2nd before I can start casting. Couple tweaks to the prototype I have to do before that time frame so no problem. Info to be PMed by beginning of next week and should be able to ship the first batch I make within 2 weeks.
laythor 10-27-2007, 04:26 AM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
16. kristopher_d, price dependent.
17. BigRed (you better make it reasonably priced!)
18. Mazurfer
19. Coeks
20. GlenAnderson
21. BB8Guy
22. RWD+LSD=ZOOM
23. DefinitiveDetour (under 7k and I'm game)
24. cnaude
25. Rx8Carnage Intrested if price is good.
26. Rx-8 Fanatic
27. lxlxlxl_saki_lxlxlxl *Takes it with a killer deal
28. road1will
29. monkiboi69
30. Cyborg13454(depending on price)
31. Wind Dance (depending on price)
32. firebirdude - and lets see some installed pics
33. Laythor (depending on price and if you can put blue LEDs in mine)
remy117 10-27-2007, 04:50 AM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
16. kristopher_d, price dependent.
17. BigRed (you better make it reasonably priced!)
18. Mazurfer
19. Coeks
20. GlenAnderson
21. BB8Guy
22. RWD+LSD=ZOOM
23. DefinitiveDetour (under 7k and I'm game)
24. cnaude
25. Rx8Carnage Intrested if price is good.
26. Rx-8 Fanatic
27. lxlxlxl_saki_lxlxlxl *Takes it with a killer deal
28. road1will
29. monkiboi69
30. Cyborg13454(depending on price)
31. Wind Dance (depending on price)
32. firebirdude - and lets see some installed pics
33. Laythor (depending on price and if you can put blue LEDs in mine)
34. remy117
henrijr 10-27-2007, 08:42 AM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
16. kristopher_d, price dependent.
17. BigRed (you better make it reasonably priced!)
18. Mazurfer
19. Coeks
20. GlenAnderson
21. BB8Guy
22. RWD+LSD=ZOOM
23. DefinitiveDetour (under 7k and I'm game)
24. cnaude
25. Rx8Carnage Intrested if price is good.
26. Rx-8 Fanatic
27. lxlxlxl_saki_lxlxlxl *Takes it with a killer deal
28. road1will
29. monkiboi69
30. Cyborg13454(depending on price)
31. Wind Dance (depending on price)
32. firebirdude - and lets see some installed pics
33. Laythor (depending on price and if you can put blue LEDs in mine)
34. remy117
35. henrijr (depending on price)
cyborg13454 10-27-2007, 12:22 PM looks pretty sweet. do you have a price estimate yet?
He||hammer 10-27-2007, 12:44 PM I just ordered the plastic casting resin I'm satisfied to make this with today. It said the shipping was 4 business days so I should receive it Nov. 1st or 2nd before I can start casting. Couple tweaks to the prototype I have to do before that time frame so no problem. Info to be PMed by beginning of next week and should be able to ship the first batch I make within 2 weeks.
Good Deal BTW they look awesome so far, cant wait to see the final :)
Olorin2 10-27-2007, 03:21 PM List updated! Any chance we can get pics of blue LEDs installed and lit?
1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
16. kristopher_d, price dependent.
17. BigRed (you better make it reasonably priced!)
18. Mazurfer
19. Coeks
20. GlenAnderson
21. BB8Guy
22. RWD+LSD=ZOOM
23. DefinitiveDetour (under 7k and I'm game)
24. cnaude
25. Rx8Carnage Intrested if price is good.
26. Rx-8 Fanatic
27. lxlxlxl_saki_lxlxlxl *Takes it with a killer deal
28. road1will
29. monkiboi69
30. Cyborg13454(depending on price)
31. Wind Dance (depending on price)
32. firebirdude - and lets see some installed pics
33. Laythor (depending on price and if you can put blue LEDs in mine)
34. remy117
35. henrijr (depending on price)
36. Olorin2 (I would also be interested in blue LEDs)
Jedi54 10-27-2007, 04:19 PM how much???
snipaz2420 10-27-2007, 04:20 PM [QUOTE=shazbot28;2116255]These are the lights coming with:
2 VELOCITY LEDS HID WHITE HIGH POWER LED BULBS 194
http://frickinbrite.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=40_63&products_id=141
I have them all over my car and not one has gone out on me for the last 7 months.
As where the light would shine out, it's right under your side view mirror. Mazda made space for it but never had it as a standard nor option to buy it and install on US models and other countries.[QUOTE]
excellent. i have all vleds in my car so i wanted to make sure they all matched. thx for the pics. i would have been happy with just pics of the unit itself but its nice to see them in the mirror!
Mazurfer 10-27-2007, 07:13 PM looks pretty sweet. do you have a price estimate yet?
PM him if you want and estimated price! He wrote that couple of posts ago! :eek:
redferne 10-29-2007, 03:01 PM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
16. kristopher_d, price dependent.
17. BigRed (you better make it reasonably priced!)
18. Mazurfer
19. Coeks
20. GlenAnderson
21. BB8Guy
22. RWD+LSD=ZOOM
23. DefinitiveDetour (under 7k and I'm game)
24. cnaude
25. Rx8Carnage Intrested if price is good.
26. Rx-8 Fanatic
27. lxlxlxl_saki_lxlxlxl *Takes it with a killer deal
28. road1will
29. monkiboi69
30. Cyborg13454(depending on price)
31. Wind Dance (depending on price)
32. firebirdude - and lets see some installed pics
33. Laythor (depending on price and if you can put blue LEDs in mine)
34. remy117
35. henrijr (depending on price)
36. Olorin2 (I would also be interested in blue LEDs)
37. Redferne (depending on price)
snipaz2420 10-30-2007, 10:07 PM just keeping this up top. shazbot can you pm me the approximate price. thx
shazbot28 10-31-2007, 07:40 PM I'll see about getting a picture of blue lights on.
Mazurfer 10-31-2007, 08:23 PM I'll see about getting a picture of blue lights on.
I be interested in blue, but would kinda like to see them first. I'm blue on the inside, but I still think the puddle lights are gonna be better off if just white.
Motomouse 11-03-2007, 04:04 PM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
16. kristopher_d, price dependent.
17. BigRed (you better make it reasonably priced!)
18. Mazurfer
19. Coeks
20. GlenAnderson
21. BB8Guy
22. RWD+LSD=ZOOM
23. DefinitiveDetour (under 7k and I'm game)
24. cnaude
25. Rx8Carnage Intrested if price is good.
26. Rx-8 Fanatic
27. lxlxlxl_saki_lxlxlxl *Takes it with a killer deal
28. road1will
29. monkiboi69
30. Cyborg13454(depending on price)
31. Wind Dance (depending on price)
32. firebirdude - and lets see some installed pics
33. Laythor (depending on price and if you can put blue LEDs in mine)
34. remy117
35. henrijr (depending on price)
36. Olorin2 (I would also be interested in blue LEDs)
37. Redferne (depending on price)
38. Motomouse!!
laythor 11-03-2007, 08:25 PM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
16. kristopher_d, price dependent.
17. BigRed (you better make it reasonably priced!)
18. Mazurfer
19. Coeks
20. GlenAnderson
21. BB8Guy
22. RWD+LSD=ZOOM
23. DefinitiveDetour (under 7k and I'm game)
24. cnaude
25. Rx8Carnage Intrested if price is good.
26. Rx-8 Fanatic
27. lxlxlxl_saki_lxlxlxl *Takes it with a killer deal
28. road1will
29. monkiboi69
30. Cyborg13454(depending on price)
31. Wind Dance (depending on price)
32. firebirdude - and lets see some installed pics
33. Laythor (already PM'd and blue isn't a problem. So I'm in!)
34. remy117
35. henrijr (depending on price)
36. Olorin2 (I would also be interested in blue LEDs)
37. Redferne (depending on price)
38. Motomouse!!
heyarnold69 11-03-2007, 08:26 PM me....
laythor 11-03-2007, 08:36 PM me....
cut and paste the list with your name as 39
ocrapitzleon 11-03-2007, 08:40 PM i want this!
shazbot28 11-04-2007, 03:15 AM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
16. kristopher_d, price dependent.
17. BigRed (you better make it reasonably priced!)
18. Mazurfer
19. Coeks
20. GlenAnderson
21. BB8Guy
22. RWD+LSD=ZOOM
23. DefinitiveDetour (under 7k and I'm game)
24. cnaude
25. Rx8Carnage Intrested if price is good.
26. Rx-8 Fanatic
27. lxlxlxl_saki_lxlxlxl *Takes it with a killer deal
28. road1will
29. monkiboi69
30. Cyborg13454(depending on price)
31. Wind Dance (depending on price)
32. firebirdude - and lets see some installed pics
33. Laythor (already PM'd and blue isn't a problem. So I'm in!)
34. remy117
35. henrijr (depending on price)
36. Olorin2 (I would also be interested in blue LEDs)
37. Redferne (depending on price)
38. Motomouse!!
39. heyarnold69
40. ocrapitzleon
shazbot28 11-05-2007, 12:21 AM Update on first post.
ocrapitzleon 11-05-2007, 12:45 AM i want this done! :) ASAP
shazbot28 11-05-2007, 12:47 AM haha i'm trying man. I ordered the black plastic resin but they sent me like a jug that's 75% full and the catalyst that's completely full. Don't want to puncture the seal until they give me the ok to do so in case i need to return or take a pic of it.
Freistat5775 11-08-2007, 12:28 PM I have a Red 8 and I have all LED interior lights as Red, any suggestions as to whether I should get red lights or white lights? I'm afraid if I get the whites they wont match properly with the red interiors.... but I also want to use the lights for what they are - to light up the ground when you get out of the car... Any suggestions? Are the red lights bright enough that you can actually see the ground when they are on?
Rx4x2 11-08-2007, 06:35 PM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
16. kristopher_d, price dependent.
17. BigRed (you better make it reasonably priced!)
18. Mazurfer
19. Coeks
20. GlenAnderson
21. BB8Guy
22. RWD+LSD=ZOOM
23. DefinitiveDetour (under 7k and I'm game)
24. cnaude
25. Rx8Carnage Intrested if price is good.
26. Rx-8 Fanatic
27. lxlxlxl_saki_lxlxlxl *Takes it with a killer deal
28. road1will
29. monkiboi69
30. Cyborg13454(depending on price)
31. Wind Dance (depending on price)
32. firebirdude - and lets see some installed pics
33. Laythor (already PM'd and blue isn't a problem. So I'm in!)
34. remy117
35. henrijr (depending on price)
36. Olorin2 (I would also be interested in blue LEDs)
37. Redferne (depending on price)
38. Motomouse!!
39. heyarnold69
40. ocrapitzleon
41. RX4X2 (in white)
rx8scpowell 11-08-2007, 06:43 PM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
16. kristopher_d, price dependent.
17. BigRed (you better make it reasonably priced!)
18. Mazurfer
19. Coeks
20. GlenAnderson
21. BB8Guy
22. RWD+LSD=ZOOM
23. DefinitiveDetour (under 7k and I'm game)
24. cnaude
25. Rx8Carnage Intrested if price is good.
26. Rx-8 Fanatic
27. lxlxlxl_saki_lxlxlxl *Takes it with a killer deal
28. road1will
29. monkiboi69
30. Cyborg13454(depending on price)
31. Wind Dance (depending on price)
32. firebirdude - and lets see some installed pics
33. Laythor (already PM'd and blue isn't a problem. So I'm in!)
34. remy117
35. henrijr (depending on price)
36. Olorin2 (I would also be interested in blue LEDs)
37. Redferne (depending on price)
38. Motomouse!!
39. heyarnold69
40. ocrapitzleon
41. RX4X2 (in white)
42. RX8scpowell
shazbot28 11-09-2007, 08:49 PM Added update on first post on thread:
UPDATE 11.09.07: Everything is set except for my order for a gram scale to come in so I can make the clear part on the underside of the puddle light enclosure. I should receive this by next week so *crosses fingers* I hope to be taking orders by mid next week. Also, added photos of puddle lights with blue lighting.
snipaz2420 11-09-2007, 09:41 PM wow the blue looks awesome!!!! i want to get these in before it starts to get to freezing outside
BigRed 11-09-2007, 10:23 PM i just might need them in blue... they look so good!
laythor 11-09-2007, 10:37 PM My money should be on it's way about 2 seconds after you put up the order option..... woot
I'm going too have too personally need yellow...
Wind Dance 11-10-2007, 06:49 AM Added update on first post on thread:
UPDATE 11.09.07: Everything is set except for my order for a gram scale to come in so I can make the clear part on the underside of the puddle light enclosure. I should receive this by next week so *crosses fingers* I hope to be taking orders by mid next week. Also, added photos of puddle lights with blue lighting.
YAY! :D:
sagangi9 11-14-2007, 11:04 AM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
16. kristopher_d, price dependent.
17. BigRed (you better make it reasonably priced!)
18. Mazurfer
19. Coeks
20. GlenAnderson
21. BB8Guy
22. RWD+LSD=ZOOM
23. DefinitiveDetour (under 7k and I'm game)
24. cnaude
25. Rx8Carnage Intrested if price is good.
26. Rx-8 Fanatic
27. lxlxlxl_saki_lxlxlxl *Takes it with a killer deal
28. road1will
29. monkiboi69
30. Cyborg13454(depending on price)
31. Wind Dance (depending on price)
32. firebirdude - and lets see some installed pics
33. Laythor (already PM'd and blue isn't a problem. So I'm in!)
34. remy117
35. henrijr (depending on price)
36. Olorin2 (I would also be interested in blue LEDs)
37. Redferne (depending on price)
38. Motomouse!!
39. heyarnold69
40. ocrapitzleon
41. RX4X2 (in white)
42. RX8scpowell
43. sagangi9(In white and depending on price)
06carbon8 11-14-2007, 12:33 PM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
16. kristopher_d, price dependent.
17. BigRed (you better make it reasonably priced!)
18. Mazurfer
19. Coeks
20. GlenAnderson
21. BB8Guy
22. RWD+LSD=ZOOM
23. DefinitiveDetour (under 7k and I'm game)
24. cnaude
25. Rx8Carnage Intrested if price is good.
26. Rx-8 Fanatic
27. lxlxlxl_saki_lxlxlxl *Takes it with a killer deal
28. road1will
29. monkiboi69
30. Cyborg13454(depending on price)
31. Wind Dance (depending on price)
32. firebirdude - and lets see some installed pics
33. Laythor (already PM'd and blue isn't a problem. So I'm in!)
34. remy117
35. henrijr (depending on price)
36. Olorin2 (I would also be interested in blue LEDs)
37. Redferne (depending on price)
38. Motomouse!!
39. heyarnold69
40. ocrapitzleon
41. RX4X2 (in white)
42. RX8scpowell
43. sagangi9(In white and depending on price)
44. 06carbon8 [blue, pming for cost est]
NYC Drift King 11-14-2007, 06:36 PM 1. c41250n
2. snipaz2420
3. Wilson
4. MazdaManiac (+2 or +4 maybe)
5. He||hammer
6. Element
7. type59
8. Aero8
9. lowrdteg
10. Renesis SE3P (Depends on how much you charge for it)
11. 1stgen8
12. ScottyStyles (As with Renesis - #10 - depends on how much you charge - please let me know when you get everything finalized.)
13. poweredbyplaav - as others have noted, price will play a role
14. usmc320 - same
15. Keef - I'm interested in having a separate switch for these, at the same time as acting like puddles!
16. kristopher_d, price dependent.
17. BigRed (you better make it reasonably priced!)
18. Mazurfer
19. Coeks
20. GlenAnderson
21. BB8Guy
22. RWD+LSD=ZOOM
23. DefinitiveDetour (under 7k and I'm game)
24. cnaude
25. Rx8Carnage Intrested if price is good.
26. Rx-8 Fanatic
27. lxlxlxl_saki_lxlxlxl *Takes it with a killer deal
28. road1will
29. monkiboi69
30. Cyborg13454(depending on price)
31. Wind Dance (depending on price)
32. firebirdude - and lets see some installed pics
33. Laythor (already PM'd and blue isn't a problem. So I'm in!)
34. remy117
35. henrijr (depending on price)
36. Olorin2 (I would also be interested in blue LEDs)
37. Redferne (depending on price)
38. Motomouse!!
39. heyarnold69
40. ocrapitzleon
41. RX4X2 (in white)
42. RX8scpowell
43. sagangi9(In white and depending on price)
44. 06carbon8 [blue, pming for cost est]
45. Nyc Drift King (blue, pn for cost, is seperste switch availible)
laythor 11-14-2007, 07:15 PM Any updates?
Myardor 11-14-2007, 09:41 PM For the 40 or so of you that are interested in the puddle lights.
Go here so you will have an idea of what it takes to install them/how to install them. I bought them from a member who bought them but never got around to install them.
http://www.rx8fun.com/puddle/docs/Puddle_Lamps.pdf
If you can't access that one then look here:
http://www.rx8web.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5339
How about a group get together to install them?
Yes, I know we are located in different places So each has to meet with others close by.
shazbot28 11-15-2007, 03:20 AM Hey guys... I should be receiving my weight scale for the clear resin measuring today (Thursday) or tomorrow (friday).
shazbot28 11-15-2007, 03:21 AM I'm fine to help install them for people in the So. Cali area.. we just need to set up a date for it.
shazbot28 11-15-2007, 03:42 AM Edited first post.
UPDATE 11.15.07: Added price and accepting pre-orders. I'm making the puddle lights this weekend and will be shipping them out next week. Those already on the list, please PM me on more info to PayPal money and let me know what LED color you want.
lxlxlxl_saki_lxlxlxl 11-15-2007, 04:07 AM thx''yea, just set up a date so that we can all meet up and put them on together. Paying cash will be great at that time =]
BigRed 11-15-2007, 07:33 AM I think ill pass... looks like a quality product though!
Mazurfer 11-15-2007, 12:56 PM See your PM's, I'm ready and will send money via paypal today!
shazbot28 11-16-2007, 01:13 AM sending out the pm's right now.
Updated list. If there's any problems with your info on the list, please pm me and let me know.
Wind Dance 11-16-2007, 03:38 AM I want to see this one a V.red first... but looks good from the pics.
shazbot28 11-16-2007, 08:49 PM I don't have red LEDs on hand yet but will have it next week. So when I get them, I'll post them with red/amber installed.
Updated list on first post.
poweredbyplaav 11-18-2007, 05:40 PM just wondering how it is installed. how is the mirror assembly taken apart? do u need to take the interior door panel off in order to disassemble the mirror or can it be done without taking the door panel off?
snipaz2420 11-18-2007, 08:36 PM im pretty sure you can take the mirror off without removing the door panel but if shazbot designed these exactly like the derwankel lights you will have to tap the power from the courtesy lights
Myardor 11-18-2007, 09:08 PM just wondering how it is installed. how is the mirror assembly taken apart? do u need to take the interior door panel off in order to disassemble the mirror or can it be done without taking the door panel off?
has link that shows how /what to do
Wind Dance 11-19-2007, 01:25 AM I don't have red LEDs on hand yet but will have it next week. So when I get them, I'll post them with red/amber installed.
Updated list on first post.
oh... lol sorry about the confusion, i meant seeing it on a velocity red rx8.
shazbot28 11-19-2007, 04:32 AM just wondering how it is installed. how is the mirror assembly taken apart? do u need to take the interior door panel off in order to disassemble the mirror or can it be done without taking the door panel off?
In order to install it, you need to take the interior door panel (held on with 3 screws and push plugs) off to get to the mirror (3 hex screws). It taps into the courtesy lights on the panel also. It's about 15-20 min per side for me when I've been taking them on and off but it's because I've done it like 20 times now. I would suggest about 45 min per side taking it easy with my instructions and you'll be fine. Once you take your time on one side, it's quite fast on the other panel/mirror.
Info sent to those PMed and updated those with payment received.
Rx4x2 11-22-2007, 11:38 AM Well, I paypaled my money. When can I expect a pre-christmas surprise?
shazbot28 11-23-2007, 04:08 AM Well, I paypaled my money. When can I expect a pre-christmas surprise?
Shipping out Monday or Tuesday next week (Nov. 26th or 27th)
Updated list.
Pink Flea 11-25-2007, 02:48 AM Interested!!!!
shazbot28 11-26-2007, 04:45 AM updating:
The mold was burned when I was pre-heating the mold over thanksgiving weekend. My mother thought I was pre-heating for the turkey and didn't look inside the oven so it went from 170 degrees to 350 degrees. Luckily, I have my final design but I don't have anymore mold mixture to finish my 2-piece mold. I thought I would have enough but it was only enough to make half the mold. I'm going to be next day shipping more mold so this delay will just bring the "ship out date" just to Wednesday.
Sorry for the delay...it'll get out this week for sure.
laythor 11-26-2007, 12:45 PM as long as you update us take all the time you need Shaz :-)
Mazurfer 11-26-2007, 10:38 PM as long as you update us take all the time you need Shaz :-)
^+1..........as I said earlier in a PM.....slow, correct, and good works for me!
Rx4x2 11-27-2007, 09:12 PM Ditto on okay for delay with updates.
Best.
Motomouse 11-27-2007, 10:52 PM :)
take your time do it right!
snipaz2420 11-28-2007, 01:19 PM will they be going out today
shazbot28 11-28-2007, 04:17 PM The housings are made... but I had to go in early for work today so I forgot to grab the parts to package them together to ship out on my lunch break. They'll be definitely shipping out tomorrow.
Those ordering with blue LEDs, I found that I only have 1 set left from my bulbs container and my shipment of 120 LEDs will be in in a few days. Will be throwing out the first blue LED set to first paid.
Thanks for all of your interest in my project! It's been a pretty cool project for me to learn how to make undercut molds and the whole process. The good thing for you guys on this is each puddle light enclosure is pretty much hand made and I inspect each one for any issues so there shouldn't be any issues.
laythor 11-28-2007, 04:20 PM thanks for the update Shaz
I'll be posting pics within hours of getting mine.
snipaz2420 11-28-2007, 06:58 PM thanks shaz
Mazurfer 11-28-2007, 07:49 PM Those ordering with blue LEDs, I found that I only have 1 set left from my bulbs container and my shipment of 120 LEDs will be in in a few days. Will be throwing out the first blue LED set to first paid.
14. usmc320 - blue ::payment received
18. Mazurfer - blue :: payment received
33. Laythor - blue :: payment received
38. Motomouse!! - blue :: payment received
Hmmmm..........who can it be now? :uhh:
usmc320 11-28-2007, 08:19 PM 14. usmc320 - blue ::payment received
18. Mazurfer - blue :: payment received
33. Laythor - blue :: payment received
38. Motomouse!! - blue :: payment received
Hmmmm..........who can it be now? :uhh:
Good call Mazurfer. I was wondering the same thing.
Mazurfer 11-28-2007, 08:22 PM Good call Mazurfer. I was wondering the same thing.
I can look and see exactly when I paid. I'll come back and edit this and let ya know. :lol2:
No big deal, but it was:
Date: Nov. 16, 2007
Time: 03:46:41 PST
Status: Completed
usmc320 11-28-2007, 11:03 PM You beat me to it. :crying:
Date: Nov. 16, 2007
Time: 09:21:45 PST
Status: Completed
Guess we know pending the other two chiming in. Oh well. I can wait. No big deal.
WAR CRUNK 11-28-2007, 11:05 PM holy shit white ones i want...need to borrow my moms credit card and ima order :rock:
Mazurfer 11-28-2007, 11:28 PM You beat me to it. :crying:
Date: Nov. 16, 2007
Time: 09:21:45 PST
Status: Completed
Guess we know pending the other two chiming in. Oh well. I can wait. No big deal.
:bluesuit: :sadwavey:
Just kidding...I can wait as well, and it's no guarantee who's gonna get them first yet, so I guess we will see.
laythor 11-28-2007, 11:55 PM I'll let you guys know what they look like... lol
Date:
Nov. 15, 2007
Time:
07:54:30 PST
Status:
Completed
usmc320 11-29-2007, 12:52 AM Looking forward to it. I'll have to enjoy them vicariously through you for a few more days.
I'll let you guys know what they look like... lol
Date:
Nov. 15, 2007
Time:
07:54:30 PST
Status:
Completed
shazbot28 11-29-2007, 02:11 PM Hey guys, I hate to do this and I know I jumped the gun by saying I'd definitely ship out the first batch today but I noticed on the clear plastic bottom, it wasn't completely dry. Like a sticky surface still. I called up the plastic manufacture and they said it can take up to 3 days for such a thin surface (less than 1/4 in) to cure but I can help it by putting it in the oven and baking it at 170 degrees to speed it up.
I'm going to go home tonight and try that. I'll update you guys soon on how it went. Again, truly sorry for the delay in shipment.
laythor 11-29-2007, 02:14 PM Thanks again for the update Shaz, take your time.
usmc320 11-29-2007, 08:56 PM No problem.
Motomouse 12-01-2007, 10:55 PM Date:
Nov. 16, 2007
Time:
16:14:12 PST
Status:
Completed
hmmm so we still waiting :)
snipaz2420 12-02-2007, 07:37 PM whats the deal shaz??
shazbot28 12-03-2007, 07:05 AM Had to redo em. Figured out how to bake em just right so they dry in the 15-20 min that it should instead of the 3 day air dry sticky issue.
Good news. 4 whites and 1 blue will be shipped out tomorrow. They're all in their packaging and ready to go. Took a quick picture on my camera phone so pardon the low quality picture.
For the others, I am waiting for my package of LEDs to some in the mail. I'll let you know when I get them in. Should be early this week since I ordered them Monday last week.
Contents:
1x Letter
2x Puddle Lights! (Left & Right)
2x Phillips Screws
4x T-Splices
10x Zip Ties
http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=111422&stc=1&d=1196683095
Will update first post when I get to work today.
laythor 12-03-2007, 12:44 PM awesome!
snipaz2420 12-03-2007, 12:55 PM cool beans. just one question tho. wouldnt you need four wire taps? one for power and one for ground * 2 for the both puddle lights? unless you do it another way?
Mazurfer 12-03-2007, 04:22 PM Had to redo em. Figured out how to bake em just right so they dry in the 15-20 min that it should instead of the 3 day air dry sticky issue.
Good news. 4 whites and 1 blue will be shipped out tomorrow. They're all in their packaging and ready to go. Took a quick picture on my camera phone so pardon the low quality picture.
For the others, I am waiting for my package of LEDs to some in the mail. I'll let you know when I get them in. Should be early this week since I ordered them Monday last week.
Contents:
1x Letter
2x Puddle Lights! (Left & Right)
2x Phillips Screws
2x T-Splices
10x Zip Ties
Will update first post when I get to work today.
Looking real good!
You ever figured out who gets the first set of blues?
laythor 12-03-2007, 04:40 PM Looking real good!
You ever figured out who gets the first set of blues?
he did :101384_l:
Mazurfer 12-03-2007, 04:42 PM he did :101384_l:
I was too lazy to go back and look, but I figured the one would of course do the dance! :lol:
shazbot28 12-04-2007, 03:08 AM cool beans. just one question tho. wouldnt you need four wire taps? one for power and one for ground * 2 for the both puddle lights? unless you do it another way?
Yeah.. I wasn't thinking correctly when taking that picture and packing them at 3 AM. There's only 2 that I accidentally shipped out with 2x wire taps and that's RX4X2 and snipaz2420. I'll send 2 more taps to you guys tomorrow morning. Everyone else has the right contents needed. Sorry about that.
PMed tracking numbers to those shipped out today.
snipaz2420 12-04-2007, 03:21 PM sweet thanks
shazbot28 12-04-2007, 10:02 PM Updated list of packages shipped.
Mazurfer 12-04-2007, 10:34 PM awesome!
:cussing: :fight: :greenchai :balls: :Kill1: :tank:
Just kidding of course! Congrats!
laythor 12-05-2007, 01:51 AM lol
should have them tomorrow and then i have to get some time to install
shazbot28 12-05-2007, 02:10 AM added a couple names interested and sent info.
laythor 12-05-2007, 04:25 PM Got my lights about an hour ago and just finished installing them on the car.
The instruction link I was sent didn't work so I just used the derkwinkle instructions. ( http://www.rx8fun.com/puddle/docs/Puddle_Lamps.pdf )
In the derwinkle instructions they talk about 9 clips holding the door on plus one screw under the arm rest. I also had a second screw (shown in one of the pics below holding the door.
Installation is a snap, just take your time. One thing to note, the wires i had to tap into did not go in the same order from drivers to passenger. There's a blue wire and a green wire in the car. A white and black from the kit. I believe how the bulb is plugged into the puddle light determines the polarity of the connection. It's a pretty easy thing to do right, just touch the bare metal ends of the wires from the puddle light kit to the courtesy light that you'll be tapping into. When the puddle light comes on, you have your correct splice.
Sorry for the picture quality. The GF has my camera somewhere and I didn't want to waste time finding it. These are all from my camera phone.
I'll post some pics tonight so we can all gaze and the warm glowing warmth.
picture of the other bolt i found holding the door on. You'll find it when you remove the switch trim plate
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/mdobilas/Puddle%20Lights/1205071142a.jpg
The guts of the door
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/mdobilas/Puddle%20Lights/1205071142b.jpg
Pretty light.. so blue
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/mdobilas/Puddle%20Lights/1205071149a.jpg
Making the splices. I didn't use the ones Shaz sent, I like these better
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/mdobilas/Puddle%20Lights/1205071212a.jpg
Removing the magic second screw. Didn't find it till after I tried removing the door panel. Thankfully I stopped before ripping it off
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/mdobilas/Puddle%20Lights/1205071219a.jpg
As many people have posted, just pull firmly on the mirror and it will pop off. When you're putting it back on make sure you feel all mounts engage and the mirror become rigid
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/mdobilas/Puddle%20Lights/1205071226a.jpg
snipaz2420 12-05-2007, 05:17 PM damn you got those quick! thanks for the tips laythor. were did you get those taps btw? also did you roll down your window when you installed them?
shazbot28 12-05-2007, 06:15 PM damn you got those quick! thanks for the tips laythor. were did you get those taps btw?
snipaz, they're available at radioshack.
The ones I sent are for the 16-22 gauge lines. Those larger wire tap are for 12-16 (if i remember correctly). Issue you may have with the larger wire tap is it might not contact with the metal when tapping into the line.
also did you roll down your window when you installed them?
Yes, you have to roll down your window to get the interior panel off.
snipaz2420 12-05-2007, 06:27 PM ok cool. its just i didnt want to wait for the other 2 taps to come in. im gettin excited waiting for these but i guess i'll just wait for the other 2.
Mazurfer 12-05-2007, 06:37 PM ok cool. its just i didnt want to wait for the other 2 taps to come in. im gettin excited waiting for these but i guess i'll just wait for the other 2.
I'm going to solder and heat shrink mine once the get here!
laythor 12-05-2007, 07:05 PM I kept the windows up the whole time, no issues getting the door panel off or back on.
Solder and heat shrink would be the better way to go, but I was too lazy :-)
Rx4x2 12-05-2007, 07:26 PM Do you have to take the mirrors completely off to run the wires, or is it just way easier that way?
laythor 12-05-2007, 08:36 PM You have to take off the mirrors to route the wires. It's only held on by 3 8mm bolts so it's not a big thing to take it off.
There are two plastic locator pins on the mirror attaching to the car. The bottom pin is straight, the top is offset. When you're taking the mirror off after removing the three bolts, lift the mirror up slightly and then down to take it off.
laythor 12-05-2007, 09:27 PM Night time pics:
looking up into the light
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/mdobilas/Puddle%20Lights/RX8078.jpg
side of car being lit
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/mdobilas/Puddle%20Lights/RX8077.jpg
lights up the ground
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/mdobilas/Puddle%20Lights/RX8076.jpg
shazbot28 12-05-2007, 09:29 PM Good news... My LEDs were shipped 12/3 so I should receive them end of this week/early next week. I'll keep you guys updated and will ship the rest of the orders when I receive those LEDs.
Mazurfer 12-05-2007, 09:30 PM Night time pics:
Is that a reflection of your house Christmas lights in the first pic?
shazbot28 12-05-2007, 09:30 PM Hey now.. my lights don't do the multicolored stuff (jk)...
Glad to see they're in your car Laythor!
laythor 12-05-2007, 09:35 PM Is that a reflection of your house Christmas lights in the first pic?
yep.. i was shooting up and toward the house. those are the multi colored lights on the house.
I found my camera but it wont let me take any good dark pictures... :banghead:
It's a very nice glow around the car. I can see everything very clearly but it's not so in your face that you think rice.
The kit is just great. Overall I'd give the quality a 9. The housing is rough, but you don't see it at all once installed. The lens that you do see is top notch and the led's shaz is using are also premium (no ebay crap).
FYI Blue leds shining on GG paint is just beautiful.
Mazurfer 12-05-2007, 09:37 PM yep.. i was shooting up and toward the house. those are the multi colored lights on the house.
I found my camera but it wont let me take any good dark pictures... :banghead:
It's a very nice glow around the car. I can see everything very clearly but it's not so in your face that you think rice.
The kit is just great. Overall I'd give the quality a 9. The housing is rough, but you don't see it at all once installed. The lens that you do see is top notch and the led's shaz is using are also premium (no ebay crap).
FYI Blue leds shining on GG paint is just beautiful.
I knew it was that or if not, then it was a UFO. :lol2:
Well.....I'm Ti-gray so I know it will look go as well.
shazbot28 12-05-2007, 09:57 PM The kit is just great. Overall I'd give the quality a 9. The housing is rough, but you don't see it at all once installed. The lens that you do see is top notch and the led's shaz is using are also premium (no ebay crap).
Yeah for the housing, if I had a pressurizing chamber, the whole unit would be completely smooth. Best I could do by hand and then mold it.
laythor 12-05-2007, 10:03 PM damnit man, build an injection mold machine.. that should only run you a couple of hundred thousand!
The comment was just to prepare people.. it might look a bit funky but it's hidden and strong as hell.
He||hammer 12-05-2007, 10:13 PM did anyone get red ? and have pics ?
shazbot28 12-05-2007, 10:26 PM did anyone get red ? and have pics ?
No one has red yet. I'll have them to show what they look like soon. My LED shipment is coming in at the end of this week/early next week.
Mazurfer 12-05-2007, 11:46 PM damnit man, build an injection mold machine.. that should only run you a couple of hundred thousand!
The comment was just to prepare people.. it might look a bit funky but it's hidden and strong as hell.
That's all that matters.......thanks for the heads up, but I would've probably had the same assessment.
Rx4x2 12-06-2007, 07:42 PM You have to take off the mirrors to route the wires. It's only held on by 3 8mm bolts so it's not a big thing to take it off.
There are two plastic locator pins on the mirror attaching to the car. The bottom pin is straight, the top is offset. When you're taking the mirror off after removing the three bolts, lift the mirror up slightly and then down to take it off.
Thanks for the tip.
Received lights today too! As foretold, its not injection mold. But had I created them myself, I'd be proud of my work. Good job!
Since I want to see them shine, and I don't know when it'll be warm enough, can I touch them to my battery to check? Is there a polarity? Can you hurt them if you connect them backwards.
Best.
laythor 12-06-2007, 08:20 PM i'd suggest just popping the lens of the courtesy light in the door and then taking out the bulb. plug the wires into the socket and you'll see the light.
No harm in putting them in backwards, they just wont turn on if you do.
snipaz2420 12-06-2007, 09:44 PM just got mine shaz! what a quality product! im really happy with them and cant wait to get them in. also i like the "big willy puddle lights" through the clear, nice personal touch.
shazbot28 12-07-2007, 12:37 PM Since I want to see them shine, and I don't know when it'll be warm enough, can I touch them to my battery to check? Is there a polarity? Can you hurt them if you connect them backwards.
Best.
I would suggest just using a 9v battery to test it out. A lot easier without the potential of electrocuting yourself trying to go at it with the battery.
Jedi54 12-07-2007, 12:42 PM I'm going to solder and heat shrink mine once the get here!
That's what I did and I highly recommend going this route. IF you don't have a solder at the house; radio shack sells a portable butane powered one for about $20.
Lookin' good.
snipaz2420 12-07-2007, 12:46 PM That's what I did and I highly recommend going this route. IF you don't have a solder at the house; radio shack sells a portable butane powered one for about $20.
Lookin' good.
that soldering iron is awesome!
Jedi54 12-07-2007, 12:48 PM that soldering iron is awesome!
hell ya it is! I used that for my stereo install, my puddle lights, AND my latest electrical mod. (thread coming soon)
Best $$ I ever spent at Radio Shack. Just wish those SOB's actually sold the butane that goes with it.
Cigar shops or a WalMart are your best friends for Butane.
shazbot28 12-07-2007, 01:23 PM Updated list of payment received.
I'll be shipping out the next batch when my LED shipment come in early next week. Also, installation instructions will be up this weekend. My current webserver the PDF is hosted on is being moved to another location so it's been unavailable currently.
Jedi54 12-07-2007, 01:24 PM shaz: off-topic.
I might need some white LED's soon. I'm getting sick of the interior overhead lighting in my car.
Also, I see the 9500i in your siggy list. You got it installed??? If so, congrats!! Only cool people can have such a badass radar detector.
I'm glad to hear these are being shipped and people are pleased with the quality. That's awesome bro, knew you could pull it off!
snipaz2420 12-07-2007, 01:25 PM i get the butane at a cigar shop. too bad that the tips are about half the price of the iron itself lol
snipaz2420 12-07-2007, 09:40 PM ok well i just finished installing 1 puddle light(didnt have other taps to do other side) and i must say anything that couldve gone wrong did. it was a pain in the ass for me. first off i broke one of the pins on the mirror assembly, i couldnt disconnect the damn speaker connector, the led was blown out, i couldnt for the life of my get the puddle light in the mirror housing(didnt see the recess for the tab to go into, the door panel wouldnt go back on and finally the mirror wouldnt adjust down so i had to pull it back off and readjust it:Eyecrazy: . i figured out all the issues that i was having and i know that the second light will go a lot smoother. so two and a half hours later:banghead: i am happy with the light just tired from the install. btw the problems i had were in NO way shazbots fault. ill post pics once i get the second light in.
Mazurfer 12-07-2007, 09:53 PM ok well i just finished installing 1 puddle light(didnt have other taps to do other side) and i must say anything that couldve gone wrong did. it was a pain in the ass for me. first off i broke one of the pins on the mirror assembly, i couldnt disconnect the damn speaker connector, the led was blown out, i couldnt for the life of my get the puddle light in the mirror housing(didnt see the recess for the tab to go into, the door panel wouldnt go back on and finally the mirror wouldnt adjust down so i had to pull it back off and readjust it:Eyecrazy: . i figured out all the issues that i was having and i know that the second light will go a lot smoother. so two and a half hours later:banghead: i am happy with the light just tired from the install. btw the problems i had were in NO way shazbots fault. ill post pics once i get the second light in.
This will give us some idea.........how many of the things in your signature did you install yourself?
snipaz2420 12-07-2007, 10:05 PM This will give us some idea.........how many of the things in your signature did you install yourself?
:lol: yes i am not very mechanically inclined but i installed the filter, short shifter, helped with the suspension ,did the strut bar and did the clear corners. nothing major by any means. all the problems i ran into were simple little things and could have been avoided.
Mazurfer 12-07-2007, 10:13 PM :lol: yes i am not very mechanically inclined but i installed the filter, short shifter, helped with the suspension ,did the strut bar and did the clear corners. nothing major by any means. all the problems i ran into were simple little things and could have been avoided.
No offense, I was just wondering. Some people should just never even touch a car(not meaning you) ya know?
If you had said "none", then I would've known.
snipaz2420 12-07-2007, 10:20 PM none taken at all! i think that getting the light into the housing took me the longest to do only because i didnt see the recess in the mirror so i was trying to get the light in every different angle until someone pointed the recess out me. other than that the other problems were resolved smoothly and quickly
shazbot28 12-10-2007, 04:24 PM LEDs came in. I'll see about posting the red lights on the car.
I'll have these shipped out by Wednesday.
Whoever wants to set up a So. Cali install for these, set it up and I'll help install these for the group.
Jedi54 12-10-2007, 04:27 PM SHAZ!!!
see my last post. (scroll up) :)
shazbot28 12-10-2007, 04:41 PM Yeah, lemme know when you want to pick some up. I got blue, white, red, and amber (ha!).
1stgen8 12-10-2007, 05:58 PM Are we still on Shaz.....just let me know.
shazbot28 12-10-2007, 06:23 PM yeah.. forgot to add you to the list.
Mazurfer 12-10-2007, 08:27 PM Yeah, lemme know when you want to pick some up. I got blue, white, red, and amber (ha!).
Don't be given Jorge my Blues! :rant: :)
laythor 12-10-2007, 08:39 PM A few days have gone by and the lights are still making me smile when I go to my car in the dark.
If anyone in the nor cal bay area wants a hand with their install just send me a PM.
shazbot28 12-10-2007, 09:10 PM Don't be given Jorge my Blues! :rant: :)
ha! I got a pretty box full of blues now. It's pretty sweet how they ship a large amount of LEDs to you. I'll have to take a picture tonight and upload it.
Glad you love them as I do Laythor!
shazbot28 12-11-2007, 05:07 PM Added new images to first post on this thread. Shows what white, blue, red, and amber look like at night.
lxlxlxl_saki_lxlxlxl 12-11-2007, 05:11 PM hey shaz, y u install local for kelvin but not for me?..i want too=[
shazbot28 12-11-2007, 05:43 PM hey shaz, y u install local for kelvin but not for me?..i want too=[
updated the list. I PM'ed my cell so give me a call and let me know.
lxlxlxl_saki_lxlxlxl 12-11-2007, 05:45 PM thx Shaz , i will let you know if i would do it this friday or nextweek. thanks
Jedi54 12-11-2007, 06:45 PM Don't be given Jorge my Blues! :rant: :)
:lol:
Jedi54 12-11-2007, 06:46 PM nice camera work on the 1st post! I always had a bitch of a time trying to photograph these things.
Note to self: ask Santa for a new camera.
shazbot28 12-12-2007, 07:36 PM nice camera work on the 1st post! I always had a bitch of a time trying to photograph these things.
Note to self: ask Santa for a new camera.
I used my dad's $3k camera... <--- helps the picture quite a bit heh
usmc320 12-12-2007, 09:55 PM Did our orders ship out today?
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