Well, I finally got my package from the LED supplier today. Unfortunately I'm leaving for 4 days tonight at 9 so I won't have time to complete anything before I leave. I did try out the 30-LED reverse lights and the LED compatible flasher I got and they look like they'll work perfectly.

By the end of next week I should have everthing on the rear wrapped up, ready to start on the front

Paul

Finished one side at 11:30pm last night! Just need a banana plugs for the right side and I can finish the other side tonight. Should have some good pics for you soon.

Paul

I'd definitely like to see some close up pictures of the finished product in day light... and if you could do a parts list (where you bought the stuff and how much) of the tail lights that would be great!

Are the turn signals just the amber LED halo thing? or does the outer most light flash with it? or...

Here's some daylight pics for you.







Enjoy!

Paul

Looks really nice! Any close ups of the tail lights?

Looks cool and modern



Are they bright enough at night to be properly visible?

Great looking car. I hate you

The rims, height, two tone, sticker on windshield, the rear lights, all goes very good together. I want your lights, the best looking lights on a notchie period.

quote Originally posted by Mister: Are they bright enough at night to be properly visible?

I think they're fine at night, however I did notice driving around today that they turn signals on the rear are not really visable during the day. Unless I can find some brighter LEDs I think I'll modify the rear reflectors to incorporate a turn signal there.

Thanks for all the feedback guys!

Paul

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quote Originally posted by helmet1978: Here's some daylight pics for you. Enjoy! Paul

Very cool Two thumbs up and applause for a great job
Got my car running by the way all most a D.D. again very excited!
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Well the verdict is in, the turn signal halos aren't nearly bright enough during the day. I have two yellow versions of the round brake lights so I'll be making new assemblies for the outer ends with turn signal centers and change the halos to red for parking lights.

Also, in response to questions of if I'll make these for others:

1. Unfortunately I don't have the time or resources to put into this at the moment.
2. The amount of rewiring required on the back of the car makes a plug-n-play harness very unlikely. I had to cut off almost all factory sockets, run new wire from the battery area, and do quite a bit of splicing to get everything to work properly.

That being said, this winter I may be able to make up some pre-wired light assemblies (round center light plus halo) for those that want to modify their existing light housings and do the rest of the rewiring on their own. I will tell you however that I would have close to $50 just in materials to make a full set for a notchback (6 assemblies).

If you're seriously interested in a set shoot me a PM and I'll start a list and keep you posted.

Paul

Create a comprehensive guide and sell it for 5 bucks?

Ok, I wasn't going to work on the fronts yet but got wild hair last night and did the first one:



These are using the waterproof flexible strips from superbrightleds.com. I did these a little different than the rears so I'll post some more pics when I do the other side later this week.

Enjoy!

Paul

hey paul quick question what kinda wheels are they on your fiero and where did you get them i like them a lot

quote Originally posted by pontiackid86: hey paul quick question what kinda wheels are they on your fiero and where did you get them i like them a lot

Wheels are 17x7 Voxx Forza. I got them way back in 2002 (wow didn't realize it was that long ago!) from Discount Tire. I don't believe they're available anymore so hopefully I don't bend one!

Also, as promised, detail pics of the front LED markers:

Waterproof 9 LED strip


Wire soldered on and epoxied


Drilled hole for wire to go through


Wired to parking light circuit. Positive goes to brown wire from original marker, negative to chassis ground nearby. Blue wire from original marker is no longer used.


I have not done these like the backs (half parking/half turn signal) since I have another plan for front turn signals. At some point I'll probably switch the rears to this style of light (waterproof=good) but since I won't be driving the car much until next spring I'm not to worried about it at the moment.

Link to the LED strips used: http://www.superbrightleds.com/specs/FLS.htm
These are the WFLS-Y30 which gives you enough for both sides.

Paul

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Those look great, but my only concern is the intensity of the lights. Those are listed at 1000mcd which is very low compared to a regular bulb. The LEDs I'm using in my taillights are 60,000mcd (10mm dia)on the red/yellow and 130,000 on the backups. Your viewing angle is very good at 180*. I think the only deciding test is going to be a visual during the day, whether or not they can be seen from 40-50 feet away looking right at them. I'm going to be trying something similar over the next few weeks.

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Christian
87 Pontiac Fiero GT Burgandy/Silver 5.7L ZZ4 5spd, 88 suspension, C6 polished wheels, C5 Z06 brakes, Konis, poly'd, Spec Stg 3, LED taillights
Next Mod: LT1 fuel injection with Megasquirt II
301rwhp/345rwtq
Stovebolt Powered!!!!!
06 Cobalt SS/SC w/ LSD (the slow DD)

Hey paul are the front turn signal LEDs bright enough to be seen during the day? And do they blink with the turn signal?

The front and rear markers are visible fine during the day. The only ones I'm having problems with are the halos in the rear lights. At this time the front markers are just on with the parking lights and not split like the rears. I have other plans for the front turn signals that will wrap around the sides. If that doesn't work out I'll split the fronts at that time.

Paul

quote Originally posted by helmet1978: Wheels are 17x7 Voxx Forza. I got them way back in 2002 (wow didn't realize it was that long ago!) from Discount Tire. I don't believe they're available anymore so hopefully I don't bend one! Also, as promised, detail pics of the front LED markers: Waterproof 9 LED strip Wire soldered on and epoxied Drilled hole for wire to go through Wired to parking light circuit. Positive goes to brown wire from original marker, negative to chassis ground nearby. Blue wire from original marker is no longer used. I have not done these like the backs (half parking/half turn signal) since I have another plan for front turn signals. At some point I'll probably switch the rears to this style of light (waterproof=good) but since I won't be driving the car much until next spring I'm not to worried about it at the moment. Link to the LED strips used: http://www.superbrightleds.com/specs/FLS.htm These are the WFLS-Y30 which gives you enough for both sides. Paul

ohh just saw this poast on the wheels thanks dude as for the water proof led's there the best way to go expensive but a good rout i worked with them a few times when i was doing signage work and they never went bad due to water

From Paul to Paul, outstanding job!
Until now, I have never seen an LED light setup that I really liked, but you've just raised the bar, and created something that I'm in love with! Thanks so much for the details; it looks awesome.

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Journal of a concept: http://southeastfieros.com

Helmet1978.. your car look awsome !!

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Swedish Fiero



Dedicated owner of an 88 Fiero GT

I am a larger fan of the GT's but I have always loved the car! Now its even better!!! Sweet idea, looks great.

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Bobby from NW Indiana
93 Northstar and 5 speed Getrag
NEW e-mail address ankerenterprises@yahoo.com
Anker Enterprises L.L.C.

MY 88 Northstar build thread

Do you plan on selling sets?

Greg

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ok so i think that looks awesome as hell at night... im not gonna lie though im not diggin the daytime look.. theyre just too small for my tastes.. i was thinking of doing a very similar mod to this one considering my fiero is in storage and i have a lot of spare parts in my garage... does anyone know how to tint the tail light lenses so they look black during the day but still let the light shine through both during the day and at night?
ive heard of the nightshade spray paint and idk, i havent used it...

aorry if i thread jacked..