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Source for LED taillights for GT or volunteer? by yellowstone
Started on: 06-10-2010 08:32 AM
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Report this Post08-08-2010 02:27 PM Click Here to See the Profile for ALLTRBOSend a Private Message to ALLTRBODirect Link to This Post
I think I've got it. I love this look.
I pulled the taillights outboard a bit, added the stock reverse lights, and tinted the lenses.
I'll mount bright white LED strips just behind the reverse lenses and extra bright LED bulbs in the taillights, and of course the stock reflectors on the rear fascia.




Edit to add the original for comparison since this post started page 3:

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Report this Post08-08-2010 06:38 PM Click Here to See the Profile for randyeClick Here to visit randye's HomePageSend a Private Message to randyeDirect Link to This Post
That looks very good!
What year are those "bubble" style taillights?
I would like to get measurements on them.

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Report this Post08-08-2010 07:24 PM Click Here to See the Profile for ALLTRBOSend a Private Message to ALLTRBODirect Link to This Post
I'm absolutely unsure about those taillights, but when I saw the pic they reminded me of the 80-82 Corvette replacements. I looked them up again, and it just so happens that they're already LED's! Kinda pricey, but I'd buy them. You might be able to find them cheaper elsewhere, I'd think. Many vendors sell them (including on Ebay).

http://www.parts123.com/par...YWA~P179.95~~~~~~~F#

Here are some bigger pictures and more info.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymot...&itemid=3 00447473471

I don't know what the depth is, but they're 5" in diameter, so we can guesstimate based on the pics. Holding my tape measure up to two of the larger pics shows that the lens itself should be very close to 2.5" depth.

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Report this Post08-08-2010 09:25 PM Click Here to See the Profile for FierociousGTSend a Private Message to FierociousGTDirect Link to This Post
YS, may want to consider the Flexible Light Strips. You will need a lot.
http://www.superbrightleds....t_bars-flexible.html

One thing about LED is the generation of the technology. Whelen TIR3 LED are 3rd Gen LEDs (latest technology, brightest) and what the police use. Fiero tail len is textured to disperse light from a incandescent light bulb. Newer vehicles that use incandescent light bulb have clear lens but textured reflective chrome to reflect and disperse light resulting brighter illumination. For LEDs non-textured tails len will give you the best and brightest results.


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Report this Post08-12-2010 05:44 PM Click Here to See the Profile for yellowstoneSend a Private Message to yellowstoneDirect Link to This Post
Look what I got today...







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Originally posted by yellowstone:

Look what I got today...





You're really upping the ante for that member that was doing the "Yellowclone" car.

Those should look sweet on your car, eagerly (but patiently) anticipating pics when installed.
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Report this Post08-18-2010 10:05 AM Click Here to See the Profile for yellowstoneSend a Private Message to yellowstoneDirect Link to This Post
Back home, finally.



Randy, how are the inserts coming along?
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Originally posted by yellowstone:

Back home, finally.



Randy, how are the inserts coming along?


Molds for the first version are almost done.
Had to make some changes, (as expected).
Molds for the "blank" version will be started as soon as I have the first version fit perfected.
(The "blank" version will simply have no mounting holes...)

Those Hella lights will look REALLY good!

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Bump for update on the inserts.
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Originally posted by yellowstone:



NICE! Can you give me the Hella part numbers for those please. I am having trouble finding them for sale in the US.

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Originally posted by DLCLK87GT:


NICE! Can you give me the Hella part numbers for those please. I am having trouble finding them for sale in the US.


You won't find them for sale, legally, in the US.
I already went to my contacts at Hella USA when this thread first popped up, and was told that they could import them, but they are not DOT legal here yet.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymot...&hash=item3cb06bf40c

anyone who wants them could also get the else lights off ebay. there are two up right now just wait for two more

there are also the older elise style lights that are one piece http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymot...&hash=item5d2ab71e6c
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Originally posted by Synthesis:
You won't find them for sale, legally, in the US.


Who cares about "legal"? Lots of mods done to these cars aren't exactly legal. I'm surprised you can't get them with the traditional "for off road use only". Anyway part numbers would help with my search.

Also the Elise lights are nice but to get 1 from eBay would leave me 3 short.
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Originally posted by DLCLK87GT:

Anyway part numbers would help with my search.


Just read through the thread: https://www.fiero.nl/forum/F...ML/081341-2.html#p45

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Randy: Any news on the inserts?

 
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Originally posted by yellowstone:

Bump for update on the inserts.


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ooo those look nice yellow
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quote
Originally posted by yellowstone:

What about something like this in LED?



Those wing stands are just what i have been looking for looks great with the gt wing any more pics and info??

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Randy, I know that you have a Lambo to build now but don't forget about the inserts...!
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Bump for updates on the inserts.
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Originally posted by yellowstone:

Randy, I know that you have a Lambo to build now but don't forget about the inserts...!


My fiberglass guy disappeared for a few weeks but just resurfaced yesterday. He called and said he has 2 sets done and was supposed to email me some photos but I haven't seen them yet.
I'm more than a little pissed off about this right now, as he has a full set of good GT taillights and lenses I loaned him and my, (now chopped up), Kahines panel to use as a master.
He's supposed to show up at my son's place to do some fiberglass work on the Lambo kit this week, hopefully I can corner him there
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Great! I really want to see my Hella's installed!

 
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Originally posted by randye:

My fiberglass guy disappeared for a few weeks but just resurfaced yesterday. He called and said he has 2 sets done and was supposed to email me some photos but I haven't seen them yet.
I'm more than a little pissed off about this right now, as he has a full set of good GT taillights and lenses I loaned him and my, (now chopped up), Kahines panel to use as a master.
He's supposed to show up at my son's place to do some fiberglass work on the Lambo kit this week, hopefully I can corner him there


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Any news on the inserts?
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Just a friendly bump.
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Originally posted by yellowstone:

To make it clearer, this is what I'm thinking about:


Lights off/lights on/braking


Lights on/blinking right

The reverse light could just receive a LED bulb such as this one: http://www.spaghettienginee...tem.asp?idProduct=63


Just awsomeeeeeeeeee nice realy nice

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^ I want that design on my car, I'll be buying the 1pc GT tail light panel in the mall soon. Next is the LEDs and all associated materials, I don't know if I'll be sticking with the stock configuration or not, I like the stockers though.
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anyone done anything else with getting these hellas working?
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For thoes interested, here are more pics of Saboo's car back before he bought it from me
there is a video on youtube also








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Originally posted by Australian:


Those wing stands are just what i have been looking for looks great with the gt wing any more pics and info??


Likewise. I like the way that wing sits. Its a nice clean but diff install...
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Bump

Whatever happened to the Hella setup?
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Found this in a search and I am very interested. Bumpppppppp
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Originally posted by OneSlowFiero:

Found this in a search and I am very interested. Bumpppppppp


It looks like I will be starting over on this project.
My fiberglass guy ran off with a spare set of my GT taillights, a new Kahines taillight panel, a set of LED brake lights and a few hundred $ of my money.
I'm out quite a bit of expense on this with nothing to show for it.

What I have in mind for an "insert" behind the OEM lens is really very simple and *should* be easy to make in fiberglass.
When / IF I can find a RELIABLE and HONEST fiberglass person to deal with, I'll let you all know.
In the meanwhile, if anyone else produces a nice insert to make this happen then I'll probably be one of their first customers and save myself further grief.
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Originally posted by randye:
My fiberglass guy ran off with a spare set of my GT taillights, a new Kahines taillight panel, a set of LED brake lights and a few hundred $ of my money.
I'm out quite a bit of expense on this with nothing to show for it.

How about giving his name here in case this BOZO tries to sell it ..

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That's really unfortunate to hear. As previously mentioned, it may be a good idea to post his name so he can't cash in on your hard work. I hope you don't give up on this. If it turns out how I think it would then I would be interested.
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Originally posted by randye:
What I have in mind for an "insert" behind the OEM lens is really very simple and *should* be easy to make in fiberglass.
When / IF I can find a RELIABLE and HONEST fiberglass person to deal with, I'll let you all know.

Feel free to send me a design idea if you like.
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http:// " TARGET=_blank>www.ebay.com.au/itm/...883560#ht_989wt_1271[/URL]
Item for sale:


1 X PAIR OF LED TAIL LIGHTS SUIT TRUCK TRAILER CARAVAN ETC... 12VOLT

Comments:

INCLUDES 1 X LEFT AND I X RIGHT LIGHT

7 X MOUNTING HOLES ON TOP PLATE AT VARIOUS SPACINGS


SIZE 450MM X 165MM
$100

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