Custom Tailight Build

[Astron_Boy]

Can't wait!

[Technikhaus]

Do you have a photo of the bulbs/discs you're testing with?

[dstocks]

Ask and ye shall receive......

Bayonet bulb (These come with one fillament or 2 fillament versions - look the same):



With all 4 bayonet bulbs - no lenses



With Lenses on



With Lights On



Disc (! only have 2 of these at present):



With Lenses On:



With Lights on:



Personally, im loving the discs. A lot more expensive though.

[Vectose]

They look absolutely fantastic. Great work Dwayne

I also prefer the look of the discs.

[Technikhaus]

I like the discs, is it possible to use without the covers? or just white covers?
ie, yellow leds, red leds etc?

[dstocks]

The discs have coloured leds, so will work with or without lenses. I can get just clear lenses as well. Bulbs are all white, so unless you can locate coloured ones, they will have to be under the lenses.

Have to say the discs are going to be a LOT more costly. Doesnt really matter to me because im prepared to pay for what I want, but im thinking most people will be on a budget. Bulbs are about $7 for 2 off ebay, whereas the discs are $30+ each (and youll need 8 ). I may be able to get a better deal than that for a bulk purchase or standing arrangement, but cant guarantee that im afraid.

[ObsidianRadio]

Looks fantastic!! I much prefer the disk layout, but yes the cost addition is something to consider...


Can't wait to see the finished product!!

[dstocks]

Oh and the other thing about the discs is that there will be a little DIY involved as they will have to be connected into the loom (im not intending to supply wiring). Will be easy and if this goes ahead, ill supply a comprehensive guide to show how its done. Bulbs will be plug and play though, so no DIY required.

[aza013]

They both look good but going from the pics I would also so the disk lights look the best. But I would have to have a good look at them in real life to make my mined up.

[Technikhaus]

I think the discs would be worth it.
it's hard to imagine how the whole thing would look atm with the blue colour :s

[ZFL45H1]

I like the bulbs for me don't know y that's just where I'm at

[dstocks]

I like the bulbs for me don't know y that's just where I'm at

Yeah, figured it would split down the middle somewhere. Doesnt mean you are wrong. After all, thats one of the reasons I went back and built the bulb holders back in.

[illmotion]

both look amazing but for money wise i probably go with the bulb since if something does happen to the bulb as well it easily replaceable off ebay

[dstocks]

The bulbs will be much easier to change if needed. Having said that, LEDs last a long time generally.

[Astron_Boy]

The discs look fricken brilliant.
Love it.

Despite what the wife may say, I am definitely looking to get a set of these.

Meanwhile, just to nit pick a bit, the indicator needs to be slightly more orange in my opinion.
Just a bit too washed out.

[shadowarrior]

Love the discs, am definitely interested...if my finance manager doesn't approve, am willing to sleep on the couch for a week for it

+1 on the indicators for the bulb appears to be a bit washed out/yellowish. Also being super bright LED's, the reverser light (white) is washing out the red light right beside it.

Dwayne, can't each of the lights have their small socket. A small wall around the bulbs might isolate the light and not wash out/merge with the other? Just a thought.

[Taz]

Hmm pending what a final looksie of the discs are, im leaning more towards the bulbs.
How much will the pattern on the discs be clear once everything is on and in? Dont really want a star (or w/e shape you wanna call it) sticking out over just the color itself (if that makes sense)
The price and fiddlyness of the discs make the bulbs seem more tempting, but again would probably have to see a final mock up of the discs to be sure these pictures are/arent doing it justice.

Very nice work though dwayne! Wouldnt mind some custom headlights next

EDIT: anyone noticed that the thumBright emote is spelled wrong? missing a 'b'

[dstocks]

Im not sure that I can do anything about the wash out on the indicator. Remember the bulbs are all white. If you can manage to source coloured ones it would be better (although I havent managed to find any yet). The discs are coloured already, so you wont get the washout. Also remember that the reverse light and indicator will only be on if reversing/turning, so 95% of the time its a non issue. I have got an extra filter I can use in the lenses (came with them). Ill have to see if thatll fit and check that effect as well. Will post up pics.

Dwayne, can't each of the lights have their small socket. A small wall around the bulbs might isolate the light and not wash out/merge with the other? Just a thought.

Not really. The discs only just fit under the housing as it is, so if I do that for the bulbs, the discs wont fit.

Wouldnt mind some custom headlights next

What did you have in mind. I could replace the black bit inside the lights I guess. That would be really cheap to make. Would have to know what you are thinking first though

[Taz]

I really like the look of the lancer lights, but I guess the shape of the headlight makes it difficult/impossible to replicate. I'll have to post a pic of what I'm thinking of when I get home.

[Kustom]

EDIT: anyone noticed that the thumBright emote is spelled wrong? missing a 'b'

They have always been thumleft and thumright.

Dwayne,

Great job mate. It's looking great!

Vote goes for the bulbs though.