Operation Color Conversion -LED SWAP PICS AND GUIDE- - Page 4

Excelcier · 06-06-2005, 12:00 AM

I'll give credit where credit is due. You are probably the only one who has gone as far as mine for LED conversions. All my interior lights have been replaced and dozens more added.

Some constructive criticism though, in your .DOC file, you stated that the resistor MUST go on the positive side... makes no difference what side it goes on. If you don't believe me, try it. Also, I noticed you overworked yourself in alot of the mods. Before modding the hell out of everything, try to make use of what's already there to save you time and energy. For example, your headlight switch... You hot glued and LED and resistor into the cavity. That is probably a pain to do since you have to aim it perfectly and hold it in place. Too much work... just pull the bulb out of the socket, solder an LED ( proper polarity ) into the existing socket which just twists and locks into place and then cut one of the 2 wires going to the socket and solder an LED inline and tape it up! Voila... takes 2 mins and has the same effect and isn't so difficult to do. Same with the HVAC and others. I saw some people making full perferated circuit boards to fit inside the HVAC with LEDs all over it... no way! Just pull the bulbs and solder the LEDs in their place and put a resisor in series on EITHER leg... doesn't matter.

Here's some examples.. you can see the black bulb holders where the bulb was and I've put the LEDs in it's place and what it looks like when the bulb socket is reinstalled. Link to HVAC mod

XplosivePlushToy · 12-20-2005, 10:23 AM

The How To link is broken

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scrupul0us · 12-20-2005, 06:22 PM

Yes... im rebuilding ym webserver... pm me with your email and ill send soon as i get the requests!

XplosivePlushToy · 12-20-2005, 06:24 PM

Outstanding! I was hoping you would come n save the day haha. I have 100 5mm (yes i know too big but im gonna make em fit) 5000mcd LED's that need a home and I dont want to tear stuff apart if i have no clue what I'm doing.

XplosivePlushToy · 12-21-2005, 06:35 AM

Thanks for the email. That tutorial looks like its going to help out a lot.

1SlowKat · 12-23-2005, 06:51 PM

Am I the only one who didn't do any sanding on the headlight switch? The headlight switch was the easiest one. Took me like 5 minutes.

Shagmonkey · 12-23-2005, 07:29 PM

Is it just me or does the link time out (I'm on 2mb broadband), and all the pictures are tinly little red squares??

XplosivePlushToy · 12-23-2005, 10:32 PM

His server is down right now shag. I can send you the tut if youd like.

fordrule · 12-26-2005, 06:36 PM

wasn't this stickied before? a lot of good info in here

XplosivePlushToy · 12-26-2005, 06:56 PM

It definitely should be. That tutorial was extremely helpful. If anyone needs it ask Scrupul0us and he will hook you up. Its a great tut, tells you everything you need to know.

06-06-2005, 12:00 AM	#31 (permalink)
Excelcier Excelcier Strikes Back Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: at my house Posts: 5,225	RE: Operation Color Conversion - LED SWAP I'll give credit where credit is due. You are probably the only one who has gone as far as mine for LED conversions. All my interior lights have been replaced and dozens more added. Some constructive criticism though, in your .DOC file, you stated that the resistor MUST go on the positive side... makes no difference what side it goes on. If you don't believe me, try it. Also, I noticed you overworked yourself in alot of the mods. Before modding the hell out of everything, try to make use of what's already there to save you time and energy. For example, your headlight switch... You hot glued and LED and resistor into the cavity. That is probably a pain to do since you have to aim it perfectly and hold it in place. Too much work... just pull the bulb out of the socket, solder an LED ( proper polarity ) into the existing socket which just twists and locks into place and then cut one of the 2 wires going to the socket and solder an LED inline and tape it up! Voila... takes 2 mins and has the same effect and isn't so difficult to do. Same with the HVAC and others. I saw some people making full perferated circuit boards to fit inside the HVAC with LEDs all over it... no way! Just pull the bulbs and solder the LEDs in their place and put a resisor in series on EITHER leg... doesn't matter. Here's some examples.. you can see the black bulb holders where the bulb was and I've put the LEDs in it's place and what it looks like when the bulb socket is reinstalled. Link to HVAC mod __________________ The Faster car is HALF mine! *NECO's official pace car* http://excelcier.com Excelcier Headlight Flashers Are you ready to join the movement?

12-20-2005, 06:22 PM	#33 (permalink)
scrupul0us NECO Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Albany NY Posts: 5,715 Images: 12	Re: Operation Color Conversion - LED SWAP Yes... im rebuilding ym webserver... pm me with your email and ill send soon as i get the requests! __________________ COUGAR IS SOLD... FAREWELL MY FRIEND!

12-23-2005, 06:51 PM	#36 (permalink)
1SlowKat NECO Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 468	Re: Operation Color Conversion - LED SWAP Am I the only one who didn't do any sanding on the headlight switch? The headlight switch was the easiest one. Took me like 5 minutes.

12-23-2005, 07:29 PM	#37 (permalink)
Shagmonkey Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: England Posts: 937	Re: Operation Color Conversion - LED SWAP Is it just me or does the link time out (I'm on 2mb broadband), and all the pictures are tinly little red squares?? __________________ 348bhp Supercharged Cougar S

12-26-2005, 06:36 PM	#39 (permalink)
fordrule someone call a medvac Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: balad, iraq...again/Clarksville,Tn Posts: 5,577 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Operation Color Conversion wasn't this stickied before? a lot of good info in here __________________ We Can Rebuild Her 3L MoToR:02 3L, SVT UIM/LIM/TB/INJ/CAMS, st200 springs, pnp, xcal 2,PRP, hi-flo cat HMS prepped mtx-75:quaife, slick shift forks, "koated kogbox", focus tower, B&M. car mod: GMK HP CF CAI, weapon r headers, relocated battery, st200 RTSB, OMP FTSB, GC, roush swaybar, Audi RS6 HIDs, angel eyes, CF fenders/hood/mirror caps/ eclipse gas door, painted taillight covers/headlight inserts, WW grill,18" centerline,Full Roush lip Kit and spoiler, 17" Roush Ver. 2 wheels.

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