Custom Taillights

Post by **dstocks** » Tue May 22, 2012 1:39 pm

Im looking at putting together a set of custom taillights. I think I can simplify the existing case and come up with a fibreglass mould that will allow the perspec cover to be simplified to reduce cost. So, can sort out the case and the cover with time. What im having an issue with is LED lights. Im looking for an indicator that is round and about 1.5 inches in size (~4cm), a Brake Taillight that is about 1.75 inches (~4.5 cm) and a brake taillight that is around 2.25 inches (~6cm). These are almost perfect other than the cost:

http://www.harleyaustraliaaccessories.c ... P50351.php

DOes anyone know where I can locate stop/taillights that are between 4-7cm in size. Everything I have been able to find so far is either 4 inches (10cm) or a marker lamp (wont do brake + taillights)

Hoping to work out how to bulk manufature them for a reasonable cost. Will look somewhat like the original Project F lights.

Daniel2019 · Post by **Daniel2019** » Tue May 22, 2012 1:59 pm

Not too sure

however count me in for a group buy if it happens!

Technikhaus · Post by **Technikhaus** » Tue May 22, 2012 2:05 pm

Can't help either

But would be interested in a group buy

Post by **Shhtuart** » Tue May 22, 2012 2:33 pm

I'll trawl the internet for you tonight and see if I can find anything.

Post by **dstocks** » Tue May 22, 2012 2:45 pm

I seem to be able to find plenty of marker lights around the right size (they just dont support stop/tail). Would a LED bayonet bulb that supports brake/taillight work OK behind the lens if I was to throw away the guts of it.

Post by **Shhtuart** » Tue May 22, 2012 3:42 pm

You would assume so, but you wouldn't want to have to modify all the bulbs you ship with the taillights.

Why LED though? Couldn't you just use the standard bulb through a reflector?

ZFL45H1 · Post by **ZFL45H1** » Tue May 22, 2012 3:50 pm

I'd be keen for group buy if it goes ahead other then the lol I can't help either

Post by **Supplanter** » Tue May 22, 2012 3:58 pm

You could modify something like this to fit in: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/48-SMD-White ... 0758798929

But then you would need an easy way to separate the lights so that it can be installed.

Connor_1994 · Post by **Connor_1994** » Tue May 22, 2012 7:38 pm

i know you can buy round lights with LED bulbs that fit into the existing connections, i found some on ebay, not sure if this helps

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from ... +led+bulbs

on the subject of tail lights, has anyone seen fully loaded cars's new fto tail lights?
theyre not cheap though

Astron_Boy · Post by **Astron_Boy** » Tue May 22, 2012 7:39 pm

I'm having no luck on a search either.
The fact it's such a specific size is the problem.

The alternate here being that you could modify a particular one, and have the circle kind of cut off at the top and bottom and a more flat look.
Think 2010 Chevy Camaro tail lights...

Just a thought.

PHIL069 · Post by **PHIL069** » Tue May 22, 2012 8:21 pm

Astron_Boy · Post by **Astron_Boy** » Tue May 22, 2012 8:27 pm

http://www.customdynamics.com/led_billet_circle.htm

Edit:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2x-21-SMD-LE ... 3f17ce6111
Then add a globe light in the middle.
I'm sure a bit more searching with bring up a red version...

Post by **dstocks** » Tue May 22, 2012 10:02 pm

http://www.customdynamics.com/led_billet_circle.htm

Quite like these. Expensive though at $64 each. And would need to find matching smaller indicator versions (yes I know this can do indicators too). Sort of came to the conclusion that motorcycle lights were about the only option. Did find this site too.

http://www.ledspecialfx.com.au/products.html

This is looking promising. Rang the guy and it looks like I might be able to make it work.

Astron_Boy · Post by **Astron_Boy** » Tue May 22, 2012 10:21 pm

dstocks wrote:
http://www.customdynamics.com/led_billet_circle.htm
Quite like these. Expensive though at $64 each. And would need to find matching smaller indicator versions (yes I know this can do indicators too). Sort of came to the conclusion that motorcycle lights were about the only option. Did find this site too.

http://www.ledspecialfx.com.au/products.html

This is looking promising. Rang the guy and it looks like I might be able to make it work.

Agree on the $$ price factor.

Nice find with ledspecialfx though.

Eltnot · Post by **Eltnot** » Tue May 22, 2012 10:33 pm

Instead of fibreglass, this might be a better option since you don't have mould costs:
http://www.shapeways.com/materials/whit ... g_flexible

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Tue May 22, 2012 11:04 pm

Eltnot wrote:Instead of fibreglass, this might be a better option since you don't have mould costs:
http://www.shapeways.com/materials/whit ... g_flexible

Says it yellows in direct sunlight.

illmotion · Post by **illmotion** » Wed May 23, 2012 3:37 am

I am very interested in this if it happens!

Post by **dstocks** » Wed May 23, 2012 9:44 am

Instead of fibreglass, this might be a better option since you don't have mould costs:
http://www.shapeways.com/materials/whit ... g_flexible

I like what you are thinking there! Thanks for the link.

Says it yellows in direct sunlight.

Not if I get it in black it wont. Besides, it wont really be in direct sunlight as it will be behind the lens and I imagine people will want to paint it anyway.

bass_twitch · Post by **bass_twitch** » Wed May 23, 2012 9:56 am

What are you trying to change them to?

FTO AUSTRALIA