DIY: Headlight LED's and blackout

cheshirecat · 03-08-2012, 11:24 AM

You can get them from the retrofit source.
Morimoto CCFL Angel Eyes - Accessories from The Retrofit Source Inc

I'm not sure about the size, but I think the lenses are 3'', which is the same as the 350z. I believe the 350 also used 95mm.

It's also here:
Angel Eye Halo CCFL 95mm WHITE rings

RC24 · 06-21-2012, 12:59 AM

I had planned on doing this mod, but have since decided to just black out my headlights and go after a stealth look.

Anyway, I wired up a couple LED strands but won't be using them. If anyone is interested they are listed in the for sale section, just do a search for my username and they should come up.

anhdat503 · 09-05-2012, 12:05 AM

please help i want to run the Iron-Man and Landing Strip how to connect the wire? connect all in parking light?? pleae help thank so much

pfdaxe · 10-08-2012, 11:25 AM

I recently tackled this and it took a few days, but saved a ton. I worked on the headlights all week after work and total cost..........Less that $20

After I took apart the headlights, I applied the Krylon Fusion Satin and installed the LEDs. It takes 18 total, but I purchased a couple of extra. The LEDs I purchased cost .48 a piece and the color is around 5000k matching my LED parking lights. The LED's are 5mm with built-in resistors which made things a lot easier. They are super bright and crisp & clean. Here's a link to where I purchased them from:

5mm 12v Pre-Wired LED White Ultra Bright 15,000 mcd

I connected the LEDS to an ignition hot (+) in the fuse box by the drivers side kick panel so they are illuminated whenever the ignition is on. Looks fantastic day & night.

ZForce · 10-08-2012, 11:23 PM

Landing lights look great and glad you took care of the egg yokes. Very clean looking !

pfdaxe · 10-08-2012, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZForce

Landing lights look great and glad you took care of the egg yokes. Very clean looking !

Thanks. I used "chrome" covered amber turn signal bulbs (front & rear), deleted the amber parking light and added a 5000k parking light. Much cleaner look

ZForce · 10-09-2012, 12:26 AM

What brand, part # and source for chrome cover amber turn signals? I have been using LED turn signals and they are not bright enough for me.

pfdaxe · 10-09-2012, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZForce

What brand, part # and source for chrome cover amber turn signals? I have been using LED turn signals and they are not bright enough for me.

The chrome ones aren't as bright as a regular amber bulb due to the chrome coating, but it gets rid of the yoke and looks cleaner. Here's where I get mine:

Chrome Bulbs Autolumination.com

It's the W21Y T20mm Diameter - Plastic Wedge Base. I believe it's the 7443 for the front and 7440 for the rear.

This is what I use for my front parking light:

5K WHITE 13 LED LIGHT BULBS 158 168 194 2825 | 1 PAIR

ZForce · 10-09-2012, 11:03 PM

Thanks for the info. I actually have the v-leds as the running parking lights. Will give the chrome bulbs a try.

pfdaxe · 10-14-2012, 11:17 AM

A couple of nights shots showing my 2 favorite toyz:

370Z JT · 10-14-2012, 04:31 PM

Looks great

eastwest2300 · 10-19-2012, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pfdaxe

A couple of nights shots showing my 2 favorite toyz:

It looks fricken awesome, excellent job dude!

groverb2003 · 10-19-2012, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pfdaxe

A couple of nights shots showing my 2 favorite toyz:

That's hot as hell man! I'd love to do something like that on mine. I got the front LED running lights too, so that may make it look a little better.

tefft19 · 10-31-2012, 07:53 PM

Why dont you test the LEDs by reconnecting the battery as opposed to taping all of those little batteries together?

jsl370 · 12-26-2012, 05:27 PM

why do you need the resistors? and why cant i see them in your harness? im no electrician!

03-08-2012, 11:24 AM	#181 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	You can get them from the retrofit source. Morimoto CCFL Angel Eyes - Accessories from The Retrofit Source Inc I'm not sure about the size, but I think the lenses are 3'', which is the same as the 350z. I believe the 350 also used 95mm. It's also here: Angel Eye Halo CCFL 95mm WHITE rings Nut_N_Much likes this.

06-21-2012, 12:59 AM	#182 (permalink)
RC24 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 35 Drives: '12 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 13	I had planned on doing this mod, but have since decided to just black out my headlights and go after a stealth look. Anyway, I wired up a couple LED strands but won't be using them. If anyone is interested they are listed in the for sale section, just do a search for my username and they should come up. Last edited by RC24; 07-02-2012 at 11:55 PM.

10-08-2012, 11:25 AM	#184 (permalink)
pfdaxe A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,064 Drives: 09 Touring AT Sport Rep Power: 16	I recently tackled this and it took a few days, but saved a ton. I worked on the headlights all week after work and total cost..........Less that $20 After I took apart the headlights, I applied the Krylon Fusion Satin and installed the LEDs. It takes 18 total, but I purchased a couple of extra. The LEDs I purchased cost .48 a piece and the color is around 5000k matching my LED parking lights. The LED's are 5mm with built-in resistors which made things a lot easier. They are super bright and crisp & clean. Here's a link to where I purchased them from: 5mm 12v Pre-Wired LED White Ultra Bright 15,000 mcd I connected the LEDS to an ignition hot (+) in the fuse box by the drivers side kick panel so they are illuminated whenever the ignition is on. Looks fantastic day & night. VDC_OFF and Nut_N_Much like this. __________________ Build Thread: http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...xes-build.html

10-14-2012, 11:17 AM	#190 (permalink)
pfdaxe A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,064 Drives: 09 Touring AT Sport Rep Power: 16	A couple of nights shots showing my 2 favorite toyz: __________________ Build Thread: http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...xes-build.html

10-14-2012, 04:31 PM	#191 (permalink)
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09-05-2012, 12:05 AM	#183 (permalink)
anhdat503 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 216 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z NismO Rep Power: 13	please help i want to run the Iron-Man and Landing Strip how to connect the wire? connect all in parking light?? pleae help thank so much

10-08-2012, 11:23 PM	#185 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	Landing lights look great and glad you took care of the egg yokes. Very clean looking !

10-09-2012, 12:26 AM	#187 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	What brand, part # and source for chrome cover amber turn signals? I have been using LED turn signals and they are not bright enough for me.

10-09-2012, 11:03 PM	#189 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	Thanks for the info. I actually have the v-leds as the running parking lights. Will give the chrome bulbs a try.

10-31-2012, 07:53 PM	#194 (permalink)
tefft19 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: kentucky Posts: 122 Drives: 2009 370z sports Rep Power: 13	Why dont you test the LEDs by reconnecting the battery as opposed to taping all of those little batteries together?

12-26-2012, 05:27 PM	#195 (permalink)
jsl370 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: gulf shores, al Posts: 5 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z M6 Rep Power: 13	why do you need the resistors? and why cant i see them in your harness? im no electrician!

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