Fly300kts DIY LED taillight kit.A4 under Surgery!! DONE!!! PICS..pshh how bout video!

[golfvdude]

Installed my exhaust today(woohoo!). Also performing cosmetic surgery. Will update as things progress. Should be done by sunday.





UPDATE

Pics of layout and sealing up the taillight. I know the solder sucks but I was having a hard time with soldering to the metal. Didn't solder too well but it's not coming off.









Here's a quick glimpse of it in action. It is as many have seen, bright! The camera couldn't pick up the brightness of it so I made a quick video. I think it came out a lot better than the pictures. Sorry Phil, there were some things that didn't go according to plan but I'll let you know via pm. THanks for a great kit! Maybe some suggestions in making an awesome kit more awesome???...





Impressions - Although I can't see it in action all of the time. Quality of parts were top notch(he even tinned the wires from the boards!). The most difficulty in my opinion would be to separate the lens and fish the wires through the factory wiring loom. Otherwise, his instructions were straightforward and things came together smoothly. The lights are BRIGHT as you can see in the video but I'm awaiting nightfall to get the whole effect. Typically, it would only take 2 days to complete this job if you were to use butt connectors instead of soldering all the connection like I have. I was also installing an exhaust on Friday which pushed me back 2-3 hours behind schedule. I'm anal when it comes to things like that and having experience in soldering helped my make my decision to do all connections.

I would give the install a 7 out of 10 because it can be difficult if you're not mechanically inclined. All questions/comments are welcome via pm or on this thread. Oop! Getting dark. I'm going show of the lights.

[adub]

Debadge, get the lights back on and you got a good looking backside homie.

[golfvdude]

Debadge, get the lights back on and you got a good looking backside homie.

The debadging will commence when i get time. The teaser is the taillights. Thanks.

[maka]

SNAP did you get flys LED lights?!

[golfvdude]

SNAP did you get flys LED lights?!

DING DING DING! The DIY kit. Surgery is still underway.

[Hyphy]

DING DING DING! The DIY kit. Surgery is still underway.

Gtfo AZ and work on them, fool..

[golfvdude]

Gtfo AZ and work on them, fool..

I was for the past 5 hours. Can't force silicon to cure in 20 minutes. So I gotta wait. Unless there's a trick to speeding up the process......

[maka]

I was for the past 5 hours. Can't force silicon to cure in 20 minutes. So I gotta wait. Unless there's a trick to speeding up the process......

pro-tip: Blow+Hookers.

[golfvdude]

pro-tip: Blow+Hookers.

bwhahaha! Hookers around here will scare the dead.

[maka]

bwhahaha! Hookers around here will scare the dead.

That's where the blow comes in. Lots and lots of blow.

[fly300kts]

Not done yet???
Are they bright enough for you?

[ZEM930]

OHHHHHHHHH

Cant wait to see!!!!!!!

[golfvdude]

Not done yet???
Are they bright enough for you?

Actually, I haven't fired it up yet. No power supply. But you had them wrapped up in a bunch of bubble wrap so I'm sure they couldn't be damaged. Prolly gonna have a test lightup tonight. Completetion is slated for tomorrow since Im hoping for a perfect seal when I close them up. I also have some suggestions on the instructions. Will shoot you an email when I get done. Thanks for the parts and support. Expect at least one phone call from me this weekend.

[fly300kts]

Actually, I haven't fired it up yet. No power supply. But you had them wrapped up in a bunch of bubble wrap so I'm sure they couldn't be damaged. Prolly gonna have a test lightup tonight. Completetion is slated for tomorrow since Im hoping for a perfect seal when I close them up. I also have some suggestions on the instructions. Will shoot you an email when I get done. Thanks for the parts and support. Expect at least one phone call from me this weekend.

I am working on a set right now so you can call anytime

PS: no power supply required. Put the wires out of the LED to your car battery.

[Sal_B7]

awesome stuff!! Cant wait to see finished product!!

[golfvdude]

I am working on a set right now so you can call anytime

PS: no power supply required. Put the wires out of the LED to your car battery.

I just did a while ago for the center pieces. Looks pretty damn bright from the get-go. Mosquitoes were bad last night so I waited. Sealing them up right now and wiring up the car. Can't wait for the results. I think it's gonna be just as good as yours except i had a mishap with the damn dremel. Oh well. I'll have to live with it. Couldn't find chrome touch up.....

[fly300kts]

The red lense is really forgiving as far as deffect behind
Can't wait to see the pics

[golfvdude]

It helps. But i put the cover on and still see it. So lighting up will come through. Not too worried. I hit it up with a metallic sharpie. It's not THAT bad but you can still see it. Gonna wire up the car tomorrow morning and slap the suckers on. Taillights are curing as I type this. Pics to come in a bit.

[fly300kts]

It helps. But i put the cover on and still see it. So lighting up will come through. Not too worried. I hit it up with a metallic sharpie. It's not THAT bad but you can still see it. Gonna wire up the car tomorrow morning and slap the suckers on. Taillights are curing as I type this. Pics to come in a bit.

Come on Man, hurry up

[golfvdude]

I was following your instructions! PATIENCE....woooosahhhhh.........

[CONTROL TWO]

fuckin b7 section has more teasers than softcore porn..

[golfvdude]

I know right? At least it's in progress. Will be done tomorrow.

[fly300kts]

If you need help, I can fly over and finish them up for you

[jriddle11]

Come on put up some pics of the finished product.....

[SDA4]

ya I can't wait for pics! Fly's work is nothing short of perfect!

[fly300kts]

ya I can't wait for pics! Fly's work is nothing short of perfect!

Thank you. I really apreciate
I always spend a lot of hours on the R & D because I like things right

[Sanjman]

To improve soldering results, invest in some "solder flux" which allows solder to flow better onto the metal and be sure to heat the metal for the solder to adhere better to the metal. One way to to this is invest in another tool that looks like a blow dryer except the end is a narrow tube to allow you to isolate the area you want to warm up or just hold the soldering iron on the metal for a while then feed the the solder to the tip.

I highly recommend the flux though especially when soldering wires together because you don't want cold solder joints where there is an air gap between the melted solder and the metal.

[golfvdude]

To improve soldering results, invest in some "solder flux" which allows solder to flow better onto the metal and be sure to heat the metal for the solder to adhere better to the metal. One way to to this is invest in another tool that looks like a blow dryer except the end is a narrow tube to allow you to isolate the area you want to warm up or just hold the soldering iron on the metal for a while then feed the the solder to the tip

Thanks. I used most of that. Didn't have that adapter for the heat gun but it worked. Pretty much bus wrapped and soldered all connections which made it a bit more time consuming. And i'm doing this in high 90 degree heat out there. BUT IT'S DONE!!!!! I need to get some food and shower first. THanks for your patience guys. Will definitely have pictures by tonight!



P.S. And they do look goooooood.

[golfvdude]

If you need help, I can fly over and finish them up for you

Could I fly the jet too??!!

[fly300kts]

Could I fly the jet too??!!

Depending if we see pics tonight !!!

[golfvdude]

Depending if we see pics tonight !!!

I did a one up. Can I fly now?

[fly300kts]

Congrats Man.
Great job on the install because it's not an easy one and now, enjoy your new look

Phil

[maka]

Woop Woop Wooop

[golfvdude]

Thanks Phil. I should be thanking you for going through the trouble of making this setup. And for also making a DIY for people like me.

[yettavr6]

Nice lights. Which exhaust did u get?

[jriddle11]

WOW! Great job!

[golfvdude]

Nice lights. Which exhaust did u get?

Milltek. Got it from a member on AZ. I thought it would be silent like the video's i've seen but it actually a bit bassy. I love it!

[golfvdude]

WOW! Great job!

Thanks but it's mainly due to a great DIY write-up from Phil! I don't think I could've done it without all the pictures.

[Hyphy]

looks great..

[fly300kts]

Thanks Phil. I should be thanking you for going through the trouble of making this setup. And for also making a DIY for people like me.

Props to you Man. You had the guts to go for the kit and did a great great job