A6 tail LEDs for my Avant

[Matteeee]

So, a projekt soon to be finished, I hope.

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/archive/5475/834167_q6xmpc.jpg
A4 taillight somewhat cut

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/archive/5475/834171_1hr34l.jpg
A6-LEDs cut out

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/archive/5475/834169_q5jqx4.jpg
A4 bulb holder cut in half. Re-use the tail and brake light for the LEDs

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/archive/5475/834173_3i98zv.jpg
A6-LED at place

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/archive/5475/834175_4hhbzv.jpg
Cables to solve the problem with brake light. (There is no brake light bulb in the A4 as there is in the A6. A4 uses the same bulb as for rear light)

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/archive/5475/834176_tyfsgb.jpg
Almost ready, have to seal it up to avoid having a fish tank every where I go. The OEM connector is to be used still, I only have to add some brake light and a curcuit for the resistor.

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/archive/5475/834188_4mip7p.jpg
Sealing almost done

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/archive/5475/834191_7ak6z4.jpg
Resistor, makes the bulb warning satisfied

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/archive/5475/834195_vz8eu3.jpg
Testing (my old tails on the inside, with Lamin-X gunsmoke

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/archive/5475/834193_0t0ay6.jpg
One more angle

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/archive/5475/834196_aa0j7g.jpg
And next part

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/archive/5475/834201_q6pz27.jpg
LEDs

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/archive/5475/834205_cdq08c.jpg
Only some sealing to do then Im almost done...

This is how far I´ve come. Still got some work to do..

[Tanner]

Seen the same project here (http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=es&tl=en&u=http://www.audisport-iberica.com/foro/index.php%3Fact%3DPrint%26client%3Dprinter%26f%3D5 %26t%3D137127)... pretty sweet. Definitely not cheap to do but looks awesome.

['mk4-turbo]

looks good....make sure you seal the cut out spot good though so you don't get any leaks or humidity in them

[barro]

So you let the original bulb (tail/brake) somewhere outside of complete?

Or what you mean by saying " Re-use the tail and brake light for the LEDs"?

I´m planning the same mod to my Avant, so nice to know that some other guy is "getting some gray hair";)

How about re-wiring brake lights (4 pcs) wires from third brake light?

Only problem to me is how to seal lights enough for our Nordic weather.

[Shnab]

cool project[up]

[Matteeee]

So you let the original bulb (tail/brake) somewhere outside of complete?

Or what you mean by saying " Re-use the tail and brake light for the LEDs"?

I´m planning the same mod to my Avant, so nice to know that some other guy is "getting some gray hair";)

How about re-wiring brake lights (4 pcs) wires from third brake light?

Only problem to me is how to seal lights enough for our Nordic weather.
No, re-used the "bulb holder wiring" only. (But had to make a cutcuit to the resistor and back to fool the bulb warning.
The 3d brake light can only support the brake lights in the rear door lights. (2pcs). 4pcs = no break light at all and a bulb warning in the instrument cluster.
I use the rear light (2V)/brake light(12V) wire to supply a relay and the rear light LEDs (which will light up more when I break, like on the A6).
The rear light outer brake light LEDs are then given 12V when I brake (from the relay) only.
The same solution with a relay will be used for the rear fogs.

I use standard sealant. It is supposed to be ok for our weather..

Feel free to ask more, so my gray hairs arent a waste =)

[Latin Audi]

Looks great! Wish Fly had gone with this style!

[fly300kts]

Looks great! Wish Fly had gone with this style!

How?
Too expensive in my book due to the fact that you need to buy A6 tails. And again, without a car: impossible

Phil

[Latin Audi]

No. You had a poll and everyone went with the LEDs spaced closely together. I like your work but prefer the larger spaced apart tails.

[fly300kts]

Power of the People [:D]

Phil

[tankdeer]

Wow. Looks great

[Matteeee]

How?
Too expensive in my book due to the fact that you need to buy A6 tails. And again, without a car: impossible

Phil
What are the prices for used A6 tail lights with LEDs from totaled cars in the US?!
Recent years of the A6 limo has LED lights too, maybe the can be built into the B7 tails :)


Thanks all for the positive response! Glad you like it, because so am I :D

[fly300kts]

What are the prices for used A6 tail lights with LEDs from totaled cars in the US?!
Recent years of the A6 limo has LED lights too, maybe the can be built into the B7 tails :)


Thanks all for the positive response! Glad you like it, because so am I :D

If I remember well from the Spanish website, the set of tails was 600 Euros

Phil

[Matteeee]

If I remember well from the Spanish website, the set of tails was 600 Euros

Phil
I got these 2nd hand from a guy who had done it already, but I had to take them apart, clean them and redo all of it in a better way. The seal he used was poor. And his wiring was not 100%, he had only 2 brake lights, not all 4 o f them, and no rear fog light. Im going to solve those problems.

So I got a set of A4 tails, pre-cut, A6 LED modules, and some work done for less than €300 :) Well worth it and Im learning and having fun on the way.

But €600, is that for a set of used tails? Thought that was the price when new?

[Doctor]

Wow I just love the look of A6 led tails...So classy yet impressive at the same time...
Excellent man. I just hope they dont get waters inside...
Is this possible for the sedan as well...?

[Matteeee]

Thanks!

I have not seen it being done on any sedan, and the tail LEDs for the A6 has been around longer for the avant.. If the measurements aren´t too different it should be possible.

[Matteeee]

I´ve made the first part of a curcuit diagram showing how I have connected the A6 LEDs to the car, without trashing the OEM connection. The first part includes the outer tails only, but I´ll do it all when I´ve finished it.
If anyone wants to see it meanwhile, PM me..

[Matteeee]

Almost done.

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/archive/5475/large/845727_zz7ce2.jpg
1. Tail light
2. Tail light + rear fog (the LEDs, couldnt find a solution for using the A6 rear fog light :( )
3. Brake light (the inner part brake light is done too, but I didnt get that on pic yet)

Crappy cell phone pics, but hang on, more to come later..

[eMacPaul]

Looking good!

[redlabel81]

Nice! Blir bra dette :)

[megasiken]

SICK!!! :)

[Doctor]

Wow, that is seriously good looking...

[Sal_B7]

pretty awesome!!

[Matteeee]

A pic showing wiring diagram of how I made the curcuits. If anyone needs it, I can email a pdf which is scaleable.
http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/archive/5475/846460_dk3yff.jpg
This is how I did it. I take no responsibility for anyone using this on their car.

[Doctor]

You did the lights look awesome that is fine.
Giving the diagram to the world, that is the forum spirit. Well done [:)]

[colt45]

looks awesome. I like it.

[Matteeee]

Finally all done, both sides, all sealed and working without any bulb warnings. :D

Pics:
Break light wire in the trunk lid:
http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/archive/5475/854042_93bwcn.jpg

Hiding away resistors
http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/archive/5475/854044_zeodyn.jpg

Rear light
http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/archive/5475/854046_tw34t5.jpg

Brake light
http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/archive/5475/854048_9cr8f9.jpg

Rear fog light on
http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/archive/5475/854050_ndt59m.jpg

Close up
http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/archive/5475/854051_yru7cy.jpg

Close up brake light
http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/archive/5475/854053_iax9z4.jpg

[VAstyle]

Wow dude, awesome mod!

[Danne_gg]

Nice matte!

[staticuxo]

incredible! [up]

[Doctor]

Once more, incredible. Simply incredible. THIS....I WANT....HELP :P

[redlabel81]

Great work. :) Wish I had the time and the garage you got...

[SLC_A4]

looks great!! nice job..................

[Matteeee]

Thanks y´all !!

[latte]

wow, nice job! they look terrific

[WasGTIguy]

I want. Thats amazing

[megasiken]

Really nice! Looks amazing!

[volle]

Awesome! Great job :)

[Matteeee]

Thanks guys!! I´m really satisfied!!

[CLEAR]

awesome job, ....

[georgio3gr]

awesome job, ....

+1000

I'm wondering how would this mod look to a sedan (limousine)...

[Matteeee]

Thanks!

It would look amazing :) Dunno if the new A6 sedan (limo) tails would fit, someone has to try =)

[-=zipp=-]

could be this mod done to b7 sedan?

[nadroj81]

SKILL!!!

[Sly Raskal]

Damn I want this mod for my Avant.

[HamidsVikes]

great job...
looks amaizing!

[Matteeee]

could be this mod done to b7 sedan?
I haven´t seen it, but the A6 sedan came with LEDs later than the Avant, so I guess that would be a good start. If you hurry you might be the first. Wiring-wise it is the same as for the avant, and I will answer questions regarding this for you =)

[Sherbakoff]

Looks pretty good, but I saw factory leds, it's more easier to have =)

[Dola]

like mine ....

30min to install

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_DCUlSK1BqGs/TMHGHLrHrkI/AAAAAAAACyk/8nlE-gukmIU/s800/P1060042.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_DCUlSK1BqGs/TMHGJAlXdFI/AAAAAAAACyo/Grvp2GNUJ8M/s800/P1060043.JPG


and .. full led

[cbbepop]

good shit!

[tgt]

Dola -

Nice work. I had placed an order for a set of those Dectane's but put the order on hold. Have any more pics, night time and otherwise? The 'signal' blinks orange, right?

Thanks,
tgt

[erikbrouwers]

great job...
looks amaizing! ;)

[latte]

Dectane sectioned out the lights making them look too ricey and cheap. Matteee's version is much better and clean with the LEDs only showing when lit.

[Mc Suly]

Good shit man, i need some LED soon ahha

[B72.0tsline]

wow, i want!! waaay better than other LED Tail lights. if someone makes this in the US let me know.