A3 Custom FogGrill LEDs (S-Line)...DIY.

[krazyboi]

Copied Tiptronic's instructions, but on the S-line fog grill http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=226412

So, I bought 15 LEDs for my LED DIY project, trying to mimic Tiptronic's project. So that's 7 on each side, and 1 spare just cuz.

I marked off the sline grill and start drilling holes. The next day, I decide to start putting the LEDs in the grill and upon finishing the 2nd grill, I notice that I'm 1 LED short. WTF?!?!

I count the LEDs on side one and guess what, I drilled 8 holes on each grill w/o paying attention. What does that mean...I'm 1 LED short.

Here's the pic of the 'good' one.





I would have to say it'd probably be easier, and look cleaner w/ a dremel.

Up close:

[mianol]

looks good, but is it just me or are the holes kinda not aligned? like some are pointing lower than the rest. and would a little of the wiring be exposedsince the s-line fog grill comes out.

[krazyboi]

yea, the holes aren't perfect. its a bit hard b/c there's no flat edge...they're straight enough though.

i'll be tucking the wiring in real well and have to find a good way to tie them up.

[tiptronic]

Excellent job KB- you've paved the way for the S-Line LED mod!

[terje_77]

Nice!

[Jefex]

So whats up with a pic of the finished product? I love it. You have me inspired to do it to my ride.

[krazyboi]

So whats up with a pic of the finished product? I love it. You have me inspired to do it to my ride.

Doesn't exist yet. My final remaining bulb shipped today from CA to VA...so, hopefully this weekend it'll be wired up!

[mianol]

damn i can wait to see a final product!

[simona]

u got guts trying this out...

[krazyboi]

Nearly done my patient ones Got my final bulb today, mounted it in...just didn't wire up yet.

Gonna try tomorrow if I can get my act together..

Tiptronic! LED Guru!

[D.C. Designs]

cant wait for the final product i hope i get to see it saturday :)

[tiptronic]

Nearly done my patient ones Got my final bulb today, mounted it in...just didn't wire up yet.

Gonna try tomorrow if I can get my act together..

Tiptronic! LED Guru!

Whats the delay? perfect day today (grey and cloudy) to drive and show off your LEDs...

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[krazyboi]

Whats the delay? perfect day today (grey and cloudy) to drive and show off your LEDs...

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You are correct sir!

Completed!

[joshsd]

Thats so awsome, good work

[tiptronic]

Yeay!!! Great Job KB!

[terje_77]

Thumbs up

[p1nk50ck]

pictures don't do them any justice.

i got to check these out in person last night. they are extremely bright, and the install looks very clean.

good job man

[tiptronic]

pictures don't do them any justice.

i got to check these out in person last night. they are extremely bright, and the install looks very clean.

good job man

NOpe, pictures doesnt do justice-all you will see is glare if you even try to do a full exposure..haha
The LEDs in my headlamps helps me read residential street signs, since the HID cut off's are sharp and too low shine light onto street signs less than a 50ft.

I'm thinking now KB- if there's a way to fabricate a very slight "hood" for your project - not to glare too much

[fusionx]

damn i wanna do this mod soo bad, hows the install on the s-line compared to tiptronics write up?

[minameismud]

got a link for the LEDs you used?

[jankaroni]

looks like the same ones i used http://www.oznium.com/prewired-superflux the superflux 4 chip LED's (white)

[krazyboi]

damn i wanna do this mod soo bad, hows the install on the s-line compared to tiptronics write up?

pretty much the same thing...only difference is that the non-sline is a flat surface where the sline is curved..making it a little difficult. also hiding the wires is a little more difficult b/c the channel is thin....but it works.

got a link for the LEDs you used?

the ones jankaroni mentioned

[D.C. Designs]

love it johnny looks sick maybe i see it wednesday :)

[EMAXX]

That looks really good! Nice work!

[krazyboi]

That looks really good! Nice work!

Thanks..I just copy people with what I think looks nice

[mianol]

i still dont get where exactly do you tap the wires for the power?

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[fusionx]

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wtf?

[KiloByte]

Looks good. Next mod, mount your plate in the center where it belongs.

[krazyboi]

i still dont get where exactly do you tap the wires for the power?

power is from the sidemarker power cable...i grounded it to a bolt on the body frame, but you can go to the sidemarker ground

Looks good. Next mod, mount your plate in the center where it belongs.

yea, i don't like the plate on the car at all, but the law is the law.

[UberA3]

power is from the sidemarker power cable...i grounded it to a bolt on the body frame, but you can go to the sidemarker ground



yea, i don't like the plate on the car at all, but the law is the law.

Looks way better in the center

[fusionx]

I live in cali, its a 10$ fine here. I just took it off im over it.. looked too bad with it on and I couldn't stand it

[p1nk50ck]

Looks good. Next mod, mount your plate in the center where it belongs.

why the hell would he want to do that?

[krazyboi]

I live in cali, its a 10$ fine here. I just took it off im over it.. looked too bad with it on and I couldn't stand it

If I had to pay for my ticket, its about a $86 ticket here...fine + court costs! Imagine that each time = not fun. $10 I can deal with.

VA is the sucks for cars.

[mianol]

lol $10 id take off my rear plate too! lol
its more like 100+ for me here....lol

oh and...Krazyboi....is it safe for rain?

[krazyboi]

oh and...Krazyboi....is it safe for rain?

so far i can't say that its been in much rain, but it should all be good since the LEDs themselves are waterproof and the tubing insulation of the wiring is also waterproofed. when i get a good amount of rain, i'll post up.

i think tiptronic can chime in better since he's had these things running forever now!

[tiptronic]

i think tiptronic can chime in better since he's had these things running forever now!

I've had the Fog grill LEDs for almost 5k now, hasn't failed me once!. Was through the all-day rain event here a week ago in SoCal, been thru carwash 6 times- and no problem. Was on a 110mph speed, w/ no hiccups.
Ironically, i saw a bit of a flaw in my headlamp LEDs- 2 of them i saw flicker for a quick moment- but that was only when i have the parking lamps on w/out engine power.... i havent seen it flicker when i have the engine running..so im' thinking it's power issue with soo much leds to feed..lol.... it's more than likely just my wiring/links..
So as far as waterproof? yes they are well protected, but make sure your wiring IS properly waterproofed.
I switch between the two LEDs (i dont put them ON together at the same time).

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[fusionx]

doing it tomorrow! wish me luck :)

[tiptronic]

doing it tomorrow! wish me luck :)

Fusionx
Do you have the Sline grill? Can i suggest - see if you can fit the LEDs from behind the grill slat?. Instead of drilling the full 3/8" hole, i was thinking perhaps start with a smaller hole, shave(dremmel or similar tool) the LED top and lower side to make it flat- not so much that you might damage the water proofing, and see if you can just fit the tip of the leds for a cleaner look?
I have another idea for s line grills, but would require totally cutting a piece off the slat,then refit them back later on with glue or another mounting material. Its difficult to describe, and its not for the faint of heart lol

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[fusionx]

Yes i have s-line. I kinda get what your saying. My friend whos helping me thinks he has it down so ill see how he goes about doing it and try something along the lines of what your saying.

also I had an idea, on the left of my ESP button is a blank button, I think it would be pretty sick to find a functional button there to turn the led's off and on :)