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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 05:22 PM
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DIY Side markers project. Tell me what you think? LED Side Markers-2012-07-06-498.jpgLED Side Markers-2012-07-06-500.jpgLED Side Markers-2012-07-15-591.jpg
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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I'll be honest. I don't like these.
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ben53
I'll be honest. I don't like these.
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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I think more work can probably make it look more sleek. For example, (I am assuming the back piece is a mount and reflector can come off) hollow out most of the mount, and build a custom diffuser so light up the whole reflector. And you'd want to use better LEDs, those are below average in regards to luminosity, so that it will light evenly. Wire it inline with your turn signals, it might be pretty cool.

The only thing is, then the side marker also blinking might make it too much.

In any case, very cool for trying something new!
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 10:07 PM
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...if I drove a Honda.
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 02:20 AM
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...if I drove a Honda.
Thats funny.
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 08:24 AM
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well if you like it that's great, myself don't think it's horrable BUT i would not do to my car.
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