LED REFLECTORS
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From: dallas, tx
My Ride: e60
some pics of before, during, and after
before
halfway
done!
night time pics!!
closer up
only thing i didnt like is that the hook they used on the back fell out after i had test fitted it and tried to take it out
it was a good thing i had another reflector laying around so i used it's and put some epoxy on it and the other side aswell (just in case)
before
halfway
done!
night time pics!!
closer up
only thing i didnt like is that the hook they used on the back fell out after i had test fitted it and tried to take it out
it was a good thing i had another reflector laying around so i used it's and put some epoxy on it and the other side aswell (just in case)
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From: dallas, tx
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i took plenty of pics of the install... put its all pretty straight forward
twist wires easier to manage and looks nicer when installed)
Remove old reflector
remove tail light (4 nuts and ur done)
run a separate more sturdy wire through the bottom hole where the light was towards the opening near reflectors
tape wires together so u can just pull it up
strip the ends of wires from the reflectors (due to the size of the wire the taps may not penetrate correctly, this is y i stripped its tips)
put through hole where tail light peg goes through )not screw)
disconnect wire set from back of tail light
place in taps
test...
then just reverse the order and ur done
twist wires easier to manage and looks nicer when installed)
Remove old reflector
remove tail light (4 nuts and ur done)
run a separate more sturdy wire through the bottom hole where the light was towards the opening near reflectors
tape wires together so u can just pull it up
strip the ends of wires from the reflectors (due to the size of the wire the taps may not penetrate correctly, this is y i stripped its tips)
put through hole where tail light peg goes through )not screw)
disconnect wire set from back of tail light
place in taps
test...
then just reverse the order and ur done
Very creative. I always thought my read reflectors were out of place and looked 'bad'. It sure looks a lot better now. Great job! 
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Great write-up. The install looks clean and simple. Thanks for sharing. 
It looks great on your car. Too bad that I have M-tech, otherwise I'd put these on as well.
It looks great on your car. Too bad that I have M-tech, otherwise I'd put these on as well.
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Great write up. However I am not a fan 
I know modding is all about personal choices, I do like the idea of the lighted reflectors, however either these need more LED's or just a conventional light housing. I think the manufacturer of these lights, are trying too hard. I mean just a simple string of 5 LEDs dead center of the reflector looks out of place.
Great idea but bad execution.
In the end as long as the OP is happy, thats what really counts. Thanks for sharing, now I know not to get these!!
Just kidding.
I know modding is all about personal choices, I do like the idea of the lighted reflectors, however either these need more LED's or just a conventional light housing. I think the manufacturer of these lights, are trying too hard. I mean just a simple string of 5 LEDs dead center of the reflector looks out of place. Great idea but bad execution.
In the end as long as the OP is happy, thats what really counts. Thanks for sharing, now I know not to get these!!
Just kidding.
