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RuggishBone02-28-2012, 11:35 PMUpdated photo: http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/6955049939_9fc1f60b7f_o.jpg

im making led taillights for my mr2. im going to try to make them with these as my active brake light

Updated Link
http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&_ssn=dadi-maoyi&_armrs=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.A0.H0.TRS5&_nkw=2x+60mm+15+SMD+LED&_sacat=0

New White 2x 80mm BMW Angel Eyes 24 SMD LED Ring Car Light
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/New-White-2x-80mm-BMW-Angel-Eyes-24-SMD-LED-Ring-Car-Light-/00/s/NDc5WDY0MA==/$(KGrHqJ,!lgE5uhBZRtpBOw1n6YOI!~~60_3.JPG
eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices (http://www.ebay.com/itm/260895634554?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_2654wt_783)

New White 2x 60mm BMW Angel Eyes 15 SMD LED Ring Car Light
and these inside the the 80mm as the stationary brake light
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/New-White-2x-60mm-BMW-Angel-Eyes-15-SMD-LED-Ring-Car-Light-/00/s/NDc5WDY0MA==/$(KGrHqV,!iUE6OoI5SNRBOw1g1OBfg~~60_3.JPG
eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices (http://www.ebay.com/itm/260895629926?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_2635wt_783) RuggishBone02-28-2012, 11:35 PMBIG GIANT TEASE!!!!

guess what came in today!
http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/022812182406.jpg

this is the way im going to install them

http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/022812182537.jpg
http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/022812184048.jpg

EDIT I REVERSED IT
with the small ring as the stationary brake light and the big ring as the Active brake light.
http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/ledbreak.jpg

here is a seak peak
http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/022812192923.jpg
http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/022812192916.jpg RuggishBone02-28-2012, 11:36 PMHERES A VIDEO


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NJ4_oDJCqg


sorry for the deep breathing it was hella cold out ebarcus02-28-2012, 11:59 PMHoly cow! I just drove to portland to pick up some temp lights while i do a simular mod

BRAVO SIR BRAVO! RuggishBone02-29-2012, 12:14 AMhope to see your taillights when u finish them

i used this photo to help me out with the sizes
http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/Etc/halosize.jpg palos02-29-2012, 12:18 AMI'd pass on buying the LED lights just based on your YouTube user name. Hgaara02-29-2012, 07:54 PMI'd pass on buying the LED lights just based on your YouTube user name.

Hahahaha that's effing hilarious!!! jon11902-29-2012, 08:05 PMI'd make them a little smaller (the size of the round integrated reflector) and spaced out a bit more. It looks nice and bright compared to the oem passenger side!

Great idea and good luck.

Jon RuggishBone03-01-2012, 12:15 AMIT IS DONE!!!

so i decided to switch the stationary/ active brake light and i thin it came out way better

stationary brake light
http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/022912202249.jpg

active brake
http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/022912202301.jpg

Finished Mr2 MK1 (AW11) led brake lights - YouTube ebarcus03-01-2012, 02:33 AMLike how you have implemented this, simple, looks quick and the best path for your money hands down.

Have you sourced any parts from Alibaba before? I love browsing that site, haven't worked with them. I have used meritline.com and am looking on that site right now

I have two sets so im debating 1a or 1b atm have other treats planned Hgaara03-01-2012, 09:10 AMyou need to start selling them ruggishbones!!!! Kinda like jimi and his throttle bracket!!! Something affordable for everyone. I love those lights!!!!

Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using Tapatalk RuggishBone03-01-2012, 11:17 AMLike how you have implemented this, simple, looks quick and the best path for your money hands down.

Have you sourced any parts from Alibaba before? I love browsing that site, haven't worked with them. I have used meritline.com and am looking on that site right now

I have two sets so im debating 1a or 1b atm have other treats planned

no never used Alibaba before,i have a jimi adapter to install
http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/022912180104.jpg

and adding an aftermarket clock on my car
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/12V-Red-LED-Digital-Electric-Clock-Car-Motorcycle-/00/s/MzIwWDMyMA==/$(KGrHqZHJD!E7z!GWBRVBO8-sF!fyw~~60_12.JPG


you need to start selling them ruggishbones!!!! Kinda like jimi and his throttle bracket!!! Something affordable for everyone. I love those lights!!!!

Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using Tapatalk

lol ill do a video write-up when i get the chance Hgaara03-01-2012, 02:58 PMno never used Alibaba before,i have a jimi adapter to install
http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/022912180104.jpg

and adding an aftermarket clock on my car
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/12V-Red-LED-Digital-Electric-Clock-Car-Motorcycle-/00/s/MzIwWDMyMA==/$(KGrHqZHJD!E7z!GWBRVBO8-sF!fyw~~60_12.JPG



lol ill do a video write-up when i get the chance

Word of advise... File the heck out of the quadrant otherwise the the nipple will come out. Btw, how much was the total cost of the brake lights and how long did it take?

I'm in California so do brake lights fall under some jurisdiction that I might be breaking a law? Kinda like dot approved brake and fluid.

Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using Tapatalk RuggishBone03-01-2012, 03:57 PMThey cost $40 for all 8 led rings and 2hrs to instal. And I also live in california and don't care. Hgaara03-01-2012, 05:03 PMThey cost $40 for all 8 led rings and 2hrs to instal. And I also live in california and don't care.

Haha, I need these LED's man!!!!!! How are you keeping them in place so that they don't slide around? RuggishBone03-02-2012, 02:43 AMHaha, I need these LED's man!!!!!! How are you keeping them in place so that they don't slide around?

they are on a plexy glass piece held by clear tape!! dragraceman2103-02-2012, 02:53 AMWrite up with pics and or video's would be very cool, any chance of that Ruggish? rcmr203-02-2012, 03:07 AMSo this is the finished project you were talking about at the last meet ,eh? Looks pretty cool RuggishBone03-02-2012, 03:13 AMSo this is the finished project you were talking about at the last meet ,eh? Looks pretty cool

yea man thx, ive been getting a few pm's asking me to do this to their car. ill have to think about it, i was thinking of having this as my Super secret project like Oteck but it might be better to share. Hgaara03-02-2012, 04:08 PMRugged contribute man. If jimi had that mentality, you wouldn't have the jimi throttle bracket. Its good to share with the community. Especially since these cars are far and few in between.

Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using Tapatalk 4Gionz03-07-2012, 07:30 PMI agree with Hgaara..for once:) RuggishBone03-12-2012, 08:33 PMso i got the news that my fog-lights wires melted. Iroke03-12-2012, 09:16 PMDid you separeate all your wires?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using Tapatalk RuggishBone03-12-2012, 09:21 PMNo:banghead: SilverFire03-12-2012, 09:32 PMso i got the news that my taillight wires melted. was it due to the led taillights?

I find that extremely hard to believe. The stock bulb has a draw of roughly 1.5A. The average LED has a draw of approx. 0.02A. That would mean you would have to be using more than 70 LEDs to exceed stock current draw. That's also assuming the one you have aren't set up in a series-parallel array and that doesn't make any sense whatsoever.

More likely there's a short to ground somewhere in your wiring on the way to the lights. Iroke03-12-2012, 10:50 PMArc welding! Lol you learn how if your wiring a large amp and some power cable touches metal after some say " yes I did disconnect it"

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using Tapatalk RuggishBone03-12-2012, 10:59 PMI find that extremely hard to believe. The stock bulb has a draw of roughly 1.5A. The average LED has a draw of approx. 0.02A. That would mean you would have to be using more than 70 LEDs to exceed stock current draw. That's also assuming the one you have aren't set up in a series-parallel array and that doesn't make any sense whatsoever.

More likely there's a short to ground somewhere in your wiring on the way to the lights.

edit: foglights wires melted due to rain water getting into the Relay AURMEND03-12-2012, 11:02 PMWhat else is connected? RuggishBone03-12-2012, 11:16 PMhttp://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/030312182226.jpg Iroke03-12-2012, 11:23 PMthose still dont pull much power had to have some touching. AURMEND03-12-2012, 11:43 PMtheir must be something wrong wich wire melted the positive or the ground or both? RuggishBone03-13-2012, 02:08 AMcould it be because i used thick wires? Iroke03-13-2012, 12:37 PMhow thick but no usually thin is bad RuggishBone03-14-2012, 01:22 AMfound the problem it was the dam foglights wires that melted! SilverFire03-15-2012, 12:20 AMfound the problem it was the dam foglights wires that melted!

Aren't fog lights and taillights on opposite ends of the car? ;p RuggishBone03-15-2012, 01:00 AMi was wrong about the tail light wiring

edit: foglights wires melted due to rain water getting into the Relay pyrofreak8596703-15-2012, 03:19 AMwhy would you light up your license plate? XD RuggishBone03-15-2012, 08:30 PMim removing the oem liicence lights pyrofreak8596703-18-2012, 03:34 PM"its just funny cause i was talking to my dad cause my oem license plate bulbs went out and my dad was like "you could get led bulbs but thats gonna light up your license plate more, so i dont think you wanna do that ahha" rice92303-22-2012, 01:55 PMI failed to find a tutorial on how to correctly disassemble the tail lights; is it difficult to do it without any instructions?

I was also trying to source some parts and I found these:
eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices (http://www.ebay.com/itm/170773944464?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)

along with these on the outside:
eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices (http://www.ebay.com/itm/170789539765?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1986wt_952)

Any opinions? I'm more concerned about disassembling the lamp assembly than doing the wiring :ugh: rice92303-23-2012, 11:31 AMSo found these on ebay:

eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices (http://www.ebay.com/itm/170789539765?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1986wt_952)

eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices (http://www.ebay.com/itm/170773944464?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1185)

Would the CCFL's be a good item to use? I wanted to differentiate the lighting texture between the passive brake light and active brake light.

Also, is there any way to keep the passive brake light a bit dimmer? I don't want it to be so bright that people think I'm hitting the brakes all the time:wtf:

And I failed to find a tutorial on how to disassemble the tail lamp. Is it difficult to do so without instructions? marazaii03-23-2012, 11:43 AMgetting various reading from this, so the wiring melted, right? so was it the fogs? or bad connection or too much load or bad wiring?!? so what the real cause of the problem? reverse polarity? RuggishBone03-23-2012, 08:39 PMgetting various reading from this, so the wiring melted, right? so was it the fogs? or bad connection or too much load or bad wiring?!? so what the real cause of the problem? reverse polarity?

well i didnt fix the problem my mechanic did first he told me it was the taillights guess he said that cuz my dad told him i recently swapped them for leds. but after further review my mechanic told me that a wire going from my battery to the frunk had melted due to not having a fuse and blowing a few other fuses in the process thus my other problems, dam po was a retard i guess.

and overall the led taillights have not given me a problem since and work 100% i have not gotten time to record a DIY video due to work will do in the near future thou so keep posted.:) Iroke03-23-2012, 09:11 PMYou didn't fuse it!

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using Tapatalk RuggishBone03-23-2012, 11:42 PMthe po didnt RuggishBone03-28-2012, 01:46 AMfinally made the video for u guys


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTYIvqvwn30 marazaii03-28-2012, 11:45 PMlooks good, how about s vid showing both lights (brake on) and (courtesy) light on! RuggishBone03-29-2012, 12:24 AMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3sy0GB3PmA RuggishBone03-30-2012, 10:14 AMlol forgot to put up final result photo

http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/6955049939_9fc1f60b7f_o.jpg

http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/032812224300.jpg marazaii03-31-2012, 10:47 PMFinished Mr2 MK1 (AW11) led brake lights - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3sy0GB3PmA)

you are the man! ruiz_gilberto04-08-2012, 07:01 AMDUDE!!! that whole setup came out clean!! i might be doing something like that hopefully you dont mind. i was thinking three circles on each side instead of 2, but yours came out hella clean. props RuggishBone04-08-2012, 11:15 AMyea thanx man :) rice92304-08-2012, 07:32 PMThank you RuggishBones for the vid. I currently have a single ring set up for each lamp and everything went smoothly. RuggishBone04-10-2012, 09:56 AMnice post picks when you get the finish result. rice92304-14-2012, 01:15 PMhttp://img689.imageshack.us/img689/9481/20120407133554.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/689/20120407133554.jpg/)

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I currently have a single 80mm ring against the housing. I left the original passive bulb in. I'm contemplating on removing it and replacing it with a 60mm + 40mm ring (in which case I'll make the 80mm the passive light, with the 60+40mm the active brake light).

I'll decide later on when I actually go for a test drive behind the deuce. RuggishBone04-14-2012, 10:02 PMsick man take a photo at night so we can see it more clearly rice92304-16-2012, 12:03 AMThey actually don't light up as prominently as yours, since the bulb in the back brightens with the brake activated. The ring almost gets drowned out a bit, but just noticeable like in the pic.

I'm actually thinking up some new lighting arrangements with LED strips along with the rings. Maybe I'll start that project next week and post up some pics if it happens. Metaleckz04-23-2012, 04:45 AMI wanna do this!!! rice92304-24-2012, 11:19 PMI wanna do this!!!

Take a stab at it. I did this when I had my mr2 for less than a month. It was my first mod and it was easy too ;)

Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk 2 turbo2se05-08-2012, 09:17 PMill give this a shot on my 87 tail light. but i think ill go a different route . RuggishBone05-09-2012, 12:42 AMit was just brought to my attention that this wont work on the MK1b taillights un less you find a way to open them as seen on this photo

http://i47.tinypic.com/29cv14.jpg

if anyone finds a way plz post it up turbo2se05-11-2012, 12:00 PMi took mine apart with a heat gun. i had to do the same thing on my rx7 tail lights. Scotty06-08-2012, 01:12 AMi took mine apart with a heat gun. i had to do the same thing on my rx7 tail lights.

I'm midway between doing this mod, and the clear turning signals from here (http://www.padandwheels.com/mr2/cleartails/cleartails.html).

Do the brake light covers come off the same? Do I have to remove the larger, darker, cover first? SilverFire06-08-2012, 02:57 PMI'm midway between doing this mod, and the clear turning signals from here (http://www.padandwheels.com/mr2/cleartails/cleartails.html).

Do the brake light covers come off the same? Do I have to remove the larger, darker, cover first?

DO NOT try to take the brake lights off with a heat gun. I tried to do that and damaged the one I tried it on. The heat is too localized.

I read somewhere about putting it in the oven on the lowest temperature it can do, but I haven't actually tried it yet. The theory seems sound, but my roommate is worried about me melting it onto the rack and considering its his house and oven... I have him almost convinced if I put tin foil under it... Iroke06-08-2012, 05:02 PMLow heat in oven wraped in a wet towel.

Sent from the road i hope. UsedCarFleet06-30-2012, 10:18 AMlol forgot to put up final result photo

http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/032812224300.jpg

That looks so great.
Especially in the night it looks so great. RuggishBone07-01-2012, 01:00 PMThx man :) toymdngn07-01-2012, 01:25 PMI'm in California so do brake lights fall under some jurisdiction that I might be breaking a law?

Actually yes. It is illegal to modify the lighting system in CA. I've been warned that my back-up lights and rear blinkers are too bright (I've got 50W single filament bulbs in those) and I was actually ticketed in my Datsun once. I had removed the hi-beam circuit from my old datsun 620 truck and installed yellow Mercedes Benz round fog lights where the high beam bulbs used to be. I was driving down the freeway one night and started to hit some patchy fog and turned the fog lights on. A mile or so later I was pulled over and ticketed even though I had the same configuration as the MB. mysc1204-02-2013, 12:34 AMThis works just did it the other day, left the door cracked on warm for about 15mins Jesse Kitchen04-06-2013, 08:31 PMnice! 86turbo4agte11-27-2013, 11:03 AMI plan on putting some custom LEDs in my tails for my 87 I will post up once I have a side done... I like the angel eye option but I found some LEDS that will actually work on the park and brake light function instead of on differ connections Brake and Park.

Josh Raheel11-27-2013, 02:09 PMHi

Id love some led lights for my mk1,

Please do keep us informed about ur progress,

Regards
Mr Raheel RuggishBone11-27-2013, 06:42 PMIm still driving with mine on almost 2 years with no problems whatsoever. MR2Monk12-15-2013, 03:57 AMUpdated photo: http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/6955049939_9fc1f60b7f_o.jpg

im making led taillights for my mr2. im going to try to make them with these as my active brake light

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/New-White-2x-80mm-BMW-Angel-Eyes-24-SMD-LED-Ring-Car-Light-/00/s/NDc5WDY0MA==/$(KGrHqJ,!lgE5uhBZRtpBOw1n6YOI!~~60_3.JPG
eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices (http://www.ebay.com/itm/260895634554?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_2654wt_783)

and these inside the the 80mm as the stationary brake light
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/New-White-2x-60mm-BMW-Angel-Eyes-15-SMD-LED-Ring-Car-Light-/00/s/NDc5WDY0MA==/$(KGrHqV,!iUE6OoI5SNRBOw1g1OBfg~~60_3.JPG
eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices (http://www.ebay.com/itm/260895629926?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_2635wt_783) tristan58201-28-2014, 01:12 AMDude sweet. Always wanted to do this. Seriously awesome work corolla_alan01-16-2015, 03:22 PMI want my taillights to spell mr2 when driving and full lighting for braking :) RuggishBone01-20-2015, 04:06 AMUPDATE i was thinking of updating my setup after 3 years of having my Led brake lights on. and i need you guys opinion.




Setup 1
http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/Etc/Brakessetup_zps6dfc166b.png

Or

Setup 2
http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/Etc/Brakessetup2_zps2f855bb1.png corolla_alan01-20-2015, 04:19 AMI like setup 1, only thinking middle ring running light and inner and outer as braking lights.
34560 RuggishBone01-20-2015, 01:05 PMLike this? I actually like it this way better

Setup 3

http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/Etc/Brakessetup3_zpsa3830a03.png NightCelica01-20-2015, 10:19 PMI plan on having 2 sets of leds: one inner and one outer. The idea would have the inner set on but turn off when the brakes were pushed and outer set on only when the brakes were pushed and normally off. That way the lights would "move" outward when the brakes were pushed and inward when they were released.

But I like idea of having different lights for daytime and break and both f o r nighttime brakes

Sent from my KFTT using Tapatalk corolla_alan01-21-2015, 01:59 PMthat sounds cool, i like it :) BigMike04-20-2015, 12:17 PMThis is really cool, nice work RuggishBone. Because our cars are angular, I prefer the horizontal rows of LED approach better than circles. However.... this did come out pretty nice. I am curious, does anyone have any DIY links or pics of horizontal LEDs, or LEDs arranged in a rectangular array? I know I've seen a pic of it before that filled up most of the stock brake housing with LEDs but I cannot find it at the moment.

Thanks
BigMike RuggishBone02-02-2016, 01:51 AMUpdate! v2.0

After 4+ years of having the led Taillights i decided its time for an upgrade. only done with one side will finish the other tomorrow.

Before____________________________________________ __________________________After
http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/20160201_192913_zpsylceeuyj.jpg (http://s759.photobucket.com/user/RuggishB0n3/media/20160201_192913_zpsylceeuyj.jpg.html)

http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/20160201_194745_zpsklynctu5.jpg (http://s759.photobucket.com/user/RuggishB0n3/media/20160201_194745_zpsklynctu5.jpg.html)

Spaced out the rings more looks way better. had to cut some plastic tabs to let the ring reach the outside more.
http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/20160201_203707_zpsezocb1yi.jpg (http://s759.photobucket.com/user/RuggishB0n3/media/20160201_203707_zpsezocb1yi.jpg.html)

With all the wired tucked and shrink wrapped.
http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/20160201_220830_zpse3ebmls3.jpg (http://s759.photobucket.com/user/RuggishB0n3/media/20160201_220830_zpse3ebmls3.jpg.html)

Made it plug and play this time for east removal.
http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/20160201_222802_zpsbhd5jenc.jpg (http://s759.photobucket.com/user/RuggishB0n3/media/20160201_222802_zpsbhd5jenc.jpg.html) NightCelica02-02-2016, 06:15 PMLooks Cool but
1)is it too bright at night like some oem LED tails are? I have a big issue with glare and would never want other (those behind me) to be blinded by my overly bright tails like some of thse @&_()!= do to me with there headlights.
2)want is your plan for the turn signals?
3)do u have a pic of both taillights on the car in the daylight w/running or brake lights on? Shining_KoW21002-02-2016, 08:05 PMMan first it was Mr2Tim and now you! I'm seriously thinking of doing something like this... RuggishBone02-02-2016, 08:40 PMNightCelica actually during the night it was fine the 89 led brake light helped allot.

Since I have leds in the front I can't do anything in the rear till I get resistors installed. I have plans for the future thou.

Ill see if I can dig up any old photos. RuggishBone02-03-2016, 12:49 AMjust bought some of these. will make a plug n play setup way easier.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2Pcs-1157-Male-Wired-Contact-Plug-Adapters-Sockets-For-Tail-Light-Sockets-/121405279418?hash=item1c44518cba:g:J-gAAOSwEK9T5K8G&vxp=mtr RuggishBone02-03-2016, 03:24 AMgot time clean up the wires and decided to add a rectifier split taillight/Brake-light to the second biggest ring. ill draw up a diagram later.
http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/20160202_210236_zpsqnb4vv4f.jpg (http://s759.photobucket.com/user/RuggishB0n3/media/20160202_210236_zpsqnb4vv4f.jpg.html)

setup with the rectifier split

http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/20160202_210451_zpsfreugxpk.jpg (http://s759.photobucket.com/user/RuggishB0n3/media/20160202_210451_zpsfreugxpk.jpg.html) RuggishBone02-06-2016, 02:12 AMGot the plug n play connectors worked perfectly
http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/20160205_185229_zpscsbxnx91.jpg (http://s759.photobucket.com/user/RuggishB0n3/media/20160205_185229_zpscsbxnx91.jpg.html)

http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/20160205_185210_zpsg8821imn.jpg (http://s759.photobucket.com/user/RuggishB0n3/media/20160205_185210_zpsg8821imn.jpg.html)

Bad photo but this is how it works.
http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/20160205_213744_zpszitgwt7j.jpg (http://s759.photobucket.com/user/RuggishB0n3/media/20160205_213744_zpszitgwt7j.jpg.html)

test on 1 side

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SMtjA-P9ds SeattleTRD02-07-2016, 06:52 PMlooks nice man! which ones are always on? 3rd and 4th biggest? or just 3rd? RuggishBone02-07-2016, 07:10 PMSame as the photo on page 1 just more spaced out.

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And NightCelica found this old video of the taillights on in the day

OLD VIDEO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTYIvqvwn30 SeattleTRD02-07-2016, 11:07 PMyou got 80mm, 60mm, 40mm, and a 20mm circle? RuggishBone02-08-2016, 02:40 AMYup. just ordered some more from this guy ill update you guys on the quality of the leds.

update: Dont buy crappy quality
http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&_ssn=dadi-maoyi&_armrs=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.A0.H0.TRS5&_nkw=2x+60mm+15+SMD+LED&_sacat=0 mr2tim02-10-2016, 10:15 PMBoner,

Kewl, Good to see some one else experimenting with the LED's, finally!!. I looked at the Halo's but the low LED count pushed me to use double rows of 5050 LED's (the larger size) We have lots of elderly drivers on the road down here in Retireeville and I had to go with the max output of light I could pack in the OEM light fixture since we use the car in the day light hours..

After installing LED's for nite time car shows & cruise-in about a year ago I'm starting to see more and more LED installations in both the imports and the Classics here in South Florida.

LED's are not for just showing pedals anymore!!

http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz309/mr2tim/Tims%20Mr2%20Cars/LED%20lites%20all%203_zps64rbkodb.jpg

http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz309/mr2tim/Tims%20Mr2%20Cars/Tail-light%20at%20Pep%20Boys_zpstsl1qsid.jpg RuggishBone02-13-2016, 02:44 AMlooks cool tim, how does it light up when you Brake vs normal running lights? i just made this cool dual intensity circuit for Led taillights for a later project.

http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/Etc/brightnessLED_zpsowjoscvp.jpg (http://s759.photobucket.com/user/RuggishB0n3/media/Etc/brightnessLED_zpsowjoscvp.jpg.html) vanion202-13-2016, 12:49 PMNice! What part #'s are the diodes and resistors that you used? I plan on making a LED set up for my 94+ lights and definitely want a lower intensity circuit setup and your design is perfect.

Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk RuggishBone02-13-2016, 07:40 PMThis is how it looks like after i shrink wrap it and attach wire to it. (Sloppy work will make cleaner ones)

http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/20160213_163557_zpspnlsv5mr.jpg (http://s759.photobucket.com/user/RuggishB0n3/media/20160213_163557_zpspnlsv5mr.jpg.html)

these are the ones i bought
300 Ohms 5% Tol. 1/4w Xicon Carbon Film Resistors
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300-Ohms-5-Tol-1-4w-Xicon-Carbon-Film-Resistors-200-Pieces-P-N-291-VAL-300E-/191299091286?hash=item2c8a507b56:g:wT0AAOSwPe1T-SwP

50x 1N4004 (IN4004) - 1A - 400V Rectifier Diode
http://www.ebay.com/itm/172026689742?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT vanion202-13-2016, 09:04 PMThanks for the values.

Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk RuggishBone03-08-2016, 10:46 PMIt is DONE!.

http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/20160308_191909_zpsnor5dijo.jpg (http://s759.photobucket.com/user/RuggishB0n3/media/20160308_191909_zpsnor5dijo.jpg.html)

http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/20160308_191924_zps2yohdc01.jpg (http://s759.photobucket.com/user/RuggishB0n3/media/20160308_191924_zps2yohdc01.jpg.html)

http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/20160308_192135_zpsa4omuhwo.jpg (http://s759.photobucket.com/user/RuggishB0n3/media/20160308_192135_zpsa4omuhwo.jpg.html)

http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/20160308_192152_zpser3hlvfo.jpg (http://s759.photobucket.com/user/RuggishB0n3/media/20160308_192152_zpser3hlvfo.jpg.html)

3RD Brake light
http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/20160308_192158_zpsxug9fvjk.jpg (http://s759.photobucket.com/user/RuggishB0n3/media/20160308_192158_zpsxug9fvjk.jpg.html)

And the Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcBV2q70p6I Shining_KoW21003-09-2016, 05:03 PMLooks great! I totally want to try this but instead of round lights some square ones or something. Whats the light in the middle down below? BigMike03-09-2016, 06:09 PMLooks great! I totally want to try this but instead of round lights some square ones or something. Whats the light in the middle down below?

X2 that RuggishBone's work looks nice, and X2 that I'd like to do this using a rectangular layout. In my own goofy opinion I think you can get away with round lights on the MK1a housings (which already have a circle reflector) but not with MK1b housings (which have horizontal reflectors, this is what I have).

I plan to follow what mr2tim has done (http://mr2.zhutiblog.com/com/forums/threads/106112-LED-TAILIGHT-BULB-SWAP):

(not trying to derail or mess up this thread, just sharing ideas as it took me quite a while to find mr2tim's thread and feel that more sharing is beneficial to the community)

http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww46/rakudasama/MR2/07%20LEDs%20in%20position_zps9xnesmqt.jpg

http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww46/rakudasama/MR2/10%20Completed%20assembly_zps2izjadlf.jpg

http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww46/rakudasama/MR2/13%20Running%20lights_zpsgc1atfwk.jpg

Regards,
BigMike como03-09-2016, 06:20 PMLooks like a tow hitch light.

Would be more curious to see a side by side comparison of oem and led, running lights and brake lights.

I love LEDs- but I hate being stabbed in the eyes by the person in front of me. RuggishBone03-12-2016, 08:00 PMNice BigMike i got 3 pairs of mk1a taillights so i have a few other plans in the works. ill keep you guys posted. RuggishBone03-13-2016, 07:23 PMDay photos

http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/20160313_170149_zpswpnw24og.jpg (http://s759.photobucket.com/user/RuggishB0n3/media/20160313_170149_zpswpnw24og.jpg.html)
http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/20160313_170138_zpsrtrra1xa.jpg (http://s759.photobucket.com/user/RuggishB0n3/media/20160313_170138_zpsrtrra1xa.jpg.html)

http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/20160313_170057_zps2dkwji1t.jpg (http://s759.photobucket.com/user/RuggishB0n3/media/20160313_170057_zps2dkwji1t.jpg.html)
http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx234/RuggishB0n3/20160313_170113_zpsz0uuqy9f.jpg (http://s759.photobucket.com/user/RuggishB0n3/media/20160313_170113_zpsz0uuqy9f.jpg.html)

Idk about the small center led might remove it in the future. what do you guys think? mr2tim03-14-2016, 04:46 PMGood job there Boney. It's good to see others getting involved with LED's. NightCelica03-15-2016, 04:09 PMThey look great and moving the 3rd light off the wing and under the bumper is awesome. I love the red and black on the car the more i see it the more I think that what I'll do to mine.

I wounld have to see the lights without the center 6leds.

Either way, Great Work RuggishBone03-16-2016, 01:56 AMThx guys trust me ill be doing alot of more things with LEDs in the future so keep posted. BOGANGLES06-25-2017, 03:57 PMI separated the lens on my Mk1b tail light assembly. Waiting for my led rings and 1157 bulb socket wiring to arrive. No oven or heat gun used. I put the assembly in my car and let it warm up the glue. It's summer time in central Texas now so interior car temps are an oven setting. I worked the glue apart from the bottom and gently peeled the lens apart by pulling from the bottom.
40717 Shining_KoW21007-01-2017, 01:22 PMI separated the lens on my Mk1b tail light assembly. Waiting for my led rings and 1157 bulb socket wiring to arrive. No oven or heat gun used. I put the assembly in my car and let it warm up the glue. It's summer time in central Texas now so interior car temps are an oven setting. I worked the glue apart from the bottom and gently peeled the lens apart by pulling from the bottom.
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I will definitely try this myself. It's been super hot here in Northern Virginia. Powered by vBulletin® Version 4.2.5 Copyright © 2026 vBulletin Solutions Inc. All rights reserved.