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post Mar 30 2014, 09:35 PM
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On the radar are LED boards for the front turnsignal bucket. LEDs would be pointing directly to the front of the car to focus optical energy forward.

There are 3 versions I can think of:

1) US lens: All amber LEDs; all on low for running lights; on high for turnsignals.

2) Euro lens: White LEDs on the lower section; on for running lights; amber for turnsignals. White LEDs would turn off when turnsignals are on.

3) Clear lens: White running LEDs on the outside of the lens; Amber LEDs in the center for turnsignals. White LEDs would turn off when turnsignals are on.

Which versions would folks want? I think I would like the clear lens. The oval running lights would be unique.

Mock up of turnsignal LED PCB.

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post Mar 30 2014, 11:47 PM
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QUOTE(Spoke @ Mar 30 2014, 08:35 PM) *

On the radar are LED boards for the front turnsignal bucket. LEDs would be pointing directly to the front of the car to focus optical energy forward.

There are 3 versions I can think of:

1) US lens: All amber LEDs; all on low for running lights; on high for turnsignals.

2) Euro lens: White LEDs on the lower section; on for running lights; amber for turnsignals. White LEDs would turn off when turnsignals are on.

3) Clear lens: White running LEDs on the outside of the lens; Amber LEDs in the center for turnsignals. White LEDs would turn off when turnsignals are on.

Which versions would folks want? I think I would like the clear lens. The oval running lights would be unique.

Mock up of turnsignal LED PCB.

PCB for clear lens.

PCB for Euro lens.



NICE!
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post Mar 31 2014, 05:56 AM
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Outstanding!!!!
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post Mar 31 2014, 06:19 AM
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Update...I want the US version (#1).
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post Mar 31 2014, 06:22 AM
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post Mar 31 2014, 07:33 AM
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So is this right for #3?


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post Mar 31 2014, 07:45 AM
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That looks cool! Reverse euro lens. You could also make the entire center section slightly lit in amber for driving. I'm sure you could have it either way.
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post Mar 31 2014, 07:59 AM
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Very cool, "PCB for clear lens" would look great on my italian lens car.
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post Mar 31 2014, 08:22 AM
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I am in for Euro lights
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post Mar 31 2014, 11:51 AM
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QUOTE(CptTripps @ Mar 31 2014, 09:33 AM) *

So is this right for #3?


I was thinking just the outer ring of white LEDs for driving, then center pic for turnsignals blink-ON, then no LEDs at all for turnsignals blink-OFF. But I'm not married to this.

I want to find out what suites folks best. There's too many good ideas amongst the 914world for me to say how it will be. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Mar 31 2014, 11:55 AM
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QUOTE(Spoke @ Mar 31 2014, 01:51 PM) *

I was thinking just the outer ring of white LEDs for driving, then center pic for turnsignals blink-ON, then no LEDs at all for turnsignals blink-OFF. But I'm not married to this.


You'll want SOMETHING illuminated on the light when it's blinking. If not, then you run the risk of someone not seeing that corner of your car. My mind went to someone cutting a left-hand turn too close and clipping me. I could be wrong though...who knows. I just thought that it'd be nice to have something lit there when it's in "blink mode".

Rock on man. Can't wait to see this all done! Put me on the "tester" list. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Mar 31 2014, 12:40 PM
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The white daylight running light ring going off when the yellow turn signals are flashing is similar to what the Audis do with their OE DRLs.
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post Mar 31 2014, 03:03 PM
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QUOTE(JmuRiz @ Mar 31 2014, 02:40 PM) *

The white daylight running light ring going off when the yellow turn signals are flashing is similar to what the Audis do with their OE DRLs.


This is why I thought about shutting off the running light when the turnsignal is on. I've seen this on several new cars with LED running lights. It allows that side to emphasize the turnsignal light w/o drowning it out with the running light.
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post Mar 31 2014, 03:36 PM
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My 997.2 has the front LED running lights and when you turn on the turn signal the running light remains illuminated and an orange LED bar illuminates and flashes. I think it looks good. I always thought the Audi looked funny stopped at a light with a turn signal on and that running light off and the other on. Just my 2 cents.
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post Mar 31 2014, 03:57 PM
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QUOTE(Spoke @ Mar 31 2014, 02:03 PM) *

QUOTE(JmuRiz @ Mar 31 2014, 02:40 PM) *

The white daylight running light ring going off when the yellow turn signals are flashing is similar to what the Audis do with their OE DRLs.


This is why I thought about shutting off the running light when the turnsignal is on. I've seen this on several new cars with LED running lights. It allows that side to emphasize the turnsignal light w/o drowning it out with the running light.


I really like the version in the drawing. Can the DRL halos be REALLY obnoxiously bright? I want the people that wanna hit me to be in PAIN when they see me!!!!
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post Mar 31 2014, 04:25 PM
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QUOTE(mrholland2 @ Mar 31 2014, 02:57 PM) *

QUOTE(Spoke @ Mar 31 2014, 02:03 PM) *

QUOTE(JmuRiz @ Mar 31 2014, 02:40 PM) *

The white daylight running light ring going off when the yellow turn signals are flashing is similar to what the Audis do with their OE DRLs.


This is why I thought about shutting off the running light when the turnsignal is on. I've seen this on several new cars with LED running lights. It allows that side to emphasize the turnsignal light w/o drowning it out with the running light.


I really like the version in the drawing. Can the DRL halos be REALLY obnoxiously bright? I want the people that wanna hit me to be in PAIN when they see me!!!!


You could use it with American lenses too, yes?
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post Apr 2 2014, 11:40 PM
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Soooooo do we have a final answer on this? I love this idea!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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post Apr 2 2014, 11:59 PM
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QUOTE(mrholland2 @ Apr 3 2014, 01:40 AM) *

Soooooo do we have a final answer on this? I love this idea!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)


I'm targeting 3 versions:

US (all amber lens): All amber LEDs. All on softly for running lights; bright for turnsignals

Euro (clear bottom; amber top lens): White LEDs on the bottom, on bright when running lights on; top amber LEDs blink bright for turnsignals (the amber could be on softly or off for running lights for running lights)

Clear lens: White LEDs around perimeter, on bright when running lights on; center amber LEDs blink bright for turnsignals (the amber could be on softly or off for running lights)

After conversation with CptTripps, I don't think I will blank out the white LEDs when the turnsignal is blinking. More light = better. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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post Apr 3 2014, 06:56 AM
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Aren't original bulbs white on US models?
Wouldn't white LED's behind the amber lenses be better?
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post Apr 3 2014, 07:22 AM
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QUOTE(69telecaster @ Apr 3 2014, 08:56 AM) *

Wouldn't white LED's behind the amber lenses be better?


Amber light through amber lenses will give more/better light. The wavelengths match, so you'll get more color.

::: someone correct me if I'm wrong, I just remember reading an article about that :::
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