GTR Matte Black Headlights Overlays... Audi S6 style Running lights

[rjdmmfl1]

OK, since i (like some of you) absolutely DESPISE the amber running light, I just chose to get rid of it completely with the GTR cutout Matte Black headlights overlays...

I would recommend these for folks with the 3.5SE since these will also cover up the turn signal in your headlight housing, but you have turn signals on your mirrors, so you're good...

In addition, I decided to run some oznium LED's down in the area above the foglights similar to the Audi S6... these things look amazing, and they really look good at night also (will have night pictures up later)

I will NOT be doing grystrm's headlight modification as I will leaqve that to him and his expertise of opening the headlight and running led's... HOWEVER, I will be flushmounting LED's down near the foglamps and using those as additional turn signal lamps... in any case, here they are.. and as always, if you don't like em, keep it moving.. this isn't a HOW DO YOU LIKE THESE post... its a post for the guys I spoke with that wanted to see what the final result of my matte black theme looks like...

Matte Black tails, Matte black rear valance (mock defuser from factory), Matte Black Stillen Splitter, Matte black front area under the grille, Matte black headlight overlays... soon, matte black roof overlay (maybe) gonna see how it looks, if I don't like it, or if it looks like overkill, I'll take it off!

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Modified by rjdmmfl1 at 11:12 AM 7/13/2008

[Canadian Coupe]

Looks good.

[FGFCacoupe]

looks real good

[ursus]

Interesting idea, looks awesome, cant wait for some night pictures.

do u think by makin them your turn signal it's going to decrease the life of the bulbs? how long do you think they'll last?

[rjdmmfl1]

Interesting idea, looks awesome, cant wait for some night pictures.

do u think by makin them your turn signal it's going to decrease the life of the bulbs? how long do you think they'll last?

Good question, and the answer is... I have no idea! These are my running lights, not turn signals, so I would think that they will burn out faster than they would if they were my turn signals. The turn signals I enetually use will not be these led strips, but will be flush mounted individually wired LED's like the ones grystrm did on his whip!

So again, I have no idea, I'm just gonna ride em out... I'm thinking i can get a efw good years out of em though!

[ThatGuyRoger]

thats looking pretty damn awesome

[spockrock]

not digging the matte overlay, the running lights are nice and clean. I like front stillen splitter but not digging the buckles, I know you can use it without it. I wonder how the splitter looks if it were colour matched.

[dangeris]

Looks great Doc! Love the splitter and loving the Matte Black headlight overlay. Did you put them on or did you get Andy to do it? What's the cost of the overlays anyway?

[rjdmmfl1]

not digging the matte overlay, the running lights are nice and clean. I like front stillen splitter but not digging the buckles, I know you can use it without it.

yeah, Matte black isn't a look for everyone, most go for the more Glossy look... and that's exactly why I'm going for the opposite! but on Dangeris' whip, they would just look ridiculous..(in a good way)

I wonder how the splitter looks if it were colour matched

I have NEVER seen a color matched splitter.. color matched lips, yes, but slpitters are usually black or carbon fiber to purposefully contrast the vehicle. NOt to say it hasn't been done or that it couldn't be done and look good, it's just not the norm!

Looks great Doc! Love the splitter and loving the Matte Black headlight overlay. Did you put them on or did you get Andy to do it? What's the cost of the overlays anyway?

you'd have to email him and get that info... after shouting him out in the magazine my car was in and helping him advertise his products, my price is a little different, so the answer is i don't know!

His headlight overlays usually go for about $38, but email him and ask him for a discount, he's a very reasonable dude!!!!

Modified by rjdmmfl1 at 1:54 PM 7/13/2008
Modified by rjdmmfl1 at 1:54 PM 7/13/2008

[FGFCacoupe]

Quick question, will the matte black headlight overlays look bad or out of place with the regular material tailight gtr overlays that bluebat has because of the different materials.

[windhaven]

Robert,

What was the specific part that you purchased from Ozonium? Size, Spacing, etc. I like it enough to do it the same.

-- Wind

[rjdmmfl1]

Quick question, will the matte black headlight overlays look bad or out of place with the regular material tailight gtr overlays that bluebat has because of the different materials.

IDK, I think so.. when I had the regular material 6/10 overlay and the matte black tails, I thought i looked off

Robert,

What was the specific part that you purchased from Ozonium? Size, Spacing, etc. I like it enough to do it the same.

-- Wind

these guys here...

http://www.oznium.com/thin-led-strip

... $40 for a set of two! the 12" size fit perfectly across that area!!!

[domdada]

I'm liking the overlays on the headlights....I don't know if you saw my post from a week or so ago.....I'm thinking of painting the headlamp to match the car but if I don't that, I might just do the overlays.

One question though. Seeing that you have the stock bumper still, did you measure to see if there is a 1/4" gap between the front bumper and headlight?

[rjdmmfl1]

I'm liking the overlays on the headlights....I don't know if you saw my post from a week or so ago.....I'm thinking of painting the headlamp to match the car but if I don't that, I might just do the overlays.

One question though. Seeing that you have the stock bumper still, did you measure to see if there is a 1/4" gap between the front bumper and headlight?

nope, I knew I wasn't gonna do my running lights that way, so there was no need to measure!

Also, I feel you on matching the headlights with the color of the car..... what I was thinking of doing was getting the fiberglass eyelids like LBC has and painting them the color of the car, and then overlaying those on top of my matte black overlays

[Dr4gonCoupe]

Also, I feel you on matching the headlights with the color of the car..... what I was thinking of doing was getting the fiberglass eyelids like LBC has and painting them the color of the car, and then overlaying those on top of my matte black overlays

i was thinking the same thing.

but none the less, its a good style.

[ESP]

Truth be told, I really dislike eyelids and I never thought I'd change that opinion...until now! These overlays just look...I dunno...complete. The matte black is really striking next to the silver too! Gorgeous stuff mate!

I see now that it looks as though you had a front-mounted license plate at one point...how much do you think it would cost to get those two puckered screwholes covered up and painted? I took the mounting-block off but those two holes were just too unsightly for me to leave there like that!

[rjdmmfl1]

you're spot on! had the license plate there, but took it off, and had two ugly bulging screw holes.. so I just threw the screws back in there and bought some mini NIssan screw covers for em!

[Jose3.5]

Bumper Plugs anyone?http://www.bumperplugs.com/

I like those lights, did you try it out to see how it would look on the bottom part? Also how did you wire them in?

[D-Roll]

Looks good!

[fullvietFX]

I'll be honest, that looks horrible. Isn't there a way to wire the lights so the ambers aren't on all the time?

[alphapig]

That looks a lot better than the original tinted covers, however I'm just not a fan of headlight or tail light vinyl in general.

The contrast does look great though. The matte black heads tails and splitter looks good with the silver, but it's not enough contrast to induce epilepsy (ehem Dangeris )

I'm still not sure on the LED's. Better placement than between the cracks of the facia though... Hope you will upload a pic of it tonight once it's dark!

[PHENOMenalVinyl]

So wat if ur like me and have no turns on the side mirrors than with these overlays i wouldnt have turns????

[rjdmmfl1]

I'll be honest, that looks horrible. Isn't there a way to wire the lights so the ambers aren't on all the time?

i knew we'd get one of these.... the point of the overlays is to get rid of the amber color cpmpletely... whether the light is wired on or off al the time, the amber still shows... hence the overlays

Again, as stated, this is not a thread asking what you think... for the most part, the guys that wanted to see it have seen it... if you like it, ok, if you don't just keep it moving...

[adidas2go]

Looks amazing Robert! I think we should swap You and I's headlights next Tuesday To see how the contrast looks against the Stillen Fascia.

[ursus]

Just ordered mine. Question doc, are these LEDs easy to tap? as in, can i just use a those tap clips on the + end, and just ground it?

2ndly what do you guys think in terms of mounting it on a sedan? we dont have the 1' of fog housing like you guys, I was thinking...

EDIT: Doc, I also see there's this 4-prone cable extension and all that accessories, do we need any of that?


Modified by ursus at 1:11 AM 7/14/2008

[Jose3.5]

I was looking for a place to mount them also, that spot you have there looks pretty good.

[rjdmmfl1]

Just ordered mine. Question doc, are these LEDs easy to tap? as in, can i just use a those tap clips on the + end, and just ground it?

2ndly what do you guys think in terms of mounting it on a sedan? we dont have the 1' of fog housing like you guys, I was thinking...

sorry Ursus, Im not quite sure what you mena by tap clips... these leds were apparently originally meant for home use, so they come with an attachment for an Alternaing current 12 volt adapter... I spoke with the guys at oznium and they suggested that i just cut off the attachment, strip the wires, and hook it up to a 12 volt supply... I hope this answers your question...

anyway, here's some nighttime photos as promised... thery aren't the best of quality, but they sort of give you an idea....

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[Jose3.5]

I'm really liking this and I'm really thinking of doing it now.

[phobs]

very nice, how do they look with the fogs on too?

[rjdmmfl1]

I'm really liking this and I'm really thinking of doing it now.

I don't think you'll regret it ! It looks better than this in person! For $40, this is a nice little subtle mod that'll make your whip stand out!

very nice, how do they look with the fogs on too?

not as good as with them of IMO!