Sorry my lights and i have been busy and you may have forgotten!

[mcheddadi]

im pretty ballzy when it comes to this stuff, i would definitely do this myself to tell you the truth i should have just done my own projectors, as a matter of fact anyone wants to recommend for me what projector to use im going to be trying to retro fit my old oem fog lights that i still have with some projectors and angle eyes, while im at it i decided i wanna do my own taillight led mod if anyone sees a set of taillights let me know ill buy it. i already started designing on the comp my own circuit board that im going to be etching to hold the leds a progressively smaller circular pattern of leds.i need a spare set

first dibs on the second set after yours if its hot

[brandonbeeb]

thought you where going to get in on my taillight group buy?

[surmanm]

first dibs on the second set after yours if its hot

i got you...lol your my inspiration mcheddadi.. il try to upload a cad pic of the led layout that i want to do at some point hey if all works out well i can just have this board mass produced with they leds they got these really cool ocular miniature wide angle led holders...that's what im trying to do for the gauge cluster with my rgb module i gota make my own circuit board they got these cad programs that allow you to design your own board. i just keep taking on projects its an addiction i gota just quite my job and do this full time

[rjdmmfl1]

im pretty ballzy when it comes to this stuff, i would definitely do this myself to tell you the truth i should have just done my own projectors, as a matter of fact anyone wants to recommend for me what projector to use im going to be trying to retro fit my old oem fog lights that i still have with some projectors and angle eyes, while im at it i decided i wanna do my own taillight led mod if anyone sees a set of taillights let me know ill buy it. i already started designing on the comp my own circuit board that im going to be etching to hold the leds a progressively smaller circular pattern of leds.i need a spare set

BTW GryStrm you are the man.....

Oh ish, I forgot about you surman... i would say you, Brandon, and grystrm are in the same club... I still don't know that handshake!!!

[surmanm]

find me tail lights please if i have to i will put my car out of commission then i will have no chose but to do this asap

[rjdmmfl1]

on a side note (and a total thread jack may i add) I can't wait til the Nov 9th met to see the new a$$ on your car!!! I know other folks have asked for and gotten early pics... but I can wait... patience is a virtue!

[surmanm]

hey doc if it wasn't for you and brian i would have posted pictures a long time ago i cant my fingers are very itchy i have a ton of pictures on my phone but like you said.. i will listen to the doc and wait for the meet

patience is a virtue!

[mcheddadi]

thought you where going to get in on my taillight group buy?

I did say "if it's hot"

[brandonbeeb]

ok not to hi jack i got one side done heres a linkhttp://forums.altimas.org/zero...80314

great job on the projectors btw

[brandonbeeb]

can we get a close up pic of your shrouds

[GryStrm]

heres the vform shot..it was painted black...



also guy and gals...

i have been reading through the comments and while i am very happy you all enjoy what i did ..i dont wanna start any bad blood in any respect!

the write up i am doing is what worked for me...after hours and hours weeks and weeks of thought and plan, trial and error..and while i am sure alot will find it interesting...doc is correct...alot will not be able to successfully do it. i mean anyone can try...but shoot....id love to try to run a marathon...but it just wont happen...and its not like a paper fold up where if you screw up u can crumble it up and start over with a fresh peice...think about it this way...even if you find a set of lights on ebay..the goin rate is about 150 a light!.....(plus minus) ..now...factor in what a set of projectors costs...although i used mercedes..most of guys are doin acuras...i havent seen a set go for less then 125-150..thats one set...my set up uses two!...we are at at least 450 bucks...now add the goodies...leds halos, and shrouds, paint..etc...a good set of shrouds...50 bucks?..i made mine,,,but the tooling and set up wasnt cheap...i just wanted something noone had...so lets say you get all your parts....you should be around 500-550.....thats just parts at the basic end....no labor yet...u are gamb|ing with 500-550 before u start! maybe more!...not a cheap thing to try, and if ya screw up...its gonna cost!..

so that being said i will admit the following to any who cares...

this was my FIRST ever attempt at moding a light...i never even thought about doin it until :

1. i saw the audi r8 and fell in love with its lightsand 2. i saw how bad mchad wanted a projector, and got tired of hearung it cant be done..........and lets face it..any time we asked this poor guy to PS something...he came through every time! and he even taught us a 15 dollar electric impact u can plug into ur cig lighter can really work!

so i just wanted to see if i could.....

but....you have to understand some things about me first...and this is not a toot the grystrm horn section nor a resume although it will sound like one....but understanding a bit about my background will let u in on where u stand in "trying" this mod if you are not a pro like brandon with oodles of experience or an above average crafty person. and while the balls may be there the ability may not especially when we are talking about an expensive "try" like this....

my bachelors is in industrial design, i have taken 2 years alone in automotive design. 3 years of design and protyping. 3 years of planning and structure, 3 years of architectual planning and design...4 years of autocad...from a school named pratt institute (not sure if any of you heard of it but those that did will understand!)...yadayadyayada

and it really took alot of what i learned to do this modification. maufacturer parts are the final stage of THEIR evolution and as such are designed for the look and function they perform....to change it calls for a redsign of the entire part...and knowing how to do it in a way that will still let if function as intended. in this case....controling a beam of light with a projector (correctly), with a housing designed for a reflector!...sounds easy...but brandon will tell ya...its a biiiitch!

...point is i knew what i was in for with the "try" before i even started...i didnt know the particulars...i just knew i could handle it......i planned for the costs i was aware of the downsides..i looked at all the "what if's" i could and was ready for the ones i didnt foresee...i had the time.. well at least i made the time....and have a decent set up of tools....what i didnt have i made...vacuform table....alignment rigs..etc.....even more expense and time..

i knew it wasnt gonna be a two week thing or even a two month thing....i did not care!...you guys have been seeing me and this thing since early in the year right?...some of you figured i just dropped the idea...some of you have been waiting to see the final!...

it went throught stages of evolution...and has been ripped apart, redone and redone again...and guess what......IT STILL WILL BE! things can always be better!

the whole point is...yes anyone can try...but not everyone will succeed...just know that that word "try" comes with some heavy baggage...and if you try it with your only set of lights...ur nuts...guys like brandon have more of a pressure to succeed because he has clients to satisfy...i did not...the only pressure i had was myself...and pressure is a horrible enemy it can make u lose patience and ur cool....not something to do when performing this mod....

so in closing....why did i write this whole thing again?...oh....ill quote anton ego form ratatouille...."not everyone can be a great artist...but a great artist can come from anywhere!"

ya cant knock a guy for trying...nor not trying....but trying...is expensive...just know that much...

[mcheddadi]

You are a GOD

2. i saw how bad mchad wanted a projector, and got tired of hearung it cant be done..........and lets face it..any time we asked this poor guy to PS something...he came through every time! and he even taught us a 15 dollar electric impact u can plug into ur cig lighter can really work!

hahahah! it's mcheddadi!!

[LongBeachCoupe]

LOL!

+10 for a well said statement.Come to the Nov 9 meet!

[Bmore-coupe]

ending that literary masterpiece with a ratatouille reference was epic

[GryStrm]

one of my favorite movies.....so many things can be learned from those types of movies!!!....

[dl_yeunuoc]

When are you gonna post your write up ? I can't wait any longer

[brandonbeeb]

just didenjoyhttp://forums.altimas.org/zero...d=249

[mcheddadi]

just didenjoyhttp://forums.altimas.org/zero...d=249

http://forums.altimas.org/zerothread?id=380684

[bembol]

New York's Finest.

I forgot to ask on the Exterior thread, any plans doing the Rear Lights?

Again, amazing job!

[rjdmmfl1]

Grystrm, you took the words out of my mouth and made them more user fiendly.... but let me rehash the short version for folks that didn't quite catch it...

DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME UNLESS YOU HAVE A LOT OF TIME, A LOT OF EXTRA MONEY, A LOT OF TOOLS, AND A BOAT LOAD OF KNOW HOW TO BEGIN WITH!!!!!!!!!!!

[GryStrm]

thanks!..and funny you should ask....i have a tail on my bench at home....and well...i dont know why..but its begging to be solid...color matched...rework side markers....a running light running along the top section....down to the rear face,,,,and single red light,,,,with the reverse light a white ring and white center in the midle of it...now i know some of you cant picture this....but thats good.......im not retrofiting this....im redesigning it...the only thing i am using from the original is the back housing

....the red lens...gone....the internal light sceme..gone....

.the look of the tails on a current alti coupe ....gone..

the notion of what you "thought" was hot....gone.

one of two things are bound to happen here,,,,

a law suit by nissan.....or a job offer!lol!

im gonna tear this biitch up......

[rjdmmfl1]

thanks!..and funny you should ask....i have a tail on my bench at home....and well...i dont know why..but its begging to be solid...color matched...rework side markers....a running light running along the top section....down to the rear face,,,,and single red light,,,,with the reverse light a white ring and white center in the midle of it...now i know some of you cant picture this....but thats good.......im not retrofiting this....im redesigning it...the only thing i am using from the original is the back housing

....the red lens...gone....the internal light sceme..gone....

.the look of the tails on a current alti coupe ....gone..

the notion of what you "thought" was hot....gone.

one of two things are bound to happen here,,,,

a law suit by nissan.....or a job offer!lol!

im gonna tear this biitch up......

noice... keep em coming grystrm!

[mcheddadi]

thanks!..and funny you should ask....i have a tail on my bench at home....and well...i dont know why..but its begging to be solid...color matched...rework side markers....a running light running along the top section....down to the rear face,,,,and single red light,,,,with the reverse light a white ring and white center in the midle of it...now i know some of you cant picture this....but thats good.......im not retrofiting this....im redesigning it...the only thing i am using from the original is the back housing

....the red lens...gone....the internal light sceme..gone....

.the look of the tails on a current alti coupe ....gone..

the notion of what you "thought" was hot....gone.

one of two things are bound to happen here,,,,

a law suit by nissan.....or a job offer!lol!

im gonna tear this biitch up......

[Jose3.5]

lol nice.

[mikegtr06]

any updates on the tails ?

[sonicbliss]

sweet baby jesus... those are amazing! i am in awe.