Spaghetti Engineering digital tail lights?
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From: Eustis ( Area 51 Bat Cave ) Fl
I just bought a pair of 68 firebird tail lights for my custom project and will most likely make LED boards for them,
Here is a fun photoshop I did to show what my lights will look like,
I have the disco sequence units readly to go...
but if I wanted stock round lights with LED's I would not pay that entry fee,
What I would do is measure the vette round tail light and see what LED board will fit,
Then in the world of aftermarket truck/trailer parts they sell all kinds of round generic LED lights, here is an example from a fast Ebay search, yes, they are dual element for both stop/turn and running
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I can't recall if all year c3's the tail lights come apart as in the lenses from the socket, if not they could be carefully cut open,
So I would open the tail light and fit my generic truck LED board in it, a little silicone sealer to keep things from moving around,
Then for 20-30 bucks I have the cool trendy and way brighter LED's
All kinds of stuff happening in the bat cave...lol
Cheers,
P.
Here is a fun photoshop I did to show what my lights will look like,
I have the disco sequence units readly to go...
but if I wanted stock round lights with LED's I would not pay that entry fee,
What I would do is measure the vette round tail light and see what LED board will fit,
Then in the world of aftermarket truck/trailer parts they sell all kinds of round generic LED lights, here is an example from a fast Ebay search, yes, they are dual element for both stop/turn and running
I can't recall if all year c3's the tail lights come apart as in the lenses from the socket, if not they could be carefully cut open,
So I would open the tail light and fit my generic truck LED board in it, a little silicone sealer to keep things from moving around,
Then for 20-30 bucks I have the cool trendy and way brighter LED's
All kinds of stuff happening in the bat cave...lol
Cheers,
P.
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Has anyone tryed these in a C3? I have a 76 I would like to put these in.. The ones for the 70-73 camaro look like they would work.. The lights seem to be the same size?
http://www.spaghettiengineering.com/...p?idProduct=33
I have tryed to e-mail them twice about it even for deminsions and they will not respond.
http://www.spaghettiengineering.com/...p?idProduct=33
I have tryed to e-mail them twice about it even for deminsions and they will not respond.
Thank you.... and they look 100000 times better in real life, the video does not do them justice.
That is so cool I love it. Where did you get them and how much?
Sorry If its posted some where but I didn't see it any where. Ever
since I've seen some of the newer Cadillac tail lights, the way they
flash, I thought that would be a great mod for the C3's.
Thanks for sharing, That looks great.
Riggs.
Sorry If its posted some where but I didn't see it any where. Ever
since I've seen some of the newer Cadillac tail lights, the way they
flash, I thought that would be a great mod for the C3's.
Thanks for sharing, That looks great.
Riggs.
to!! Evette76 is the one who found them, he gave the link in the OP...... Thank you for thep
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Went on a ride with my friends from Riverside today and one snapped this still picture while I was turning. it is a still but you can get a very clear idea of how the lights look....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/atta...h-020-copy.jpg
But pic is better if you go to the link. here I have the right blinker on while on the brake.
I would also like to point out that these in no way look like cheep LED trailer lights. I have some of those also on my Jeep. NOT the same. You will not get this look with them. There is some LED tail lights that you can get on E-bay already made for a C3...lens's and all, if you want to go cheep. but again, they will not look like this. I am so happy with the looks that I think I am using my turn signals again for the first time since I took my driving test!!! (ok, not quit that bad, but gosh I do love to show em off.. And I did repair my broken turn signal switch because of them!!)
Thank you again Evette76 for finding them.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/atta...h-020-copy.jpg
But pic is better if you go to the link. here I have the right blinker on while on the brake.
I would also like to point out that these in no way look like cheep LED trailer lights. I have some of those also on my Jeep. NOT the same. You will not get this look with them. There is some LED tail lights that you can get on E-bay already made for a C3...lens's and all, if you want to go cheep. but again, they will not look like this. I am so happy with the looks that I think I am using my turn signals again for the first time since I took my driving test!!! (ok, not quit that bad, but gosh I do love to show em off.. And I did repair my broken turn signal switch because of them!!)
Thank you again Evette76 for finding them.
Last edited by pauldana; Sep 7, 2009 at 10:38 AM.
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From: Eustis ( Area 51 Bat Cave ) Fl
I know some worlds are smaller than others,
I was just trying to point out other options and while "cheap" LED trailer lights might not be the answer for some, I see lots of truck/trailer lights doing what yours are doing,
I learned most people on here dig stock, so I was laying back, me I LOVE custom,
I didn't know you wanted the "UFO light show" style, mostly I see those on the import tuner cars, I watched the video, pretty darn cool!
The world of aftermarket cycle parts has lights that flash all kinds of disco lighting ways,
Then another option is it isnt too hard to get a board and wire up your own LED layout,
Of course it's easier to just throw $$$ at the ones already made.
What ever way you get there those are sweet!
Cheers,
P.
I was just trying to point out other options and while "cheap" LED trailer lights might not be the answer for some, I see lots of truck/trailer lights doing what yours are doing,
I learned most people on here dig stock, so I was laying back, me I LOVE custom,
I didn't know you wanted the "UFO light show" style, mostly I see those on the import tuner cars, I watched the video, pretty darn cool!
The world of aftermarket cycle parts has lights that flash all kinds of disco lighting ways,
Then another option is it isnt too hard to get a board and wire up your own LED layout,
Of course it's easier to just throw $$$ at the ones already made.
What ever way you get there those are sweet!
Cheers,
P.
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I know some worlds are smaller than others,
I was just trying to point out other options and while "cheap" LED trailer lights might not be the answer for some, I see lots of truck/trailer lights doing what yours are doing,
I learned most people on here dig stock, so I was laying back, me I LOVE custom,
I didn't know you wanted the "UFO light show" style, mostly I see those on the import tuner cars, I watched the video, pretty darn cool!
The world of aftermarket cycle parts has lights that flash all kinds of disco lighting ways,
Then another option is it isnt too hard to get a board and wire up your own LED layout,
Of course it's easier to just throw $$$ at the ones already made.
What ever way you get there those are sweet!
Cheers,
P.
I was just trying to point out other options and while "cheap" LED trailer lights might not be the answer for some, I see lots of truck/trailer lights doing what yours are doing,
I learned most people on here dig stock, so I was laying back, me I LOVE custom,
I didn't know you wanted the "UFO light show" style, mostly I see those on the import tuner cars, I watched the video, pretty darn cool!
The world of aftermarket cycle parts has lights that flash all kinds of disco lighting ways,
Then another option is it isnt too hard to get a board and wire up your own LED layout,
Of course it's easier to just throw $$$ at the ones already made.
What ever way you get there those are sweet!
Cheers,
P.
, and thank you for giving all of us yet another option, I just don't want people to get the impression that they are in any way the same in look. I have done very little with the body other than lower it, I to love the stock look very much, so finding lights that look professional retro like they do with the new stangs and camaros...and don't harken cheep, and could pass for a retro/factory-made look C3.... which I feel these have... yea, I am excited. The next huge battle, an 18" rim that fits the look.... Retro.... hmmmm......
thx
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From: Eustis ( Area 51 Bat Cave ) Fl
I recall when LED replacement bulbs to fit car sockets first came out and everyone wanted them,
Then I will agree entry level truck and trailer generic LED boards, and now the ones like you have that put on a light show to rival area 51 skys at night,
Some of the ones for cycles are pretty wild,
While not for everyone, the next step is little approws lighting up for turns and lets say chevy bow ties for stop, who knows but with the right matrix and chip anything could be scrolled,
Then I will agree entry level truck and trailer generic LED boards, and now the ones like you have that put on a light show to rival area 51 skys at night,
Some of the ones for cycles are pretty wild,
While not for everyone, the next step is little approws lighting up for turns and lets say chevy bow ties for stop, who knows but with the right matrix and chip anything could be scrolled,
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I recall when LED replacement bulbs to fit car sockets first came out and everyone wanted them,
Then I will agree entry level truck and trailer generic LED boards, and now the ones like you have that put on a light show to rival area 51 skys at night,
Some of the ones for cycles are pretty wild,
While not for everyone, the next step is little approws lighting up for turns and lets say chevy bow ties for stop, who knows but with the right matrix and chip anything could be scrolled,
Then I will agree entry level truck and trailer generic LED boards, and now the ones like you have that put on a light show to rival area 51 skys at night,
Some of the ones for cycles are pretty wild,
While not for everyone, the next step is little approws lighting up for turns and lets say chevy bow ties for stop, who knows but with the right matrix and chip anything could be scrolled,
I don't think they look to ricer, and until lit they look totally stock..... but 200 for the lights and another 200 for new lens' $400 becomes a bit pricy.
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Ya no problem for bringing up the idea! I have seen them in other cars before and wanted to throw them in my vette! Looks great man and maybe we should bring it up to spaghetti engineering! For a 18" retro wheel how about those 18" Chevy rallyes? I didn't remember who makes them though. I thought it was billet specialty's but didn't find them on there..
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From: Eustis ( Area 51 Bat Cave ) Fl
I am not out trying to offend, it's that double edged sword that comes with any modifications,
I know very well that some Vette people would not want any connection to the import tuner guys, and will denounce it to the end,
But these type lights have an origin and are mega popular in import tuner circles,
So...yea, they look "ricer" as in modern, techie, and lots of "flash" but why is that a bad thing in and of it's self?
I can't count how many vettes I see with the pillar mount gauges and that trend is 100% from the import tuners,
I had a buddy with a known 12 second street car get spanked by a Honda, when the import guys can do that I give them the deserved respect,
We are all car crafters after all, live and let live and don't care at all if lights or whatever look "rice" if we like the look on our car that is all that matters,
I know very well that some Vette people would not want any connection to the import tuner guys, and will denounce it to the end,
But these type lights have an origin and are mega popular in import tuner circles,
So...yea, they look "ricer" as in modern, techie, and lots of "flash" but why is that a bad thing in and of it's self?
I can't count how many vettes I see with the pillar mount gauges and that trend is 100% from the import tuners,
I had a buddy with a known 12 second street car get spanked by a Honda, when the import guys can do that I give them the deserved respect,
We are all car crafters after all, live and let live and don't care at all if lights or whatever look "rice" if we like the look on our car that is all that matters,
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I am not out trying to offend, it's that double edged sword that comes with any modifications,
I know very well that some Vette people would not want any connection to the import tuner guys, and will denounce it to the end,
But these type lights have an origin and are mega popular in import tuner circles,
So...yea, they look "ricer" as in modern, techie, and lots of "flash" but why is that a bad thing in and of it's self?
I can't count how many vettes I see with the pillar mount gauges and that trend is 100% from the import tuners,
I had a buddy with a known 12 second street car get spanked by a Honda, when the import guys can do that I give them the deserved respect,
We are all car crafters after all, live and let live and don't care at all if lights or whatever look "rice" if we like the look on our car that is all that matters,
I know very well that some Vette people would not want any connection to the import tuner guys, and will denounce it to the end,
But these type lights have an origin and are mega popular in import tuner circles,
So...yea, they look "ricer" as in modern, techie, and lots of "flash" but why is that a bad thing in and of it's self?
I can't count how many vettes I see with the pillar mount gauges and that trend is 100% from the import tuners,
I had a buddy with a known 12 second street car get spanked by a Honda, when the import guys can do that I give them the deserved respect,
We are all car crafters after all, live and let live and don't care at all if lights or whatever look "rice" if we like the look on our car that is all that matters,
Its your car and if you like the look ( and those lights do look good) then go for it ...I guess the only light show that hits me the wrong way on a Corvette is the blue under chassie lights ..ahhhhhhhggghhh...
But then thats just my opinion...
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Ya no problem for bringing up the idea! I have seen them in other cars before and wanted to throw them in my vette! Looks great man and maybe we should bring it up to spaghetti engineering! For a 18" retro wheel how about those 18" Chevy rallyes? I didn't remember who makes them though. I thought it was billet specialty's but didn't find them on there..
Thank you very much, I just dig them!
... forgot to mention, these lights work together, that is to say they are wired to each other so as to blink and stop correctly, remember or brakes and flashers work on the same circuit, and thus the lights have some "programming" to understand this.... it is a complicated little circuit. 
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Even the vettes the big dollar restro rods have the LEDS,
I love that tacky cheesy tuner stuff but I would have thought people on this fourm would all hate under car lights of any color,
Does anyone here admit to under car lighting?
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personally, I go for mods that keep me alive (brakes ->suspension ->steering, and then engine work) . Brighter more livelier tail lights would do that, unless the people are like moths (which in LA some people are) while the underbody light would make me more visible to people it'd also make me more visible to the police, and frankly thats attention I don't want/need, plus I got over the custom underbody lighting along time ago basically at the same time, i got rid of the blue lights in my computer right after the original "fast and furious"
Swift (well my car's slow right now)
Swift (well my car's slow right now)
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personally, I go for mods that keep me alive (brakes ->suspension ->steering, and then engine work) . Brighter more livelier tail lights would do that, unless the people are like moths (which in LA some people are) while the underbody light would make me more visible to people it'd also make me more visible to the police, and frankly thats attention I don't want/need, plus I got over the custom underbody lighting along time ago basically at the same time, i got rid of the blue lights in my computer right after the original "fast and furious"
Swift (well my car's slow right now)
Swift (well my car's slow right now)
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