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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by DARK CHILD
Very cool! Can you post detailed instructions for the installation W/pics?
On paper is sounds simple. Use a dremel to cut a 1/4" slit in the bottom of the back of the reflector, insert the LED strip. Secure, seal then attach the nessicary connectors.
The most difficult part is curring the slit. You have to be VERY stable with your dremel to keep from hitting the lens and maintain a straight cut. I've been using a dremel since highschool so I'm well aquainted with it.

Originally Posted by mcgilles
cool stuff, where did you find them? I've also found amber to be difficult to find in some LED formats, for some reason I haven't seen this style strip in amber before. I've also noticed that when I buy "yellow" they are always amber, but that works perfectly for me.
yea, sometimes they're listed as orange. But amber is usually what you get. Oznium.com has the LED strips i use:

http://www.oznium.com/led-flex-strips
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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They look really great. How and where did you connect to the lights. How hard where they to install and connect to the power?
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by bobsride
They look really great. How and where did you connect to the lights. How hard where they to install and connect to the power?
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I connected power to the 194 bulb in the running lights. In both cars i disabled both the OEM 194 marker light and the low power to the 3157 bulb.
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 02:25 AM
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You know, I thought of the same thing, but wanted to mount them inside. I must say, I like what you did. I thought they may make the car look more foreign, but it actually looks really good on you car! GREAT JOB.
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