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 I got inspired by the SpanishA4 custom LED posted, so this is what happened... | « » 1:59 AM 2/25/2008 | |
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Well, I got p**nis envy with the custom project shown (posted here - A4 from Audisport-iberia- front LEDs in the headlamp) So i got a little inspired to fiddle with a little project. However, I think i went overboard!!! Stop the insanity!!! Anyways, pictures below shows the Angelbrows project from previous, and the new lower LEDs. I must say, I'm quite amazed that it actually now acts as a pseudo-DRL- the ingress of the foglamp grills provided a "hood" so the LEDs can be seen in daylight.Here it is with just the Brows and the new lower LEDs on:
 very visible from side view--but here's a front quarter: with fogs on
 And All lights on! (camera adjusted to remove glare)
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Get rid of the stock fog lights and just run the led strips on the bottom...That would be ultimate-sexy. More - turn off the normal headlights, and just run all four led strips. You might be a spaceship.
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| Re: (i_baked_cookies) » | « » 2:48 AM 2/25/2008 | |
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yeah, i can turn off the fog-lights no problem (like the first pic- - since the LEDs are connected to the parking lamp power source.) yeah it gives off that weird car/UFO coming at ya effect.. And unfortunately, removing the foglamps calls for removing the fog-grills- and that's where the LEDs are attached. The ingress in the fog-grills limits the lenght of the LEDs.This project is easily removable- just in case i get flamed... 
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| Re: (tiptronic) » | « » 2:55 AM 2/25/2008 | |
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Angelbrows make it look like you have angeleyes in the first pic.
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now let us see what you used and how 
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| Re: I got inspired by the SpanishA4 custom LED posted, so this is what happened... (tiptronic) » | « » 1:36 PM 2/25/2008 | |
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I'd say keep one or the other--but not both.The "brows" are kinda cool in that they light up the housings. However, the LED strips in the foglight grills look more RS6--which is also cool. Keeping both just looks like overkill. Matt
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i like the fog look better
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its kinda too much with the cornermarkers and the fogs on all at once.
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| Re: (the4ringer) » | « » 2:13 PM 2/25/2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by the4ringer » | | its kinda too much with the cornermarkers and the fogs on all at once. |
got it... i know i have to delete some...
this was just a mockup- well, a sturdy mock up...
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Nice!
Try just keeping the fog ones without the brows!
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pali audi found a vag com yet?
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| Re: (angryquattrorican66) » | « » 3:12 PM 2/25/2008 | |
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i say keep it it looks mean on the dark picture like batman lol 
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| Re: I got inspired by the SpanishA4 custom LED posted, so this is what happened... (tiptronic) » | « » 4:14 PM 2/25/2008 | |
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It looks pretty cool on the last pic. Definitely needs to have one or the other removed but I think you could go either way and come out with a great look. I'd probably tend to favor the eyebrow LEDs. Gives it that "angry" look! Maybe you could rename to angrytiptronic!
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| Re: (Audifollow) » | « » 8:06 PM 2/25/2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by Audifollow » | | i say keep it it looks mean on the dark picture like batman lol |
Actually, makes me think of something else. But congrats with all the work; looks like fun. I agree with above that it should look decent without regular fogs. 
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Where did you get the LED strips from?
Are they normal led's or are they the super bright Luxeon star 3 watt LED's?
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Liking the lower LED. Maybe center the strip with the fog for a better appearance and uniformity. Might do that with mine.
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| Re: (yugodutch) » | « » 3:19 PM 2/27/2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by yugodutch » | | Liking the lower LED. Maybe center the strip with the fog for a better appearance and uniformity. Might do that with mine. |
Thought about that..actually got better materials today so i can properly have these mounted and not look too sloppy. I placed it on the first top slat of the fog grill because i was taking advantage of
the hole for the wires. but I beleive i can move it to the center slat.
I was concerned also about the "hood" effect of the bumper, that it provides the shade from the sunlight glare so it still can be seen during daytime, that's why i placed it on the top slat...but we'll check it out with the middle slat.
thanks for the feedback. -is it a 3watt LED?
no this is not the 3watt led - that requires true electronic expertise to put together (resistors, heat sink, waterproofing,etc) these LEDs are bright, but not AUDI LED DRL bright (I beleive they use 3 watt leds for those), being that they are a 'ribbon' type strips, they are limited to the amount of light they produce- hence best seen when low light/ overcast, shaded area or end -dusk till dawn.
I've seen the R8s and neue S6 on the streets and those are the real deal!!! I thought for a bit that it maybe overdone..but i like it.. and actually get other driver's attention.
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| Re: (tiptronic) » | « » 12:57 AM 2/28/2008 | |
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diy thread for this please
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