Thread #29098

WIP Corolla Quad LED Fog Lights

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truepaintMarch 23, 2012
#443906

WIP Corolla Quad LED Fog Lights

So the idea is to have the first set of quad fog lights on a corolla. I bought a 50mm 5w Cool White LED light fixture to test and it ended up being perfect, small, bright and cheap. Im using the existing fog housing off the corolla and added a PVC mounting system for the LED's by drilling into the housing and epoxying them together. Once they are lined up and merged I plan to vacuum form the whole assembly to give it a clean look and to protect the LED's lens. Here is the progress so for and I will update as more gets done. Thank you for taking a look.

The bumper
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The LED Fixture
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So the idea is to have the first set of quad fog lights on a corolla. I bought a 50mm 5w Cool White LED light fixture to test and it ended up being perfect, small, bright and cheap. Im using the existing fog housing off the corolla and added a PVC mounting system for the LED's by drilling into the housing and epoxying them together. Once they are lined up and merged I plan to vacuum form the whole assembly to give it a clean look and to protect the LED's lens. Here is the progress so for and I will update as more gets done. Thank you for taking a look.

The bumper
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The LED Fixture
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Progress
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okstanceMarch 23, 2012
#443908
very interestinggg =]
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very interestinggg =]
BossMaximaMarch 24, 2012
#443952
subbed :biggthumpup:
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subbed :biggthumpup:
truepaintMarch 25, 2012
#444072
Sockets came in so I mounted the pvc to the housing and did some testing with a 9v battery. All that's left is to wait for my plastic sheets to come in and vacuum form the whole assembly. Now to the pics.

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Sockets came in so I mounted the pvc to the housing and did some testing with a 9v battery. All that's left is to wait for my plastic sheets to come in and vacuum form the whole assembly. Now to the pics.
 
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DajapMarch 25, 2012
#444076
Looking good!!!
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Looking good!!!
truepaintMarch 25, 2012
#444088
Thank you. I think it will look good for what it is. I don't have any fancy tools or intense knowledge on all this so it's kinda a learn as you go type thing
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Thank you. I think it will look good for what it is. I don't have any fancy tools or intense knowledge on all this so it's kinda a learn as you go type thing
ALEXTHESUS*PECTMarch 25, 2012
#444105
props to you for making this work. looks good too.
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props to you for making this work. looks good too.
SeikensetzuMarch 30, 2012
#445202
looks go, keep going at it!
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looks go, keep going at it!
truepaintApril 3, 2012
#445740
Update. Pretty happy with the results so far

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Update. Pretty happy with the results so far

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BLKVIPApril 3, 2012
#445919
are they adjustable at all? or did you just get them to the way u liked ?
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are they adjustable at all? or did you just get them to the way u liked ?
truepaintApril 4, 2012
#445924
they car semi adjustable but fixed for the most part and i hope they are aimed ok.
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they car semi adjustable but fixed for the most part and i hope they are aimed ok.
OGApril 7, 2012
#446560
craftsmanship looks good, but the product selection... i dunno man, those housings are ugly.
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craftsmanship looks good, but the product selection... i dunno man, those housings are ugly.
uneekstyleApril 9, 2012
#446702
Looks good John. As always, i'm excited to see whats next in line for the Corolla's build.
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Looks good John. As always, i'm excited to see whats next in line for the Corolla's build.
truepaintApril 15, 2012
#447732
Done!
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Done!
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LudeNsolApril 15, 2012
#447747
looks real good man!!! good job!!
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looks real good man!!! good job!!
elpresidenteApril 15, 2012
#447751
I don't think some of you give this guy enough credit. He's pressed on after many of you gave him shit just for modding a Corolla. True...do your thing man..ignore the naysayers.

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I don't think some of you give this guy enough credit.  He's pressed on after many of you gave him shit just for modding a Corolla.  True...do your thing man..ignore the naysayers. 

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truepaintApril 15, 2012
#447770
elpresidente;447751 wrote:I don't think some of you give this guy enough credit. He's pressed on after many of you gave him shit just for modding a Corolla. True...do your thing man..ignore the naysayers.

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Thanks man. It's my car and my money so I will continue to build it despite many peoples thoughts
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[QUOTE=elpresidente;447751]I don't think some of you give this guy enough credit.  He's pressed on after many of you gave him shit just for modding a Corolla.  True...do your thing man..ignore the naysayers. 

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Thanks man. It's my car and my money so I will continue to build it despite many peoples thoughts
minkusApril 16, 2012
#447925
truepaint;447770 wrote:Thanks man. It's my car and my money so I will continue to build it despite many peoples thoughts


right on! :biggthumpup::biggthumpup:
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[QUOTE=truepaint;447770]Thanks man. It's my car and my money so I will continue to build it despite many peoples thoughts[/QUOTE]

right on! :biggthumpup::biggthumpup:
SchnitzApril 17, 2012
#447975
Well fukkin done!
I really like the finished housings.
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Well fukkin done!
I really like the finished housings.
volkgt7April 17, 2012
#447977
Good shit!!
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Good shit!!
jboApril 18, 2012
#448298
Nicely done...they came out really clean
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Nicely done...they came out really clean
5t341tHMay 1, 2012
#450326
looks awesome. i think if u molded the lipkit to the bumper, it would look even better
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looks awesome. i think if u molded the lipkit to the bumper, it would look even better
truepaintMay 1, 2012
#450349
Last kit was molded and all it did is crack.. Not molding so it can flex a little better.. It's my
Daily
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Last kit was molded and all it did is crack.. Not molding so it can flex a little better.. It's my
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MrCeddyPMay 2, 2012
#450515
Great job! Like how they came out, very nice! Thumbs up +1
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Great job! Like how they came out, very nice! Thumbs up +1
hellachunkyJuly 29, 2012
#459405
what did you use to finish off the housing to make it so smooth
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what did you use to finish off the housing to make it so  smooth
RhafikNUA7September 11, 2012
#463721
i wanna do mine like that lol
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i wanna do mine like that lol
customls4October 18, 2012
#467093
It looks great it is nice to see some custom work on a platform like the Carolla. How did you vacum form the housing?
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It looks great it is nice to see some custom work on a platform like the Carolla. How did you vacum form the housing?
ballnxb08December 4, 2012
#470782
nicely done looks very clean
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nicely done looks very clean
4DGSDecember 6, 2012
#470978
Plus one on all the questions about how you did the housing, are they glassed in? Are you able to remove them if they burn out?
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Plus one on all the questions about how you did the housing, are they glassed in? Are you able to remove them if they burn out?