Beginning of a buggman LED Overhaul (And HIDs)
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Beginning of a buggman LED Overhaul (And HIDs)
As some may have seen in my project log, I recently got HIDs and Buggman Tail / reverse LEDs.
Beginning (tails and reverse)
Tail
Reverse (this picture made me invest in more LEDs because the 3rd BL looked horrible)
3000K HID fogs w/ slim ballasts
And what came in the Mail today (cluster LEDs, Mustang dome light LEDs, 3rd BL LEDs, Plate light LEDs, OHC LED panel, modded fog switch [red indicator])
Plate
3BL cargos (brake light isn't on because I can't stretch like Dhalsim from street fighter)
Mustang dome light
Ran into a problem with my OHC panel because it is a different wiring scheme than the "normal?" OHC's. Buggman had never seen one like mine but after messing with some wires, making a new route, it works great now!
OHC panel and mustang dome light lit up. SO much brighter!
Fog Light switch w/ red Indicator
Cluster lights will be installed during a mini meet with another member who also has cluster LEDs to install. Front corner and turn signal LEDs, rock light LEDs, and HID headlights (possibly projectors) will be coming soon!
Beginning (tails and reverse)
Tail
Reverse (this picture made me invest in more LEDs because the 3rd BL looked horrible)
3000K HID fogs w/ slim ballasts
And what came in the Mail today (cluster LEDs, Mustang dome light LEDs, 3rd BL LEDs, Plate light LEDs, OHC LED panel, modded fog switch [red indicator])
Plate
3BL cargos (brake light isn't on because I can't stretch like Dhalsim from street fighter)
Mustang dome light
Ran into a problem with my OHC panel because it is a different wiring scheme than the "normal?" OHC's. Buggman had never seen one like mine but after messing with some wires, making a new route, it works great now!
OHC panel and mustang dome light lit up. SO much brighter!
Fog Light switch w/ red Indicator
Cluster lights will be installed during a mini meet with another member who also has cluster LEDs to install. Front corner and turn signal LEDs, rock light LEDs, and HID headlights (possibly projectors) will be coming soon!
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thanks! I actually forgot about my cruise but I've never taken that style out or apart before. guess ill have to make 1 more JY trip before the really cold weather hits
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LEDs good though.
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Everybody knows LED's = Horsepower
They do require less power from the battery & alternator, so in theory they could free up horses... or at least a few hamsters of power.
They definitely help from draining your battery if you have the doors open for long periods of time... I've had my truck open nearly all day with all the led's I have & it didn't affect the voltage at the end of the day by more than 0.2v In comparison, when I worked on the truck all day with regular bulbs, my battery has dropped more than 2.0v.
For lifespan, most of the led's are rated from 20,000 to 100,000 hours of continuous use.
BTW, I'm jealous!
I can't use those tag lights in my truck due to the aftermarket lights I had to use with my roll pan.
They do require less power from the battery & alternator, so in theory they could free up horses... or at least a few hamsters of power.
They definitely help from draining your battery if you have the doors open for long periods of time... I've had my truck open nearly all day with all the led's I have & it didn't affect the voltage at the end of the day by more than 0.2v In comparison, when I worked on the truck all day with regular bulbs, my battery has dropped more than 2.0v.
For lifespan, most of the led's are rated from 20,000 to 100,000 hours of continuous use.
BTW, I'm jealous!
I can't use those tag lights in my truck due to the aftermarket lights I had to use with my roll pan.
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This was a cool thing i just read..
The only way to significantly reduce alternator drag is to turn the alternator off while racing, although turning lights and electrical accessories off certainly helps. Remember that when the vehicle is running the alternator tries to supply all the load energy. At reasonable to maximum engine speeds, typically from 1000 RPM to redline with heavy loads and idle to reline with light electrical accessory loads, the battery just goes along for the ride. The battery will consume engine power only when the battery is low on charge and the missing charge is being replenished.
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I'm curious how much have you spent on your Buggman mod? I would love to do the same! I would also like to add some lighting under my hood and possibly under the truck below the doors. I'm also curious, did your leather seats come out of a Mustang, or what?
Last edited by biketheozarks; 11-16-2012 at 05:49 AM.
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Everybody knows LED's = Horsepower
They do require less power from the battery & alternator, so in theory they could free up horses... or at least a few hamsters of power.
They definitely help from draining your battery if you have the doors open for long periods of time... I've had my truck open nearly all day with all the led's I have & it didn't affect the voltage at the end of the day by more than 0.2v In comparison, when I worked on the truck all day with regular bulbs, my battery has dropped more than 2.0v.
For lifespan, most of the led's are rated from 20,000 to 100,000 hours of continuous use.
BTW, I'm jealous!
I can't use those tag lights in my truck due to the aftermarket lights I had to use with my roll pan.
They do require less power from the battery & alternator, so in theory they could free up horses... or at least a few hamsters of power.
They definitely help from draining your battery if you have the doors open for long periods of time... I've had my truck open nearly all day with all the led's I have & it didn't affect the voltage at the end of the day by more than 0.2v In comparison, when I worked on the truck all day with regular bulbs, my battery has dropped more than 2.0v.
For lifespan, most of the led's are rated from 20,000 to 100,000 hours of continuous use.
BTW, I'm jealous!
I can't use those tag lights in my truck due to the aftermarket lights I had to use with my roll pan.
To answer your seat question, they're 1996 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer seats. They used to be tan but I dyed them black with SEM products. Drivers seat is 8 way power adjustable with power lumbar and bolster support, passenger seat is 8 way adjustable power adjustable with only lumbar support. Both seats have extending leg supports too. Basically, awesome sofa seats haha. They will be heated really soon, I'm waiting on a friend to get me the kit.
quick pic of one how it came and one already dyed.
Thanks! And for sure his stuff is awesome, I'm really satisfied with everything.
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