Jump to content
SAU Community

R34 Led Reverse Light Conversion

Charles89

By Charles89,
in Exterior & Interior Styling

 Share

Recommended Posts

Charles89 Grand Master

Charles89

Posted
Posted

Hey guys,

Since some of you liked my front lip DIY, I thought I'll post up another DIY that I did tonight. This time is my rear reverse light, spent about 3 hours on this.

Since I changed my right reverse light for a fog light, I've notice I can barely see when I'm reversing during night time, as I'm only left with one light, so I thought I'd brighten things up with 96 LEDs :D

Luckily, I found myself a pair of 2nd hand reverse lights to stuff around with.

Here's some pics of the process:

I opened up the reverse light housing

img1191gu.jpg

Connected two 48 LED panels together

img1192f.jpg

img1193iv.jpg

Connected the T10 end to the plug

img1194i.jpg

img1195x.jpg

img1196zd.jpg

Made a surround/backing for the LED panels (yes it's a half dodgy job lol)

img1197h.jpg

Because I wanted white light, not yellow light, I thought I'd try and clean the lens a bit lol.

Started to wet sand it with 1200

img1199o.jpg

img1200zs.jpg

Finished it off with 2000 and a polish and BAM! The crap is off.

img1201bt.jpg

Put the brand new looking lens back on

img1202e.jpg

img1203i.jpg

img1204eq.jpg

img1205u.jpg

img1206fv.jpg

Due to the time now, I haven't had a chance to put it back onto the car. But I don't think I'll convert my rear fog light to LED, as it's definitely gonna blind people behind me lol.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/367902-r34-led-reverse-light-conversion/
Share on other sites
666DAN Grand Master

666DAN

Posted
Posted

Did my tip work? ;)

As I said, I never got to try it personally.....I don't have the R34 anymore so technological advances in LED technology have stalled haha. Good that you got a spare set to play with though, that was my aim but could never find any!

Charles89 Grand Master

Charles89

Posted
  • Author
Posted

OK. How did you get the plastic cover off. And where can i buy those 2 LED panels? Looks f**kin great

PM sent :)

Very nice Charles, lookin forward to pics of it installed!

And what craig said ^^

PM sent :)

I'll be putting them back on during lunch today then take a pic when I get home when it's dark :D

Did my tip work? ;)

As I said, I never got to try it personally.....I don't have the R34 anymore so technological advances in LED technology have stalled haha. Good that you got a spare set to play with though, that was my aim but could never find any!

Yes Dan, it work! Thank you sir :D

I was lucky to find a spare set for $30 including looms (which I used to wire up my rear fog lol).

I can't wait until your brake light comes, then I'll have everything LED :D

Charles89 Grand Master

Charles89

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Hey guys,

Just sneaked out during lunch time to install the reverse light. Here's a pic of it.

I even put down my iPhone to record a video of it when I reversed to make sure it's working and it WORKS! :D

img1209g.jpg

Will get some photos of it while I'm reversing when I get home, and it will be dark by then, so it will be good :D

SCR34MIN Collaborator

SCR34MIN

Posted
Posted (edited)

Looks great mate!

Can you send me the link too, have been looking to do this for a while.

With the wiring, was it just straight from the stock wiring, or a need for resistors ect?

Thanks mate

Edited by SCR34MIN
Charles89 Grand Master

Charles89

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Just got home and tested the reverse lights for the first time and shit... IT'S BRIGHT!

Here's some pics from my iPhone 4. Remember, this is from one reverse light... Imagine what 2 would do lol.

img1211gu.jpg

img1212ot.jpg

img1213md.jpg

img1214gf.jpg

RusH_ Veteran

RusH_

Posted
Posted

damn.. that's not gonna be bright in someones eyes will it?

Would be good with the privacy glass though LOL.. so dark at night

meh, more incentive for them to stay the fk out of your way when you reverse?!

666DAN Grand Master

666DAN

Posted
Posted (edited)

meh, more incentive for them to stay the fk out of your way when you reverse?!

I agree, I put some 3W Crees in the CX-7 reverse lamps, makes people notice! I replaced the brake lights with some awesome LEDs also, quick response and nice and bright. I've fitted them to some S15's and Chaser and they do the job :D

Edited by 666DAN
Carbon 34 Grand Master

Carbon 34

Posted
Posted

i just put in CREE's LED's and holy shite, there brighter then the headlightsbut in reverse light holders, no mods needed... now everyone moves from behind me ,,,lol

panel led for my rego light. modded like charles reverse lights

and side mount white SMD for daytime running lights, invisible when off. on the underside of the headlight housing. R8 style

Charles89 Grand Master

Charles89

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Hahah yeah, they are bright as all f*ck lol. I can actually see what I'm reversing into now, through my Japanese privacy glass xD

I guess I shouldn't replace my rear fog with these lol. Would definitely piss a few people off :D

Best of all, I spent NOWHERE near $550 for these (that's how much Japanese LED reverse light sells for) lol.

666DAN Grand Master

666DAN

Posted
Posted

Yeah the Japanese prices are complete BS, I've been working with my factory to make 'Nismo-esque' R34 brake light inserts after the amount of people preffered them instead of our unique style.....live and learn!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • KyoyaR33
      Rebuilt Rb25det issues

      By KyoyaR33 · Posted

      I don’t really have any ideas how to set the timing on the CAS 😂, sounds like the top, sounds like it maybe misfiring as well as ticking,  got the box sorted 😌, must of been a air bubble on the clutch side
    • GTSBoy
      Rebuilt Rb25det issues

      By GTSBoy · Posted

      Use a 2' length of hose (that's 2 foot, not 2 inches) as a stethoscope to localise the source of the ticking. From cam covers? From exhaust or turbo manifold gasket? From injectors? From lower down in the engine? Etc. Use a timing light to set the timing. Put Redline Lightweight Shockproof in the box. It's not the very best thing for the box, but it will take a box that refuses to engage a gear with other oil, and make it engage a gear. I had to put it in when I installed the R33 box I have in my car. It would not select ANY gear when running. Smurf jizz made it work. That was >10 years ago and I still use it. I'm stuck with it now. Failing that - rebuild the box.
    • Victory
      Neil's R33 Gts-t Build

      By Victory · Posted

      Well done Duncan. The fuel tank bulkhead lid is also in great condition (some of mine were stuffed). These are now out of production and good ones like that are becoming hard to come by.
    • Milkmun
      S15 Spec R

      By Milkmun · Posted

      Wow that's a steal, you've done well there. 
    • trey318
      r34 gtt led globes

      By trey318 · Posted

      Exterior LEDs R34 2Dr R34 4Dr Position Lamp T10 T10 Winker front T20S T20S side T10 T10 rear T20S S25S150 Anti-hyfla relay TYPE3 TYPE3 tail T10 T20W Stop Lamps T20W T20W High Mount T16 T16 back T16 T20S number T10 T10 trunk T10 T10 Interior LED Item No.     Map Lamp BA9S single-sided     Room Lamps T10×31     Trunk Lamp T10     meter Early T6.5 pedestal     final T6.5 pedestal     NISMO T6.5 pedestal     Liquid crystal section T6.5 pedestal     Winker T6.5 pedestal     High Beam T6.5 pedestal     3 SERIES METER Early T6.5 pedestal     final T6.5 pedestal     NISMO T6.5 pedestal     air conditioner Early Liquid Crystal T3     Late LCD T4.2 Short     button T4.2 Middle     Hazard SW T3 Pedestal Short     Keyring T5     Cigar Socket T5
×
×
  • Create New...