Hi all,
I thought I would share this mode for the LC 100 Series. Appreciate the look is not for everyone but the upgrade is pretty easy. The LED's are a good safety feature for those wanting to run during the day. My 98 LC did not have daytime running lights and I wanted something that slightly modernised the car and provided better visibility.
The upgrade is easy with only a few items and in total cost me approx $60NZD all up.
BoM:
I thought I would share this mode for the LC 100 Series. Appreciate the look is not for everyone but the upgrade is pretty easy. The LED's are a good safety feature for those wanting to run during the day. My 98 LC did not have daytime running lights and I wanted something that slightly modernised the car and provided better visibility.
The upgrade is easy with only a few items and in total cost me approx $60NZD all up.
BoM:
- Automotive Mesh
- LED Lights 18mm from AliExpress (I bought 30 so I had backup)
- 9 LED lights for each side was my number - add or subtract on your own look
- Solder, shrink wrap, grease for sleeve of electrics to keep out water
- Hot glue gun or adhesive sealant to keep secure (not essential but I did)
- Take your time, measure up using the old lights
- Cut template and ensure the mesh is level or the holes will be off line when you cut out for LED's
- Mark with a pen where the lights are going to go before cutting - and do both sides together so they align and match up.
- ***Make sure you TEST lights work prior to wiring up***
- Use cable tie to secure to car
- Find appropriate wiring loom to power lights - My intent is to run an isolated switch back into the car.
