Bi-Color LED Switchback Turn Signal DRLs

[jebt2921]

Just as an FYI, I found a local shop that does retrofits and it appears they get all of their lighting from Oracle....as does TRS, etc. They are actually going to due a projector lo-beam retrofit headlight for me for a very very good price. I'm likely going to get grab a set of aftermarket OEM replica headlight assemblies to mount them in so I have my OEM one's as backup.

Also here's a link to get some switchback LEDs from Oracle (and any other lighting at that). http://www.automotivelightstore.com/3157Switchback.aspx

 

[vt_hokie2008]

Looks like those switchbacks leave the white on while they signal, which isn't optimal.

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[jebt2921]

So I got my 4 LED Switchbacks today. Seem like a really nice quality (pics below). Come from a US manufacturer www.xotictech.com. I ordered mine off eBay from Kaizen Motor (http://www.ebay.com/itm/251095545987?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649). Also here is a video I found of the exact same LED's installed and demonstrated in Chevy Truck (not duals like we're wanting to do). http://youtu.be/_taIE-FynfI

I'm picking up some diodes and will be installing these Saturday morning. I'll try and get some pics and upload after it's done (hopefully)

 

[vt_hokie2008]

Looks good. Looking forward to seeing how the wiring works out

 

[jebt2921]

Well after an initial wiring problem we have officially conquered exactly what we wanted to achieve. I've got all of the switchbacks to turn on automatically as the DRLs do normally, and when the headlights kick in they remain on. Also when the turn signals are initiated both lights go from white to amber off amber off and then back to white when the signal is done being used. Basically we ended up making an entire new harness. The wiring diagram I uploaded earlier was exactly how we ended up doing it. I'll try to upload a video later.

 

[jebt2921]

here are a few pictures. I've got a video taken from my phone but it's a rather large file so not sure how to get it on here....

 

[jebt2921]

and a few more

 

[jebt2921]

Here's a link to the video. i had to upload to dropbox and do it that way. I'll try to get a more detailed wiring diagram for the install.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/o0pq5t6jnxg65lk/Video Oct 26, 4 54 14 PM.mov

 

[vt_hokie2008]

Awesome job man. Glad you got it figured out so I can give it a try

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[jebt2921]

Found a place I can get brand new OEM replica headlight assemblies for around $100 total for both. Looks like I'm probably about to order a projector retrofit kit now. Get one thing done and always seem to have to start another!

 

[vt_hokie2008]

Found a place I can get brand new OEM replica headlight assemblies for around $100 total for both. Looks like I'm probably about to order a projector retrofit kit now. Get one thing done and always seem to have to start another!

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[jebt2921]

Well just ordered a complete projector retrofit with Morimoto Angel eyes. Should look outstanding with the dual LED switchbacks. If you're interested I found a place giving 15% off for Halloween. Installing in new oem replica headlight assemblies and all. Can't wait!


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[vt_hokie2008]

Well just ordered a complete projector retrofit with Morimoto Angel eyes. Should look outstanding with the dual LED switchbacks. If you're interested I found a place giving 15% off for Halloween. Installing in new oem replica headlight assemblies and all. Can't wait!


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Sounds fun. You doing the install or having someone else do it?

 

[jebt2921]

I was going to do it myself but for only a couple hundred I figured its better to have a professional do it.


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[Labman2012]

Your setup looks good! Are you going to change your headlights so they match the leds? That's the reason I put mine back to stock because the leds were too white for the headlights.

 

[jebt2921]

I was thinking the exact same thing. And as a result I ordered a projector retrofit installed in new oem replica headlight assemblies. I should be receiving them next week to install. I ended up doing the xbaLED Angel eyes as well in white to match the DRLs and I'm probably going to wire them together so they will be on during the day. Pretty excited for the end result.


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[Labman2012]

How much was the total headlight retrofit? I was thinking of doing this but couldn't find any pricing on it.

 

[jebt2921]

I got a 15% off deal for Halloween special from visionautoworks.com (formerly rsxretrofits.com). Wasn't too bad at all. PM me and we can discuss if you'd like.


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---------- Post added at 07:08 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:04 AM ----------

Also head over to hidplanet forum and it can answer any question you have regarding a retrofit including products, retrofiters, install, etc. I spent a few months researching products and companies before I ordered.

Ended up using Morimoto mini H1 35W at 5000k with E46-extended shrouds and white xbaLED angel eyes. Check out theretrofitsource.com for product info.


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[Labman2012]

Thanks I will check into this info. Don't forget to post pics when you get it all done in curious to see how it will look.

 

[TheFuzz]

This is exactly what I want to do with mine, except I'm thinking about just going with straight up amber instead of the switchback. The switchbacks look slick but I don't want to run HID in this truck without a projector retro, which I'm too cheap to drop the money on...and there's something that bugs me a little about two different shades of white light (white LED's vs halogen bulbs). So, amber it is. Thinking about trying the amber V3 Tritons from VLEDs, as they usually have a sale this time of year so I could get them a little cheaper.

Is it safe to assume that since the color changing for the switchbacks is handled by the bulb's internal circuitry, that the wiring wouldn't change at all with a solid color LED bulb?