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Old Sep 10th, 2008, 07:30 PM
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Although a big seller, I do get comments from customers that the Ultra halo sidelights have dark patches top & bottom - the ring of light not looking like a full ring in some lighting conditions. This is due to the lamps only having 2 leds in each, 1 each side.
I have asked Ultra to make a version with 4 leds for a couple of years but they won't.
I managed to buy some spare parts from them & built a set myself with 4 in each & it looked much better but they then refused to sell me any more
So I have now sourced alternative parts & started making my own today
Pic 1 shows at the top a standard halo 2 LED's, to the right a modified one with 4 blue LED's for a xenon like colour, to the left a modified one with 4 white LED's (these are the ones on my car)
Pics 2 & 3 are them on my car.

The only downside (besides extra cost) is that the 2 extra LED's will not be easy to change, as the holders are glued in, however in all the years selling halos I have only heard of one LED blowing.

The photos were taken in daylight
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Old Sep 10th, 2008, 08:30 PM
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mikey i like!
how much?
i couldn't find them on your site
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Old Sep 10th, 2008, 08:52 PM
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So tempted. Any chance of a night picture to see how they look with the xenons?

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Old Sep 10th, 2008, 09:26 PM
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Old Sep 10th, 2008, 10:42 PM
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Oi

I told you to tell me when you had these available - will be on the phone tomorrow

Prep me a set up, no indicator bulbs required, already have the diadems
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Old Sep 11th, 2008, 07:15 AM
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Which LED option do you want?
Wondering about attempting a 6 led version but it will start getting rather expensive
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Old Sep 11th, 2008, 10:47 AM
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Good idea Mike.

I've done the same a year ago and gleud on pieces of the original sidemarkers


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Old Sep 11th, 2008, 10:57 AM
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Nice

If anyone has existing halos & sends them to me I can make the mod for them
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How much for the modification?
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Old Sep 11th, 2008, 04:38 PM
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Yeah how much would the modification be mikey?? I rather like them.

I like the two LED look though as mine look solid

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Old Sep 27th, 2008, 11:37 AM
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Will add more options to the site later
Here is todays project - a 6 LED version
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Blimey, the 6 led ones look brighter than my old headlamps
What would the charge be for the Mod mikey ??
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Four LEDs is enough for any man (or woman)
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Old Oct 14th, 2008, 02:35 PM
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Now selling kits for DIY mod to your own halos
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Hi just been looking at the above option as i am thinking about going down that route. Just a few questions please.
1. Is that price to add each additonal led.
2. Can you make a brighter version of the zenon version the one to the right as i want this varient but preferably to the brightness of the white variety & these will pass under mot conditions. I was thinking 6-8leds??
3. Whats the cheapest/easiest route to get a new complete set or to do the diy route

If you can answer these please
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