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Old 04-03-10, 12:32 AM
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Default An Interesting Spot for an LED Strip

Well one of my friends who owns a shop said if I was interested in putting a pair of LED strips on my car. After about 30 min of trying to find out where I could possibly put it without it looking bad, we thought of this...

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So at first I wasn't all too satisfied, but then I thought what if I turn off my fogs? So then...



and then



So IMO i think it looks good without the fogs on however I might get some haters but oh well. IMO I think it flows well with the car and looks great especially at night. Let me know what you guys think. Bring on the comments or criticisms. I will post better quality shots later.
Old 04-03-10, 12:34 AM
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Someone with an ISF has already done that.

I think its interesting.
Old 04-03-10, 12:43 AM
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I think it's neat
Old 04-03-10, 12:46 AM
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I personally wouldn't do it, but I respect people who do unique mods. It's not bad tho
Old 04-03-10, 01:02 AM
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i think it looks pretty cool. not something you see everday
Old 04-03-10, 01:02 AM
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nice mod dude i like ur idea. maybe i should try it on mine
Old 04-03-10, 01:04 AM
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That is one of the best LED applications on a 2IS I have seen so far

It looks good and doesnt have that "stuck on" type of look. Very nice
Old 04-03-10, 01:07 AM
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not a fan of LED strips.. the grill, the lip.. still looks badass w/o it
Old 04-03-10, 01:43 AM
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i've thought about doing this in the past, LED strips are only like $5 a piece, however I'm curious about how you wired it in. Where did you splice in for power?

I think it looks great.
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I think it looks good. Thumbs up.
Old 04-03-10, 04:39 AM
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I actually like it myself, I have seen a few threads since last night where people tried LED strips and it looks pretty horrific, your application actually looks pretty damn good.

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Old 04-03-10, 05:54 AM
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looks pretty good to be honest... doesn't look out of place either. Kinda like the new MB E-class look !
Old 04-03-10, 07:29 AM
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I like it slot. Where in ca are u? I would like ur friend to do that to mines also
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looks good..
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Looks great!


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