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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by MRLEXO
I also would like to see new headlights for the SC but i'm not sure the lighting factories are willing to produce headlights because the factory one already come with stock projectors. There's not too much you can do with the SC headlight in terms of designs but i'm sure that is something theyll consider.
Yes, but our projectors are poor and most of us want HID compatibility. We don't need a crazy design, we just need HID projectors, and new lenses. It could look completely stock and it will still sell.

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Besides, most SC owners have problems with condensation/fogged up headlights as it is, I think an aftermarket OEM replica headlight set that sells for $300 is already a hit.
Is there an aftermarket OEM replica that I do not know about? Are you mentioning it exists or like it would be a good idea for you to produce?
Old Apr 6, 2005 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by CleanSC
Is there an aftermarket OEM replica that I do not know about? Are you mentioning it exists or like it would be a good idea for you to produce?
Actually, there are no OEM replica's have ever been made, I'm just stating that these would be a good idea.
Old Apr 6, 2005 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by MRLEXO
Actually, there are no OEM replica's have ever been made, I'm just stating that these would be a good idea.
Oh, okay so you agree with me.

So what do we need to get it done?
Old Apr 6, 2005 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by CleanSC
Oh, okay so you agree with me.

So what do we need to get it done?
Actually the producers of the lights will be reading this thread so we've done our job already thanks for the feedback!
Old Apr 6, 2005 | 12:24 PM
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MRLexo, please check your PM.
Old Apr 6, 2005 | 01:54 PM
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i would be so in for new headlights... clear plastic, or glass.. would defintatly sell..
Old Apr 6, 2005 | 03:35 PM
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While they are at it tell them to make some clear corners, if they can make a clean set for under $50 they would sell like hot cakes. Just my 0.02

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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by lexiss_sc400
While they are at it tell them to make some clear corners, if they can make a clean set for under $50 they would sell like hot cakes. Just my 0.02

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EWWW Yes! Hot Cakes!!
Old Apr 6, 2005 | 04:28 PM
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http://www.luxeon.com/pdfs/AB05.PDF
Unfortunately the LEDs still are only about 82% efficient, this means that they will put out only 18% of the power put into them as light, the rest is heat.
It's all in there, and these guys make some of the best and brightest, not just the kind that tell you when you computer is turned on.

Osram makes a nice strip light on a flexible circuit board that's low enough wattage to run w/out heat sinks, might be easier to mount inside the tail light housing.
The Audi A8 has LED headlights on their current model, an industry first, and they use a similar lense/diffuser as on the SC.

Agilent makes some nice individual leds that are encased inside of a glass optic that will mount to a circuit board, not sure about their thermal requirements however, as that will vary with wattage.
Old Apr 6, 2005 | 04:48 PM
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LEDs inside of these things would be SCHWEET.
Attached Thumbnails SC Concept LED Lights-clip_image002.jpg  
Old Apr 6, 2005 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ChronoJ1
LEDs inside of these things would be SCHWEET.
Now that is what Im talking about.
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 02:43 AM
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Yes, make some LED clear corners!!!!!
Old Apr 7, 2005 | 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted by DJTWIST
Yes, make some LED clear corners!!!!!
Like the LED tails, you can make LED corners yourself, too.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=151168, post #10.
Old Jul 20, 2005 | 01:44 PM
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ALL

I too have seen some negative feedbacks with the 1st post and these were just an opinion post and we are happy to have received feedback. We are currently in the process of developing the clear tails such as the "takakira" ones and with LED lights. We will keep everyone posted. THESE will be the SC TAILS to look out for. along with the 97+ style ones with LEDs like the G35 and new 3 series vehicles
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 01:48 PM
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Kirby...

you guys are throwing out hints left & right for some good stuff to look out for...sponsor me..lol...i'll hopefully be able to make it on saturday and see ya...



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