2011 Headlights (merged threads)
09-23-10, 12:07 PM
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So convenient for those who don't have AFS. Now they only need the LED strip to lid up.
Btw, just saw a 2011 driving behind me at Newport beach, ca. The LED is pretty bright during daytime, not subtle as some Lexus stock picture on the website. It's relatively bright as the Audi, but it's very Lexus distinct. Hopefully these Lexus LED DRL will be more common on the road. That would promote te brand really well.
Btw, just saw a 2011 driving behind me at Newport beach, ca. The LED is pretty bright during daytime, not subtle as some Lexus stock picture on the website. It's relatively bright as the Audi, but it's very Lexus distinct. Hopefully these Lexus LED DRL will be more common on the road. That would promote te brand really well.
09-23-10, 12:27 PM
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This thread has just got me thinking. Even if these headlights fit directly onto the older models, when they come out they are going to cost a fortune.
So i'm thinking there must be a way to get the look of that new LED strip light onto our existing lights.
I have a friend who works in a acrylic fabrication factory and he says he can lazer-cut any shape. So i showed him the following:
An he claims he can cut that and even get it curved if nessasary and keep the edges curved so that it blends onto the headlight unit instead of having a flat cut which will look rubbish.
The next challenge would be to get light reflected somehow into that acrylic.
I have recently built a FTIR multitouch table based on IR leds being reflected inside acrylic. Acrylic is actually a very good light reflector. So one option might be to beam light from the sides of the acrylic and stick the acrylic ontop the headlamp giving that same kind of look.
Obviously this is all just theory but I am currently looking into it and any suggestions would be great.
I've got a huge sheet of acrylic left from my FTIR multitouch project and I am going to do some experiments with it.
Or the other option is that if there is enough room inside the housing, then possibly install it directly inside.
Any suggestions would be great.
So i'm thinking there must be a way to get the look of that new LED strip light onto our existing lights.
I have a friend who works in a acrylic fabrication factory and he says he can lazer-cut any shape. So i showed him the following:
An he claims he can cut that and even get it curved if nessasary and keep the edges curved so that it blends onto the headlight unit instead of having a flat cut which will look rubbish.
The next challenge would be to get light reflected somehow into that acrylic.
I have recently built a FTIR multitouch table based on IR leds being reflected inside acrylic. Acrylic is actually a very good light reflector. So one option might be to beam light from the sides of the acrylic and stick the acrylic ontop the headlamp giving that same kind of look.
Obviously this is all just theory but I am currently looking into it and any suggestions would be great.
I've got a huge sheet of acrylic left from my FTIR multitouch project and I am going to do some experiments with it.
Or the other option is that if there is enough room inside the housing, then possibly install it directly inside.
Any suggestions would be great.
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09-23-10, 03:08 PM
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The leveling motor is the same between all the headlights. It's the AFS that's causing us issues. Yes, the AFS light is on in the dash. Of course we're working on a fix for this, but there's just to many components that affect the AFS system to have this light turn off.
Darrel
The leveling motor is the same between all the headlights. It's the AFS that's causing us issues. Yes, the AFS light is on in the dash. Of course we're working on a fix for this, but there's just to many components that affect the AFS system to have this light turn off.
Darrel
I'm puzzled why the LEDs didn't come on. You would think they run from the same source as the old DRLs.
Again, keep us updated.
09-23-10, 03:41 PM
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I don't mind if the 'AFS Off' light is on. Based on another post, it sounded like the multifunction display between the speedometer and tach would stop working because it would indicate AFS was not working. That would be annoying.
I'm puzzled why the LEDs didn't come on. You would think they run from the same source as the old DRLs.
Again, keep us updated.
I'm puzzled why the LEDs didn't come on. You would think they run from the same source as the old DRLs.
Again, keep us updated.
The LEDs don't use the same power source as the original DRLs. They reused a couple of wires left over from removing the swivel motor. The rest of the swivel motor connections are left open, so the AFS computer will immediately fail on the POST wire check. So there's a lot of trickery you'll need to make happen for this to work without replacing the AFS ECU. Even if you did replace the ECU, the BEAN might still be pissed off because it's expecting a certain network message from the AFS ECU and the newer unit won't be generating the same message. While this isn't rocket surgery, it's also not too far off in some respects.
09-24-10, 09:37 AM
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Also this is just my opinion. BMW has their brand for the headlight as "angel eye," and so does other brands.
What should it be for us Lexus? Should we just keep calling Lexus LED DRL? Their marketing team should name it something cool.
What should it be for us Lexus? Should we just keep calling Lexus LED DRL? Their marketing team should name it something cool.
09-24-10, 10:14 AM
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The pricing for this may have just made a jump beyond what we'd all like. There's now 16 different part numbers that make up the headlamp upgrade. This covers everything from the lamps to the ballasts, from the wire harnesses to the bulb covers. Take a look: http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...-2010-624.html
We're still working on the details to the AFS options.
Darrel
We're still working on the details to the AFS options.
Darrel
09-24-10, 12:06 PM
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The pricing for this may have just made a jump beyond what we'd all like. There's now 16 different part numbers that make up the headlamp upgrade. This covers everything from the lamps to the ballasts, from the wire harnesses to the bulb covers. Take a look: http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...-2010-624.html
We're still working on the details to the AFS options.
Darrel
We're still working on the details to the AFS options.
Darrel
09-24-10, 02:45 PM
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The pricing for this may have just made a jump beyond what we'd all like. There's now 16 different part numbers that make up the headlamp upgrade. This covers everything from the lamps to the ballasts, from the wire harnesses to the bulb covers. Take a look: http://is.sewellparts.com/accessorie...-2010-624.html
We're still working on the details to the AFS options.
Darrel
We're still working on the details to the AFS options.
Darrel
