Lighted Lexus Badge
#16
Thanks for all the comments and feedback. You/I could do any color that is available in any EL (electroluminescent) wire color (check Ebay for all the colors). I tested with these two colors specifically bc currently my calipers are red and the red EL wire, looked more pink. Orange was a good match for the moment until I switch my calipers color to a powedercoated reflective teal blue color. My future plan for my SC430 is the blue/white Tron Legacy Light Runner theme. But I finalized the emblem by closing the outer edge that was allowing light to pass with black silicone. End result looks great and I can easily change colors in the future for the Tron Legacy Upgrade
Now I just have to run a 12v wire off my preexisting fog light connection (which is already present bc of my DIY turn signal door handles and DIY puddle lights in the mirrors).
Now I just have to run a 12v wire off my preexisting fog light connection (which is already present bc of my DIY turn signal door handles and DIY puddle lights in the mirrors).
#20
I put an "add-a-fuse" to the IGNIT fuse in the fusebox under the hood on driver's side. I thought about doing it to headlight or fog light, but I wanted to have the ability to illuminate in complete darkness. Really gives it that "monster in the dark" look.
#22
Last edited by ShawnOk; 02-22-18 at 02:22 PM.
#24
I drove mine once in snow spun out almost crashed decided then and there its a garage car in winter. If I cant put the top down I don't drive the car
#26
Def not great in the snow, but it is my daily so I have no other choice. I'm using all season tires, and when I moved up to Chicago I was using the OEM runflats. Totally awful. I had to ditch the car twice after accum of like 5 inches.Then I scored some free Blizzak Runflats which totally changed the drive. I was gripping like crazy. Bad side, some shotty tire shop that installed them wrecked my TRD chrome rims. Now I have a dedicated set of winter rims and summer rims, both running All Season tires. I did ok this year with the snow. No spin outs, no accidents. I do put on the SNOW mode and it keeps me in good control but it all comes down to tire condition (and salting), I feel. Anyway, hopefully snow season is over for Illinois/Indiana. Fingers crossed.
#27
I know this is an old thread but man, that looks amazing and I wanna try it. when removing the emblem did you feel there was a risk of breaking it? Also what kinda glue did you use for the permanent job?
TIA
#28
I am actually willing to sell my first two attempts. One is red/orange. One us Blue. I can post photos soon. I went with a bright white LED emblem.
#29
Like the one on ebay or did you make your own? I was thinking of trying your method with a white el wire or go with the ebay one. Id def do white too so its similar to other lights in the front
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