Led Light Strip

[Accord1234]

I saw a 03-05 Accord the other day that had the led lights around the bottom of the headlight like the new Audi has. It looked pretty cool at night. I was wondering if anybody has done this and where to get them. I don't want no cheap led strip that goes out after 2 weeks and is complete crap. Let me know. Similiar to this
http://lexusenthusiast.com/images/weblo ... ghts-1.jpg

[timot_one]

I'll admit that it looks cool, but I still believe that sorta stuff belongs on Audis.  I don't think it's been done yet, but you can be the first.  If you want to do it right, don't get the LED strip as you mentioned.  If I were going to do something like this, I'd take a set of headlights apart and drill holes at the bottom of the headlight, then install individual LED's in the holes.

[ibcnunv]

There are a shit load of cars in NYC with those fucking strips.  WTF?  I have to say I H A T E. T H E M!!!  Fucking ricers is all I have to say.   If you're not driving an Audi and have those lights you're a ricer.

Sorry just my $0.02

[CrazyCreashunz]

There are a shit load of cars in NYC with those fucking strips.  WTF?  I have to say I H A T E. T H E M!!!  Fucking ricers is all I have to say.   If you're not driving an Audi and have those lights you're a ricer.

Sorry just my $0.02

I agree...

[Mike]

I disagree if its done right(Which in most cases its not) its really no different than using a projector from another car in your headlight.

[Icebox]

^ good point

[timot_one]

I've gotta step in and say something about that.  There is a difference between having a LED strip (like the Audi) and doing a projector retrofit.  At least a projector retrofit is a functional upgrade.  The LED strip is ornamental with no real functional benefit.  It's a look that I like on the cars that it comes with, but I just don't care for it on a Honda.  OEM manufacturers come up with a new design, and aftermarket companies steal their ideas producing something with the "look" but without the quality behind it.  Look at how many things like that turned into a joke in the aftermarket because of 16 year old Honda owners.  Lambo doors, Altezza tail lights, projector housings, halo headlights, BMW fender vents, ad infinitum.  I think that a set of LEDs in the headlight might look good, but try not to duplicate what you see on an Audi.

[ibcnunv]

well said Tim, well said....

[Mike]

I've gotta step in and say something about that.  There is a difference between having a LED strip (like the Audi) and doing a projector retrofit.  At least a projector retrofit is a functional upgrade.  The LED strip is ornamental with no real functional benefit.  It's a look that I like on the cars that it comes with, but I just don't care for it on a Honda.  OEM manufacturers come up with a new design, and aftermarket companies steal their ideas producing something with the "look" but without the quality behind it.  Look at how many things like that turned into a joke in the aftermarket because of 16 year old Honda owners.  Lambo doors, Altezza tail lights, projector housings, halo headlights, BMW fender vents, ad infinitum.  I think that a set of LEDs in the headlight might look good, but try not to duplicate what you see on an Audi.

So if someone Retros a set of Audi projectors its not rice but, if the include the audi led strip into the retro it is?

[wtcii]

I think it is the same as the Halos. You can do a BMW retro include the halos and I think most people here would say it is rice. I Dont think they would be as ricey if they were functional like in the Audi's but I say leave the halos to the bimmers and the drl LEDs to the audi's.

[timot_one]

So if someone Retros a set of Audi projectors its not rice but, if the include the audi led strip into the retro it is?

If you put it that way, yes.  I'm not sure why other people do projector retrofits, but I have one because it improved the light output and I can see better at night.  What does the LED strip have to offer?  My point is that it's for the "look" and nothing else.  It's fine if you want to do it, but just like the BMW halos, they are going to get played out.  Every kid with a civic is going to have them and they will all just look like a cheap knock off.  I'm sure a LED strip can be done tastefully, but it's just something I don't think looks good on a Honda.

[Mike]

So if someone Retros a set of Audi projectors its not rice but, if the include the audi led strip into the retro it is?

If you put it that way, yes.  I'm not sure why other people do projector retrofits, but I have one because it improved the light output and I can see better at night.  What does the LED strip have to offer?  My point is that it's for the "look" and nothing else.  It's fine if you want to do it, but just like the BMW halos, they are going to get played out.  Every kid with a civic is going to have them and they will all just look like a cheap knock off.  I'm sure a LED strip can be done tastefully, but it's just something I don't think looks good on a Honda.

I don't like it either don't get me wrong. I just think alot of people are quick to dub something "rice", when it could be done tastefully, and with purpose. If the LED's were to be used as DRL's as they are in the Audi's then they offer some purpose. I guess its the rice connotation that pisses me off!

[timot_one]

I never called it rice, did I?

[Mike]

No but, others have...

In my opinion things that constitute rice are

1.   Ridiculous sized wheels
2.   Stick on Parts
3.   Giant Spoilers
4.   Stupid Ass body kits
5.   Unpainted parts.
6.   Cut Springs
7.   The most annoying to me False Advertisement!! IE: Mustang GTR, Turbo Inside etc.

[wtcii]

Im pretty quick to call things rice if they don't serve any purpose other than looks.