**Classic Badge Mod**
26 August 2008, 08:45 PM
#1
**Classic Badge Mod**
Guys
Disclaimer: I know its not everyones cup of tea, (dont shoot me down)
Last week I picked up a replacement badge for my car and thought I'd mod it up a little
Before
New badge stripped down
All painted & fitted
Special touch
What do you think?
Disclaimer: I know its not everyones cup of tea, (dont shoot me down)
Last week I picked up a replacement badge for my car and thought I'd mod it up a little
Before
New badge stripped down
All painted & fitted
Special touch
What do you think?
Last edited by darms; 27 August 2008 at 05:34 PM.
26 August 2008, 09:40 PM
#6
cheers guys.... 
I just knew it, should have done a "how to", Ops!
A few weeks ago I ordered a load of these babies (10 infact)
Specs
Luminous Intensity (mcd) 7000 ~ 8000
Minimum Working Voltage / Working Current / Power Dissipation DC-12V / 75mA / 0.9W
Typical Working Voltage / Working Current / Power Dissipation DC-13V / 80mA /1.04W
Maximum Working Voltage / Working Current / Power Dissipation DC-13.8V / 84mA / 1.16W
View Angle 120 degree
Temperature Rise (Test Condition: exposed in air.) 25 Celsius
Wavelength /
Item Net Weight 30g / 1.1oz
* They are fully waterproof and completely shatterproof, and have been tested for performance and durability in extreme heat, vibration.
Fitted two to replace the crap numberplate bulbs on my run-a-about
Badge Mod:
1. Used the wife's nail varnish remover to removed the black paint from the rear of the standard badge.
2. Used white spirit clean
3. Sprayed Enamel White Gloss paint on the badge
4. Dremeled out the rear of the grill
5. Used the rear of a Black CD Jewel Case (cut to size) and fixed the LED bank to it.
6. Used Strong adhesive to bond the plastic to the rear of the grill
7. Ran wires to my CCFL's (you could simply wire them to your sidelights.
8. Admire
Next....
Light up the rear numberplate on the scooby
PM if anyone wants a bank of leds, will be at Mcrae Gathering
I just knew it, should have done a "how to", Ops!
A few weeks ago I ordered a load of these babies (10 infact)
Specs
Luminous Intensity (mcd) 7000 ~ 8000
Minimum Working Voltage / Working Current / Power Dissipation DC-12V / 75mA / 0.9W
Typical Working Voltage / Working Current / Power Dissipation DC-13V / 80mA /1.04W
Maximum Working Voltage / Working Current / Power Dissipation DC-13.8V / 84mA / 1.16W
View Angle 120 degree
Temperature Rise (Test Condition: exposed in air.) 25 Celsius
Wavelength /
Item Net Weight 30g / 1.1oz
* They are fully waterproof and completely shatterproof, and have been tested for performance and durability in extreme heat, vibration.
Fitted two to replace the crap numberplate bulbs on my run-a-about
Badge Mod:
1. Used the wife's nail varnish remover to removed the black paint from the rear of the standard badge.
2. Used white spirit clean
3. Sprayed Enamel White Gloss paint on the badge
4. Dremeled out the rear of the grill
5. Used the rear of a Black CD Jewel Case (cut to size) and fixed the LED bank to it.
6. Used Strong adhesive to bond the plastic to the rear of the grill
7. Ran wires to my CCFL's (you could simply wire them to your sidelights.
8. Admire
Next....
Light up the rear numberplate on the scooby
PM if anyone wants a bank of leds, will be at Mcrae Gathering
Last edited by darms; 27 August 2008 at 12:17 PM. Reason: Added Specs for LED's
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26 August 2008, 09:48 PM
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CCFL's came from the manufacturer, cant fault them one bit.
The only thing I would do, would be to open the headlights once again (when I have time) and spray them satin black. Rather than High temp black paint.
26 August 2008, 09:53 PM
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It was more directed at its positioning as opposed to it being a badge. i wasnt sure on the legality of having a light in the middle.
Im assuming by your response that as long as the light is Amber or White then it doesnt matter what you do to the front of the car?
Im assuming by your response that as long as the light is Amber or White then it doesnt matter what you do to the front of the car?
27 August 2008, 12:21 PM
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nah, got long standing party commitment 30.08 so will be in no state to drive the noisy silver thing on Sunday...are you still going to the Ace meets?
