Lighted Emblems
Lighted Emblems
What do you guys think of an adjustable RGB LED lit backlighting for the diesel emblems? On braking they are going to go red.
Just an idea I've been playing with.
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Have you guys seen the backlit emblems they are putting on cars these days? I'm in process of making some for the back of my W123 non-turbo.
What do you guys think of an adjustable RGB LED lit backlighting for the diesel emblems? On braking they are going to go red.
Just an idea I've been playing with.
Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020
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Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.
RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982. Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
PICS ! That would be cool !
Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020
visit: www.dieselfuelinjector.guru
Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.
RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982. Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
Purplecomputer
04-25-2014, 11:37 AM #3where would you mount the LEDS? behind the emblem or on the inside of the trunk?
I'd have to use surface mount LEDs to properly fit them. That, in itself is fun to do...
I believe I'd use a 5v voltage regulator driven from the taillight output. When the lights are on, the circuit receives power. To turn the LEDs red, I'd use a threshold to declare when the brakes have been activated(the brake lights get brighter). The LEDs go red. I guess I should spend some time cutting out this emblem...
I simply plan to use a piece of lexan(If I make another, it will definitely be acrylic for ease of cutting) cut to the same shape as the emblem. LEDs would be implanted in channel carved into the plastic. Emblem mounts on top of the clear panel and LEDs are sandwiched in there somewhere.
I'd have to use surface mount LEDs to properly fit them. That, in itself is fun to do...
I believe I'd use a 5v voltage regulator driven from the taillight output. When the lights are on, the circuit receives power. To turn the LEDs red, I'd use a threshold to declare when the brakes have been activated(the brake lights get brighter). The LEDs go red. I guess I should spend some time cutting out this emblem...
(04-27-2014, 01:56 PM)DanielK I simply plan to use a piece of lexan(If I make another, it will definitely be acrylic for ease of cutting) cut to the same shape as the emblem. LEDs would be implanted in channel carved into the plastic. Emblem mounts on top of the clear panel and LEDs are sandwiched in there somewhere.
I'd have to use surface mount LEDs to properly fit them. That, in itself is fun to do...
I believe I'd use a 5v voltage regulator driven from the taillight output. When the lights are on, the circuit receives power. To turn the LEDs red, I'd use a threshold to declare when the brakes have been activated(the brake lights get brighter). The LEDs go red. I guess I should spend some time cutting out this emblem...
Good idea. Surface mount is the way to go in this situation.
seems like the hardest part would be getting those emblems cut.
Purplecomputer
05-03-2014, 12:46 PM #5(04-27-2014, 01:56 PM)DanielK I simply plan to use a piece of lexan(If I make another, it will definitely be acrylic for ease of cutting) cut to the same shape as the emblem. LEDs would be implanted in channel carved into the plastic. Emblem mounts on top of the clear panel and LEDs are sandwiched in there somewhere.
I'd have to use surface mount LEDs to properly fit them. That, in itself is fun to do...
I believe I'd use a 5v voltage regulator driven from the taillight output. When the lights are on, the circuit receives power. To turn the LEDs red, I'd use a threshold to declare when the brakes have been activated(the brake lights get brighter). The LEDs go red. I guess I should spend some time cutting out this emblem...
Good idea. Surface mount is the way to go in this situation.
seems like the hardest part would be getting those emblems cut.
If you could get them manufactured at a decent price, I bet you would sell the shit out of them.
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
Noooooo. This was a badass idea, and I never like to hear that a old benz was totaled.
If you could get them manufactured at a decent price, I bet you would sell the shit out of them.
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
05-09-2014, 06:56 PM #10Must be fucked because when I thought mine was totaled they fixed it to the tune of 5X what I paid for the car three days before the accident, which happened about an hour after I got insurance on it.
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
(05-10-2014, 01:01 PM)DanielK I'll post pics soon. I'm buying the car back and will still be working on the lighted emblems. It isn't bad at all. Driver's side taillight, trunk lid, driver's quarter(only slightly), rear lower panel, bumper and related trims
Glad to hear it. Always buyback.
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
05-14-2014, 09:53 AM #12(05-10-2014, 01:01 PM)DanielK I'll post pics soon. I'm buying the car back and will still be working on the lighted emblems. It isn't bad at all. Driver's side taillight, trunk lid, driver's quarter(only slightly), rear lower panel, bumper and related trims
Glad to hear it. Always buyback.
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Eventually, I'll get back to the lighted emblems. I have my prototype ready for final shaping on the bench. I might play with it when I get bored.
EDIT: Here is a pic of the damage.
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The 300D emblem wasn't on the car at the time. The DIESEL emblem disappeared in the wreck.
The adjuster price it based on 100K miles. They appraised it at $4425. The buyback was $875 and I ended up getting paid $3550. Today, I bought a 1994 BMW E34 530it with 69K on the clock for $3K. Don't worry, I still own 4 Mercedes. lol.
Eventually, I'll get back to the lighted emblems. I have my prototype ready for final shaping on the bench. I might play with it when I get bored.
EDIT: Here is a pic of the damage.
The 300D emblem wasn't on the car at the time. The DIESEL emblem disappeared in the wreck.
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