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Yeah that is what I was thinking. Like I said I wasn't sure where the internal supports were located.

There is just so much blank space, since you have to use most of the outline of the OEM taillight to cover the hole in the sheet metal. Maybe a raised gladiator outline in the area, I think if it gets illuminated it would look busy.

I wonder if there is a compromise between this LED channel and the Oracle light channel. I think the Oracle lights are to big and this might seem small. All that said if the lights go in here and they look good then this is moot point.

This might sound cheesy but I kind of want to put the front end of a jeep there and give it to little dim white leds for the headlights......
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Wow, I can't wait to show you guys this when it is done.... I am loving this.....


I'll give a sneak peak soon
 
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These things are bright.... I will rework the led positioning.... But I think I'm in love.... I should be able to fit both red and white led strip in there with my next configuration.... And I'm happy with how the lens will come out too....

Don't judge the led bends... I will fix that by cutting and splicing...

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These things are bright.... I will rework the led positioning.... But I think I'm in love.... I should be able to fit both red and white led strip in there with my next configuration.... And I'm happy with how the lens will come out too....

Don't judge the led bends... I will fix that by cutting and splicing...

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I see what you are cooking. Hear me out on this one. Use your standard breaking light you are using in the 1st gen, and use the halo strips as the turn signal lens.
 
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I see what you are cooking. Hear me out on this one. Use your standard breaking light you are using in the 1st gen, and use the halo strips as the turn signal lens.
I have thought about this already..... But I feel a lot of people don't like the light I'm using in the first design....

I personally think it would look amazing.... But it sounds like people want a really flush tail light lol....

But on the other hand, I think it would be something different and original for sure.....

And it will also be a cad nightmare....


We will see what other people say about your idea... I personally love it.
 

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I love everything about this, cant wait to see it with the white (reverse). Sign me up, ill take a pair.
 
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I'll attempt to cad the original with the raptor style and see if I can get it to look right tomorrow :)
 

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I like the original design with the rogue lights. Flush and yet different from everyone else
 

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These things are bright.... I will rework the led positioning.... But I think I'm in love.... I should be able to fit both red and white led strip in there with my next configuration.... And I'm happy with how the lens will come out too....

Don't judge the led bends... I will fix that by cutting and splicing...

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YOOOOOO, this is fire. Gotta put on my sunglasses ?
 

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Yeah this is amazing, I'm glad we are getting to see the design process. Put me on a list to get a set!!!
 

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Justin, your talents are nothing less of impressive!
 

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Looks good. I like it without the "headlights" getting leds. Something about the fog lights looks off, i tink it has to do with no detail to break up the bumper area. The wider channel looks better too. You are doing some great work with these.
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