New Mod ... Benz Star Lighting - Page 2

tai230k · 10-04-2007

That's really nice.

Paul · 10-04-2007

I had my doubts at first, as to how it would look, but must admit that looks pretty impressive.

noregret4life · 10-04-2007

Thanks everyone. Took quite a bit of work to put together.

I still have to work out the mounting. As my current setup is only temp.
Will be posting again soon on this with additional pictures and details.

Some Features To come:

Sealed design (shock/water proof)
Different glow colors (red, blue, white...maybe others)
Glow control
- On/Off
- Dimmer + On/Off
- Sound activated + On/Off
- Activate with Lock/Unlock (only when dark)
- On/Off with tail lights

More details soon...

Any interest out there for a kit?

**etyu** · 10-04-2007

Lenny, is the install and mounting as straightforward as the K3BFM?

I think On/Off to go with the tail lights/parking lights would be good (personal opinion), probably tap/connect in parallel (or a Y-plug) with the wire that leads to/from the sidemarker or the front parking lamps. Does the EL work well with 12V DC or are adapters needed? Weatherproofing and shock resistance will be excellent features. I personally prefer white, matches better with the HID lamps.

<Edit: just researched on the web, 12V DC input is fine with the ElectroLuminiscent panel.>

I also think there's more demand out there for the Kleyman 3rd Brakelight Flashing Module (K3BFM). For those unfamiliar with this very useful module and for recent members, here's the link: http://www.slkworld.com/slk-r171-gen...ht-module.html

The install for the brake light module is fairly straightforward, plug-and-play, and has favorable safety implications.

**nevets** · 10-04-2007

Heads and shoulders above LED backlight...Outdone yourself again

**ghostdunks** · 10-04-2007

When i first saw the original version, it was just a bit too rice for me, but this new version? It's SICK!!! Very cool!!

GregoryGR · 10-14-2007

A bit late but... WOOW!!!

noregret4life · 11-02-2007

A few better pics for you guys...

Hope you like them.

**SLKman** · 11-02-2007

That is one awesome car!!!

Your a good person to come up with all these mods and share with us.

Thanks!

Slkman

**dltslk** · 11-02-2007

Looks great!!!

BTW, what rims are those?

nmslk · 11-02-2007

Looks great! Now you need to get some lights coming out of the cowl grill so that lt will look like your motor is exuding a glow. That would be killer mean looking.

-nmslk

noregret4life · 11-02-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by dltslk

Looks great!!!

BTW, what rims are those?

They are Monoblock VI replicas
18 x 8.5 P225/40 - front
18 x 9.5 P255/35 - rear
Pirelli PZero Nero

nmslk, i was actually thinking about that. when i was messing with the lighting of the star, one of my leds droped through to light up the front grill. rather interesting look as it looks like the slk has a set of teeth when its backlit

Thanks all for your kind words.

bjj007 · 09-11-2008

id love a kit, how much would all this cost? think it looks awesome!

**B4TM4N** · 09-12-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghostdunks

When i first saw the original version, it was just a bit too rice for me, but this new version? It's SICK!!! Very cool!!

Exactly what I was thinking too!! GJ!!

mr.flyer · 09-12-2008

the first couple of piks looks like the SLK came from the iron man movie.. the motor on iron man's chest... second set of piks loooks well done.. excellent work

noregret4life · 09-13-2008

Thanks everyone... i am not selling or making these kits (sadly not enough demand)

And it takes a hell of a lot of work to put the damn thing together.
But maybe something in the near future for a select few

iron man... never thought of that! -but i love it

hamann · 3 Weeks Ago

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Quote:

Originally Posted by noregret4life

thanks everyone. Took quite a bit of work to put together.

I still have to work out the mounting. As my current setup is only temp.
Will be posting again soon on this with additional pictures and details.

Some features to come:

sealed design (shock/water proof)
different glow colors (red, blue, white...maybe others)
glow control
- on/off
- dimmer + on/off
- sound activated + on/off
- activate with lock/unlock (only when dark)
- on/off with tail lights

more details soon...

Any interest out there for a kit?

ladyseals80 · 3 Weeks Ago

hi... is there a name for that kit? Looks so cool!

**dmjonez** · 3 Weeks Ago

Quote:

Originally Posted by noregret4life

They are Monoblock VI replicas
18 x 8.5 P225/40 - front
18 x 9.5 P255/35 - rear
Pirelli PZero Nero

nmslk, i was actually thinking about that. when i was messing with the lighting of the star, one of my leds droped through to light up the front grill. rather interesting look as it looks like the slk has a set of teeth when its backlit

Thanks all for your kind words.

Your car is one of the most elegant SLKs I've ever seen. Nice work.

**Dolebludger** · 3 Weeks Ago

noregret:

You know, I don't usually like lighting mods of this type, but the lighted star is really growing on me, and I would be very interested if it weren't too ungodly expensive, and could be removed so nobody would notice at time to sell.

Also, what is that light right in the middle of the lower grill?

10-04-2007	#23 (permalink)
noregret4life Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Vehicle: '05 SLK350 Posts: 1,092 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	Thanks everyone. Took quite a bit of work to put together. I still have to work out the mounting. As my current setup is only temp. Will be posting again soon on this with additional pictures and details. Some Features To come: Sealed design (shock/water proof) Different glow colors (red, blue, white...maybe others) Glow control On/Off Dimmer + On/Off Sound activated + On/Off Activate with Lock/Unlock (only when dark) On/Off with tail lights More details soon... Any interest out there for a kit?

10-04-2007	#24 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,279 Country: Thanks: 376 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	Lenny, is the install and mounting as straightforward as the K3BFM? I think On/Off to go with the tail lights/parking lights would be good (personal opinion), probably tap/connect in parallel (or a Y-plug) with the wire that leads to/from the sidemarker or the front parking lamps. Does the EL work well with 12V DC or are adapters needed? Weatherproofing and shock resistance will be excellent features. I personally prefer white, matches better with the HID lamps. <Edit: just researched on the web, 12V DC input is fine with the ElectroLuminiscent panel.> I also think there's more demand out there for the Kleyman 3rd Brakelight Flashing Module (K3BFM). For those unfamiliar with this very useful module and for recent members, here's the link: http://www.slkworld.com/slk-r171-gen...ht-module.html The install for the brake light module is fairly straightforward, plug-and-play, and has favorable safety implications. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant., EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled. Last edited by etyu; 10-04-2007 at 07:26 PM.*

10-04-2007	#25 (permalink)
nevets Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Iridium Silver Other Toys: 08 BMW 535xi, 08 Infinity QX56, 2002 Honda Shadow ACE 750, Maxum SR 1800, Posts: 440 Country: Thanks: 29 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Heads and shoulders above LED backlight...Outdone yourself again __________________ Steven *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* 06 SLK 350, Iridium Silver, Blk Int, Chrome Trims, AMG Body, Aerowings,Wide Base Tire Flares (Thx CDRN) Green Filters, Filled Sidemarkers, Painted Ant, Komfort Module (Thks NR4L) Rear Spoiler - Piecha, Brabus springs, R170Moded Ant, 19" TSW Bremma, Mich PS2

3 Weeks Ago	#40 (permalink)
Dolebludger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yukon, OK Vehicle: '07 SLK 280; '04 C 320, '01 Honda S 2000, '98 Ford Ranger truck. Posts: 546 Country: Thanks: 39 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts	noregret: You know, I don't usually like lighting mods of this type, but the lighted star is really growing on me, and I would be very interested if it weren't too ungodly expensive, and could be removed so nobody would notice at time to sell. Also, what is that light right in the middle of the lower grill? __________________ The SLK -- What the SL was supposed to be.

10-04-2007	#21 (permalink)
tai230k SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NY Vehicle: SLK 350 Posts: 73 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That's really nice.

10-04-2007	#22 (permalink)
Paul Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sheffield Vehicle: SLK55 Posts: 140 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I had my doubts at first, as to how it would look, but must admit that looks pretty impressive.

10-04-2007	#26 (permalink)
ghostdunks Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Vehicle: SLK280 Posts: 211 Country: Thanks: 6 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	When i first saw the original version, it was just a bit too rice for me, but this new version? It's SICK!!! Very cool!!

10-14-2007	#27 (permalink)
GregoryGR Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Athens, Hellas Vehicle: 06 Kleemann Slk 200 Posts: 208 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	A bit late but... WOOW!!!

11-02-2007	#29 (permalink)
SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,063 Country: Thanks: 261 Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts	That is one awesome car!!! Your a good person to come up with all these mods and share with us. Thanks! Slkman

11-02-2007	#30 (permalink)
dltslk Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: GA Vehicle: 2007 Mars Red/Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 1968 Pontiac GTO Posts: 673 Country: Thanks: 88 Thanked 67 Times in 52 Posts	Looks great!!! BTW, what rims are those?

11-02-2007	#31 (permalink)
nmslk Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Vehicle: '05 SLK55 Posts: 207 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Looks great! Now you need to get some lights coming out of the cowl grill so that lt will look like your motor is exuding a glow. That would be killer mean looking. -nmslk

09-11-2008	#33 (permalink)
bjj007 SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: norwich,norfolk,uk Vehicle: 2008 58reg SLK 200k Posts: 52 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	id love a kit, how much would all this cost? think it looks awesome!

09-12-2008	#35 (permalink)
mr.flyer SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kuwait Vehicle: E55 - 99' Other Toys: S65 - 05' Posts: 26 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	the first couple of piks looks like the SLK came from the iron man movie.. the motor on iron man's chest... second set of piks loooks well done.. excellent work

09-13-2008	#36 (permalink)
noregret4life Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Vehicle: '05 SLK350 Posts: 1,092 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	Thanks everyone... i am not selling or making these kits (sadly not enough demand) And it takes a hell of a lot of work to put the damn thing together. But maybe something in the near future for a select few iron man... never thought of that! -but i love it

3 Weeks Ago	#38 (permalink)
ladyseals80 SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: singapore Vehicle: slk200 Posts: 3 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hi... is there a name for that kit? Looks so cool!