Led Lighting Conversions For Beretta's, Updated Pictures! 6-11-09 Options

[DTM Ace]

Since I have been working on these, figured the actual pricing post should go here in the For Sale section. Moderators, if possible can you pin this? It is not like I would run out, but if I got to where I would no longer do them, I will let everyone know.

This is just a pricing list for those that want to do conversions for any exterior light on your Beretta. Conversions mean that instead of a plug in bulb, you would have it physically customized to an LED version of the light. Currently I am able to make most of these plug N play with existing wiring.

Current available upgrades:

Driver and passenger side marker lamps, both front and rear.

3rd brake light for any Beretta.

Rear tail lights for any Beretta.

Front marker lights will be available soon, (as soon as I get a couple of test housings, feel free to send me one if you have a crappy or busted spare)

Pricing:

Standard color side marker conversions (clear or colored lenses) - $74 dollars shipped.

(IMG:http://art.cariboucomputers.com/beretta/frontledmarker.jpg)

(IMG:http://art.cariboucomputers.com/beretta/rearledmarker.jpg)

(pictures taken at dusk to better capture the image, but lessens the effect, they actually are brighter than they look here)

All 3rd brake lights for any beretta - $45 dollars shipped.

(IMG:http://art.cariboucomputers.com/beretta/led3rdbrake.jpg)

(IMG:http://art.cariboucomputers.com/beretta/3rdbrake.jpg)

Standard or Euro tail lights with normal lighting package - $235 dollars shipped.

Standard or Euro tail lights with enhanced lighting package - $295 dollars shipped.

Clear side marker lights using white (be sure to check your local state laws regarding color) - $81 dollars shipped.

It should be noted, ANY color other than DOT approved colors may be in violation of your local state laws. Choices of colors other than these are at your own risk and I am not held responsible if you are ticketed for having incorrect color lighting. Any special color requests other than above once ordered are non-refundable.

(IMG:http://art.cariboucomputers.com/beretta/clear-m01.jpg)

Side markers have the additional option of a direct connector added to the price.

(IMG:http://art.cariboucomputers.com/beretta/directconn.jpg)

If you do not need these, then subtract $10 from any set of 4 markers.

Combination pricing:

Side markers with a 3rd brake light - Normally $119 - Yours for $105 dollars shipped, regardless what style of 3rd brake light.

All current options as a kit for one car with standard tail lighting - Normally $354 - Yours for $325 dollars shipped.

All current options as a kit for one car with enhanced tail lighting - Normally $414 - Yours for $375 dollars shipped.

(includes the direct connectors for the markers)


ALL PRICING FOUND HERE IS THE CURRENT PRICING. UPDATES WILL BE CHANGED HERE AS NEEDED WITHOUT NOTICE.

(Update 6-11-2009 - Added second picture of assembled & functioning Z04 3rd brake light.)

(Update 4-11-2009 - Updated pictures for regular LED markers and 3rd brake light for Z04 spoiler.)

(Update 4-8-2009 - Updated information regarding clear with white LEDs. Added images for both clear and the direct connector and other information. Grouped 3rd brake light pricing as one price.)

(Update 4-6-2009 - Corrected combination pricing)

(Update 4-4-2009 - Added price for marker direct plug connector)


Q & A section.

What is needed to do these conversions?

For all lights EXCEPT the tail lights, I will need the light sent to me to be converted. I can purchase used/new lights for you if needed, but that would be added to the cost. For nearly all of these, they JUST have to have a good lens. The bulb housing won't matter and the lights do NOT half to be new. I would rather convert a decent set than a brand new set. I will be cleaning and/or polishing to make them look as nice as I can for you as it is.

How hard will these be to install?

For most of this, rather simple. The side markers and tail lights will be direct plug ins, unless you request otherwise (as in the case of bad lamp sockets). So far I have no easy way to do the 3rd brake lights, outside of splicing. That can be done with latch locks however. Tail lights will also include required resistors, so no modification to your car's system should be required.

The price for the tail light options seem kinda high. Why is that?

Well, the lights themselves require numerous LEDs, in order to get the correct brightness level. I have offered two styles, one that is less brighter than the other, and using bulk pricing to help keep the cost down. I have no doubts that both will look great! You are also getting some optional lighting choices (4) in how the lights blink. (see below) Nice for customizing the tail lights to your preference, yet easy to change if you get tired of a style.

What are the differences between the regular tail lights and the Euro ones?

The standard lights only have 3 circuits. 1 for reverse, 1 for running lights, and 1 for everything else. The Euro lights have 4, as they have the turns/hazards and brakes separate. This limits what I can make them do since one section is amber, and one is red. Also you can only install the Euro modification into a Euro tail light, and those do require the Euro wiring 4 circuits. Standard US cars won't have this. But a Euro wiring setup with non Euro lights can be done and have a lot more customization and be more unique.

So how do I install the tail light LED modification?

Well quite simply, what I would be shipping you are LED panel inserts. These go directly into the existing tail light and reside in the bezel behind the internal lenses. They are held in place with a bit of clear silicone, and have connectors to plug directly into the existing bulb holders. This does require taking apart your tail light in order to install them. I will be including instructions with them, but I can also pre-install them if someone desired me to. Just would have to send me a set of tail lights. No further wiring or other work would be required.

Ok, so I want to buy an LED conversion. What do I do?

Well, just PM me, or E-mail me, with what you are wanting to purchase, and any questions you have outside of these. Once we have settled on a price, we can setup a payment. I would request these paid up front, so I can order what I need to do them. As of right now, just to get me started I will have to spend up front 350+ just to get the first rolls of LEDs for these. So the more of you at the same time the better.

How long will it take you to do my conversion?

Well that will depend on how many I have, and the order I get them in. I will say this, if you have a deadline don't wait till the last minute. My goal is a 1 to 2 week turn around time, but hopefully as quickly as I am able.


Ok, here are some mock-ups of how the various tail light styles will look:

Normal tail light: Left image is running lamps on. Right image is full brake.

(IMG:http://art.cariboucomputers.com/beretta/full-n-r.gif) (IMG:http://art.cariboucomputers.com/beretta/full-brake.gif)

Left image is blinker/hazard with running lights on and the right is the same with the running lights off.

(IMG:http://art.cariboucomputers.com/beretta/full-n-b.gif) (IMG:http://art.cariboucomputers.com/beretta/full-d-b.gif)

More to follow shortly:

This post has been edited by DTM Ace: Jun 11 2009, 06:44 PM