Anyone try Modifystreet headlights?

[Jimmy07]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think illuminating what used to be the amber running light circuit is exactly what I want?

I had factory quads and I'm currently running the Modify Street v2.

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I think the misunderstanding started when alfa first came out and people were (incorrectly) enabling the factory projector DRLs using the turn signal circuit, then it became gospel. Factory equipped projector trucks use dedicated DRL circuits to illuminate the DRLs, which so happens to be the turn signals. The turn signal option WORKS for both factory and retrofitted projector headlights, but is the only way it’ll work for retrofitted projectors, since the dedicated wires aren’t there. On these headlights, if you enable turn signals as DRLs, then that’s exactly what it will do, send power down the turn signal wire and illuminate the lower amber turn signal only. The upper and lower white LED strips (lower is switchbacked) has it’s own separate DRL circuit (red wire), and the only way to illuminate it as DRL is to either use the fuse tap harness, or the method I posted above.

 

[SitKneelBend]

I think the misunderstanding started when alfa first came out and people were (incorrectly) enabling the factory projector DRLs using the turn signal circuit, then it became gospel. Factory equipped projector trucks use dedicated DRL circuits to illuminate the DRLs, which so happens to be the turn signals. The turn signal option WORKS for both factory and retrofitted projector headlights, but is the only way it’ll work for retrofitted projectors, since the dedicated wires aren’t there. On these headlights, if you enable turn signals as DRLs, then that’s exactly what it will do, send power down the turn signal wire and illuminate the lower amber turn signal only. The upper and lower white LED strips (lower is switchbacked) has it’s own separate DRL circuit (red wire), and the only way to illuminate it as DRL is to either use the fuse tap harness, or the method I posted above.

Got it, thanks! Great explanation!

So how does DRL enabling affect the tail lights?

I've been meaning to ask MPGrimm2 about another mod I'm thinking of anyway...



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[1500ram12]

Got it, thanks! Great explanation!

So how does DRL enabling affect the tail lights?

I've been meaning to ask MPGrimm2 about another mod I'm thinking of anyway...



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Never looked but don't think they are on. Adding the dedicated drl feed is simple. Mpgrimm2 will make you the 2 feeds then all you have to do is tie them into the drl feed on the lights to use the drl feature of the lights.


2018 2500 6.4L

 

[modstang]

I really need some help with AlfaOBD. I have a 2015 with factory projectors and I installed the chrome G2 headlights last night. After several attempts and hours, the front turn signals are causing a turn signal bulb out warning and the other lights are hyper flashing. I adjusted these setting;

CBC Features>LED Front turn lamps present>yes

What am I missing? I would like to avoid resistors.

 

[1500ram12]

I really need some help with AlfaOBD. I have a 2015 with factory projectors and I installed the chrome G2 headlights last night. After several attempts and hours, the front turn signals are causing a turn signal bulb out warning and the other lights are hyper flashing. I adjusted these setting;

CBC Features>LED Front turn lamps present>yes

What am I missing? I would like to avoid resistors.

Did your truck come with factory projectors or did you have them with an adapter?

From the factory your settings should already be set to led but also check the parking lamp settings. In the alphaobd thread about 2 weeks back there is another setting you can try, something in the door module.

Another note 2015's are notoriously picky when I comes to led's


2018 2500 6.4L

 

[modstang]

Did your truck come with factory projectors or did you have them with an adapter?

From the factory your settings should already be set to led but also check the parking lamp settings. In the alphaobd thread about 2 weeks back there is another setting you can try, something in the door module.

Another note 2015's are notoriously picky when I comes to led's


2018 2500 6.4L

Factory projectors. Once I figure this thing out, I’ll write a post about what I learned.

Edit: Figured it out from the mile long AlfaOBD thread. If you have hyper flashing, change these;

CBC I/O Usage - Driver Door ajar switch usage> disabled
CBC I/O Usage - Front Passenger Door ajar switch usage> disabled
CBC I/O Usage - Left Rear Door ajar switch usage> disabled

Note: Warnings for door ajar still come up on the screen but no longer makes the dinging sound (just be cautious with doors open). Weird setting to change for turn signals but it worked.

 

[modstang]

Next question, does anyone have Chrome V2\G2 2019 style headlights? If so, did your set come with bottom and top DRLs and sequential turn signal switchbacks?

From what AlphaRex/ModifyStreet is telling me over the phone, only the smoked Jet Black set comes with sequential/two DRLs. Unfortuenaly I bought the chrome headlights thinking they would have an accurate description, but I’m being told that’s not the case. I would like to stick with Chrome because they look the best on my white Laramie (chrome) truck, but feel deceived because they were falsely advised as having two DRL and sequential switchbacks.

 

[chrisbh17]

Next question, does anyone have Chrome V2\G2 2019 style headlights? If so, did your set come with bottom and top DRLs and sequential turn signal switchbacks?

From what AlphaRex/ModifyStreet is telling me over the phone, only the smoked Jet Black set comes with sequential/two DRLs. Unfortuenaly I bought the chrome headlights thinking they would have an accurate description, but I’m being told that’s not the case. I would like to stick with Chrome because they look the best on my white Laramie (chrome) truck, but feel deceived because they were falsely advised as having two DRL and sequential switchbacks.

AFAIK there are no chrome V2/G2 being produced. I brought that up to AlphaRex via Facebook and they said they didnt make chrome V2 because chrome was the lowest volume seller from V1.

I personally wanted chrome, no smoked anything and the features from V2 so I ended up modifying my own. Alpha did mention they could custom make me a set but I didnt pursue that (ETA was August the earliest and I didnt want to wait plus I figured the price would be pretty high but I never asked for sure)

 

[Sinistre1]

@chrisbh17, did you change out the switchback in your build? If so which ones did you use and do you still have sequential turns? Anyone having done the above feel free to chime in. I too essentially want V2 features but with the brightest most even drls/ turns I can manage. Was thinking I'd start with a V2 and work my way from there but if I can do the same thing w a G1 the money saved would go towards the needed parts but def want upper and lower drls ANDsequential turns/ switchback

 

[chrisbh17]

@chrisbh17, did you change out the switchback in your build? If so which ones did you use and do you still have sequential turns? Anyone having done the above feel free to chime in. I too essentially want V2 features but with the brightest most even drls/ turns I can manage. Was thinking I'd start with a V2 and work my way from there but if I can do the same thing w a G1 the money saved would go towards the needed parts but def want upper and lower drls ANDsequential turns/ switchback

All credit goes to jimmy07 and 1500ram12 for general questions and product suggestions, the DRL strips I used:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CTLFMZ3

I swapped out both the upper and lower with those (per jimmy, the new ones didnt match the stock ones so it looked funny). Wired them up so both are on as DRLs and the lower will switch to sequential turn signal (amber) then after a couple seconds of no signal input, switchback to white DRL. The upper DRL never goes off during turns.

I dont have them installed on my truck but just running off a 12V power supply they are *very* bright. Kept them behind the stock DRL lenses (which are clear because V1). I think the setup looks quite good...better than V2 would have looked on my truck because white Big Horn = lots of white and lots of chrome....dark lenses would have looked out of place.

 

[numba20]

Well, I've been lurking long enough. hopefully, I can help some of those with factory LED/projectors with questions. and some who are looking to modify their units. Hoping to get a bit of insight from those that have upgraded the V1's with better DRL's/turns.

So I bought V1 black modify street dual projectors. I have a white 2014 Laramie. Planning on pulling apart and painting the bezel, as well as upgrading the LEDs.


Overall I love the headlights, I would have bought the V2's if they had white LED housings. But I am now wishing the DRL's/turns were brighter. And primarily that the turn also illuminated white for dual DRL function. I have also been watching 1500ram12's write up on his modded V1's. Awesome job by the way. You and Jimmy07. I realize that video's don't always do justice. In my case, they make the lights appear brighter than they are. From the pictures in your build thread, it appears your LED's came from the sun. How much brighter are they than right out of the box? Here is what I'm thinking... maybe you can give me the confirmation I'm looking for, or show me a better way.

for the thinner top section (the current DRL) (I know these are switchback, but I can't find any that are just solid white single function on the website?

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/w...profile-pivot-switchback.html?preselect=50071

for the Turn Signal - (Thinking about doubling the order and installing 2 strips in each side depending on how much output I get from one, and how evenly the cover appears to be illuminated)

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/w...ot-switchback-sequential.html?preselect=53627

Also, anyone with experience in the RGB LED strips, I'm looking at RGB strips for my tail lights. I have the C style that is white with a clear lens and black backing. At night they look great, but during any sunlight, the red doesn't show through too well, also they have an LED panel inside and the C itself is used for parking light only. I wanted to wire a RGB strip in them to have a brighter red illumination, as well as using GB to make amber or yellow turn function, and use the LED panel for brakes only. Do I have to use a controller for this, or can I simply wire the red to the parking light wire, and GB to the turn and crack open a beer?

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/profile-prism-rgb-led-universal-strips.html

 

[numba20]

I really need some help with AlfaOBD. I have a 2015 with factory projectors and I installed the chrome G2 headlights last night. After several attempts and hours, the front turn signals are causing a turn signal bulb out warning and the other lights are hyper flashing. I adjusted these setting;

CBC Features>LED Front turn lamps present>yes

What am I missing? I would like to avoid resistors.

I can't speak specifically for the front, but I can for the rear turns. the factory LED trucks use a signal fault wire that I never knew existed before replacing my tail lights. this wire detects an alternating current and cannot be fooled by resistors. It had me scratching my head for a few hours. what I ended up doing was using 12v30a 4 pin relay. pin 30 will go to the fault sense wire. pin 87 and 85 will go to ground. and pin 86 will go to the turn signal pos wire. Set it up the same way for my headlights, and have yet to have an issue. Most people just cap or cut the fault wire because it powers nothing. But to my knowledge there is no way around it on Factory projector RAMs.

 

[1500ram12]

Well, I've been lurking long enough. hopefully, I can help some of those with factory LED/projectors with questions. and some who are looking to modify their units. Hoping to get a bit of insight from those that have upgraded the V1's with better DRL's/turns.

So I bought V1 black modify street dual projectors. I have a white 2014 Laramie. Planning on pulling apart and painting the bezel, as well as upgrading the LEDs.


Overall I love the headlights, I would have bought the V2's if they had white LED housings. But I am now wishing the DRL's/turns were brighter. And primarily that the turn also illuminated white for dual DRL function. I have also been watching 1500ram12's write up on his modded V1's. Awesome job by the way. You and Jimmy07. I realize that video's don't always do justice. In my case, they make the lights appear brighter than they are. From the pictures in your build thread, it appears your LED's came from the sun. How much brighter are they than right out of the box? Here is what I'm thinking... maybe you can give me the confirmation I'm looking for, or show me a better way.

for the thinner top section (the current DRL) (I know these are switchback, but I can't find any that are just solid white single function on the website?

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/w...profile-pivot-switchback.html?preselect=50071

for the Turn Signal - (Thinking about doubling the order and installing 2 strips in each side depending on how much output I get from one, and how evenly the cover appears to be illuminated)

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/w...ot-switchback-sequential.html?preselect=53627

Also, anyone with experience in the RGB LED strips, I'm looking at RGB strips for my tail lights. I have the C style that is white with a clear lens and black backing. At night they look great, but during any sunlight, the red doesn't show through too well, also they have an LED panel inside and the C itself is used for parking light only. I wanted to wire a RGB strip in them to have a brighter red illumination, as well as using GB to make amber or yellow turn function, and use the LED panel for brakes only. Do I have to use a controller for this, or can I simply wire the red to the parking light wire, and GB to the turn and crack open a beer?

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/profile-prism-rgb-led-universal-strips.html

I can't comment on the rgb stuff. Those are the switchback strips I used. I think I ordered the 12" one's. There is a separate wire for the white and orange so wiring only the white up is easy. The turns are about the same brightness as what is in there, I wish they were brighter, the drl's are definitely brighter. Having the lower section part of the drl definitely makes a huge difference in daytime visibility


2018 2500 6.4L

 

[Sinistre1]

Thanks a lot for the info not what I expected at all... in a good way! Although I'm pretty handy I've never done a headlight retrofit so gathering as much info as possible is slowly bringing me out of the dark.... and by extension... into the light!

 

[chrisbh17]

Am I the only one that doesnt have a good gap between the sloping part of the light and the fender? Its close to stock at the top of the light but at the bottom its almost 1/2".

 

[alainwow]

Am I the only one that doesnt have a good gap between the sloping part of the light and the fender? Its close to stock at the top of the light but at the bottom its almost 1/2".

Nah I got a 1/2 inch gap all along the bottom, it’s quite the eyesore.... surprised a lot of people claim they have no gap tho.... maybe v1 fit good and v2 have gap? Who knows....

 

[chrisbh17]

I messed with it a little and have a better to fender gap but a larger bottom gap. But looking at the stock passenger light, the modify street gap isn't much worse, if at all.

I might try to heat up the bottom tabs to get them to sit closer to the housing. That's what looks like is causing the gap. The same tabs on the stock light are what give the bottom gap too.



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[1500ram12]

Well I noticed a little condensation in my passenger side headlight this morning, thought weird it's been a couple weeks now why would I start getting some now. Pulled the headlight out and I'm missing a dust cover. Great. Tilted the headlight a bit, about a cup and a half of water in side. Poured it out. I have the headlight sitting outside to dry. Going to give it a couple days before I test it. Fingers crossed nothing is burnt out. I did drive the truck the past 2 days so everything got used. I did message alpharex to see about getting a replacement cover.


2018 2500 6.4L

 

[chrisbh17]

I coated the only exposed circuit board (boost/buck board for lowering voltage to marker lights) in my lights with clear nail polish.

Only other things "exposed" would be the LED strips themselves. I assume the LED driver and cooling fan are meant for the environment they are made for, so I would expect that to hold up OK to a little moisture (maybe not DIRECT moisture but condensation shouldnt kill it).

Time will tell, I guess.

 

[1500ram12]

I used heat shrink connectors and weather pak style connectors inside so hopefully everything is good


2018 2500 6.4L