How To Build Custom SEQUENTIAL LED Tail Lights - Nissan GTR

Almost nobody out there has really seen the process of custom building sequential LED lights. You may have seen the end result floating around Instagram and Facebook, but the process of going from stock lights to fully modified wiring, isn't really something you'll find a guide, or a kit to help you with.
If I were to break this down into steps, it'd look like this:
1. Open the lights
2. Trace down all power and ground wires for each LED
3. Strip, solder and heatshrink all ground wires, each with its own resistor
4. Connect all power wires together
5. Solder ribbon cable with connector for Ghozt sequencers
6. Reassemble and Reseal the Lights
7. Build Wire Harness to power Ghozt
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[@vkturbo7676]

Anything that people want to learn is never boring

[@viperlights]

Yes, please do a course I want to do this to my car.

[@tyhasley73]

I think a class would be dope! I'd sign up for that.

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[@tyhasley73]

I'm a truck driver looking to get into customizing semis within the next few years, so I'm definitely interested in a course in custom lighting.

[@zuk1100]

I would say your on the right track when thinking about offering a class to learn your trade. I am a old Gearhead, and still enjoy learning new things. Thumps Up...

[@flyryde]

Thanks so much! I'm launching officially over the next couple weeks. Wish me luck!

[@shonoff83]

@@flyryde could you do my taillights if I sent them to you ? For a Chevy suburban 2001,I want the sequential LEDs......

[@wadeepperson6906]

I think your little classes are kind of cool I spent 3 years in automotive school to not learn anything like this.. yeah I can build an engine but I barely knew anything I actually wanted to do to my car.

[@123stuntman123]

+1 would be down for a class. Taking electrical engineering in school and this is still something id be way more interested investing my time into. Grew the balls to watch and learn how to cut and mod my own bk2 tails, now learning sequential and where to install resistors etc. going in depth is something id want to learn more about. Great video

[@flyryde]

Ayman D sweet! Glad to hear it 🙏

[@303storm]

Thats the first video that uses good music.Good production.I was planning to do some for my 300zx TT

[@adrianheredia_ac1842]

A course on this would be siiiiiick

[@CluelessEngineer]

This is cool. Video quality is dope. Going to try something custom on my integra soon. Thanks.

[@cesarberistainsolis7171]

Excellent job Chris. It will be awesome if you do the course. Even it is step by step in several videos... I'm really interested on it. I'd love to have this in my car.

[@HeavyDutyCharlie]

Yes!!! A course would be amazing!! I’ll sign up for it!

[@havocentertainment3195]

This is something I am really looking to do. I have a few vehicles I have some idea's on lighting, but not the knowledge to know where to start. That is why I clicked on this video. If you did a course that would be awesome and much appreciated by lots of people looking to do this to their own vehicles.

[@brianborell4469]

Can't you run a common positive wire from controller board and daisy-chain the LEDs inside the lamp body? Would be easier and neater if you could.

[@jdeluca6181]

It looks like each individual LED needs its own independent source of power from the ghost module to utilize the sequential modes. I don't think a single power source daisy chained would work.

[@fawkurface46]

idk bout entertaining... but one could definitely appreciate the amount of work that went into these

[@flyryde]

Not the dude that said you can pull this off with universal LED strips, lmao

[@JarvisTang]

I'd be down for that course as well. What you're doing here is great! Inspiring the next generation of people who want to do stuff like this.

[@flyryde]

Jarvis Tang thanks brother! I’m excited about it too 👍

[@th1rt3enblack]

Thanks for sharing these videos. I build props for movies and haunted attractions and have done a couple of sets of 2015+ Charger headlights. Question about your method for wiring each LED ground to the ribbon cable you use to plug into the module. Why not just build the 30 pin connector with the wires coming out of the tail lights? By that I mean, instead of soldering each wire to a wire on the ribbon cable, just push the wire from the tail light into the ribbon connector and clamp it down. The metal clips inside will make a connection to the wire and it'll look much cleaner.

[@konquer247]

Just what I was looking for.

[@IronAngelForge]

Good vid explaining the process well - was the comment at 9:20 a Tardy Turtle from Greg the Bunny impression?! heh

[@carlozc]

What type of led did you use and resistor

[@joebhall5439]

My Prius is not worthy but I am! I will now go buy a much cooler car. Your awesomeness just cost me thousands.

[@raecool2]

I would definitely be interested in the detailed lighting videos!

[@lexus430se]

Definitely I will sign up for the future classes.

[@kenmartin7175]

I would love to learn how to build custom lighting. I would sign up in a heartbeat! There isnt anything like this in st.louis and I want to wow the car and bike scene with these builds💯

[@sekicustom6226]

Bro!we love your work too bad you don't have a workshop in Australia GB

[@ledmk2]

Very cool led lights

[@viperlights]

Also, what watt resistors do I use for the GTR tails?

[@Dnyeal]

yes you should make the course. more info on the ghozt

[@flyryde]

Definitely a Ghozt video really soon. How did you like the last How To video?

[@swenexXx.]

I wanna learn this kind of LED customization for my motorcycle. I subbed and clicked the bell icon 👍

[@19Dennis53]

RE: Course - Oh Hell yeah!

[@PaganWizard]

I love watching you work and the end results are stunning to say the very least, but I wouldn't be working with a soldering pen and molten solder that close to the twins...........one minor slip and hello to a new level of pain.

[@hooningmoose8941]

Hell yeah I'd take the course

[@rivercitymobileblaster6664]

I thought I could enter the course, but it says enrollment is closed. I enjoyed working with LED’s at an aviation company, and I’d like to do custom work for myself and our family cars. Any help is appreciated. I also got lights for my Tundra, but I’d like to learn how to do the sequential lights before I put on the new headlights. Thank you Chris! -Hugo

[@raulalvarado6886]

I think a course would be awesome great stuff

[@flyryde]

its comin!

[@MotivatedPiller]

Wow, this is amazing. I've tried looking up videos before of how to even do basic taillight modifications. And they all used strips. Quite irritating. Thanks for the video This is really going to help me build my taillights!

[@flyryde]

+Zac McCleary thanks bro, I’ll have a much more in depth video posted up in a mini course really soon. It’ll be boring, but 10x the value of this video if you’re trying to do the same work

[@MotivatedPiller]

FlyRyde yes it'll be close to this. Can't wait to see the videos! I'm doing this on my 02 Subaru Legacy it'll be my first time ever attempting this. Really hope I don't mess it up.

[@justinbeigh75]

I'd like to learn to build lighting like this! I'd take a class.

[@alexturcin7390]

I'm down for the course! Also, how about a video about strips?

[@flyryde]

How's this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ3YhnaOfKuHh5o

[@hansellondono8150]

I would definitely sign up for the class!!!

[@crystalclear7422]

What would be a good place to get all the materials? Are those custom housings or 3d printed?

[@joe_rc350]

I have a noob question. The Lexus RC350 has LED turn signal in the front. Can we make them sequential by adding a sequential driver? 🤔

[@przemek8932]

What's name of the first song ?

[@JesseFlannery]

No Money on My Mind Lvly. Dai & Chez...sorry I'm late to the party.

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[@CarsWithJR]

I'm down for the course!

[@BunnyTJ]

Would be cool to learn how to do these as I wont be able to find anything in the UAE. But could try.

[@MadWilli]

I would absolutely love to do the course

[@julianbreakseverything6397]

So do you solder the resister in between the power wire? Also were do you buy the resisters?

[@CorvetteManBill]

I think you are doing an awesome job! Especially giving all your knowledge out for free. I am relatively new to all this and have an easy question for you - are you using one Ghozt sequencer for each tail light or just one Ghozt sequencer for both tail lights?? Also, can you give us a link to where we can purchase the required resistors? Thank you once again!

[@jordansalt4102]

Hey Chris, I'm sure you've covered this but what resistor do you use on these led's? thanks!

[@daniellorenzo9981]

Classic would be nice as long as it affordable and it let us know where to get the gear we need sound grate love to c your work very cool thanks

[@brandonmrzena9647]

I would love to sign up for this LED lighting course!! Sign me up!!

[@nismob3]

Yo I enjoyed watching all your videos. I’m from New Zealand and would like to contact you to do my tail lights for my R33 skyline. Will this possible? How can I get you

[@victorarambula6951]

thanks for taking all that time in the video if I had a chance ill sign but im really to far from you buddy and Love working with cars love all your work im looking all your videos just sign in and sub to you buddy thank you Im really looking forward to learn at least from the vids you put in thanks again

[@realjaxon]

Have you started the course yet ?

[@justaswede3135]

Just a question? Can’t you use LEDs with individual adresses? And loose all the wires ? Great job , man!!

[@joevigil7853]

Those lights are so awesome. I wish I could do something different to my Jetta but idk. Idk what

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

A course would be AWESOME. But need to be for dummies!!! I'd love to learn how to do this and will this work on a motorcycle like a Harley or any motorcycle ?

[@MarineKustomz]

Ready for the course!!

[@flyryde]

Email sent!

[@mahmoodghulom2390]

this is great ..so useful..👍🏻 and absolutely I'll sign up to learn if it possible 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@dowaynewilson2366]

up for the class too

[@joaquinberds]

were you watching a tj hunt video in 6:45 ?

[@dustin-neo-matthews4222]

Hell ya I want the course

[@teligon]

Absolutely do the video! I want to learn! PLEASE!

[@flyryde]

Thanks! You might be interested in some of my recent videos as well. The beta group is formed for my training program at Lightsmen.com and I’ll soon be opening the doors to new members 👍

[@melsautocustomlighting3053]

How do you determine what size resistor is needed to use for your leds?

[@Noname-lk2ol]

Did u build ur eyes too? Theyre trippy

[@J2A61]

What is the part numbers for the led's and the (control) box? Ive been just ordering delay boxes some from China in Chinese language other will only allow me to use with turn signal(3 wire's) and thats not what im looking for

[@daniellorenzo9981]

I'm in sound grate.

[@zcsamy]

I love this kind of stuff do more in-depth

[@kulanchewaja]

Need a help I have Lexus ls430 led taillight some of the leds r off I don’t know what kind leds r installed

[@josecaban1118]

Would like to see something like that for a 8th gen civic sedan tail lights

[@samuelfrodge4988]

Man I need some help. I'm looking for 17 inch 20+ led tail brake turn light bar surface or flush mount not something that's gonna cost 800 bucks or more

[@OrbeezRando]

great video. Annotated link is broken (refers to page that is no longer there) just a heads up

[@flyryde]

Thank you! I’ll jump on that later! Lots of new parts I’m adding to the site for all the DIY guys that have been asking for it 👌

[@LilTayloredMan]

Awesome work mate! What ohm resistor you use per led?

[@garforce2]

i would be down for an online course please, i need in depth on how to do sequential tails aka what all does the ghost module do and how does it integrate into my stock harness?

[@flyryde]

Hope the recent videos have helped with that a bit.

[@SJTRANSFORMATION]

Do the mustang 1967 custom tail lights. Great car but only this one boring idea on the market. I wonder what You can come up with :)

[@Glassmime]

Is it possible to contact you guys to make heart shape brake lights for a 2013 Scion FR-S?

[@TrashPanda.Garage]

yes please course!!!!!

[@rstezza]

Can you do a video on how to remove the grey glue from the lights please.

[@DeeBanga]

How do you get custom work done by you.

[@GoranMilici]

Do you prefer the ghozts sequential controler or Corsomotion? I ordered last week from both of them ghozts sent them a day latter corwo 8 days latter but I accidently ordered the new led strips instead of the controller because I had been driving for the last 17 hours from Indiana home and was tired didn't notice what I kept in the cart. Asked them to change it since they had plenty of time but they didn't. So I'm wondering which you think is better cuz I might give them another chance if they have better controllers.

[@flyryde]

You accidentally made a really good move. I would play with those LED strips and the ghozt. The Corsomotion controller is awesome too, but it sounds like your mistake may have been for the best.

[@mrresistance132]

What's that fridge looking thing?

[@sidriz5896]

Yes. Bro. I would love to learn from you. My country doesn’t have this in business. Maybe i can help you making some interesting projects. Or i can learn 101 with you. Let me know bro.

[@mafu46]

Sign me in !!!

[@jenniphertobar]

Seen some of these for g37 tail lights. Can you do these on a DIY?

[@KenH8CancrHartel]

How long did you bake them to separate the lens??

[@flyryde]

GTR tails take 5-7 minutes at 220° F

[@KenH8CancrHartel]

@@flyryde thank you kind Sir.. it is 3:30 am here, and the stove is getting fired up.. lol thanks again.

[@djmv2002]

How much would charge to a set for 1999 accord sedan.

[@ronny82]

Hey mate so for the this particular project you used 4 x ghost modules. One for each light ? Is that correct ?

[@flyryde]

No this set shown has 2 modules total, 1 per light

[@mangel9260]

How can I know what resistors I have to use?

[@patrickmccarthy8677]

I endorse your course!!!

[@flyryde]

YES! Check this out if you haven't already: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ3YhnaOfKuHh5o

[@itsmee9779]

Can these even be done for the r34 ??

[@eugengeuzebroek9372]

Awesome, if you decide to do the course I'll def sign up 👍🏻

[@flyryde]

We're starting the course website this week, so it'll launch soon!

[@logantripp]

What resistor did you use?

[@jcmkostum9966]

Were can i get tha ghost mod from???

[@StephenHarristnt]

Hi, it's much, much simpler to just use sequential LED strips. They are cheap, and a fraction of the work you did here to install. There are vids if you search.

[@flyryde]

Lol???

[@shonoff83]

Hello, what would you charge to fix my led taillights to make it brighter? On a Chevy suburban after market for barn doors ?

[@flyryde]

SHO/N/OFF / Ronnie time I just wont my man. I’d rather be straight up.

[@SuperMrcastillo]

So where i do I sign up for class? 😀

[@brettphelps937]

Do like a diy playlist on the different type of light modification

[@flyryde]

Which platforms would you like to see? We just did a quick Evo 8 Video DIY

[@jujugohard4289]

Did he say what type of led lights he used?

[@CastlekingREUEL]

Absolutely would LOVE to LEARN online, offline, text, email, anyway possible!!

[@flyryde]

awesome! Cause we're making moves this week!

[@kulanchewaja]

What kind of led bulbs r those

[@khalifax2163]

Can you do A how to on G35 coupe taillights

[@StrayMinded]

I would be down for a course! please do it on youtube, because i am from the netherlands and won't be able to go there.... i love your work and really want to do things myself as you do for my own car! one question: what kind of led lights did you use because they are like square ish haha! keep up the good work man!

[@flyryde]

+StrayMinded those are called SuperFlux LEDs if you look them up. I used to use those back in the day if you look at my OG sequential stuff from years ago.

[@StrayMinded]

Thank you so much man! i would love to see more how to stuff on your channel! your the LED guru haha