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Old 01-19-08, 11:21 PM
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Question License plate light install

I have a 2001 gs and have seen the 06 gs's with l.e.d. lights that shine on the license plate and was wondering if anyone has info on if this can be preformed on the 2gen gs as far as install and what model of bulb(?) or if this is sold as a kit possilby. Thanks for any help you can provide.
Old 01-20-08, 05:23 AM
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its just a bulb and it can be done on our gs, i seen a couple of people with it done here on CL. I want this done too.
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superbrightleds.com

Old 01-20-08, 10:59 AM
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I have them, they look great. newer look IMO
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Thanks for the replys. I looked at superbrightleds.com's site and got confused at all the selections, does any one have the bulb skew # or exact name of the kit? And how do you get to the bulbs themselves? Thanks again. And that black GS is tough!! How much for a set of those tail lights? ( and no ebay junk nor the $1400 jp lights)
Old 01-20-08, 07:21 PM
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=113664

i'll send you the invoice for my consulting, j/k
GL!

also, led tails could run anywhere from couple hundred to less than $1k, incl inners. of course those are ballpark figs (used vs new).
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best MOD for cheap to make the car look newer. I notice Lexus started this but now BMW has it also.... i have it on my car and it looks nice and white from even far away. Got the Polarg brand bulbs off EBAY
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I also changed my license plate lights with L.E.D's. I got some lights from ebay, but here is an old light thread that may be helpful with the website and sizes. I used this sight to change all of my interior lights to super white/halogen like color. Hope this helps.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=202458
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huh, so would 194 bulb fit (autolumination.com lists 194 and 2835 under the same page)? I have a set of white 194 LEDs I haven't used yet.
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The bulbs are 194. I like the 1 watt high power LEDs for this purpose.
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This should do the trick..

This is the LED Bulb breakdown based on the bulbs that superbrightleds.com sells..

2rear door bottom light - polarg m4 -- LED 194 WEDGE
2rear passenger dome light - polarg m4-- LED 194 WEDGE
2front door bottom light - polarg m4-- LED 194 WEDGE
1trunk light - polarg m4 – LED 194 WEDGE
2rear license plate - polarg m4 - LED 194 WEDGE
1front central dome light - polarg m16 – LED DE3175 (30X10MM) FESTOON BULB
2front map light - polarg m17 -- LED BA9
2footwell - (not sure of polarg)-- LED #74
1glove box – (not sure of polarg) --LED #74
1ignition – (not sure of polarg) --LED #74
4 vanity mirror - polarg-m24 --LED DE3022 (8X28mm)

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So you need two 194 bulbs...

Here is hte page...
Pick what you want and wat will fit

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...e/commerce.cgi

Let me know if you have anymore questions...

I dont think the 12-led 194 bulbs will fit there..but I'm not sure...9 led shud be enough..or hte wide angle bulb!

Goodluck!
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those new license plate clear lights look pretty sick
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Thanks so much for the info. One last question though, is there a retail shop that i could pic them up from near l.a. or o.c. calif. or just online. Thanks again for all the help.
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Originally Posted by SoCal Cyco
Thanks so much for the info. One last question though, is there a retail shop that i could pic them up from near l.a. or o.c. calif. or just online. Thanks again for all the help.
Originally Posted by speedaddic
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i believe speedaddic summed it up best for ya
Old 01-21-08, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by SoCal Cyco
is there a retail shop that i could pic them up from near l.a. or o.c. calif. or just online. Thanks again for all the help.
Super Autobacs in Stanton would probably carry them...


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