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Old 07-07-09, 09:22 AM
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Default V-LED Tail Light Bulbs

There are about two current threads which has V-LEDS mentioned in them but I didn't want to hijack the threads with my question. So I went on their site and saw that they sell red led tail light bulbs. Just wanted to know if anyone here has gotten any led bulbs for the OEM tail lights. Personally I like the look of my OEM tails so I was thinking of sprucing it up some and not replace the entire housing with LED tails like many here have done.

http://www.v-leds.com/7443-7440-LED/...orLanding/true
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try it and lmk..!!!!!
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Not sure if this is one of the threads you found, but he has some good info for doing LEDs in the OEM tails.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lig...-pictures.html
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Originally Posted by esolo98
Not sure if this is one of the threads you found, but he has some good info for doing LEDs in the OEM tails.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lig...-pictures.html
Great find E! This is just what I needed.
Old 07-11-09, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by MrG4Life
Great find E! This is just what I needed.
im using ALL the exact bulbs jackson used in his LED build....

these are my fav
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/B...-p6472892.html

damn these are now on clearance...
u will need 2 sets of these
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/P...-p4835733.html

i actually added more LEDS and some brighter ones from jackson.

v-leds USE A FEW DISCOUNT CODES so see if u can find a current one

btw these are all the bulbs i have EVER bought from them....some are me going back and changing to brighter ones but most are just replacing my oem bulbs and i STILL have a few i wanna change. they have great customer service and there warranty on bulbs is awesome. i spent about 450 with them. hehe


- 2 HID WHITE HIGH POWER LICENSE PLATE LED BULBS 194 168 158
- V-LEDS HID WHITE 48 M-SMT PCB 194 158 168 57 BA9s 3175 DE3175
- V-LEDS HID WHITE 14 M-SMT 5W HIGH POWER BULBS 917 918 920 921 922 923
- 2 V-LEDS 3 SMT HID WHITE WEDGE BASE DASH LIGHT BULBS 37 74
- V-LEDS HID WHITE 30 M-SMT BULBS 194 3175 921 211 212
- HI POWER SMT 3 LED HID WHITE VANITY LIGHT BULB
- 1 each 194_X5_HP_W
- V-LEDS HID WHITE 48 M-SMT PCB 194 921 1156 3175 211
- V-LEDS RED V-STAR M-SMT TAIL/BRAKE LIGHT BULBS 7443 7440
- 2 V-LEDS RED 48 SMT TURN/BRAKE LIGHT BULBS 7443 7440
- 2 V-LEDS 3 SMT HID WHITE WEDGE BASE DASH LIGHT BULBS 37 74
- HID WHITE M-SMT 20 LED DOME LIGHT BULB 6411 6418 6423
- V-LEDS HID WHITE 4 M-SMT 2W HIGH POWER BULBS 194 168 158
- HI POWER SMT 3 LED HID WHITE VANITY LIGHT BULB
- HID WHITE M-SMT 20 LED DOME LIGHT BULB 212 211 212-2 214 578
- 2 HID WHITE SMT X5 HIGH POWER LED LIGHT BULBS 194 168 158 2821
- 2 RED SMT 5 LED GAUGE DASH LIGHT BULBS 194 168 158 2821
- 2 SMT HIGH POWER WHITE WEDGE BASE LED LIGHT BULBS 37 74
- V-LEDS HID WHITE 4 LED 2 WATT HP M-SMT FLANK BULBS 194 168 158

keep in mind jackson had a 1998-2000 AND A REMINDER the 2001+ reverse light is a 921 bulb while his reverse is different
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Just added this too

http://v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/Licen...-p7516915.html
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Originally Posted by sakataj
im using ALL the exact bulbs jackson used in his LED build....

these are my fav
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/B...-p6472892.html

damn these are now on clearance...
u will need 2 sets of these
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/P...-p4835733.html

i actually added more LEDS and some brighter ones from jackson.

v-leds USE A FEW DISCOUNT CODES so see if u can find a current one

btw these are all the bulbs i have EVER bought from them....some are me going back and changing to brighter ones but most are just replacing my oem bulbs and i STILL have a few i wanna change. they have great customer service and there warranty on bulbs is awesome. i spent about 450 with them. hehe
Okay b4 I pull the trigger on these, I'll need 2 pairs (V-LEDS RED 48 SMT TURN/BRAKE LIGHT BULBS 7443 7440 4bulbs) for my outers? Isn't there another option for the inner tail lights than the ED V-STAR M-SMT TAIL/BRAKE LIGHT bulbs? Those seem big to me. Also can you post pics of how your rear tail lights look after this mod.
Old 07-13-09, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by jacksonvp
i actually was thinking about adding this....do u like it jackson? im concerned it will blind my camera

Originally Posted by MrG4Life
Okay b4 I pull the trigger on these, I'll need 2 pairs (V-LEDS RED 48 SMT TURN/BRAKE LIGHT BULBS 7443 7440 4bulbs) for my outers? Isn't there another option for the inner tail lights than the ED V-STAR M-SMT TAIL/BRAKE LIGHT bulbs? Those seem big to me. Also can you post pics of how your rear tail lights look after this mod.
u will 2 sets of these
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/P...-p4835733.html

yes im sure there are other options but i liked them

looking for pics....

edit jackson has some on his thread
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lig...-pictures.html

here are a few of mine....

THIS PIC IS BEFORE I PUT THE V-STARS IN



THIS PIC'S ARE AFTER I PUT THE V-STARS IN




P.S. DONT FORGET THE 3RD BRAKELIGHT BULBS (u will need 3 packs of these, u have to order 6 to get the 5 u really need)

http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/C...-p4481059.html


borrowed jacksons pic

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Thanks man! Judging by the pics, I see more of a difference in the inner lights. To me those always seemed dimmer and dull looking than the outers. At least with the 01+ tail lights. I still will get the outer led bulbs too.
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I definately like the plate frame, I'll be doing an install writeup whenever I get my computer back up and running. Its the best thing to do for rear illumination.

I just switched to 7W taillights because a buddy wanted the V-Stars and I wanted to try out something new.
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Originally Posted by jacksonvp
I definately like the plate frame, I'll be doing an install writeup whenever I get my computer back up and running. Its the best thing to do for rear illumination.

I just switched to 7W taillights because a buddy wanted the V-Stars and I wanted to try out something new.
so the plate frame wont blind my rear view camera jackson?

ohhh so which ones u running now....pics?
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Originally Posted by jacksonvp
I definately like the plate frame, I'll be doing an install writeup whenever I get my computer back up and running. Its the best thing to do for rear illumination.

I just switched to 7W taillights because a buddy wanted the V-Stars and I wanted to try out something new.
did you ever do this write up jackson? i just bought one and i wanna know where you tapped into?
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I would think that using white LED's instead of red would be brighter. Just my opinion.
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Originally Posted by Mr Jokster
I would think that using white LED's instead of red would be brighter. Just my opinion.
white led's in the brake lights would turn them pinkish
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Wow, I totally forgot about these. I decided that I would get either these or LED tails from Insurance.


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