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Old 01-09-13 | 02:44 PM
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Do you think this will work?
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Old 01-09-13 | 02:50 PM
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I don't think that will fit in the puddle light housing where the bulb goes into.

Something like this is better or best bulb for this

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...d=330755633888
Old 01-10-13 | 07:45 AM
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Got these LEDs yesterday from ebay. Quality looks quite good. Once shipped to me will try it out to see which 1 give the best shine

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/ws/eBayISAPI....m=220803151504

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...E:L:OU:SG:3160

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...E:L:OU:SG:3160
Old 01-10-13 | 08:17 AM
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Flank LED bulbs like these below work best.
The first flanks on this page are great but too long so some altering of the bulb and/or plastic bulb enclosure is needed.
I don't think if the bulb area plasticcover is the same part and size as the ES,tho.
The lens is different and looks smaller.
VLEDs had these bulbs in the shorter version which I've used and others on Club Lexus used with great success.They were absolutely perfect for the puddles.

Since then an heat sink was added making the bulbs a bit too long.
The second set of flank LEDs would fit but I don't know the brightness but they would be white.


http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/f...orLanding/true

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Old 01-10-13 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by jsch222
Do you think this will work?
There no way you can put it inside the puddle lights housing.
Old 01-10-13 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ronfsp
Got these LEDs yesterday from ebay. Quality looks quite good. Once shipped to me will try it out to see which 1 give the best shine

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/ws/eBayISAPI....m=220803151504

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...E:L:OU:SG:3160

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...E:L:OU:SG:3160
Only the last bulb will fit inside the puddle housing. The others are too long or won't aim correctly.

The flank style LED will work best if you could get the illuminated side shinning down. BUT you won't because when mount the flank LED on the socket, it will aim to the side of the housing due to the angle of the socket.
Old 01-11-13 | 03:23 AM
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Originally Posted by onexcite
Only the last bulb will fit inside the puddle housing. The others are too long or won't aim correctly.

The flank style LED will work best if you could get the illuminated side shinning down. BUT you won't because when mount the flank LED on the socket, it will aim to the side of the housing due to the angle of the socket.
Ya i understand wat u mean bro. Nonetheless i'll try them out to see the effect. Hope the long one will fit in thou...
Old 01-11-13 | 03:31 AM
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This might work well! Look at the way the LED is positioned...

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Drop-...628043867.html
Old 01-11-13 | 10:27 AM
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Nice DIY..
Old 01-11-13 | 12:04 PM
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Great little custom touch! I love it, nice and subtle but very effective!
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Originally Posted by concavo
Nice DIY..
thank you
Old 01-12-13 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Vossen Wheels
Great little custom touch! I love it, nice and subtle but very effective!
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Old 01-12-13 | 02:32 PM
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My admiration,
Old 01-13-13 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 0mghi2u
phone camera sucks.. but here are some pics at night.. trust me they are bright and project pretty well on the ground.. but not as bright has the original bulb
That is great. Im actually wanting to do that. What kind/size bulb u used?
Thanks
Old 01-13-13 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Daniely30
That is great. Im actually wanting to do that. What kind/size bulb u used?
Thanks
192 bulb. Read the posts and you see everyone has different preferences. But flank style is most commonly used


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