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Old 11-03-13, 09:07 PM
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Finally did the change! Looks way better and much brighter. Easier than I thought. Definitely a nice, simple custom touch. Only took about 20 mins for the first one. Then 10 mins for the second one. Tip for those wanting to give it a try, pull hard on the mirror to release clips. Also, test it before reassembling. Lastly, make sure all the black plastic is fitting flushed with the painted part before screwing it back together.
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Old 11-09-13, 08:16 AM
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I did the install for the puddle lights... Definitely a great upgrade!

Love it!!
Old 12-15-13, 12:41 PM
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I swear, I thought I was going to break the dang glass. That was scary. But I got it done. The best thing to do is put your fingers in the bottom of the mirror and lift up so that the tab would break loose. It is better than trying to pull the tab down. You do need some force to break the tab loose though. It took me 45 minutes to get the driver side done. On the passenger side, it took me 10 minutes. I want to thank all of the members that put this sticky out there. It did help me a lot.
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Old 12-15-13, 12:52 PM
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Well I'm glad my DIY was easy for ppl to follow. That motor did scare the crap out of me to especially when u hear the pop when the tabs come loose
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Old 12-17-13, 08:41 AM
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good write up def gonna have this done very soon as soon as i have some free time that is -.-
Old 12-23-13, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by onexcite
Skip the vleds folks. Get the Sylvania and you won't have to pull the mirror for the life of your GS.

The Sylvania will fit mirror puddle, trunk, mirror visor.
this is great. How would you install w/o taking out the mirror?
Old 12-23-13, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by sgmstr
this is great. How would you install w/o taking out the mirror?
I think he's referring to the longevity of the bulbs. Mirrors still have to be opened unfortunately.
Old 12-24-13, 04:54 PM
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will this tab or glass itself ever break if not pulled properly?
I've tried to pull the glass out few times... it wouldn't move at all. gave up after few tries.
Old 12-24-13, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by simonsez
will this tab or glass itself ever break if not pulled properly? I've tried to pull the glass out few times... it wouldn't move at all. gave up after few tries.
No, I don't think you have to worry about the tabs breaking or the glass for that matter. You have to just go ***** to the wall and pull it lol. Trust me, it takes one hell of a tug to get it off.
Old 12-24-13, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by yardie876
No, I don't think you have to worry about the tabs breaking or the glass for that matter. You have to just go ***** to the wall and pull it lol. Trust me, it takes one hell of a tug to get it off.
^^ Thanks for assurance. i'll try once again.
Old 01-09-14, 10:59 AM
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Man its about to be a year and I have been avoiding this DIY like the plague. I'm going to step up and try it this weekend.
Old 01-09-14, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by yardie876
Yup it fits both.
Can you post a pic of how the light looks now in the trunk? I don't recall anyone posting a pic of how much brighter the trunk light is after replacing the bulb
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are you sure the bulb size is 192? and not 194?
Old 01-30-14, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by dAiLL3sT
are you sure the bulb size is 192? and not 194?
I got the Sylvania from AutoZone: 168/194/2825

Made a huge difference in the trunk and will eventually replace the puddles too
Old 01-30-14, 09:25 PM
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i was talking about the puddle lights sorry. is those also 194? or are they indeed 192?


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