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jluang

signdetres

Here's an updated video of the LED turn signals. Sorry it's a little shaky, didn't have my gimbal with me! I went back and reseated the passenger side bulb just a touch and now think it looks perfect. Can't tell you how much happier I am with the car now that it has LED turn signals in the front. Only thing better would have been having the triple beams so I could have it from the factory but this was the next best thing. Very pleased with the color of the bulbs. Looks 100% stock.

If anyone's interested, these are the bulbs I got: http://store.ijdmtoy.com/No-Hyper-Fl...s-p/20-001.htm

jonathancl

So just for reference: why are the LED signal bulbs better?

signdetres

The following is related to LEDs for general use, not just as turn signals. LEDs are safer as they are instant on/instant off which is why more and more cars nowadays use them for brake lights, regardless of price. They light up quicker which gives other road users better reaction times. In addition, with fuel economy being a big deal these days, they're much more energy efficient as they require significantly less energy to light up while producing more light which is why you'll typically find them used on EVs and hybrids. In addition, they don't really burn out and in theory should be able to last the car's lifetime without needing replacement. All that aside, they provide a more premium and high-end look typically associated with luxury cars. When the W222 Mercedes S-Class debuted for the 2014 model year, it was the first car in the world to feature 100% LED lighting throughout the entire vehicle - not a single incandescent bulb. I'm providing that as a point of reference as the S-Class has historically introduced many features that eventually trickled down and became standard and even mandatory on all vehicles such as ABS and airbags. Goes hand-in-hand with the more premium, high-end & modern look typically associated with LEDs. It's likely a matter of time before all vehicles are produced without incandescent bulbs as the cost of LEDs continues to decrease.

All that aside, my motivation was purely aesthetic. I disliked the looks of the stock turn signal bulbs for some of the reasons listed above. Don't feel that they belong on a 2018 model year luxury vehicle and the LEDs match so much better with the stock LED rear turn signals and LED side mirror turn signals, especially now that all three turn on and off at the same time whereas there was previously a slight delay due to the mismatch of bulb types.

Jthanh92

Perfekt

Replaced front OEM brake pads with StopTech street performance pads. The kit came with hardware which is nice.

Replaced carpet floor mats with all weather floor mats.

np20412

Installed L-style lip from ebay. Average fitment on the piece I received. It's not perfect but unless I told you that you probably wouldn't notice

ph0bolus

iTrader: (1)

Looks sick...digging the color combo, man.

jonathancl

Wash, swirl remover, polish, wax. 2013 GS350 awd ML Lux w 80k. Wonderful machine.
Tanabe springs, silly red decal, 15/20mm spacers f/r, fancy floor mats, visors, small spoiler, direct wired dashcam.

This was just after wash.

Longevite1

Washed and 303 protection.

eddie420

How do you wash it.... hose, pressure washer, or by hand?

Longevite1

Light spray with Simple Green (the non-eating metal type), wait a bit and pressure washer thoroughly and dried up with lawn blower then apply 303 over plastic and rubber hoses.

JWBlakk

Got it out the body shop finally! The pics don't do it justice and went ahead and painted the roof (gloss black) as well.

np20412

Which roof spoiler do you have? And what are those 2 things under your trunk lip on either side of the emblem?