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Old 02-24-22, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by mtucci3
Love it. The puddle lights are bright. If I got vleds for the vanity lights, I could possibly blind my passenger lol
What about your reverse lights. Did you change those too? Any other lights?
I have a '13 like you and there were more standard incandescent bulbs that you could change.

For the front doors, i added logo projector lights: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...l#post10356606
For the rear doors, I added 194 LEDs from VLEDS.
For the reverse lights, i did iJDMToy 921 LEDs a while back: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ml#post9179031

Upgrading the reverse lights actually help brighten the area behind you and helps you see a bit better when using the backup camera. I wouldn't get anything too bright - don't wanna be that guy that is blinding other drivers while reversing!

Btw: The puddle upgrade is a nice touch and i'm surprised they didn't use an LED there. Sorry to see what happened to the mirror, but its certainly a learning experience!
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Old 02-24-22, 12:43 PM
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That Trunk light upgrade with the LED replace was #1 to me. b/c gave me the type. What a nice difference in the Trunk from the cheezy light Lexus put in the Trunk. Thanks b/c! Now back looking to argue with him about something.

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Old 02-24-22, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by AJLex19
I have a '13 like you and there were more standard incandescent bulbs that you could change.

For the front doors, i added logo projector lights: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...l#post10356606
For the rear doors, I added 194 LEDs from VLEDS.
For the reverse lights, i did iJDMToy 921 LEDs a while back: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ml#post9179031

Upgrading the reverse lights actually help brighten the area behind you and helps you see a bit better when using the backup camera. I wouldn't get anything too bright - don't wanna be that guy that is blinding other drivers while reversing!

Btw: The puddle upgrade is a nice touch and i'm surprised they didn't use an LED there. Sorry to see what happened to the mirror, but its certainly a learning experience!
Very nice. I think the front doors have LEDs already (not projection), but the back doors? I didn't think they were replaceable. I've got a stash of 194's from my Camry that I can use.

I put an led strip in the trunk and wired into the trunk light with an adapter. All from vleds. It's bright. Definitely more functional than the factory light.

I may shoot for the reverse lights soon, but the mirror was me hitting the brakes for a bit haha. Thanks, on the puddle lights. I think they look nice. One person said they didn't like them too much, but I don't think they're overkill at all.

I wanted to have some fun with the car because I had a leased Cadillac for the last 3-1/2 years. I've done quite a bit so far, and probably more to come. I get a lot of ideas from you guys
Old 02-26-22, 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by ItzFilyO
$200 is not bad for OEM glass as long as it's in good shape. GS parts aren't cheap unfortunately. My head unit went bad and costed $7K for a brand new one, good thing it was still under warranty.

My brake pads cost almost $200 for parts only. Yeah I got robbed on this one.
ay at least you didnt buy rear shim for $100. LOL
Old 02-26-22, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by richard203
ay at least you didnt buy rear shim for $100. LOL
That's with the shims.
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Thanks to @chrispy , I’m all set. He had a mirror from his GS-F and walked me through swapping out the BSM indicator. No cracks and all works!
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Old 02-26-22, 05:39 PM
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I have a glass with BMS, just PM me.
Old 02-27-22, 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by obadea
I have a glass with BMS, just PM me.
Thanks man. Just fixed it yesterday! Appreciate it though
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