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Old 07-26-07, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by iSuxeL
Sorry but I doubt anyone will take the time here to do that LOL (No offense)
it doesn't hurt to ask, I already know what to get, i'm just looking out for the other newbies hehehe. They either take the time to read through everything like I did or they'll start another thread of "what size of bulb is blah blah blah". Someone will then proceed asnd type back "do a search" lol.
Old 07-26-07, 09:43 AM
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Good point, there is a lot of threads popping up about such and such. And all the info is there ready to be searched. Too bad Im not doing all those bulbs yet, I can find better things to spend my money on like a Vertex kit *hint hint* LOL
Old 07-26-07, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by tt061880
GOod lord, I read through every single pages of this thread. There's so much information to remember here. It would be nice if the OP or someone write a summary of which bulb is best for which. A pro/con, where to get it, for every bulbs would be nice also.
Heres the deal, bulbs have been comming out too fast lately so by next month a new bulb would have come out, theres also price, the smt bulbs cost more than the reg led bulbs. Only way is to experiment yourself and post your results. I first went with the expensive PIAA route and guess what, it suxed BIG TIME for what i wanted. Then i went the cheepy route and wow, much much nicer. I will upgrade my LED's to SMT bulbs eventually.
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Originally Posted by llamaboiz
Heres the deal, bulbs have been comming out too fast lately so by next month a new bulb would have come out, theres also price, the smt bulbs cost more than the reg led bulbs. Only way is to experiment yourself and post your results. I first went with the expensive PIAA route and guess what, it suxed BIG TIME for what i wanted. Then i went the cheepy route and wow, much much nicer. I will upgrade my LED's to SMT bulbs eventually.
hey you installed the 1watt LED 9005 bulbs for your drls right? the one from j warden or something like that on ebay.. does your bulbs flicker? i installed mine and they flicker.. wondering if anyone elses does the same
Old 07-30-07, 01:59 AM
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how do i get the lens off the vanity lights inside?
Old 07-30-07, 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by peterAP2
how do i get the lens off the vanity lights inside?
You don't just pick the lens only out. You must pull the entire housing. Pull on the left side and it should come out easily.
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should these be used for the door lights. cause if u use normal led its pointing into the door. if u guys the flank its shoots point downhttp://frickinbrite.com/catalog/prod...roducts_id=249
Old 08-02-07, 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by IS2506spd
should these be used for the door lights. cause if u use normal led its pointing into the door. if u guys the flank its shoots point downhttp://frickinbrite.com/catalog/prod...roducts_id=249
Can I use that for the puddle light? Is it as bright as the OEM one but white?
If not, which LED can I buy that will be as bright as OEM but white? Sorry if this topic has been covered before, I dont want to go back 25 pages to find the answer.
Old 08-02-07, 11:42 PM
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i use the flank led's for the puddle lights and the vanity mirror lights. they work really good! i used the refracter leds in the door courtesy lamp cuz i figure they're just used as a marker light rather than to illuminate anything.
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Originally Posted by ULTiMaX99
i use the flank led's for the puddle lights and the vanity mirror lights. they work really good! i used the refracter leds in the door courtesy lamp cuz i figure they're just used as a marker light rather than to illuminate anything.
is it as bright as the OEM? like it lights up the ground?
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her ultimax, can u let me kno which one u used for the back
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ultimax .. whenever i read ur name i think of optimus prime for some reason. weird i no.
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Originally Posted by M1sTa801
hey you installed the 1watt LED 9005 bulbs for your drls right? the one from j warden or something like that on ebay.. does your bulbs flicker? i installed mine and they flicker.. wondering if anyone elses does the same
They kinda flicker but not like a on/off, more like a HID

Hmm i was thinking of ordering the flank leds for the mirror but i always worried that what if i needed to turn them around damm damm damm more money to vleds...

I should be getting these tomorrow for my rear turn signals

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chris u dont go on aim? lol thanks for the clear lens!
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Originally Posted by Hartawan
is it as bright as the OEM? like it lights up the ground?
i think they're brighter than the oem and they do light up the ground nicely. definitely whiter.

Originally Posted by IS2506spd
her ultimax, can u let me kno which one u used for the back
the back? which back?

Originally Posted by llamaboiz
They kinda flicker but not like a on/off, more like a HID

Hmm i was thinking of ordering the flank leds for the mirror but i always worried that what if i needed to turn them around damm damm damm more money to vleds...

I should be getting these tomorrow for my rear turn signals
why would you need to turn them around? unless u'd want to shine them up? i ended up taking out my led's for the rear signals cuz i couldn't stand not having the light up indication of when i armed and disarmed the alarm.



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