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Old 12-27-07, 06:43 PM
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Ok those LED's from warden_jp2002 are what i use, you lose hi-beam *i dont drive down dark no lite roads so it doesnt bother me*

Rear domes are 31mm festoon, pop open your lens in the backseat and look how much space there is between bulbs, so purchase the bulb accordingly *2 bulbs*

Front domes require 3 194bulbs. One thing about 'white' led's, not all are exactly the same color, some have a sightly bluer tint than others, but its only very very slight, of course some are perfect matching pairs.
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Originally Posted by ExTrEmE99
Hmm, What should i use for the DRLs then?

Im thinking of getting a 6000k Hid kit for the fogs, you guys think it will look right with the OEM HID?
no. oem hid are 4300k. so getting 6000k fogs wont match.
Old 12-27-07, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by llamaboiz
Ok those LED's from warden_jp2002 are what i use, you lose hi-beam *i dont drive down dark no lite roads so it doesnt bother me*

Rear domes are 31mm festoon, pop open your lens in the backseat and look how much space there is between bulbs, so purchase the bulb accordingly *2 bulbs*

Front domes require 3 194bulbs. One thing about 'white' led's, not all are exactly the same color, some have a sightly bluer tint than others, but its only very very slight, of course some are perfect matching pairs.
So the ones from the ebay link is what your using?

What is this link:
http://frickinbrite.com/catalog/prod...roducts_id=315
I got that off a older thread, i guess there your parking lights?

I cant find the diagram from Ben_r but im trying to find out if its different from the DRLs and the set up we got?
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Originally Posted by vApor21
no. oem hid are 4300k. so getting 6000k fogs wont match.
I was thinking that after searching and found out about the OEM Hids, So maybe a swap? 6000k for the low beams and then 4300K for the fogs.

eh. Seems like a lot of work, i might just get some new bulbs instead.
Old 12-27-07, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ExTrEmE99
So the ones from the ebay link is what your using?

What is this link:
http://frickinbrite.com/catalog/prod...roducts_id=315
I got that off a older thread, i guess there your parking lights?

I cant find the diagram from Ben_r but im trying to find out if its different from the DRLs and the set up we got?
The 5smt 194 white for the parking lites, located just next to the DRL, thats what i use.

DRL/hibeam = 9005 bulbs, what warden_jp2002 is selling, i also use that.

I am very satisfied with the looks they provide. The 5smt parking bulbs make a huge visual impact. Much better *imo* than the inverted cone/5 refactor/piaa hyperwhite.
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So 2 of these for the rear dome light


These two for the city lights and then another set for the parking lights

Is there any reason i shouldnt click buy? these are correct sizes and the right imputs and will work without a problem correct?
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Originally Posted by ExTrEmE99
I use these for rear dome HERE


Parking lites are city lites, therefore you only need 1 pair

Originally Posted by ExTrEmE99
Is there any reason i shouldnt click buy?
Yes, the rear festoon bulbs, if you must buy LED, always gofor the smt type bulbs and not what your originaly choosing. Much much better... i have so much of those non-smt type bulbs... it took me 3 tries to learn/figure out what looks best (subjective thou)
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Originally Posted by llamaboiz
I use these for rear dome HERE




Parking lites are city lites, therefore you only need 1 pair



Yes, the rear festoon bulbs, if you must buy LED, always gofor the smt type bulbs and not what your originaly choosing. Much much better... i have so much of those non-smt type bulbs... it took me 3 tries to learn/figure out what looks best (subjective thou)
Alright cool, Thanks llamaboiz!!
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Originally Posted by llamaboiz
The 5smt 194 white for the parking lites, located just next to the DRL, thats what i use.

DRL/hibeam = 9005 bulbs, what warden_jp2002 is selling, i also use that.

I am very satisfied with the looks they provide. The 5smt parking bulbs make a huge visual impact. Much better *imo* than the inverted cone/5 refactor/piaa hyperwhite.
I have MTEC Super Whites 9005 highs,MTEC Super White 9006 Fogs and MTEC Super White 194s parking lights with my 5000K XD Extreme kit. .
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do they match well?
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Originally Posted by ExTrEmE99
I was thinking that after searching and found out about the OEM Hids, So maybe a swap? 6000k for the low beams and then 4300K for the fogs.

eh. Seems like a lot of work, i might just get some new bulbs instead.
u cant just swap, cuz they're different sizes.
Old 12-31-07, 06:23 PM
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so I got my new parking LEDs and I went to install them.
first started on my passenger side and all was great and looked great! But when I went to tighten the bulbs in.... I LOST the led for the parking lights. Now I only have 1 led. Do guys know where it can be? I replaced the passenger side with the other led.





Thanks!

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Old 01-01-08, 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by ExTrEmE99
I LOST the led for the parking lights. Now I only have 1 led. Do guys know where it can be? I replaced the passenger side with the other led...
YOU ROCK how can you loose a bulb? dont you have a flashlight?
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did you check your pockets?
or behind your tv?
or under the rug??
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haha well I think its gone I looked everywhere. It fell out of the socket as I went to tighten it. Anyways I guess go order another pair. But the install was pretty easy if you got real small hands.



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