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Old 06-23-04, 10:36 AM
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Ok, everyone talks about having the best light output from their headlights, clear corners, etc. What about when I am stumbling around my trunk looking for my cd magazine or whatever because the trunk light is so dim? Also, for a Lexus, you would figure that they would put an underhood light in there somewhere. Anyone wired up some LEDs to get some more useful light?
Old 06-23-04, 10:52 AM
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it shouldn't be hard to swap out the trunk light to a brighter one
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yah...easiest way is to bump up to a higher wattage bulb, but you probably wont be able to put the cover back on.
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I just changed mine out for a 6-LED bulb. It's still not terribly bright in there, but it sure looks a lot cooler... If you want it brighter, PHML is probably right on.
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I was thinking wiring multiple lights up. One on both sides of the trunk and one in the middle. As for the hood, I would put one in the middle.
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I just threw in a cheapo 194 red bulb...looks awesome
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You could buy a code cathode tube and wire it up in there. I've been wanting to do that but am lazy.
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