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Old 07-24-16, 10:51 PM
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I was just wondering if anybody has put on some LEDs on their CTs with a maybe over a year on it? I'm not all that familiar with car parts or even brands so I was just wondering if i could get some insight.

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Originally Posted by jayskeet
I was just wondering if anybody has put on some LEDs on their CTs with a maybe over a year on it? I'm not all that familiar with car parts or even brands so I was just wondering if i could get some insight.

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I have put in LED bulbs in my 2013 CT200H for both low beams and fog lights. Also for the fogs in my RX450H and LX570. They are on their 3rd yeAR now and no problems. I had to swap out the fog lights on my CT200h last year due to a minor fender accident that took out one of the led fog lights. And the led bulbs I bought just three years ago are no longer in production, so in order to match colors I just replaced the fogs led in pairs with new even brighter ones.

For my applications, I would say the led bulbs for the fogs projected the light further and more side coverage and whiter light. I also tested by having my wife drive by me on two lane country roads and confirmed not blindly too bright.

You will find some people will knock you down bc you bought some CCC (Cheap Chinese Crap) lights. But after all the three years so far, I just continue to smile and those folks can continue to spend thousands of dollars with OEM LIGHT HOUSING AND BULBS. Yes, the OEM's are nicer and everything.


I don't have the links handy, but make sure it has A BIG HEAT SINK is FANLESS with NO MOVING PARTS!!!

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What would be best option for reverse light? Maybe something like this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-Super-Bri...-/322156546802
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This has been covered more than once, do some searches!
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What specifically are you looking for? LED headlamps? Interior LED's? There are tons of options available on Ebay. I replaced all my interior bulbs with cheap Chinese LED's for a couple of bucks. My only regret is the backup bulbs, LED's just don't cast enough light compared to filament bulbs.
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Originally Posted by roadfrog
What specifically are you looking for? LED headlamps? Interior LED's? There are tons of options available on Ebay. I replaced all my interior bulbs with cheap Chinese LED's for a couple of bucks. My only regret is the backup bulbs, LED's just don't cast enough light compared to filament bulbs.
Oops should've mentioned that too. But I was looking specifically for headlamps. Not too worried about interior or anything because it works out for me. But it does bother me when I'm looking at the front end and my DRLs are lot brighter then the headlamps.
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