Es330 exterior LED's
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I actually did the opposite and smoked my side marker lights, so that orange doesn't look as prominent:
Turn Signal Smoked Vinyl Tint - YouTube
Once you get them cleaned up, I recommend vinyl wrapping them to prevent rehazing. I got mine wrapped with a slight blue tinted vinyl:
Blue Vinyl Headlight Wrap - YouTube
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Hey Chocolate,
thanks for the info!
On my ES, when the lights are on (night time driving) the low beams (HID's) are on, the small 194 park lights are on and the side bumper lights are on.
When i enable the turn signal, only the inside (Reflector, 7440A) light turns on and flashes. No other lights in the front flash.
My high beams (halogen) middle [between the turn signal and low beam] reflector comes on. This light is also the DRL light.
How can we make the front 7440A (inside turn signal) a switchback and/or the side bumper light a switchback/turn signal indicator?
that would be pretty awesome if possible?
thanks for the info!
On my ES, when the lights are on (night time driving) the low beams (HID's) are on, the small 194 park lights are on and the side bumper lights are on.
When i enable the turn signal, only the inside (Reflector, 7440A) light turns on and flashes. No other lights in the front flash.
My high beams (halogen) middle [between the turn signal and low beam] reflector comes on. This light is also the DRL light.
How can we make the front 7440A (inside turn signal) a switchback and/or the side bumper light a switchback/turn signal indicator?
that would be pretty awesome if possible?
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^ My 05 ES has the same lighting setup.
Yes you can make the inside turn signal a switchback DRL/turn signal. You will need load resistors for the amber turn signal and a power wire going to the white bulb to act as your DRL. Then disable your high-beam DRL's using Techstream software.
The problem is finding bright enough lights that can match the output of the stock turn signal. SMD LED's simply aren't bright enough for that duty, and cost quite a bit.
The outside lights are merely marker lights, the one in the headlight being for the front, and the amber light on the bumper as the side marker light.
Yes you can make the inside turn signal a switchback DRL/turn signal. You will need load resistors for the amber turn signal and a power wire going to the white bulb to act as your DRL. Then disable your high-beam DRL's using Techstream software.
The problem is finding bright enough lights that can match the output of the stock turn signal. SMD LED's simply aren't bright enough for that duty, and cost quite a bit.
The outside lights are merely marker lights, the one in the headlight being for the front, and the amber light on the bumper as the side marker light.
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Darn!
I just got my ijdmtoys leds in the mail today. Well I guess it will be in the future when and if the turn LEDs burn out or something.
Or I can use the LEDs in the back and look for the switch back nonSMD LEDs...
I just got my ijdmtoys leds in the mail today. Well I guess it will be in the future when and if the turn LEDs burn out or something.
Or I can use the LEDs in the back and look for the switch back nonSMD LEDs...
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The rims are OEM rims. They are standard on the 05-06. These are chromed. I would like to go with a more sporty look. Maybe when I need some tires il look into some new rims. 😃
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Yup! Exactly, just not sure which ones to go with. I like the new gun metal color, they look really nice with the perl white. I'm leaning towards the GS Fsport ones . Then comes up with the fitment, lol
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Most of the oem wheels will fit just fine. At the worst you may need a 5mm spacer in back depending on tire width. I like the gunmetal IS 18's myself, they are sharp. Best part about oem wheels is people dump them on the market so cheap when they switch wheels. You just have to strike quickly to get them.
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Lol, I just checked the local craigslist, I found a set of the GS sport rims with tires, the guy wants $1800 for them wish there was place to get them for a better deal