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can we do L.E.D. day time running lights like the audi?

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Old 05-21-08, 01:22 PM
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Default can we do L.E.D. day time running lights like the audi?

Hey guys, I notice that the S line for the audi's have day time l.e.d running lights.

The S6 uses the inner lenses, which is a similar setup to ours as the slot to run the L.E.D.'s. Anyone know how this can be done on our car?
Old 05-21-08, 01:30 PM
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the designs are completely different, they have LED built just for DRL, we use reduced voltage from high beam

in short, no, don't bother.
Old 05-21-08, 02:54 PM
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why does lexus use half bulbs and half led.......

the tail light blinkers should be led just like the german cars
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Originally Posted by dunnojack
why does lexus use half bulbs and half led.......

the tail light blinkers should be led just like the german cars
cost and design i guess..

the inner backup light lens is clear with a single bulb, it will only make sense cosmetically to have the outer turn signal that match the flow of the inner clear lens.

I much prefer it this way, if turn signals were LEDx20, it might not look as clean.
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cause it is Lexus not Audi...to each is own
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It's okay, i'll trade few bulbs here and there for full interior LED + license plates LED

lexus puts like 200000000000000000000000000000000000 led inside the cabin, i like
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would be cool to have.. i like the look of those led but thats about it on the audis.
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I'm guessing its for safty reasons. Maybe Lexus couldnt get LED approved for the turn signal in time? And they didn't update it in the newer 08's becuase it wouldnt be cost effective to have some cars with and without it.
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well, i don't think it's hard to do,
just add a resistor and directly tap the wire on high beam,
the LED should lights up the same time whenever high beam is on

the question is.... where r u ganna put the LED strip like audi?
i can't think of any "good looking" place...
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^ there isnt at all. MY b6 a4 is getting this soon though just like the S6. Should look pretty clean other wise I will have them for sale LOL
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Originally Posted by whlkev
It's okay, i'll trade few bulbs here and there for full interior LED + license plates LED

lexus puts like 200000000000000000000000000000000000 led inside the cabin, i like
and still it's too dim inside......
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This is what I did on my SC...
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Originally Posted by dunnojack
and still it's too dim inside......
it's perfect for me
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Originally Posted by dunnojack
and still it's too dim inside......
even if you turn on all the lights and put maximum brightness for your navi and your cluster gauge? Haha it's so bright. Maybe you could bring a floodlight in the car next time
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Originally Posted by Lexiss_sc430
This is what I did on my SC...
wow thats bright.I like it


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