LED Side Mirror
06-21-09, 09:30 PM
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LED Side Mirror
http://www.nigel-jdmparts.com/ledsidemirror-lexus5.html
vs
http://www.lexussignals.com/lexus-gs...504300609.html
can i get some feedback on which one you purchased and the reason as to why you chose one over the other? (i.e. price, design...)
also, does anybody know what type of bulb the "puddle" lights are?
i would like to replace these to hid white since i'll already have it cracked opened..thanks!
vs
http://www.lexussignals.com/lexus-gs...504300609.html
can i get some feedback on which one you purchased and the reason as to why you chose one over the other? (i.e. price, design...)
also, does anybody know what type of bulb the "puddle" lights are?
i would like to replace these to hid white since i'll already have it cracked opened..thanks!
06-21-09, 10:27 PM
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I went with the second one....in fact that is my car pictured there LOL....it has a perfect fit and finish. Good luck with your choice, I feel they are all from the same factory but the ones I got were perfect. Call Ruth and they will set you up.
By the way, the puddle lights are 194 bulbs (they are blue)....you could do an LED bulb while you are doing this install.
Look in my sig for the DIY
I went with the second one....in fact that is my car pictured there LOL....it has a perfect fit and finish. Good luck with your choice, I feel they are all from the same factory but the ones I got were perfect. Call Ruth and they will set you up.
By the way, the puddle lights are 194 bulbs (they are blue)....you could do an LED bulb while you are doing this install.
Look in my sig for the DIY
06-21-09, 10:49 PM
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i love how they just pulled the 'regular price' out of their ***.
they should have gone further and said
$468 for a plastic cover? pffft
they should have gone further and said
regular price: $1033.50
sale: $168"
sale: $168"
$468 for a plastic cover? pffft
06-21-09, 10:57 PM
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Sale Price!
The mark price before for this item was really high in some places. Actually it's still sold over USD$400 in Japan.Thanks for your notice anyway. We like to offer better price for the best quality!
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06-21-09, 11:31 PM
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I'm sorry, Even me cannot say so. Even though we are the supplier to many places including Japan. It's possible, if "no difference" there were some came from one of our Ex-distributors.
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06-22-09, 06:55 AM
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i chose lexsignals because of the price... this mod took me FOREVER!~!! figuring out how to get that stupid mirror off the bracket thinking i can be delicate with the clips.. rather, i wedged in the flathead between the mirror bracket and mirror and it just popped right out... made it so much faster!!! glad i did it and it came out very nice.. im surprised they used a blue bulb but luckily i had some extra 194 led's lying around and stuck that in... happy with the result and looks much more elegant..
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06-22-09, 06:03 PM
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I couldn't agree more....They are all Made in China.
That's why i decided to build my own sidemirror LED signal using the original mirror casing...My own custom creation.
Thanks to Eyekutr, and Passnu2 for the wiring info!
Built in OC, Ca .... (Taiwan LED/ OEM casing)...LOL
Total cost: $15...LOL
**this will suffice until i figure out how to retro fit the 08+ OEM mirrors- I WILL**
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06-22-09, 09:24 PM
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Great discussion! I hope you don't mind my join here.
This item is "not" made in china, there maybe others,I don't know.
The mirror cover is "not" plastic & "much" harder & stronger than plastic.
There are many ways to cost down the production in best quality. We have very good relatioship in every aspect.
This item is "not" made in china, there maybe others,I don't know.
The mirror cover is "not" plastic & "much" harder & stronger than plastic.
There are many ways to cost down the production in best quality. We have very good relatioship in every aspect.
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06-23-09, 05:01 PM
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I used a Dremel rotary cutting tool, with a steady pair of hands.
Key is to measure 2x BEFORE you cut, use the rotary grinding bit to make a straight finished cut.
*Graphite colored LED signal margin was redone after this pic was taken for a clean, even margin*
*Graphite margin color matches the door mouldings*
There you go...Made in California, USA!
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