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Old 10-22-14, 07:47 PM
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Any pics? 10 char
Old 10-25-14, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 5nX37
So I decided to not go HID but instead went with LED headlight bulbs to replace my stock halogens. This is more of a feedback from my experience as I haven't seen any info on how LED headlight bulbs perform. I'm referring to the newer designed CREE type LED with cooling fins and driver relay harness designed for headlight application not the older design with the SMD clustering all around the bulb..

The bulbs appear to be in high quality fit and finish. Installation was easy and the wiring harness all fit right inside the headlight housing. No bulky ballast or drilling needed.
How did you get the hard back plastic cap to fit back on as the LED has the bulky cooling fins that take up so much space?
Old 10-26-14, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by valeoray
How did you get the hard back plastic cap to fit back on as the LED has the bulky cooling fins that take up so much space?
If you're referring to the dust cover, there was no problem with that at all. There's enough clearance for the bulky bulb to fit and the dust cover to attach back on without issues.
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Most links are dead. Updates?
Old 02-03-15, 07:58 PM
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Nice. definitely needed this. thanks for the post!
Old 02-28-15, 10:48 AM
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updates for the trunk light? Link is dead
Old 03-02-15, 11:06 AM
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yup I'm also looking for the trunk light ^^^
Old 05-07-15, 09:43 AM
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Just had a quick question:

Which are the front dome lights? I'm looking to change the yellow lights that turn on when doors are opened.
Old 05-23-15, 10:15 AM
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Nice Job, I like this interior upgrade!
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Thanks! Install begins tonight!!!
Old 06-04-15, 05:28 PM
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Not too crazy on interior lighting but i may change that soon.
Old 06-07-15, 07:44 AM
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Excellent guide, thank you.

Just finished my '14 IS-F in 5000K. Everything was spot on, except my front dome assy. actually took 3 bulbs, versus only 2 reported in this guide. It's a Canadian car FWIW, no SOS button. Thankfully I had an extra 360-style bulb in 5000K.


LEDs I ordered:


Dome x2: http://www.vleds.com/shop-bulb-numbe...58-1-pair.html

Visor x2, Door x2, Puddle Lamp x2: http://www.vleds.com/shop-bulb-numbe.../5k-4-hpf.html

Rear Dome x2: http://www.vleds.com/shop-bulb-numbe...75-de3175.html

Trunk: http://www.vleds.com/shop-bulb-numbe...29mm-3022.html

Reverse: N/a, already had some from my previous car


This setup is incredibly bright, perhaps moreso than I wanted. No complaints on the puddle lamps being so bright though, it's a priceless feature. Install was very easy and straightforward, except removal of side mirror glass, which made me sweat.


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Old 06-07-15, 10:50 AM
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Default Blue Vanity Mirror Light [Installed]

Light Model:
Vanity Mirror (1 slot for each mirror, 2 slots total): V-LEDS BLUE 4 LED 2 WATT HP FLANK BULBS 194 168 158 | 1 PAIR (flank style)

Link to buy:
http://www.vleds.com/blue-4-hpf.html










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Anyone know the part number for the clear lenses for the door lights? The original link in this thread went to Sewell which no longer exists.

I just bought the 8000k set from precisionled. Looking forward to the upgrade.
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Originally Posted by Jz39
Anyone know the part number for the clear lenses for the door lights? The original link in this thread went to Sewell which no longer exists.

I just bought the 8000k set from precisionled. Looking forward to the upgrade.
These are much much brighter with built in clear lenses. But it's 7000K.

http://store.ijdmtoy.com/Lexus-IS-ES...s-p/75-008.htm

http://store.ijdmtoy.com/Lexus-IS-ES...s-p/75-010.htm


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