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Old 08-13-11, 01:06 AM
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lol hmmmm another thing to add to the "TO-DO" list once i get home lol
Old 08-13-11, 01:13 AM
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on another note, since you seem familiar with this stuff i bought hidS from http://ddmtuning.com/ last year and well when i have my headlights on auto if im not mistaken they would flicker and even when i turned them off completly. any ideas for that?? think i need http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/Er...minator-3-PAIR
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Originally Posted by c-low
on another note, since you seem familiar with this stuff i bought hidS from http://ddmtuning.com/ last year and well when i have my headlights on auto if im not mistaken they would flicker and even when i turned them off completly. any ideas for that?? think i need http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/Er...minator-3-PAIR
That error code eliminator is mainly used for cars that has the bulb out feature, which our cars don't have so it won't solve your issue. Hid's flickering is usually related to the hid kit itself, so contact ddmtuning and get a replacement (they have lifetime warranty anyways).
Old 08-13-11, 09:19 AM
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i did call and when i talked to whoever it was they sounded like they were as about as lost as i was..... lol
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Originally Posted by chi123
You need to bake the headlights and open them up to remove it or do something with it. I think it's just held on by tabs once you get it open.
Add to that, baking method is not good for 11'+ headlight which come with LED DRL. heat gun method is correct one for 11'+ headlight.
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lol im poor i have an '06 but i wouldnt bake them to me thats scary idea, i know people do it all the time but for me to do it is like umm no bueno
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Finally got a pic for those wanting to see what the front signal lights look like in white. Other lights are PIAA yellow bulbs for the parking lights and Garax 6k for the low beam.
Attached Thumbnails Front turn signal bulbs SOB to change!-imag1017-picsay.jpg  
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is the orange reflector removed????? it looks good!

i have led DRL, 5k hi/lo/ and fog with 55 watt ballast. SUPER BRIGHT

just want reflector removed =/
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Is there a possible way to have an LED solution to work for the turn signal?
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Originally Posted by c-low
is the orange reflector removed????? it looks good!

i have led DRL, 5k hi/lo/ and fog with 55 watt ballast. SUPER BRIGHT

just want reflector removed =/
You talking about the orange reflector on the side of the headlight? No, it's still there, just the angle made it seem like it's not there. It doesn't look too hard to remove and shape a clear reflector in it's place.

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Is there a possible way to have an LED solution to work for the turn signal?
Sure, there are 7440 LED bulbs out there. However, unless you like your signals flashing rapidly, you will have to add a resistor to each signal led bulb to flash normally. I remember in the 90's fast blinking signals is a mod, lol, how times has changed.
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Originally Posted by c-low
is the orange reflector removed????? it looks good!

i have led DRL, 5k hi/lo/ and fog with 55 watt ballast. SUPER BRIGHT

just want reflector removed =/
I haven't done it myself, but you should be able to just disable/remove that LED. Here's another option: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-r-lenses.html

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Is there a possible way to have an LED solution to work for the turn signal?
Like the poster above me said, you can added 7440 LED replacements but will need resistors to avoid hyperblinking (unless you're into that). Another option is to install electronic flashers.
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Which is the best place to get good LED load resistors? I seen JDMToy and SuperBrightLEDs have them. I'll most likely get the T-Taps too so I do not need to cut any wires.

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http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/...391/parts.aspx
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I happen to notice these new things from Philips! Maybe of interest!

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Is there an easier way to get access to the front turn singal?

I had a look inside but could not see any access to the turn singal besides the low beam for my 2011 vehilce. I did feel below of the housing and felt something which could potentially be the securing mechanism for the front turn signal but could not confirm since I was able to reach it without removing the front airbox since I was putting in the F-Sport High Flow Air Filter in there but could not see.
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Originally Posted by Sango
Is there an easier way to get access to the front turn singal?

I had a look inside but could not see any access to the turn singal besides the low beam for my 2011 vehilce. I did feel below of the housing and felt something which could potentially be the securing mechanism for the front turn signal but could not confirm since I was able to reach it without removing the front airbox since I was putting in the F-Sport High Flow Air Filter in there but could not see.
The only other way that I can possibly think of to change these bulbs it to remove the grill. Then maybe just maybe and if you have thin arms you might be able to feel your way under the light and pull out the bulb. Also remember taking it out is a lot easier than putting it in so have fun scratching up your arms if you attempt this.


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