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Old 05-19-13, 06:14 PM
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Hey Guys I'm Dan, I've been lurking on here a while but haven't introduced myself yet. I have an 06 is250 awd.

http://store.ijdmtoy.com/7440-Single...tm&click=35328

Is anyone using these? Could be a pretty cool look. I wonder if i attached it to the parking light if it'd blow the fuse.
Old 05-19-13, 08:56 PM
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first off, welcome to the forums! you chose the right car

interesting. looks pretty cool! let us know what happens! im sure theres a way.
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Those look pretty cool. Think they'd fit.
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definitely let us know if they fit. take pics!
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I have switchback LEDs that I put into my housings. I modified my stock plug to accept 7443 because that was all that was available at the time.

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i would love to have LED front signals. and rear for that matter. but definitely front.
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For LED turn signals, can't go wrong with VLEDs "Platinum Amber" size 7440. I have them on my car and they are awesome
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Is there a DIY for it? or do we have to bake the housing? JW
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^you don't need to bake the housing to change turn signal bulbs.

You will need to modify your flasher relay or purchase one that solves the hyper flash.
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Originally Posted by GiantsFan
^you don't need to bake the housing to change turn signal bulbs.

You will need to modify your flasher relay or purchase one that solves the hyper flash.
is the daytime visibility in sunlight just as good as filament?
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I saw the video. Those switchbacks are not brighter than incandescent, it definitely looked dimmer.

SMD's generally don't have the same output incandescent. It's even worse when it comes to procedure colors like amber and red since it's harder to have them produce the same lumens compared to the white. Plasma would most likely be the one to look for or maybe the V3 Triton (at a price!) to get something comparable to higher lumen output in comparison to incandescent.
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bummer. the only thing that holds me back from going LED signals is I've yet to see an LED bulb that is as bright as incandescent and has good daytime visibility.
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Originally Posted by Nikon
is the daytime visibility in sunlight just as good as filament?
Depends which LED you get ...

Mine is pretty bright. Pretty close IMO to the filament bulb.
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Originally Posted by GiantsFan
For LED turn signals, can't go wrong with VLEDs "Platinum Amber" size 7440. I have them on my car and they are awesome

How can I adjust the relays? Or can you tell us about a ready relay for this issue.


Or just replace the LEDs ?


+ 7440 Is for both front and rear ? and how many Led bulbs do I need for a total switch.


Sorry for a lot of questions

thank you
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What about these?


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