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09-25-13, 03:53 PM
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I was a victim of the trunk cover breaking as well when installing that LED...it's a pain in the *** but it's so tough to get out without snapping the clip off. Everything else is a piece of cake! Haven't done the mirrors yet, might trying get the dealership to do it on my next appointment. Will try and post of pics later.
09-25-13, 04:27 PM
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I was a victim of the trunk cover breaking as well when installing that LED...it's a pain in the *** but it's so tough to get out without snapping the clip off. Everything else is a piece of cake! Haven't done the mirrors yet, might trying get the dealership to do it on my next appointment. Will try and post of pics later.
10-04-13, 02:14 PM
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I got the truck light back together and also the puddle lamps installed. They were fairly easy actually. All you have to do is pull fairly hard on the mirror itself (it is strong and hard to break) and 4 clamps will release. Once the mirror is out, if you have BSM system there are cables hooking this up so just let the mirror hang or rest on the car. Then there are 5 screws, remove those and you'll see the puddle light underneath the assembly. Install it, make sure it works and reassemble. It's pretty straight forward and anyone can do it. Good luck!
10-04-13, 04:06 PM
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Did this mod about three weeks ago and never posted the during and after shots for the 6000K HIDs in this thread. Right bulb is still stock 4300K. Noticeable difference.
HID Powerhouse shipping was great and the bulbs emit a nice white (hint of blue) light. My only "regret" is they make the LED DRLs look a tad "yellowish" now in comparison. I think the 5000K bulbs might have created a more cohesive look.
HID Powerhouse shipping was great and the bulbs emit a nice white (hint of blue) light. My only "regret" is they make the LED DRLs look a tad "yellowish" now in comparison. I think the 5000K bulbs might have created a more cohesive look.
10-05-13, 05:07 AM
#83
Do they ship outside the US ?
Reliability of these LEDs ?
What is the difference between these and the ones in Sewell ?
I want to order 2 packages .
Reliability of these LEDs ?
What is the difference between these and the ones in Sewell ?
I want to order 2 packages .
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10-05-13, 11:15 AM
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10-13-13, 09:39 AM
#86
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Another satisfied HIDPOWERHOUSE customer.
Replaced the following with LEDs:
Footwells
Door courtesy
Puddle
Front and Rear Dome
There are plenty of reference pics on this thread so I won't bother with more before and afters.
For me the LR4 lights were fine for the footwells, courtesy and puddle. Bright enough at night without it looking too much like "hey look at all the bright lights" or "theres a police night sun shining on my car!"
I did go with the K-Spec 6 leds for the front and back domes and even these are very bright at night...maybe too bright for me but we'll see. Depending on how you doublestick the panel (nice that they already have the 3M tape on them) inside fixture you can sort of control which general direction a majority of the light will shine.
For me, removing the footwell bulbs was the biggest pain due to the cramped space (underside) and the tight clearance to grab the bulb without fear of breaking them. These (footwells) ended up being harder to do than the puddle lights.
For the puddles, after I figured out a slightly easier way to release the side mirror and save my fingers from pain, I had each light done in about 5 - 10 mins.
Since I'm satisfied with these... I'll give the backup lights a try next. Not going to mess with the interior trunk as I know I break something given the previous comments.
Shipping from Canada to So Cal only took about 4 days. (Fast in my opinion)
Replaced the following with LEDs:
Footwells
Door courtesy
Puddle
Front and Rear Dome
There are plenty of reference pics on this thread so I won't bother with more before and afters.
For me the LR4 lights were fine for the footwells, courtesy and puddle. Bright enough at night without it looking too much like "hey look at all the bright lights" or "theres a police night sun shining on my car!"
I did go with the K-Spec 6 leds for the front and back domes and even these are very bright at night...maybe too bright for me but we'll see. Depending on how you doublestick the panel (nice that they already have the 3M tape on them) inside fixture you can sort of control which general direction a majority of the light will shine.
For me, removing the footwell bulbs was the biggest pain due to the cramped space (underside) and the tight clearance to grab the bulb without fear of breaking them. These (footwells) ended up being harder to do than the puddle lights.
For the puddles, after I figured out a slightly easier way to release the side mirror and save my fingers from pain, I had each light done in about 5 - 10 mins.
Since I'm satisfied with these... I'll give the backup lights a try next. Not going to mess with the interior trunk as I know I break something given the previous comments.
Shipping from Canada to So Cal only took about 4 days. (Fast in my opinion)
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10-13-13, 12:20 PM
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I ordered the full set and it looks good. I was wondering how people were attaching the front and rear panel dome lights. I know there is adhesive on the back, but there is nothing for it to stick to, so it rests on the cover lens and flops around a bit.
10-13-13, 02:35 PM
#88
Another satisfied HIDPOWERHOUSE customer.
Replaced the following with LEDs:
Footwells
Door courtesy
Puddle
Front and Rear Dome
There are plenty of reference pics on this thread so I won't bother with more before and afters.
For me the LR4 lights were fine for the footwells, courtesy and puddle. Bright enough at night without it looking too much like "hey look at all the bright lights" or "theres a police night sun shining on my car!"
I did go with the K-Spec 6 leds for the front and back domes and even these are very bright at night...maybe too bright for me but we'll see. Depending on how you doublestick the panel (nice that they already have the 3M tape on them) inside fixture you can sort of control which general direction a majority of the light will shine.
For me, removing the footwell bulbs was the biggest pain due to the cramped space (underside) and the tight clearance to grab the bulb without fear of breaking them. These (footwells) ended up being harder to do than the puddle lights.
For the puddles, after I figured out a slightly easier way to release the side mirror and save my fingers from pain, I had each light done in about 5 - 10 mins.
Since I'm satisfied with these... I'll give the backup lights a try next. Not going to mess with the interior trunk as I know I break something given the previous comments.
Shipping from Canada to So Cal only took about 4 days. (Fast in my opinion)
Replaced the following with LEDs:
Footwells
Door courtesy
Puddle
Front and Rear Dome
There are plenty of reference pics on this thread so I won't bother with more before and afters.
For me the LR4 lights were fine for the footwells, courtesy and puddle. Bright enough at night without it looking too much like "hey look at all the bright lights" or "theres a police night sun shining on my car!"
I did go with the K-Spec 6 leds for the front and back domes and even these are very bright at night...maybe too bright for me but we'll see. Depending on how you doublestick the panel (nice that they already have the 3M tape on them) inside fixture you can sort of control which general direction a majority of the light will shine.
For me, removing the footwell bulbs was the biggest pain due to the cramped space (underside) and the tight clearance to grab the bulb without fear of breaking them. These (footwells) ended up being harder to do than the puddle lights.
For the puddles, after I figured out a slightly easier way to release the side mirror and save my fingers from pain, I had each light done in about 5 - 10 mins.
Since I'm satisfied with these... I'll give the backup lights a try next. Not going to mess with the interior trunk as I know I break something given the previous comments.
Shipping from Canada to So Cal only took about 4 days. (Fast in my opinion)
We do our best to be quick with processing and shipping orders to ensure our customers get their orders in the shortest time possible.
10-16-13, 12:33 AM
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Just installed these.. and I have to say, they are nice.
But since knowing the Titan RR projects a bluish tint.
I did not expect the K- Spec 6 LED Panels to project the same blue tint that purchased to install on my courtesy door lights.(which is why i bought the K-Spec, pictures on site are deceiving)
In other words, they do not match the stock/OEM white license plate lights/headlights on my car like I wanted them to.
In my opinion, the OEM license plate light/headlight color is very luxurious and nice(Just because it doesn't have the blue tint, and seems PURE white). Just wish the ones from HID Powerhouse were the same :|
But since knowing the Titan RR projects a bluish tint.
I did not expect the K- Spec 6 LED Panels to project the same blue tint that purchased to install on my courtesy door lights.(which is why i bought the K-Spec, pictures on site are deceiving)
In other words, they do not match the stock/OEM white license plate lights/headlights on my car like I wanted them to.
In my opinion, the OEM license plate light/headlight color is very luxurious and nice(Just because it doesn't have the blue tint, and seems PURE white). Just wish the ones from HID Powerhouse were the same :|
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10-16-13, 04:11 AM
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Just installed these.. and I have to say, they are nice.
But since knowing the Titan RR projects a bluish tint.
I did not expect the K- Spec 6 LED Panels to project the same blue tint that purchased to install on my courtesy door lights.(which is why i bought the K-Spec, pictures on site are deceiving)
In other words, they do not match the stock/OEM white license plate lights/headlights on my car like I wanted them to.
In my opinion, the OEM license plate light/headlight color is very luxurious and nice(Just because it doesn't have the blue tint, and seems PURE white). Just wish the ones from HID Powerhouse were the same :|
But since knowing the Titan RR projects a bluish tint.
I did not expect the K- Spec 6 LED Panels to project the same blue tint that purchased to install on my courtesy door lights.(which is why i bought the K-Spec, pictures on site are deceiving)
In other words, they do not match the stock/OEM white license plate lights/headlights on my car like I wanted them to.
In my opinion, the OEM license plate light/headlight color is very luxurious and nice(Just because it doesn't have the blue tint, and seems PURE white). Just wish the ones from HID Powerhouse were the same :|
And people sitting in cars under white interior LED illumination tend to look like dead zombies, it's very unflattering!