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#677
Intermediate
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.
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.
#678
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.
#687
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.
The LEDs
Before
After
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.
The LEDs
Before
After
#688
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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
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
#690
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