Led/Hid retrofit review from V-LEDS.com in my 00 GS300 (lots of pictures)
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nice set up jackson, especially that last pic you took that would make a great avatar or sig. that reminds me, anyone still reppin yellow fogs? I've notice a lot of memebers doing upgraded white fogs. me personally im a fan of the yellows. do they carry upgraded yellow bulbs?
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Anyways, I knew there were a bunch of people interested from previous mentions I have made. If anyone has any questions about the exact model from V-LEDS.com I used just shoot me a pm or make a post. I wanted to have a clean OEM style look with increased efficency, so it took a lot of research and looking to figured out what would work best with the OE light fixtures, but I think I came up with a good setup. If anyone wants any close up shots or fitment shots of what I've done let me know and I'll snap a quick picture.
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Those look nice... great job I love your black interior i wish my interior was black
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Hey all, sorry about my slacking. It just started snowing late last week and I'm an assistant manager at the Discount Tire here so my whole life has been put on hold so that I can work 15+ hour days for people who have been putting off getting tires.
I will have something for you guys soon (hopefully tommorow, I just finished taking photos of the LED's in place!
-Jackson
I will have something for you guys soon (hopefully tommorow, I just finished taking photos of the LED's in place!
-Jackson
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oh man...now you can easily spot CL members on the road.
btw, when we get the new lens design replacement (hopefully with clear turn signal)... we can mod it with one of these.
Type 1 Color Changing LED
Now these are wicked! White parking circuit and Amber High/Turn, specifically designed for clear front turn signal lenses. Now you can have that HID white look you want and still be totally legal. M-SMT is the latest technology in LED design, and the future of LED lighting. These are brighter and more effective than standard LEDs.
This bulb has 24 Amber, and 24 White radial firing LED's that fire perfectly into the chrome reflectors of your cars lamp assembly creating a sparkling effect, and 6 Amber, and 6 White Forward firing LED's to fill out the front of the lens. These are by far the most trick LED bulbs on the planet!
How it Works
When the parking lights are on the color will be white, when the turn signal is applied the white will shut off and the color will alternate between white and amber. When the turn signals have been shut off the white color will be on only. These are different from our Type 2 dual color bulbs.
Type 1 alternates white and amber when the turn signal is applied
Type 2 only the amber flashes when the turn signal is applied.
Clean N' Clear
Replace your ugly filament bulbs! LEDs and Housing are clear when lights are off.
HID Look
Upgrade your lighting to a new, High End, High Tech look with V-LEDS.
btw, when we get the new lens design replacement (hopefully with clear turn signal)... we can mod it with one of these.
Type 1 Color Changing LED
Now these are wicked! White parking circuit and Amber High/Turn, specifically designed for clear front turn signal lenses. Now you can have that HID white look you want and still be totally legal. M-SMT is the latest technology in LED design, and the future of LED lighting. These are brighter and more effective than standard LEDs.
This bulb has 24 Amber, and 24 White radial firing LED's that fire perfectly into the chrome reflectors of your cars lamp assembly creating a sparkling effect, and 6 Amber, and 6 White Forward firing LED's to fill out the front of the lens. These are by far the most trick LED bulbs on the planet!
How it Works
When the parking lights are on the color will be white, when the turn signal is applied the white will shut off and the color will alternate between white and amber. When the turn signals have been shut off the white color will be on only. These are different from our Type 2 dual color bulbs.
Type 1 alternates white and amber when the turn signal is applied
Type 2 only the amber flashes when the turn signal is applied.
Clean N' Clear
Replace your ugly filament bulbs! LEDs and Housing are clear when lights are off.
HID Look
Upgrade your lighting to a new, High End, High Tech look with V-LEDS.
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holly cr*p... can someone mod their clear side marker light to use this bulb? Just reverse the function...make it stay yellow but blink white.
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Thank you all for your patience. I'm essentially living at work right now with people panicking for snow tires.
Here is an Excel chart drawing up what exactly I used and where.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
Door / Puddle light
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
Front Footwell REQUIRED MINOR MODIFICATION
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
Vanity Mirror Slight trimming (very minimal to make it fit)
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
Domelight
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
Map
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
Backseat
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
Trunk
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
City Light
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
Third Brake
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
Inner Brake
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
Outer Brake
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
Reverse
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
License Plate
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
Low Beam
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
High Beam
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
Foglight
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
Photos of the bulbs in their housing coming next
Here is an Excel chart drawing up what exactly I used and where.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
Door / Puddle light
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
Front Footwell REQUIRED MINOR MODIFICATION
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
Vanity Mirror Slight trimming (very minimal to make it fit)
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
Domelight
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
Map
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
Backseat
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
Trunk
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
City Light
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
Third Brake
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
Inner Brake
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
Outer Brake
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
Reverse
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
License Plate
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
Low Beam
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
High Beam
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
Foglight
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
Photos of the bulbs in their housing coming next
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
Door / Puddle light
Direct plug and play
Front Footwell REQUIRED MINOR MODIFICATION
The stock bulb was pretty pitiful, a direct LED replacement is available, but I chose to retrofit a 194 flank style in there with a quick disconnect for better lighting performance. I trimmed out the factory location a very slight bit and any imperfections are hidden by the lens.
Domelight/Map
Recessed dome light so its not blinding, but still bright. The map lights fire directly into the "focused" part of the lens
Backseat
I'm sure a cheaper flank style 194 would work as well, but I chose to go with this bulb because the radial firing pattern makes use of the OEM reflector, but still has a decent intensity.
Trunk
Perfect fit with the 194 plug directly on the board. Couldn't have asked for better fitment on this one
Exterior Lights Next
Door / Puddle light
Direct plug and play
Front Footwell REQUIRED MINOR MODIFICATION
The stock bulb was pretty pitiful, a direct LED replacement is available, but I chose to retrofit a 194 flank style in there with a quick disconnect for better lighting performance. I trimmed out the factory location a very slight bit and any imperfections are hidden by the lens.
Domelight/Map
Recessed dome light so its not blinding, but still bright. The map lights fire directly into the "focused" part of the lens
Backseat
I'm sure a cheaper flank style 194 would work as well, but I chose to go with this bulb because the radial firing pattern makes use of the OEM reflector, but still has a decent intensity.
Trunk
Perfect fit with the 194 plug directly on the board. Couldn't have asked for better fitment on this one
Exterior Lights Next
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Nothing nearly as necessary to look at compared to the interior lights but for the visual learners here
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
City Light
Fires into the housing, giving a full illumination without a hot spot.
Third Brake
Comes in pairs, so you will end up with one spare when you order 3 pairs.
Outer Brake
Direct replacement, deeper red, much brighter and more noticeable tail/brake transition.
Inner Brake
No shots of the V-Star bulb out of the housing, because I don't want to damage it removing it (probably wont but I want to be careful). But it fits awesome! I want to find out if when I upgrade to 01 tails if they can fit on the outside as well!
Reverse
Very bright, 15% tint and I can back up at night with no worries!
License Plate
Didn't find anything else that could give proper full illumination as well.
I suppose I have satisfied everyone, let me know if you have any questions. I am incredibly satisfied with the whole project. I plan to do my turn signals next, its nice they offer a flasher module so it doesn't hyperflash. It is a decent amount of coin to spend on a mod, you don't have to do them all, but as I noticed the results from the more important ones, it really made me wish the whole car was outfitted.
Make sure to use the coupon code clublex if you order anything. I believe its 15% off right now?
Ask any more questions you have!
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
City Light
Fires into the housing, giving a full illumination without a hot spot.
Third Brake
Comes in pairs, so you will end up with one spare when you order 3 pairs.
Outer Brake
Direct replacement, deeper red, much brighter and more noticeable tail/brake transition.
Inner Brake
No shots of the V-Star bulb out of the housing, because I don't want to damage it removing it (probably wont but I want to be careful). But it fits awesome! I want to find out if when I upgrade to 01 tails if they can fit on the outside as well!
Reverse
Very bright, 15% tint and I can back up at night with no worries!
License Plate
Didn't find anything else that could give proper full illumination as well.
I suppose I have satisfied everyone, let me know if you have any questions. I am incredibly satisfied with the whole project. I plan to do my turn signals next, its nice they offer a flasher module so it doesn't hyperflash. It is a decent amount of coin to spend on a mod, you don't have to do them all, but as I noticed the results from the more important ones, it really made me wish the whole car was outfitted.
Make sure to use the coupon code clublex if you order anything. I believe its 15% off right now?
Ask any more questions you have!
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Another question for anyone that knows. I already have 4300K HID, I don't need a conversion kit for that....where do I get the bulb for that for a 6000K? What do I search for?
Thanks! I've already ordered most of the exterior lights... the xenon conversion is an excellent price after the 15% discount (discount don't work using googlecheckout) .