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Old Jun 7, 2018 | 06:58 PM
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So I recently got a 2007 ES 350, wasn’t too satisfied with the bland yellow halogens and changed them out with iJDMTOY 6000K H7 LEDs about 2 weeks ago.

I realized there’s a rubber seal that surrounds the headlight bulb and a little wire spring that holds it in place.

The braided heat sink of the headlight protrudes and I could not close the headlight housing or put the rubber seal back on. What worries me is moisture buildup inside the headlight. Is it ok if the rubber seal is left out?

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Old Jun 8, 2018 | 12:35 AM
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It is not great to drive the car without the seal. I would cut a bigger hole so you can fit the LED through it.

Are you happy with the brightness of those LEDs?
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Old Jun 8, 2018 | 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by LjeksesES

It is not great to drive the car without the seal. I would cut a bigger hole so you can fit the LED through it.

Are you happy with the brightness of those LEDs?
They are pretty bright, but they seem like they could be aimed higher, unless there was a mistake on my part on installing them. When I turn on the fog lights (kept them stock), it overlaps the low beams.

Any suggestions on what brand to use for H7 LEDs that can fit? Many LEDs have a fan and don’t know if that can fit with the rubber seal.

If it comes down to it, I may have to go with Phillips Diamond Vision H7 or White Vision halogens instead...



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