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Old 11-07-14, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by tedbird
I installed SMD12 board from Diode Dynamics:

http://www.diodedynamics.com/store/l...runk-light-led

It fits inside the trunk light fixture utilizing a bulb adapter. Bright as can be - clean and easy install!
Pics please - would love to see a night-time lit up picture. Even though you can't see the LED strip, it bothers me knowing it is there.
Old 11-07-14, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by tedbird
I installed SMD12 board from Diode Dynamics:

http://www.diodedynamics.com/store/l...runk-light-led

It fits inside the trunk light fixture utilizing a bulb adapter. Bright as can be - clean and easy install!
agree...post come pictures so we can compare...thx!
Old 11-10-14, 05:38 AM
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Sorry for the delay. First time posting pics, hope they work.....




LED connected with fixture open.





LED with fixture closed.





LED lighting up trunk. It does a great job!
Old 11-10-14, 09:12 AM
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Looks great! Just as bright as the LED light strip. The only thing I dont like is the light color temp is kinda yellowish. Can you get the same thing in pure white? Preferbly 5000k or 6000k color temp.
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They have cool white, warm white, blue, red, green and amber colors available.
Old 11-10-14, 11:50 AM
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I assume that is warm white you installed then?
Old 11-11-14, 05:47 AM
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Yes, warm white.
Old 11-20-14, 03:24 AM
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Originally Posted by tedbird
Yes, warm white.

Is the bulb adaptor something you have to buy separately or is it something included with the $8.00 light?
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The adaptor was included.
Old 11-22-14, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by tedbird
The adaptor was included.
Pretty much plug and play?
Old 11-22-14, 03:00 PM
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Yes - open fixture, plug in light, close fixture and enjoy a bright trunk!
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Just ordered the SMD12 Board in Warm White like you have Ted.

The SMD12 is 118 lumens, which is equivalent to a 15 watt incandescent light bulb and that will really light up the trunk when it's pitch dark. I couldn't believe the OEM trunk light - they might as well have not even put a light in there... A match would be better!

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Old 11-23-14, 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by tedbird
Sorry for the delay. First time posting pics, hope they work..... LED connected with fixture open. LED with fixture closed. LED lighting up trunk. It does a great job!
is this the smb12 on a 4gen GS? Want to make sure that it fits in the fixture.
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Originally Posted by mcolommena
is this the smb12 on a 4gen GS? Want to make sure that it fits in the fixture.
tedbird's car is a 2014 GS 350 AWD according to his profile. So yes, the aftermarket SMD-12 LED light board fit inside his 4GS OEM trunk light enclosure, and he was able to install the OEM lens for a clean look. That's what I'm counting on anyway!
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That is correct - 2014 GS


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