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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 12:59 PM
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Ive searched but really can't seem to find the answer I'm looking for.
I want to replace the DRLs (daytime running lights) with a bulb that matches in color to the stock headlamps (preferably more "white" or"blue"). Can someone please link to the product I would need and, if possible, installation advice/recommendations part number as well

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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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9005 bulb, just remove the high beam bulb (inner) and swap it out, dont touch the glass on the lightbulb
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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 07:56 PM
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Go to this website: ijdmtoy.com. i've bought my l.e.d. lights for my drl and interior.they have easy d.i.y instructions plus the shipping is great!! there is no problem with their bulbs at all!
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 11:36 PM
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How do you run the wires for the led daytime running lights? I bought the led lights from ijdmtoy.com and it didn't come with any instructions. I don't want to drill any holes in the cover thats behind the bulb.
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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 01:35 AM
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I just made a post about this about a week ago




Originally Posted by llllllllll
You should get these!!!

NOKYA 9005 HB3 Arctic White 7000K S1 65W Light Bulbs

I got mine from ebay for like $15.98 with free expedited shipped to my door.
From certain angles your DRL's are blue (when they are not on), so your headlights have a blueish look when your car is parked.
But when you turn the lights on they are super bright white 7000k.




http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOKYA...item3a5ea882a6

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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 10:43 PM
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Did you check the installation video on the site! thats how i've installed mine!!just look in the small captions on the site! No drilling needed!
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 12:33 AM
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it was pretty easy i just installed my nokya within 20min.
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by fathorsejr
it was pretty easy i just installed my nokya within 20min.
Did you stop and have lunch after you changed the first bulb?

I put in my nokyas in like 5 mins.
The DRL location is very easy to access and it's quick and easy.
And that's a surprise for me because I have big hands.
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 12:59 PM
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I can pull my front bumper and pull out the HIDs in about 10min. its very easy
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 04:50 PM
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Thanks for your help. I was under the impression that you replace the little bulbs that are next to the high beam bulbs. which is what I wanted to do. But after installing the led lights from ijdmtoy.com the ballasts just kinda hang out there? I couldn't make them fit inside the housing and put the cover back on. How did you guys do it? Did you leave the back cover off? Thanks again
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 06:18 PM
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i was thinking of doing this before, but for now i just unplugged my DRL completely lol
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by llllllllll
I just made a post about this about a week ago
Bought the same ones! Hoping they should be in today or tomorrow!~
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by donnieb83
Bought the same ones! Hoping they should be in today or tomorrow!~
You'll love em
When they're on they are nice and white.
They're much better than oem yellow/orange
Try to get a pic with one side OEM and one side with this new bulb. (just for comparison)
I was gonna do that but I forgot.
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 12:21 PM
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^^^Will do! Thanks, I wasn't too sure which drl/high beam combo to go with but after searching I read your review and followed the Ebay link!
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