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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by tshek
you mean fine with the OEM one or you are fine with the replacing process? If you know how to do it, can you tell me the step and what kind of bulb is need?

Thanks.
Sorry i am not that skilled so i havent bothered to remember sizes, BUT i do know its in this thread, better start reading cuz theres alot to go thru here

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Its in the sticky FAQ somewhere too
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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I found the size already. But just have no idea how to take the bulb out and replace it.

can someone give me some hints how to replace the footwell light please?
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 08:42 AM
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alright... here is my order list. Can someone that can verify them for me? the most concern I have is the length of the bulb is too long.

2X SUPER BLUE HIGH POWER FLANK BULB for the door courtesy lamp

2X SUPER BLUE 9 LED DOME LIGHT for the back dome light

1X BLUE SMT 6 LED DOME LIGHT for trunk

3X 2(one pair) BLUE SMT 5 LED LIGHT BULBS total of 6 bulbs, 3 for the front dome, 2 for the mirror and I have one left.

1X 2(one pair) SUPER HID WHITE for back up/reverse light

The one that I am not 100% sure is the mirror light, I took the mirror apart and try to see how much room I have in that light. It look pretty small. Will the 2(one pair) BLUE SMT 5 LED LIGHT BULBS fit?

and have anyone try this 2(one pair) SUPER HID WHITE for back up/reverse light? Are they bright?

Thank you very much.
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by tshek
alright... here is my order list. Can someone that can verify them for me? the most concern I have is the length of the bulb is too long.

2X SUPER BLUE HIGH POWER FLANK BULB for the door courtesy lamp

2X SUPER BLUE 9 LED DOME LIGHT for the back dome light

1X BLUE SMT 6 LED DOME LIGHT for trunk

3X 2(one pair) BLUE SMT 5 LED LIGHT BULBS total of 6 bulbs, 3 for the front dome, 2 for the mirror and I have one left.

1X 2(one pair) SUPER HID WHITE for back up/reverse light

The one that I am not 100% sure is the mirror light, I took the mirror apart and try to see how much room I have in that light. It look pretty small. Will the 2(one pair) BLUE SMT 5 LED LIGHT BULBS fit?

and have anyone try this 2(one pair) SUPER HID WHITE for back up/reverse light? Are they bright?

Thank you very much.
Ok, one thing, going ALL blue... at nite it'll be dark, some of us have gone in the dome, vled 2 Hi-power white/1 hi-power blue HERE That way when you open the door its bright, and when you close the door the 2 white turn off and the blue stays on for a few more sec. Heres a link to the papaya dome MOD.

Rear domes: 2x 9led might not fit. HERE is what i use and here is a pic to what it looks like in the day *sorry no night pics since i dont have a tripod* http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/4065/82551168kk7.jpg

As for the reverse lites, dont know if the led will be bright enough, gl with that since brightness is 'subjective'.

For the mirror part you took apart? is that the vanity lites for the sunvisor mirror? vled 194 flank white. OR the dumbo ear side mirrors? vled 194 Hi-power blue.

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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 09:19 AM
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Has anyone changed the lights under the side mirrors that go on when you approach the car. If so sorry i missed your post but does any one have pics?
i was thinking of possibly changing these on my car to colored LEDs.
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by llamaboiz
Ok, one thing, going ALL blue... at nite it'll be dark, some of us have gone in the dome, vled 2 Hi-power white/1 hi-power blue HERE That way when you open the door its bright, and when you close the door the 2 white turn off and the blue stays on for a few more sec. Heres a link to the papaya dome MOD.

Rear domes: 2x 9led might not fit. HERE is what i use and here is a pic to what it looks like in the day *sorry no night pics since i dont have a tripod* http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/4065/82551168kk7.jpg

As for the reverse lites, dont know if the led will be bright enough, gl with that since brightness is 'subjective'.

For the mirror part you took apart? is that the vanity lites for the sunvisor mirror? vled 194 flank white. OR the dumbo ear side mirrors? vled 194 Hi-power blue.
The mirror that I took apart is the side ear mirror..

and about the papaya mod.. it looks good.. but they look chuck a little when it come on and off, is that normal?

by the way. Thanks for ur help.

man.. the 194 flank white isn't available, any other recommendation?

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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by z4frosik
Has anyone changed the lights under the side mirrors that go on when you approach the car. If so sorry i missed your post but does any one have pics?
i was thinking of possibly changing these on my car to colored LEDs.

The first post of this thread have talked about it already.
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by tshek
man.. the 194 flank white isn't available, any other recommendation?
Try ebay motors, search '194 flank led' or something.
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 07:42 AM
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thanks man. I ordered everything already, will see how's it go.
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 05:06 PM
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I was wondering if anyone has used the VLEDS HID WHITE SMT 5 LED LIGHT BULBS for their dome and puddle lights?

If so.. can you post some pics? I heard these are really bright compared to the old 5 led refractors... so i wanted to see the difference..
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by dje425
I was wondering if anyone has used the VLEDS HID WHITE SMT 5 LED LIGHT BULBS for their dome and puddle lights?

If so.. can you post some pics? I heard these are really bright compared to the old 5 led refractors... so i wanted to see the difference..
i dont have pix.. but if you readdd the thread like EVERYONE SHOULDD... they are REALLY bright and stayyyy bright and dont dim out.. almost a year and absolutely no problems.. no flickers.. nothing.. i have refractors in my dome lights and i hate how it flickers away.. SMT leds dont do that..
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by M1sTa801
i dont have pix.. but if you readdd the thread like EVERYONE SHOULDD... they are REALLY bright and stayyyy bright and dont dim out.. almost a year and absolutely no problems.. no flickers.. nothing.. i have refractors in my dome lights and i hate how it flickers away.. SMT leds dont do that..
Thanks for the info! Yeah i don't want them to flicker.. and i don't mind them not dimming..

yeah i read through the entire thread, i just wanted to see what they looked like compared to the refractors.
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 01:59 PM
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So im thinking:

DRL replacement

Front/Rear Dome Lights replacement

What LED # should i get for a White look for the dome lights?


Im thinking of getting some HID for the fogs though.
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ExTrEmE99
So im thinking:

DRL replacement

Front/Rear Dome Lights replacement

What LED # should i get for a White look for the dome lights?


Im thinking of getting some HID for the fogs though.
I think you'll have issues with your high beams with those LEDs.
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Joeb427
I think you'll have issues with your high beams with those LEDs.
Hmm, What should i use for the DRLs then?

Im thinking of getting a 6000k Hid kit for the fogs, you guys think it will look right with the OEM HID?

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