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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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I had so many catholes and LED strips in my old camry that it looked freaky.
This car i'm leaving pretty stock =D
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by devanaire0
Wait. Sorry. I think I am getting the drl's confused with the high beams. the drl's are the ones that are halfway powered throughout the day and are yellow, right?
the drl is the hibeam lite running at low watts thus the yellow. when you turn on your lowbeams the drl turns off.
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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im plannin to switch drl to led soon, i can't stand the yellow drl. goin with polargs j53 6000k hybrid lens led for puddle lamps. llama how did u mount them on. velcro or drill holes? guru of light share your knowledge.

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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Evil Teo
llama how did u mount them on. velcro or drill holes?
If your asking about the vip puddles in the skirts, you have to drill holes.
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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thanks guru of light but i was referring to the foot well cathode tubes. i would never dream of drilling holes in my side skirts. im not vip enuff.
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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just did the puddle lamp swap for 6000k LEDs...very easy...i'm clumsy and even i did it...nothing will break lol...biggest ***** was the inner bottom screw (towards the door) for me...it was so hard to take out =T
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Evil Teo
thanks guru of light but i was referring to the foot well cathode tubes. i would never dream of drilling holes in my side skirts. im not vip enuff.
The cathode tubes are mounted with type of tie strap that has a screw base, lotta places under there to screw them on.
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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ok i did the puddle lamps, was pretty easy. the only thing was putting the dam mirror back on and still i think its still not secure enough but i was working in the dark so i gave up. will attempt to secure the mirror on more. instead of 3 screws i see 4 on mines, one on each corner so i just unscrew took the back cover off and twist out the housing and i see the bulb. much better now but will post pics tomorrow night. too tired and was sweating alot dam its heat.
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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the mirror just snaps on, give the bottom a little tug like your taking it off but just a SMALL tug, if it doesnt flip up right away = its on
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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here is a pic. i will attempt it after work but from wat i did i can just take off the mirror without putting the mirror facing upwards. so i know its not in correct.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 09:51 AM
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well i found it much easier to have the mirrors facing up cause it's just easier for you to slide your fingers under there...afterwards u just pull on the mirror from the bottom and it'll just come right off...had to use a bit of force...but noone will break this...just use a reasonable amount of force

a tip to others, once you remove the mirror, on the bottom u will see a white clip...undo-ing that clip will make it much easier to remove the back cover...i thought the back cover was much harder to take out...that thing is in there TIGHT
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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done i finished. i did the opposite way of takin it apart actually. instead of puttin the bottom in first i did the top for the hooks to go in and the push the bottom in of the mirror. might be easier that way but oh well. it worked for me so now its all good. i just got my drls from warden will do tomorrow cuz its rainin and wet here plus so many mosquito bites. from the look im not sure about the brightness. I used polargs any recommendation for more brighter lights then these or these are the best. next would be drl then interior dome.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Evil Teo
from the look im not sure about the brightness
you mean the 1watt drls??? their not supposed to be bright the whole idea is to have the drls off but for those who dont wanna argue with the service advisor/risk damage by the monkeys at the stealership, this is the most viable alternative, also in low light conditions it looks great

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I used polargs any recommendation for more brighter lights then these or these are the best
for what?
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 06:29 PM
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puddle lamps polargs any other recommendation. the drls i know wont be bright but i hate the yellow.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Evil Teo
puddle lamps
i would suggest vleds 194 flank bulbs for the mirror puddles/vanity mirror/clear doors
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