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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 02:18 PM
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Does anyone know how to change the lights under the side view mirrors? does the panel just pop right off? If you have what bulbs fit?
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 02:47 PM
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do a search for a thread called lighting mods by waynetech. All info is in there
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 04:23 PM
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...light=lighting

navigate to the bottom of the 3rd page to see pics that cathafer posted on how to get to the bulb in the mirror. oh yeah the bulb in there is 194/168 wedge bulb.
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 12:31 AM
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thanks guys, any feedback on the high power v-leds? bright enough for the puddle lights? By the way thanks so much for the tip on aerotect ultimax! I'm loving the vinyls... will post pics soon. If i got blue overlays on the headlights are they still street legal?
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i replied about the high power leds in the other post... perhaps a mod can consolidate these 2 threads?

as for the blue overlays on the headlights... i don't think they're street legal... not 100% sure tho.
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 07:21 AM
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the problem most people have with the puddle lamps (stock or LED) is not whether the bulbs are bright enough, but that they come on too late. By the time the lamps are fully on, you are already in the car, making the puddle lamps practically useless. The only exeception is when you unlock the door from a distance, using the remote; but that defeats the purpose of keyless entry.
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by jlin101
the problem most people have with the puddle lamps (stock or LED) is not whether the bulbs are bright enough, but that they come on too late. By the time the lamps are fully on, you are already in the car, making the puddle lamps practically useless. The only exeception is when you unlock the door from a distance, using the remote; but that defeats the purpose of keyless entry.
you just have to approach the car slower......
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