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Old May 21, 2007 | 02:01 AM
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As you know, 2IS has security indicator on the center console.



LEXUS LS has security indicator on the door panel.



This position is very good to recoginize from outside.
So, I installed LS's security indicator on my 2IS.





This indicator stands out very much. Of course, it is blinking with original one.
I think the advantage of security improved.

I have posted on my Blog about this story.
http://blog.so-net.ne.jp/a_day_in_the_life/2007-04-08
http://blog.so-net.ne.jp/a_day_in_the_life/2007-04-22
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Old May 21, 2007 | 02:41 AM
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heh wow, do you really need it? how much did it cost you?
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Old May 21, 2007 | 03:02 AM
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looking good.

nice write-up
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Old May 21, 2007 | 05:01 AM
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goodjob installing it and everything. but i think its pointless because a light will not increase security, a better alarm will.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 08:34 AM
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I think I would have done two things differently... 1) I would have ditched the chrome housing for a flat black one, and 2) I would have used a blue LED to match all the other blue interior lighting I did. That is if this was a mod I actually wanted to do.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 08:41 AM
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Very nice. Curious how much the part cost and what you did to wire it. I agree with the previous post; I would like to see it painted flat black. Otherwise, very nice and clean.
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Old May 22, 2007 | 07:41 AM
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Thanks all !
The cost for LS security light assy was about JPY3740(about $31) for 2 sets.
I installed them by myself. Actually, it was very hard work...
Painting flat black and using blue LED is good idea! It will be cool and beautiful !
However, because the assy of LED was made by red colored plastic, using blue LED will be no way, so far...
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Old May 22, 2007 | 08:20 AM
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In all honestly, if someone really, really wants to steal your car, they'll do so one way or another, security indicator or not...
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That is great! I like it.
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Old May 22, 2007 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
In all honestly, if someone really, really wants to steal your car, they'll do so one way or another, security indicator or not...
100% agreed. This is the added "bling" factor for security!
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