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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by love67
i guess i need one too..i have the VLED 68 SMT =)...thx for the solution!!!
but if anyone have picture it would be great...are you guys sure it does fit in the box?
Yes but if you have factory HID's make sure to allow room for the AFS to operate properly. I had a hell of a time last night trying to move stuff around, but if your patient and aren't scared to use a little force, you can and should be able to get the modules in the outer most corner of the head light housing. Also make sure to trim off the mounting tab that comes on top of the module to allow more room to squeeze it in there. If you don't have factory HID's I don't think you will have a problem no matter where you put it.
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 06:58 AM
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Just installed mine and it took about 30 min total including time to take covers and airbox off and reinstall. Like D.Jobin says, there is plenty of room in the housing to squeeze the modules in. Works like a charm. Will post pics as soon as i get time.
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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Just installed mine today and i agree with everyone it is bright with no flickering. Initially i had trouble on where to put the module because of the tight space and i might not be able to put back the cover and clip. I agree with D.jobin you just have to tuck it on the outer lower part of the headlight casing, i didnt even need to trim the mounting tab.

Here are some pics

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Another close up shot



With the Drl and Parking Light on

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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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sorry dont care for that 'bug eyes' led look, when its off you got yellow smt diodes making the bug eyes and when it on you got the bright bug eyes.

this is my led drl without a module and without the bug eyes, bigger is not always better, imo:

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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by llamaboiz
sorry dont care for that 'bug eyes' led look, when its off you got yellow smt diodes making the bug eyes and when it on you got the bright bug eyes.[/IMG]
The yellow is hardly noticeable with the newer 68 SMT's.
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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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llamaboiz "sorry dont care for that 'bug eyes' led look"

Bug eyes?? I think its looks like a disco ball inside there now I did a small dance in front of my car after I installed mine...hahaa
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by papaalex
Just installed mine today and i agree with everyone it is bright with no flickering. Initially i had trouble on where to put the module because of the tight space and i might not be able to put back the cover and clip. I agree with D.jobin you just have to tuck it on the outer lower part of the headlight casing, i didnt even need to trim the mounting tab.

Here are some pics

Before



After



Another close up shot



With the Drl and Parking Light on

Awesome pics! It looks like the 68 smt with the modules are much brighter than the stocks! As I recall I believe the 68 smts alone are not brighter than the stocks are they?
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by jkwan18
Awesome pics! It looks like the 68 smt with the modules are much brighter than the stocks! As I recall I believe the 68 smts alone are not brighter than the stocks are they?
The stock DRLs are also noticeable in the day but not as bright as the 68 LED smts with module. Although on the above pics the stock DRL was taken under direct sunlight while the one with upgraded DRL was taken late afternoon without the sun so it appears brighter. Without the module most members here complained of flickering.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by jkwan18
That's what I thought. There is little space in there to begin with. I've changed the DRLs twice and they were both painful experiences trying to put my hand in there.

Just did mine today...

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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 01:59 AM
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^thanks for pics
so what are you running??
I'm thinking of changing my DRL..I was gonna get from AAC but the flickering was stopping me from buying it..but I guess I will buy it now and purchase this module from V-led..
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 02:28 AM
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Originally Posted by SeOuLiS250
^thanks for pics
so what are you running??
I'm thinking of changing my DRL..I was gonna get from AAC but the flickering was stopping me from buying it..but I guess I will buy it now and purchase this module from V-led..
I'm running piaa tera bulbs...here is a daytime shot for you!

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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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a friend of mines bought the relay and we installed it in his car and it actually fits...the space is tight, but it does fit.....

here's a teaser shot....DIY will come when I get mines in the mail.



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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 350ISRYDER
Just did mine today...but did something different! I took the module out of that square plastic and just wrapped it good in electrical tape...it gave me more room to just put the wiring and that piece into the housing area with no problem at all...here's the finished product!

I'm not running v-leds either...

i would be afraid it'll short out whole car
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by chikken
i would be afraid it'll short out whole car
I was just thinking about it today and I

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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 350ISRYDER
I was just thinking about it today and I was debating to put it back...u just verified my doubts for me so I put it back, shaved off the tabs and took my time finding the right spots! It actually fits...sooooo, for all of you buying this module...it does fit! It is a great cheap mod...here's an updated photo after I fixed it!
just curious....what does your DRL look like when its off?
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