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Old May 7, 2010 | 09:55 AM
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I just seen that v-LEDs came out with a complete kit for drls on the isx50. Has anybody tried them yet bEcause I am about to order them =). It comes with 2 68 smt 9005 bulbs and it looks like two different wiring harness becAuse of the problems w flicker. Do u guys know if both have to e installed. Check them out =) http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/D...70276-1-2.html
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Old May 7, 2010 | 10:08 AM
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One's a relay and ones the module. The relay goes into the fuse and you have to drill holes into the DRL covers to connect to eh LEDs. I bought the new DRL LEDS from them but returned it because I didn't want the hassle of drilling the hole.
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Old May 7, 2010 | 10:17 AM
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I thought you only had to use the fuse relys if u had thier new 2x brighter 28 smt led but with the 68 smt you only needed the plug and play connector
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Old May 7, 2010 | 10:19 AM
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From looking at the new kit provided in the link, it shows one HID relay and one module. So I think they are making it safer/longer lasting by only offering this option for the 68 smt led.
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Old May 7, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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So it wouldn't kill me to not install the relay but if I chose to it would be the smarter option. I just don't want to drill holes into the covers lol and wouldn't that allow for moisture to get in as well?
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Old May 7, 2010 | 11:17 AM
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why cant they offer drls in yellow...
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Old May 7, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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I personally like the flicker. just paid $40 for my drl's. It wont hurt if you dont use the relay.
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Old May 7, 2010 | 11:44 AM
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I'm not sure about installing without the relay, I just gave up because I didn't want to drill holes. I was emailing customer support form VLEDs for a couple days. I have holes in my low beams for aftermarket HIDs but it was worth it for functional lights. I did get moisture buildup so I used duct tape to seal the rubber grommet aroudn the hole. No moisture for half a year so far...

I believe they do have yellow DRLs. I've seen them around CL
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Old May 7, 2010 | 12:21 PM
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i thought the people with yellow DRLs were just running yellow halogen bulbs. i was referring to yellow LEDS.
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Old May 7, 2010 | 01:33 PM
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Oh I see what you are saying. People usually just run a yellower halogen bulb not leds.
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Old May 7, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Secksee
i thought the people with yellow DRLs were just running yellow halogen bulbs. i was referring to yellow LEDS.
you could try the amber leds...theyre close to the turn signal color but i dont think they make any like 3000k used for yellow fogs...yet.

Also if installed to harness and not the relay then i shouldnt get flicker..right?
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Old May 7, 2010 | 05:24 PM
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mmmm interesting with the pictures, but if you look at what's in the package up top, it only says 2x 68 smt and 2x DRL modules?
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Old May 7, 2010 | 06:28 PM
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I too would love to see this in yellow...


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Old May 10, 2010 | 09:04 AM
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I bought this very same kit last year without the relays and didn't have to do any drilling.
The LED and DRL module installed no problem and working great for a year now.
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Old May 10, 2010 | 12:46 PM
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I purchased the V-LEDS 6K HID WHITE 28 LED pair and I had the previous model 9005 LED DRL bulb which is definitely dimmer than the new ones.

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