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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 06:08 PM
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Sounds great brociouz, let me know.
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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 06:26 PM
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Its so confusing to find the best light cuz every thread I jump to has something recommending something different
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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 08:16 PM
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Bichoo, the ones you have link to V-Leds are good for the side mirrors, but I don't think they'd work for the headlights.
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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by brociouz
Actually, the brightest puddle light from V-LEDs would be this: http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED/D...68086-1-2.html (they have a 6K version available also). Can't speak to the backup light because I haven't swapped that one out yet.

i've had both of them on my car before but the newer version that i've pointed actually looks brighter... idk why although i think the one you linked to gives out more lumens...

Andre
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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by bichoo
Its so confusing to find the best light cuz every thread I jump to has something recommending something different
Hey bichoo, if you can wait a day or two, I'm making a V-LED interior replacement guide thread. If you need to know which bulbs ASAP PM me.

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i've had both of them on my car before but the newer version that i've pointed actually looks brighter... idk why although i think the one you linked to gives out more lumens...

Andre
That is weird. I also bought both bulbs and the 4 flanks are vastly brighter to me.
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 03:53 PM
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I'm in no rush to get the LED's. Its great u are putting together a guide, cant wait to see it!
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 09:03 PM
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Here you go bichoo: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ml#post5565513
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 10:24 PM
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i hear by pass the torch to brocioz, everyone plz pm him for basic lite mod questions

BUT here something to remember:

For those wanting 'matching' parking bulbs (lows/parking) you do not want the brightest possible bulb, you can have 4300k/6k/8k lows and the best match would be 5smt white from vleds, why is this? the 5smt isn't strong enough to fight the bleed, its bright enough to be noticeable yet weak enough to allow some bleed *blending* from the low housing thus giving a better appearance of a match. Sometimes bigger isnt always better, depends on the look you're going for
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by llamaboiz
i hear by pass the torch to brocioz, everyone plz pm him for basic lite mod questions

BUT here something to remember:

For those wanting 'matching' parking bulbs (lows/parking) you do not want the brightest possible bulb, you can have 4300k/6k/8k lows and the best match would be 5smt white from vleds, why is this? the 5smt isn't strong enough to fight the bleed, its bright enough to be noticeable yet weak enough to allow some bleed *blending* from the low housing thus giving a better appearance of a match. Sometimes bigger isnt always better, depends on the look you're going for
Haha, thanks. Not sure if this is a good thing or not.

Good point about the parking light vis a vis brightness, couldn't have said it better. I still plan to post pics of the 3 different V-LED parking lights I have on me. Just haven't had time yet.
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by brociouz
Haha, thanks. Not sure if this is a good thing or not.
hehe i have a list like yours but theres a reason i haven't posted it, vleds tends to change the links every so often so you'll have to check your links every few months, my 6smt flank links for the visors/door lens/mirror puddles got changed to the angled 6smt ...

heres a link with the papaya dome mod HERE, 2 white 1 blue for the forward dome...

you will get bombarded with PM's from now on dont forget to post a link in your lists to the Lighting Mods thread so ppl wont be pm'g you on HOW to change it.
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by llamaboiz
hehe i have a list like yours but theres a reason i haven't posted it, vleds tends to change the links every so often so you'll have to check your links every few months, my 6smt flank links for the visors/door lens/mirror puddles got changed to the angled 6smt ...

heres a link with the papaya dome mod HERE, 2 white 1 blue for the forward dome...

you will get bombarded with PM's from now on dont forget to post a link in your lists to the Lighting Mods thread so ppl wont be pm'g you on HOW to change it.
Yeah... I don't know what I've gotten myself into. Yeah, I'll make that edit. Thanks!
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 10:01 AM
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good job brociouz!
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 12:43 AM
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First post updated with comparison pictures and my in-depth observations.
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 02:18 PM
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to the OP... just wanted to make sure before i order anything... i really like the #5? 194 DRL.... i can just order this and plugs right up?? nothing else needed?? same connecter and everything eh?
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 02:33 PM
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Correct. A#5 (13 SMT 194/168) would be my top pick and it plugs right into the parking light socket. Make sure you test it before putting everything back together because polarity matters (i.e. if it doesn't work the first time, flip the bulb around).
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