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Dec 14, 2011 | 07:48 AM

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The 13-SMD will be brighter. It's the same 3-chip SMD which the 5 and 9 has, just more LEDs.

Do you know of JLC has any lumen ratings on their LEDs? I couldn't find any on their website. Maybe you can post some pictures of the output against a white wall when you have a chance.

Dec 14, 2011 | 08:53 AM

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Brian, do you have a link of the brightest trunk LED that doesnt need to be modded in order to fit?? thanks

Dec 14, 2011 | 09:57 AM

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Brian, do you have a link of the brightest trunk LED that doesnt need to be modded in order to fit?? thanks

Unfortunately, the trunk light I'm using has been discontinued, so I'm now recommending the following one from JLC: http://www.jlclightings.com/Xenon-Wh...-p/sku_096.htm

The 2IS trunk light is unique in that it has a rare festoon size (~27mm compared to the 29mm and 31mm standard versions) and it's angled. As a result, it's better to use an LED board so that the light shoots straight down. It will still required some slight modifications to the festoon adapter in most cases, again due to the odd size.

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Dec 14, 2011 | 03:39 PM

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+1 for picking one manufacturer and sticking with them, whether it be V-LEDS, JLC, NigelJDMParts, Sewell or eBay. 6000K from one guy won't always, and usually doesn't, look like 6000K from another. The good news is that LEDs don't really exhibit fading over time so you don't have to worry much about replacing LEDs at different times (like you would with HID bulbs).

Which parking light did you go with? Make sure you just ship via USPS not not FedEx or UPS. Should be maybe $0.50.

Those look like they'll give you a concentrated beam of light. They'll look bright, but might not spread enough light to cover the field of view for your backup cam. For that reason, I still recommend the ones Joeb427 just referenced (and the ones in my guide): http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED-B...-p7526829.html (6000K variant)

I second those (or fourth, fifth.. whatever). I have the 5k ones.

Dec 15, 2011 | 11:57 PM

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Nice! I was looking to replace my puddle lights! thanks a lot!

Dec 16, 2011 | 08:44 AM

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Do you know of JLC has any lumen ratings on their LEDs? I couldn't find any on their website. Maybe you can post some pictures of the output against a white wall when you have a chance.

I tried asking JLC about that but I have not heard back about the brightness. I will try to get pictures when I'm back up north with a tripod so I don't have to use flash on my camera.

Dec 16, 2011 | 10:43 PM

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Man one of my V-LED parking lights died already -_-

Now i have to ship back and wait for a new set, plus they don't even cover return shipping for defective LED's

I had the same problem, and it would blow fuses. It ended up being the resistor inside the led being broken. I just threw them away and ordered a new set. LOL

Dec 19, 2011 | 05:33 PM

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Just replace the front dome lights (VLEDs in 5K) from the suggested leds on page 1. They are super bright, especially with all three of the lights on.

What do you recommend for something that is much more dim and toned down. It's so bright, my eyes hurt when I get in.

Thanks.

Dec 19, 2011 | 05:45 PM

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Thanks.

I wanted white and not too bright so I went with these even though a 360 design only one front firing LED.
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED-B...57621-1-2.html

I had these in first but liked the one above more.

http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED-B...22412-1-2.html

Dec 19, 2011 | 05:49 PM

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^^^ What did you like the 2nd set over the 1st set? They both are 360 firing?

Dec 19, 2011 | 05:54 PM

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Will these work for the front dome???

http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED-B...14849-1-2.html

Dec 19, 2011 | 06:05 PM

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^^^ What did you like the 2nd set over the 1st set? They both are 360 firing?

The first bulbs are high power and the second aren't.So even the one firing LED was brighter.

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Will these work for the front dome???

http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED-B...14849-1-2.html

They should work but I don't know about a single LED.
A 360 bulb won't be as bright as if the enclosed assembly had a reflective shiny interior but the side lights do give off some light.

Dec 19, 2011 | 06:42 PM

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If anyone used the single LED or have pics...let me know how they are. Thanks. Would like to get the lumens similar to factory OEM filament but just switch over to LEDs.

Dec 19, 2011 | 07:05 PM

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. Would like to get the lumens similar to factory OEM filament but just switch over to LEDs.

That's what I have without the ugly yellow.The '10+ IS only have two front dome bulbs.You have 3.

Dec 19, 2011 | 09:19 PM

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The only problem I had with radially firing LEDs in the front dome is that it would cause shadows and weird reflections to show up on the dome light lens. Did you have that problem at all? The single, downward firing LED looked cleaner to me.

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Will these work for the front dome???

http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED-B...14849-1-2.html

That's what I recommend given what you've told me.