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Old Oct 16, 2013 | 01:46 AM
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Got one on, but I'm looking for a simpler way to take on/off the other.

Has anyone done this with ease? If so, how did you do it? Post pics if possible
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Old Oct 16, 2013 | 07:05 AM
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Its not that hard to remove the mirror face and remove the 4 or 5 screws to replace the bulb. Took me about 30 minutes to do both.

It actually seems harder than it really is.
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Old Oct 16, 2013 | 07:13 AM
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Looks great once it's done though.



Puddle mirror light install-image-1189097945.jpg
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Old Oct 16, 2013 | 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by RastaRacer
Looks great once it's done though.
Rasta, can you post pics or instructions how to remove I'll be ordering my kit today thanks!
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Old Oct 16, 2013 | 09:06 AM
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What lights do you use?
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Old Oct 16, 2013 | 12:27 PM
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just be cafefull as the new mirror now has four snaps .....you have to tilt mirrow up the way up and stick your fingers gently underneath and apply light presure evenly on the two bottom snaps and they will come out.....be patient and then when they pop out do the same for the top....after that theres four screws one in each corner and also a fifth screw that secures the signal in place.


Took me all of about 20 min to do both sides.
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Old Oct 16, 2013 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by RastaRacer
Looks great once it's done though.



Attachment 301536
Rasta, did you change your DRL LEDs or is that stock?
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Old Oct 16, 2013 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by jhs82
What lights do you use?


Led bulbs


http://www.precisionled.com

very nice bulbs call them up and you can ask for my kit that i bought for the whole car back in june....peter from east meadow tell them and they can give you what i got
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Old Oct 16, 2013 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Fsportlex
Led bulbs http://www.precisionled.com very nice bulbs call them up and you can ask for my kit that i bought for the whole car back in june....peter from east meadow tell them and they can give you what i got
Have the number by any chance? Site only offers "open ticket" option... Wanted to order before he day for out
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Old Oct 16, 2013 | 01:42 PM
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Anyone have a DIY for this?
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Old Oct 16, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Sonik
Have the number by any chance? Site only offers "open ticket" option... Wanted to order before he day for out

Just send them an email they get back to you quickly and i will go check my car for their business card give me a few min
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Old Oct 16, 2013 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Stitch626
Rasta, can you post pics or instructions how to remove I'll be ordering my kit today thanks!
looks stock. typically nobody changes stock DRLs.

if you are talking about it being blue, its due to the low light environment.
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Old Oct 16, 2013 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by sonik
have the number by any chance? Site only offers "open ticket" option... Wanted to order before he day for out

626 667 4755
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Old Oct 16, 2013 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by aTeAse
Anyone have a DIY for this?
There's a link to the DIY on one of the LED light threads. It links you to the GS, but Its exactly the same directions. I followed it and got it done. I have photos but haven't had time to upload them.

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Old Oct 16, 2013 | 08:47 PM
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The first pic is the OEM. YOu can see that it is more yellow and brighter (more light)
Attached Thumbnails Puddle mirror light install-puddle-mirror-oem.jpg   Puddle mirror light install-puddle-mirror-led.jpg  
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