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Old 09-23-18, 01:08 PM
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You want bright? These are the brightest and best lights I have ever owned by a super reputable company. I have them on my G37S and Toyota Celica and they light the back of my car up down to the road haha. https://www.diodedynamics.com/194-hp5-led-one.html
Mate, will these fit the 3IS puddle lights on the side mirrors? I am looking for extremely bright ones for that. Currently, i only see philips at 52lumens. If these can fit, they would be perfect!
Old 09-23-18, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by zhifan1
Mate, will these fit the 3IS puddle lights on the side mirrors? I am looking for extremely bright ones for that. Currently, i only see philips at 52lumens. If these can fit, they would be perfect!
Diode Dynamics has every size bulbs just make sure you get the HP5 version that’s their brightest. The link I provided those bulbs will fit.
Old 09-23-18, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Flash5

Diode Dynamics has every size bulbs just make sure you get the HP5 version that’s their brightest. The link I provided those bulbs will fit.
Any discount code? getting the bulbs u listed..
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Originally Posted by zhifan1
Any discount code? getting the bulbs u listed..
Nope sorry haha
Old 09-26-18, 04:55 PM
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So I am having trouble taking out the side mirror to change the puddle light, I feel like when I pull, the pin that is holding the mirror in place is not moving at all, and I am afraid if I pull too hard, I might break it... Any advice??
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Originally Posted by Ajowhan
So I am having trouble taking out the side mirror to change the puddle light, I feel like when I pull, the pin that is holding the mirror in place is not moving at all, and I am afraid if I pull too hard, I might break it... Any advice??
Hmmm, I’m not really understanding what you mean by pin. It’s been a few months since I did it, but all I remember is having to take out all the screws then the whole assembly comes apart. If you’re talking about removing the mirror itself, just pry from one side with even distribution so you don’t crack it and once you feel it pop out do the other side of it. Are you following a DIY video?
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Originally Posted by Flash5

Hmmm, I’m not really understanding what you mean by pin. It’s been a few months since I did it, but all I remember is having to take out all the screws then the whole assembly comes apart. If you’re talking about removing the mirror itself, just pry from one side with even distribution so you don’t crack it and once you feel it pop out do the other side of it. Are you following a DIY video?
yes that exactly, yeah I am following a diy video from youtube but watching someone do it and doing it yourself is different lol.. what do you mean by prying from one side with even distribution?
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Originally Posted by Ajowhan

yes that exactly, yeah I am following a diy video from youtube but watching someone do it and doing it yourself is different lol.. what do you mean by prying from one side with even distribution?
Like try to fit 4 fingers behind the glass as much as possible so you’re putting even force when you pry or if you’re using a pry bar just get behind it as much as possible and pull. I know it’s scary but it shouldn’t break haha.
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Tried, succeed.. I have a headache from the stresss caused by changing this lol, guess im not too much of a diy person...
Unfortunately, I cant check how it turn out as my puddle light refuse to turn on, maybe due to daytime.. hopefully, it turn on allright tonight!
I ended up doing blue dome light and kinda like it, so just waiting on another 2 blue light for the footrest and im done!
Tried buying the lexus light on ebay and it shine the lexus backward and outwards towards the street.. sigh
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Originally Posted by Flash5
I highly recommend Diode Dynamics I’ve used them a lot, but they are expensive. You get what you pay for and they offer a 3 year warranty on their bulbs. I actually used something different for my IS though because I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on Diode Dynamics LEDs so I bought these. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DE7UC6C..._rTfNBbKF0GTPF they are good for the price and have held up for 5 months so far no problem and they are bright. Not blinding bright, but a good bright. I used them to replace EVERY single bulb that wasn’t LED inside as well as the puddle lights on the side view mirrors.
How have they lasted so far? I was looking to changing my dome lights to LED as well.
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Originally Posted by CarlitoIS
How have they lasted so far? I was looking to changing my dome lights to LED as well.
They are still kicking! Lol
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Originally Posted by CarlitoIS
How have they lasted so far? I was looking to changing my dome lights to LED as well.
led generally last quite a while, mine looks just like it was when I first installed it. Both the cheaper and the more expensive options
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