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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 04:49 PM
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Would Polarg M-4's fit for the license plate? I tried putting M-6's in there but the clear cover keep them from going in all the way.

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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 06:12 PM
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Would Polarg M-4's fit for the license plate? I tried putting M-6's in there but the clear cover keep them from going in all the way.
umm i never tried that, never want to show off my licence plate more than what it is already if i have time (hint hint) i might give it a try
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Old Mar 4, 2004 | 04:52 AM
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Originally posted by cyberseano
Would Polarg M-4's fit for the license plate? I tried putting M-6's in there but the clear cover keep them from going in all the way.
Yes, the plate lights are 194s, so yes M-4s will fit inside there. I have replaced my stock bulbs with LEDs. Looks TONS better!!
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Old Mar 11, 2004 | 01:51 PM
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is Polarg m4 the same as 194 code for PIAA ? if yes, i can replace the small bulb near the high beam with 194 ??? thx.
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 08:01 PM
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Originally posted by chrisleX
is Polarg m4 the same as 194 code for PIAA ? if yes, i can replace the small bulb near the high beam with 194 ??? thx.
M4 is the designation Polarg uses to identify their type 194 bulb. 194 is a universal size/type. I would assume most manufacturers designate their 194's by calling them 194's, but Polarg chose a different designation, no biggy.
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 12:07 AM
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Originally posted by Blanco
M4 is the designation Polarg uses to identify their type 194 bulb. 194 is a universal size/type. I would assume most manufacturers designate their 194's by calling them 194's, but Polarg chose a different designation, no biggy.
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 12:48 AM
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Originally posted by Blanco
M4 is the designation Polarg uses to identify their type 194 bulb. 194 is a universal size/type. I would assume most manufacturers designate their 194's by calling them 194's, but Polarg chose a different designation, no biggy.
But does that mean the color/brightness is the same for the PIAAs and the Polargs?
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 07:52 AM
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But does that mean the color/brightness is the same for the PIAAs and the Polargs?
from what i see the piaa is bluer than the m4
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 06:33 AM
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I just wanted to add that the day after I bought my GS (12/17/03) I had Silverstars put in. Well Last sunday the Driver's side low beam went out. On tuesday the Pass. side bulb went out. Needless to say, for $50(not including tax) I could have went with PIAA bulbs.

As for PIAA bulbs, where can I get them for the lowest price? Which are the brightest? I want the whitest lights available.
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 09:16 PM
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read the faq on what to get

i would probably try optauto.com
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Old May 3, 2004 | 09:24 AM
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Originally posted by Neo
But does that mean the color/brightness is the same for the PIAAs and the Polargs?
The only thing they'll have in common for sure is the shape of the bulb, and the wattage they use. In this case it's 5W. Now the color/brightness (I'm assuming you're referring to "percieved" brightness) can be totally different. It all depends on each company makes their own bulbs. I've seen some actually use colored glass (ie PIAA), where as some others just "coat" the regular clear bulbs with some kind of colored film. I think Polarg uses the colored glass method, my memory is a bit foggy. The color used though is slightly different than the PIAA, hence the different look when powered up.
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Old May 4, 2004 | 12:01 PM
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guys......i am thinking to replace my rear Turn signal bulb with mutiple LEDs(AMBER) so..what is the model number on those rear turn signals??
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Old May 4, 2004 | 02:53 PM
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Originally posted by kyle3481
guys......i am thinking to replace my rear Turn signal bulb with mutiple LEDs(AMBER) so..what is the model number on those rear turn signals??
7440

Let us know how it turns out. I've been wanting to do LEDs on my rear, but haven't seen anything that'll work that I'd be happy with. Post pics if possible. Good Luck.

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Old May 4, 2004 | 11:03 PM
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Originally posted by Blanco
7440

Let us know how it turns out. I've been wanting to do LEDs on my rear, but haven't seen anything that'll work that I'd be happy with. Post pics if possible. Good Luck.
hey wasup
thanks a lot for the answer, just want to make sure it wont burn my fuse ..haha
so i will try 7440 LED...
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Old May 4, 2004 | 11:08 PM
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on ebay this one guy is selling 1157 and claim its 12V also for the turn signals.......will those work though?
how much Volts are the 7440 running?
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