Wedge bulb replacement on GS
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Wedge bulb replacement on GS
I seem to remember someone posting a DIY on how to replace the wedge bulbs on the GS, but could not find it. Anyone have any info they can give me? One of them went out.
I am pretty sure I'm going to get the Polarg M4 as a replacement, as it seems to be the best for use with HID.
I am pretty sure I'm going to get the Polarg M4 as a replacement, as it seems to be the best for use with HID.
You're asking about the wedge bulbs for the daytime running lights right? You might wanna try a Polarg M6 bulb instead of the M4 (M4 is a little too dim for most people). Here's a couple links that might help:
https://www.clublexus.com/Informatio...rg/polarg.html
https://www.clublexus.com/Informatio...s/m6bulbs.html
https://www.clublexus.com/Informatio...rg/polarg.html
https://www.clublexus.com/Informatio...s/m6bulbs.html
have you considered using LEDs for the wedge bulbs?? That's what I did, and I love it. I got the dual white/white LEDs from PIAA and they are nice and bright with a purplish color. Got them at autodynamic.com
Plus if you use LEDs you will most likely NEVER have to replace them, since they don't burn out like conventional bulbs.
Plus if you use LEDs you will most likely NEVER have to replace them, since they don't burn out like conventional bulbs.
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ebruceii:
How much did a pair of those LEDs cost you? Got any night pics of them ON? Do you have HIDs? How do they match with your HIDs?
Correct me if Im wrong, but dont they sell them in other colors too?
Thanks!
How much did a pair of those LEDs cost you? Got any night pics of them ON? Do you have HIDs? How do they match with your HIDs?
Correct me if Im wrong, but dont they sell them in other colors too?
Thanks!
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Re: Wedge bulb replacement on GS
Originally posted by Alewifebp
I seem to remember someone posting a DIY on how to replace the wedge bulbs on the GS, but could not find it. Anyone have any info they can give me? One of them went out.
I am pretty sure I'm going to get the Polarg M4 as a replacement, as it seems to be the best for use with HID.
I seem to remember someone posting a DIY on how to replace the wedge bulbs on the GS, but could not find it. Anyone have any info they can give me? One of them went out.
I am pretty sure I'm going to get the Polarg M4 as a replacement, as it seems to be the best for use with HID.
http://www.digitalsimple.com/M6%20Page.htm
Originally posted by BR1AN
You're asking about the wedge bulbs for the daytime running lights right? You might wanna try a Polarg M6 bulb instead of the M4 (M4 is a little too dim for most people). Here's a couple links that might help: ...[/URL]
You're asking about the wedge bulbs for the daytime running lights right? You might wanna try a Polarg M6 bulb instead of the M4 (M4 is a little too dim for most people). Here's a couple links that might help: ...[/URL]
Originally posted by PHML
ebruceii:
How much did a pair of those LEDs cost you? Got any night pics of them ON? Do you have HIDs? How do they match with your HIDs?
Correct me if Im wrong, but dont they sell them in other colors too?
Thanks!
ebruceii:
How much did a pair of those LEDs cost you? Got any night pics of them ON? Do you have HIDs? How do they match with your HIDs?
Correct me if Im wrong, but dont they sell them in other colors too?
Thanks!
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Thanks for the reply.....a few more questions.
Do you have the single LED wedge bulb or the 4 LED wedge bulb?
Was it difficult (like M6) to install? Did you have to cut the wedge opening to get it in?
Do you have the single LED wedge bulb or the 4 LED wedge bulb?
Was it difficult (like M6) to install? Did you have to cut the wedge opening to get it in?
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Originally posted by PHML
Thanks for the reply.....a few more questions.
Do you have the single LED wedge bulb or the 4 LED wedge bulb?
Was it difficult (like M6) to install? Did you have to cut the wedge opening to get it in?
Thanks for the reply.....a few more questions.
Do you have the single LED wedge bulb or the 4 LED wedge bulb?
Was it difficult (like M6) to install? Did you have to cut the wedge opening to get it in?
Oh, and the site I got them from was xtremewhite.com
Last edited by ebruce2; Feb 27, 2003 at 07:28 PM.
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ebruceii:
Thanks again for the info.
Any idea what kind of lumens these LEDs are pushing out? Will the 4 LED bulb be too bright?
Btw... is the white really "white"? Any hint of blue at all? The blue LEDs are really blue.
PHML
Thanks again for the info.
Any idea what kind of lumens these LEDs are pushing out? Will the 4 LED bulb be too bright?
Btw... is the white really "white"? Any hint of blue at all? The blue LEDs are really blue.
PHML
Originally posted by PHML
ebruceii:
Thanks again for the info.
Any idea what kind of lumens these LEDs are pushing out? Will the 4 LED bulb be too bright?
Btw... is the white really "white"? Any hint of blue at all? The blue LEDs are really blue.
PHML
ebruceii:
Thanks again for the info.
Any idea what kind of lumens these LEDs are pushing out? Will the 4 LED bulb be too bright?
Btw... is the white really "white"? Any hint of blue at all? The blue LEDs are really blue.
PHML
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Originally posted by ebruceii
No problem. Actually I had the single-LED "bulbs" in my wedges before. They worked fine, but weren't bright enough for me. The PIAA bulbs that I put in are dual-bulb setup, meaning two LEDs per bulb. Much better light output, obviously. The PIAAs were a little harder to get in due to their overall length. No cutting was involved, just alittle extra care and patience. The driver's side is a tighter squeeze to get in, but after about 5 or 6 tries it worked. Just take your time and it's no sweat.
Oh, and the site I got them from was xtremewhite.com
No problem. Actually I had the single-LED "bulbs" in my wedges before. They worked fine, but weren't bright enough for me. The PIAA bulbs that I put in are dual-bulb setup, meaning two LEDs per bulb. Much better light output, obviously. The PIAAs were a little harder to get in due to their overall length. No cutting was involved, just alittle extra care and patience. The driver's side is a tighter squeeze to get in, but after about 5 or 6 tries it worked. Just take your time and it's no sweat.
Oh, and the site I got them from was xtremewhite.com
Originally posted by ebruceii
No problem. Actually I had the single-LED "bulbs" in my wedges before. They worked fine, but weren't bright enough for me. The PIAA bulbs that I put in are dual-bulb setup, meaning two LEDs per bulb. Much better light output, obviously. The PIAAs were a little harder to get in due to their overall length. No cutting was involved, just alittle extra care and patience. The driver's side is a tighter squeeze to get in, but after about 5 or 6 tries it worked. Just take your time and it's no sweat.
Oh, and the site I got them from was xtremewhite.com
No problem. Actually I had the single-LED "bulbs" in my wedges before. They worked fine, but weren't bright enough for me. The PIAA bulbs that I put in are dual-bulb setup, meaning two LEDs per bulb. Much better light output, obviously. The PIAAs were a little harder to get in due to their overall length. No cutting was involved, just alittle extra care and patience. The driver's side is a tighter squeeze to get in, but after about 5 or 6 tries it worked. Just take your time and it's no sweat.
Oh, and the site I got them from was xtremewhite.com
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