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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 10:53 PM
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So I finally got my LED shipment today. Notice the change? Sorry about the blurry pic, I have yet to perfect my night shots . I've got a new how to on it here: http://www.pearsonimaging.com/LS/ignition.html Everything will be blue soon..............
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 10:54 PM
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I think these are tight! Legal...I don't know, who cares..........
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 12:17 AM
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Yes! another update, i'm finding ure site very useful, keep up the good work!

what kind of blubs did u use on ure headlights in the 2nd set of pictures?

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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 09:25 AM
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Originally posted by chuckchung
what kind of blubs did u use on ure headlights in the 2nd set of pictures?
I bought them from the same place I bought the blue ignition LED. http://www.superbrightleds.com

Both LED bulbs are WLED-W4 (194) White. It's hard to get a good shot that actually shows the true color of these. They have a slight purple tint to them. I'm happy with them, the car looks much newer .
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Those headlight bulbs are in fact illegal, I got pulled over for mine just being white!
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 11:48 AM
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Originally posted by Jasoneo5
Those headlight bulbs are in fact illegal, I got pulled over for mine just being white!
I assume you got pulled over for having white sidemarker lights (the lights that are turned on in the pic). Those are supposed to be amber. I would hope pure white low beams wouldn't be a problem, though.
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 12:03 PM
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The Vehicle Code book is available through your local DMV location for like $5. In it you will find the specifications for a whole boat load of things. Well worth it as $5 is much better than an equipment violation and a whole list of fix-it things...provided you are in the USA of course.
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 02:07 PM
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Originally posted by Jasoneo5
Those headlight bulbs are in fact illegal, I got pulled over for mine just being white!
The ricey boys where I live have been getting tickets for improper K( the colors)headlamp bulbs and I am not talking about the Purple or Blue but the White and even if they are DOT approved!!!.........What do you guys think of this Bull !!!!!!!!!! Ticket state that they are not the original equipment bulbs.
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And something to add to my comment ......After the ricers fix and pay the tickets ........................................ they are forced you watch the videos of Jason driving and doing his stunts and have to sign a paper that they won't do stuff like that Now that is cruel !!!!!!!!!

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lol...thats horrible!
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Hmmm what to do, what to do ......the MN driving manual is super vague, it just says you need turn signals! The CA vehicle code book is online; can't find one for MN. I might call the DMV on Monday to see if there is one. I can't drive my can until after Monday anyways because I've got it all taken apart...............
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I've been wondering how do this mod....great write-up Earl, and thanks for the info.
Originally posted by Lexkost
The ricey boys where I live have been getting tickets for improper K( the colors)headlamp bulbs and I am not talking about the Purple or Blue but the White and even if they are DOT approved!!!.........What do you guys think of this Bull !!!!!!!!!! Ticket state that they are not the original equipment bulbs.

And something to add to my comment ......After the ricers fix and pay the tickets ........................................ they are forced you watch the videos of Jason driving and doing his stunts and have to sign a paper that they won't do stuff like that Now that is cruel !!!!!!!!!
LOL Mike. BTW, you're in Thousand Oaks right? I guess the cops there are more strict about hyper-whites than here in LA. I'm all sketchy about driving around your area now.
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Originally posted by Earl!
Hmmm what to do, what to do ......the MN driving manual is super vague, it just says you need turn signals! The CA vehicle code book is online; can't find one for MN. I might call the DMV on Monday to see if there is one. I can't drive my can until after Monday anyways because I've got it all taken apart...............
Earl, I would not worry about your lights, just enjoy them..............By the way I run all non DOT bulbs on the front of my car and never have any problems and have been doing it for 3 years........take a look a some of my pics in LS gallery ( a total of 600 watts on my front end)...................Just run some orange on the turnsignals and you will be fine....................................MIKE
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Great and informative write-up on the how-to of the ignition lighting upgrade! Maybe I'll check out and see if it works the same on my ES
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Looks great, Earl! Excellent writeup, too!
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