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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by JemmyTran
That's pretty cool, but how about high beams?
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 05:29 AM
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That's pretty cool, but how about high beams?
I guess its my turn to be the guinea pig for this one. Just bought it on ebay. I'll post up pics when they come.
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 06:54 AM
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This company has the module to override the DRL low output. It will allow the DRL LED's to put out 100% light. It doesn't work with regular bulbs only LEDs.

http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...34233234249252

V-LEDS DRL Modules
Having issues with your LED Daytime Running Light conversion? This is your solution! Easy plug n' play inline modules from V-LEDS. These will provide full power to the LED bulbs when installing in a low voltage DRL system. Works with all vehicles using 9005 bulb for DRL/High Beam. Not for use with standard bulbs.

Measures: 35x35x20 mm
Input Voltage: 3V-14.5V,
Output: 14.5V/500mA
Max Current Draw: 7.2W
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Originally Posted by So Philly1
I guess its my turn to be the guinea pig for this one. Just bought it on ebay. I'll post up pics when they come.
Cool man, really interested to see some real life pictures.
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 06:58 PM
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that makes it x2
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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by So Philly1
Who uses they're DRL's anyway? Black didnt you say you changed yours?? As a small fav you think you can show me a quick pic and they link where you got urs? Might do my trunk bar and lights all at the same time.
the DRL's are just your high beams running at 50% voltage, same as on the 2gs.

if you mean the parking lights that come on with your low beams at night, they are 194's, again just like the 2gs.
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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 04:07 AM
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^yah half the voltage makes the light into nasty yellow running lights. yah those leds are nice and epensive. but i just change my high-beam bulbs to better ones and called it a day.

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Originally Posted by GSoup
This company has the module to override the DRL low output. It will allow the DRL LED's to put out 100% light. It doesn't work with regular bulbs only LEDs.

http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...34233234249252
Thank you, that's what I was looking for!
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Maybe LED like BNR34 said?? But how?
^^^ that's how
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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Red Square
^yah half the voltage makes the light into nasty yellow running lights. yah those leds are nice and epensive. but i just change my high-beam bulbs to better ones and called it a day.

Looks good!

What bulbs are those?
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 04:40 AM
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nice stuff...

i have a 2gs that i am trying to sell for a ul ls430 and this is what i was always looking for to do on my 2gs but now i can't wait to get an ls and do it. i finally just found a car shop that let me try out about 9 different combinations of different colored and wattage bulbs for my 2gs drl's until i found these bulbs that are like a bright purple when under full power but they actually look the best of the best when used for these low output drl's. They are like a bluish white that actually matches the stock hid color. the color output was perfect but they barely put out any usable light at all. this conversion thing seems 100 times better than my current drl's.. thanks, (bookmarked)..
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Originally Posted by So Philly1
I guess its my turn to be the guinea pig for this one. Just bought it on ebay. I'll post up pics when they come.
Well did you get them yet, and if so what is taking so long to show us how they look?
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Tee
Well did you get them yet, and if so what is taking so long to show us how they look?
Nah the ebay seller hasnt even shipped. But last time i checked was two or three days ago. Dont worry i'm just as anxious as you.



EDIT: Just checked, payment was recieved and shipped today actually....
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So LS430 High beam bulb is 9005 right?
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