LS460 side mirror removal - changing puddle lights to LED
04-19-11, 10:47 PM
#18
i posted the vids with pics in my HyperLS460 thread
post # 181:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/6325252-post181.html
btw... if you watch my last vid you still have some fade... not as much with the bulb but there's still some fade out...
and i don't know why it seems so blue... it's just an iphone vid so yeah... meh...
post # 181:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/6325252-post181.html
btw... if you watch my last vid you still have some fade... not as much with the bulb but there's still some fade out...
and i don't know why it seems so blue... it's just an iphone vid so yeah... meh...
Last edited by HyperMKIV; 04-20-11 at 01:16 AM.
04-20-11, 04:06 AM
#19
Wow. Good job hyper. Is there anyway we can pry out the light housing without removing the glass and all. I'm still a little nervous even after seeing that.
Btw, what type of signal mirror are you using?
Btw, what type of signal mirror are you using?
04-20-11, 07:56 AM
#20
looks like the only way to get at the bulb is from the top, you would definitely not want to pull the lens out the bottom. I can now see why these mirrors are so tough. I had 2 3/4" sheets of plywood fall up against the mirror during the holidays and all it did was fold the mirror in, not so much as a scratch, its built like a tank!
Thanks for taking to time to post the details up here, very helpful
Thanks for taking to time to post the details up here, very helpful
04-20-11, 09:23 AM
#22
this is the one i got off ebay:
BUT... if you don't have a paint shop, i would prob recommend going with nigel's... his is already painted...
i'm actually going over to asia and going to source these out soon... maybe i'll get a group buy going or something...
BUT... if you don't have a paint shop, i would prob recommend going with nigel's... his is already painted...
i'm actually going over to asia and going to source these out soon... maybe i'll get a group buy going or something...
04-20-11, 07:41 PM
#27
04-21-11, 04:30 PM
#28
nice write up Hyper, I just did mine with the same bulbs as I have DE inventory to use!
It was much easier to do than I thought, the hardest part is the mental of yanking on ones mirror, but it comes right out and plugs right back in. There is a vertical plug that goes into the bulb that needs to come out so you can then drop the lens underneath with the bulb in it. A simple flat head screwdriver and that came off once I figured out the latch.
Its definitely now whiter and a tad brighter, but I am willing to give up some of the fade (maybe 30%) for that trade off, its hard to even notice as the element tends to paint the side indirectly.
Its a worthwhile upgrade for those that want a better light on the sides at night. I tried the other bulbs I had and none would fit, it takes a pretty small bulb so the 4 element flat version we used was a good trade off.
start to finish for a first timer, maybe 15 min for both sides... its really simple as Hyper mentions
It was much easier to do than I thought, the hardest part is the mental of yanking on ones mirror, but it comes right out and plugs right back in. There is a vertical plug that goes into the bulb that needs to come out so you can then drop the lens underneath with the bulb in it. A simple flat head screwdriver and that came off once I figured out the latch.
Its definitely now whiter and a tad brighter, but I am willing to give up some of the fade (maybe 30%) for that trade off, its hard to even notice as the element tends to paint the side indirectly.
Its a worthwhile upgrade for those that want a better light on the sides at night. I tried the other bulbs I had and none would fit, it takes a pretty small bulb so the 4 element flat version we used was a good trade off.
start to finish for a first timer, maybe 15 min for both sides... its really simple as Hyper mentions
04-21-11, 04:39 PM
#29
i really don't care about the difference in the fade myself... i think it's totally a personal preference... brighter white or more fade... hmmm... i go for brighter light...
and i was a bit lazy in explaining about the pugs and using the flat head... thanks for adding that in there...
maybe i'll edit my post later...
and i was a bit lazy in explaining about the pugs and using the flat head... thanks for adding that in there...
maybe i'll edit my post later...
10-15-15, 01:16 PM
#30
Lexus Test Driver
I literally did this mod on my lunch break.
I still had time to drive somewhere to get something to eat, get back to my office within an hour and still had a few minutes to spare.
Its day time so the brightness isn't as apparent, but its still noticeable.
I used the same bulbs I used for the corner/Nike lights:
JDM Astar 10x T10 White High Power 5630 SMD LED Light Bulbs 194 168 175 W5W 2825 | eBay
Its a pack of 10.
I've used 4 so far, they all work and thus far I haven't needed to reverse anything for polarity reasons.
I still had time to drive somewhere to get something to eat, get back to my office within an hour and still had a few minutes to spare.
Its day time so the brightness isn't as apparent, but its still noticeable.
I used the same bulbs I used for the corner/Nike lights:
JDM Astar 10x T10 White High Power 5630 SMD LED Light Bulbs 194 168 175 W5W 2825 | eBay
Its a pack of 10.
I've used 4 so far, they all work and thus far I haven't needed to reverse anything for polarity reasons.