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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 10:33 AM
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You're right in your observation. They are no where near as bright as the led fogs. One thing I noticed while taking the picture is the camera lens show them flickering but you can see it with the naked eye.
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 10:34 AM
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Oops darn iPhone typo. I meant you cannot see the light flicker with the naked eye
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 10:39 AM
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You're right in your observation. They are no where near as bright as the led fogs. One thing I noticed while taking the picture is the camera lens show them flickering but you can see it with the naked eye.
Flickering doesn't make me happy but the RX350 isn't on this Lexus model list that uses a module and relay.Just the 06-UP LEXUS IS-F IS250 IS350 SC430.
However,maybe because those models are more likely to have owners modding.

http://www.v-leds.com/Vehicle-Specif...497420//page/1

Earlier I emailed and asked about the RX350.
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 10:44 AM
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let me see if I can take a video of the flickering. It's only visible seeing it through a camera lens. Interestingly the rate of flickering is different from my DSLR vs the iPhone.
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Originally Posted by TR3XX
let me see if I can take a video of the flickering. It's only visible seeing it through a camera lens. Interestingly the rate of flickering is different from my DSLR vs the iPhone.

Don't go crazy,Tran.
VLEDs will get back to me or I'll call them.
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 10:55 AM
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Sounds good. Let us know what you find out.
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 02:46 AM
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I DID THE SAME THING WITH 9005 68LED. LOOKS GREAT. NOTE THAT THERE IS A VERY VERY SLIGHT FLICKER. (ALMOST NOT NOTICEABLE) OVERALL I SAY
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Originally Posted by cwd
I wonder if the flickering is from the low voltage to the DRL, those LEDs are design for 12V DC, I wonder what is the min. operating voltage?
No reply of my email from VLEDs.I may call today.
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Originally Posted by TR3XX
Sounds good. Let us know what you find out.
Talked to VLEDs earlier and was told with the flickering we can add the module to bring the bulb up to full power but then the 28 LED would be way too bright,IMO.

Just got this email.
We have not tested these in your specific vehicle but they should work just
fine. The LEDs will work at low voltage, they may have a "flickering" affect
caused by oscillating voltage on the DRL circuit.

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Originally Posted by Joeb427
Talked to VLEDs earlier and was told with the flickering we can add the module to bring the bulb up to full power but then the 28 LED would be way too bright,IMO.

Just got this email.
We have not tested these in your specific vehicle but they should work just
fine. The LEDs will work at low voltage, they may have a "flickering" affect
caused by oscillating voltage on the DRL circuit.
Joe, thanks for the update and confirmation.
Originally Posted by cwd
So these would be perfect with the module, now all we need is a guinea pig

http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/D...69956-1-2.html
I'm tempted to try it out although I can't notice the flickering with the 28 LED I have.

So all I would need is this?
Qty 1 pari - http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/D...69956-1-2.html

Qty 2 module - http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/D...97704-1-2.html
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Originally Posted by TR3XX
Joe, thanks for the update and confirmation.


I'm tempted to try it out although I can't notice the flickering with the 28 LED I have.

So all I would need is this?
Qty 1 pari - http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/D...69956-1-2.html

Qty 2 module - http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/D...97704-1-2.html
I think so,Tran.
2 modules and the lesser power LED bulb you have posted.
I may go that route too.

Flickering bulbs make me uneasy.
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 09:01 AM
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Good to know. It would be a bummer if I somehow messed up the electrical on a new car. I think I will try out the lesser power LED/modules next month. I've exhausted my spending allowance for the month with my other hobby (reefing). If anyone becomes the guinea pig for the lesser LED/modules, please do share your experience.
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 03:46 PM
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Could someone help me figure out what bulb sizes I would need to change the headlight bulbs so that they all match the OEM HID projectors in my 2010 RX350?

I was looking through some of the threads and found this:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...gurations.html

My headlights are the second type, so I would like to change out the bulbs in the reflector bowl and the bulbs that are above the projectors to match the HIDs. Which one is the DRL?
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 08:23 PM
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Whats the light thats above the HID projectors?
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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Those are parking lights

I used these

http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/C...85865-1-2.html
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