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Old Jan 4, 2018 | 06:58 PM
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^ so, the JDM ASTAR lights aren't recommended now?

they seem too bright and may not be DOT legal? I wonder what it looks like when driving. i.e., are other drivers blinded by the lights?
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Old Jan 4, 2018 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by AlexDok
Simplest way may be to ask somebody for assistance?
Or use parking mirrors.
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Old Jan 5, 2018 | 04:00 AM
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works fine for me. got them in march 2016
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Old Jan 10, 2018 | 05:59 PM
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DM ASTAR light are out of stock on Amazon
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Old Jan 10, 2018 | 06:19 PM
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I got these JDM ASTAR's on amazon and a 2nd set on ebay. they work well. hint, make an offer for them...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/331847534949
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Old Jan 27, 2018 | 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by raysmd
I got these JDM ASTAR's on amazon and a 2nd set on ebay. they work well. hint, make an offer for them...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/331847534949

The ones on the ebay link says there not compatible with the 2017 RX. But you had no problems with them? They do look great!
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Old Jan 27, 2018 | 02:32 PM
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Works great
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Old Feb 21, 2018 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by a56kuser


Seriously spent more time making the video than installing the reverse lights
very happy with the look
looks NICE! which LED did you end up going with?
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Old Aug 19, 2018 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by clwu
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These worked for me. Easy 2 minute install.
Only $14

I ordered and installed 8 different sets of replacement led's. These were the best. The large number of individual led's spread out over a larger area, and on both sides makes for a wider spread of the light. The LEDs that had only a couple of ultra bright led's did not give as good light. There was a smaller bright spot looking at the fixture than with these flat lights. I also liked the way they were built on a heat sink. The other lights with only a few super bright led's got a lot hotter a lot faster than these. The same lights can be found on eBay for a few bucks cheaper. The same bulbs can be found in Amber which I am going to try for the turn signals on a couple of other cars.
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Old Sep 20, 2018 | 04:22 PM
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Came back to this thread to finally do the upgrade. Mikenunb, any problems since the install? Comparing all the bulbs in this post, your choice seems to "spread" the light better.

Thanks for your post.
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Old Sep 21, 2018 | 01:47 AM
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Nogee. The lights have been working perfectly with no problems whatsoever. They give a bright, wide light while backing up. I examined one of them a few days ago and there is no evidence of heat damage to the socket or the surrounding fixture or lens. These are a great solution to the cheap, dim, incandescent bulbs that for some unknown reason, Lexus chose to use for backup lights.
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Old Sep 23, 2018 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Mikenunb



I ordered and installed 8 different sets of replacement led's. These were the best. The large number of individual led's spread out over a larger area, and on both sides makes for a wider spread of the light. The LEDs that had only a couple of ultra bright led's did not give as good light. There was a smaller bright spot looking at the fixture than with these flat lights. I also liked the way they were built on a heat sink. The other lights with only a few super bright led's got a lot hotter a lot faster than these. The same lights can be found on eBay for a few bucks cheaper. The same bulbs can be found in Amber which I am going to try for the turn signals on a couple of other cars.
Thank you for the info you and others have provided in this thread. I used the same Amazon link and those LED's worked fantastic. You mention an amber version but I cannot find them. Do you happen to have a link to them? Thank you again. My reverse lights now look stunning! I want it for my turn signals as well now!

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Old Oct 2, 2018 | 11:24 AM
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Just replaced mine with LED's and they are so much better and brighter.
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Old Oct 7, 2018 | 08:53 PM
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Completed the upgrade with the recommendation from Mikenunb. Great results.
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Old Oct 9, 2018 | 07:46 AM
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This is a nice simple upgrade to the RX. 5 minute install and greatly improved lighting when backing up at night. Amazon purchase.
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