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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 02:17 PM
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Well I order bunch more led as I wasn't too happy with the one I'm using , now I haven't install them yet because my car us at the dealer getting something install , but here what I have so far ! What do u guys think ?
921 reversed bulb 6 watt


7440 q5 Cree signal red for the rear and amber for the front



9005 7.5 watt DRL bulb With projector lens

Woohoo can't wait to get my car back now !
And oh yeah the new dual color DRL for bar


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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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Those Cree bulbs are awsome. I have them for rear turn signal in Amber and for reverse in bright white.
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 02:43 PM
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Those Cree bulbs are awsome. I have them for rear turn signal in Amber and for reverse in bright white.
Can't wait to put them on
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 06:36 PM
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Is heat build up a concern with these bright bulbs???
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 07:56 PM
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leds make virtually no heat compared to the incandescent bulbs that are put in normally.
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 09:31 AM
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weak LEDs in the sunshine daytime.
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 09:11 AM
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2k11sfrx,

Where did you buy the LED's?
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 09:38 AM
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Wow, looking forward to seeing the car after the install! Post pics please!
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Originally Posted by InRBigness
leds make virtually no heat compared to the incandescent bulbs that are put in normally.
I have a 2011 RX450 Loaded, what changes did they make for 2012?

TIA
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Old Dec 26, 2011 | 01:17 AM
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Would like to see the Light bar LEDs mounted.
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by InRBigness
leds make virtually no heat compared to the incandescent bulbs that are put in normally.
Actually, these LED shown make more heat than the original incandescent bulbs. Just look at the aluminum heat sinks on them.

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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 11:46 AM
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Big different on the quality when I compare to the old bulb
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 01:33 PM
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It's that bright
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 01:24 PM
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Nice, what about the turn signals? Any pics?
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 10:13 PM
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pic of the headlight please
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