Hyper-White & LED License Plate Lights thread
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you want to see pics of my rear?? hmmm I think that might be against forum rules.. but if you want to see them I can surely PM pics to you
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2001 C320 (purple), 2002 BMW 540i
guys- I will very soon now be able to get ahold of some very high quality xenon-looking LED's. i should be able to put together sets for interior as well as this. Those of you who aren't getting in on the group buy do not despair!
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'06 Lexus GS300 RWD, '07 Camry SE V6 auto, '91 190E 2.6 auto
Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
All the new Lexus vehicles will use LEDs where halogen lamps used to be. Currently the new GS and IS have them on the rear plate. The GS at night as I think 12 LED bulbs in the interior, it looks stellar
But back on topic, the license plate lights are a cool color
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Originally Posted by Jim Banville
I hate the LED lighting in our '06 GS300. At first it was cool how the little spotlight LED shine where you sit, etc, but it is so dim as to be almost completely useless
But back on topic, the license plate lights are a cool color
But back on topic, the license plate lights are a cool color
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ML 350 & 97' 4Runner
Will the after market bulb be to strong? I believe the factory license plate bulbs are 5 watts. All the after market bulbs are 10 watts. Is this a big concern or will the 10 watts be ok for it?
I have a ML 350 and I do see some Lexus with them on and they look great and I want this on my car too.
Just a little concern on the stronger watts I don’t want it to melt anything since I do a lot of night driving and the license plate lights will be on constantly.
I have a ML 350 and I do see some Lexus with them on and they look great and I want this on my car too.
Just a little concern on the stronger watts I don’t want it to melt anything since I do a lot of night driving and the license plate lights will be on constantly.
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'06 Lexus GS300 RWD, '07 Camry SE V6 auto, '91 190E 2.6 auto
Originally Posted by DACHIGGA
THe LEDs on that car muse suck ***, cause the ones I have are a lot brighter than the stock dome bulbs.
I forgot to add there there are some LED's inside the interior door handle recesses, but all these little spots of light simply cannot light up the cabin they way I like.
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Originally Posted by Jim Banville
Actually, it isn't brightness of the LED's, but the way they are arranged and the tight bean they are focused into. The GS doesn't have a "dome light". It has an array of a few LED's in the front and the rear of the cabin that point straight at certain spots (where your butt rests, the center console and the steering wheel). There are also some under the dash and under the front seats to point down to everone's feet, but the rest of the car stays dark. I guess they were trying to make it like a movie theater's lighting, and we all know how bright movie theaters are
I forgot to add there there are some LED's inside the interior door handle recesses, but all these little spots of light simply cannot light up the cabin they way I like.
I forgot to add there there are some LED's inside the interior door handle recesses, but all these little spots of light simply cannot light up the cabin they way I like.
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Anyone have picture of the LED lights in the rear?
Guys the only reason why im stopping this at 10 is because im not sure how many bulbs are available when i go there this sat. If they have more ill get a few more. We already have our 10.
ChristianJan If someone pulls back ill let you know
Guys the only reason why im stopping this at 10 is because im not sure how many bulbs are available when i go there this sat. If they have more ill get a few more. We already have our 10.
ChristianJan If someone pulls back ill let you know
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Originally Posted by Kenzmbz
Anyone have picture of the LED lights in the rear?
Guys the only reason why im stopping this at 10 is because im not sure how many bulbs are available when i go there this sat. If they have more ill get a few more. We already have out 10.
ChristianJan If someone pulls back ill let you know
Guys the only reason why im stopping this at 10 is because im not sure how many bulbs are available when i go there this sat. If they have more ill get a few more. We already have out 10.
ChristianJan If someone pulls back ill let you know
#114
Originally Posted by phattbam
Kenzmbz. I'm sorry but I"m gonna have to pass on this great opportunity, I hope that makes way for ChristianJan for a set.. sorry for any inconveniences.
No problem. ChristianJan you are taking Phattbam place if you are still interested
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2001 C320 (purple), 2002 BMW 540i
Very soon I will have access to LED's for the interior as well as for the rear plate. I'll take some pics ASAP. Also, there shouldn't be any problems with supplying as many as you guys need!
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I will have both regular fillament-style bulbs which have been tinted to xenon look (and are very bright) and regular multiple-LED bulbs available. It will be a direct plug-in job and they will have a good warranty on them (i might be able to swing a lifetime warranty!) and a set to replace all interior lights, trunk, and rear plate lights should be very affordable. I'm really pushing to get these things made available to me this week.
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I will have both regular fillament-style bulbs which have been tinted to xenon look (and are very bright) and regular multiple-LED bulbs available. It will be a direct plug-in job and they will have a good warranty on them (i might be able to swing a lifetime warranty!) and a set to replace all interior lights, trunk, and rear plate lights should be very affordable. I'm really pushing to get these things made available to me this week.
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#118
Originally Posted by mj50
man, those are super bright!
ken, what type of bulbs are they?
ken, what type of bulbs are they?
All i know is i tried 4-5 different brands of bulbs for the Rear licence plate and these are by far the best ones. Ive bought these bulbs at Kragen and auto-zone. They are expensive but the quality sucks. It gives off a greenish blue light that i dont like. I also tried some bulbs from a Tuner store near my house. They gave off a dark blue, too blue for my taste. I think these are perfect. Ive had them on for 3 months so far. No problem here.
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Also if you can find out the size and brand, I MAY be able to get it alot cheaper. I worked with a few companies in the past that manufactured aftermarket parts and bulbs and can see if they can get them. I can try, but can not promise anything.
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cuz i've used polarg 10w hyper white bulbs in the past, but they will kinda melt the clear plastic lenses and then eventually burn out after few months... now i have stock bulbs... hope that thing is 5w...
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Originally Posted by Jim Banville
Here's a pic of the LED license plate light on my GS. The manual says it is .85 watt.
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Originally Posted by mj50
cuz i've used polarg 10w hyper white bulbs in the past, but they will kinda melt the clear plastic lenses and then eventually burn out after few months... now i have stock bulbs... hope that thing is 5w...
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2001 C320 (purple), 2002 BMW 540i
Originally Posted by mbny
i can't even tell you how many people on E46fanatics had that problem that i read about.