What happen to W5W Canbus LED (Round 2) Group buy
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Ok everyone. Looks like there was a slight mistake on the shipper. This only pertains to the cool white/pure whites and not the warm whites (we got the correct number of those).
We had ordered 11 Pure whites and 37 Cool whites, but the shipper sent me 37 Pure whites and 11 Cool whites. I've already sent an email to the shipper, but being the weekend, don't know if I'm going to get a response till next week. As such, a few of you won't be getting yours shipped out in time till I get the replacements in. I'll be sending private PMs to those that are affected. The rest of you if you don't get a PM, that means you're fine.
Headed to the post office now to mail out.
We had ordered 11 Pure whites and 37 Cool whites, but the shipper sent me 37 Pure whites and 11 Cool whites. I've already sent an email to the shipper, but being the weekend, don't know if I'm going to get a response till next week. As such, a few of you won't be getting yours shipped out in time till I get the replacements in. I'll be sending private PMs to those that are affected. The rest of you if you don't get a PM, that means you're fine.
Headed to the post office now to mail out.
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Will you be starting another group buy? Maybe you can start another one and order it alongside with the replacements.
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My guess is that you guys can pickup some extra bulbs at cost from other GB members once they receive theirs.
The purple color issue (over time) will probably cause a few people to recycle them.
I'm still torn about what to do with mine. The killer is that they are the perfect color initially....
The purple color issue (over time) will probably cause a few people to recycle them.
I'm still torn about what to do with mine. The killer is that they are the perfect color initially....
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Unfortunately, my experience (and at least one other poster's as well) is that they will become more purple after they've been on for a while.
Checkout the review thread for pics:
https://mbworld.org/forums/3538490-post163.html
Checkout the review thread for pics:
https://mbworld.org/forums/3538490-post163.html
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The thing is, I've heard some change over time, but not all. Some stay the same shade throughout. I know I have one set in my sidemarker and they don't change shade at all. 
As for placing more orders to add to the replacements, that'd require another wire transfer and more transfer fees. Depending on if they want these spare pure whites returned, I might have a bunch of extra pure whites for sale if anyone's interested, but will have to see what the manufacturer wants to do if they're just going to write them off or want them back.
As for placing more orders to add to the replacements, that'd require another wire transfer and more transfer fees. Depending on if they want these spare pure whites returned, I might have a bunch of extra pure whites for sale if anyone's interested, but will have to see what the manufacturer wants to do if they're just going to write them off or want them back.
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The thing is, I've heard some change over time, but not all. Some stay the same shade throughout. I know I have one set in my sidemarker and they don't change shade at all.
As for placing more orders to add to the replacements, that'd require another wire transfer and more transfer fees. Depending on if they want these spare pure whites returned, I might have a bunch of extra pure whites for sale if anyone's interested, but will have to see what the manufacturer wants to do if they're just going to write them off or want them back.
As for placing more orders to add to the replacements, that'd require another wire transfer and more transfer fees. Depending on if they want these spare pure whites returned, I might have a bunch of extra pure whites for sale if anyone's interested, but will have to see what the manufacturer wants to do if they're just going to write them off or want them back.
Keep us informed!
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From: Sarasota, Fl
W204 C350
i have 3 sets of the warm whites installed on my eyelids and side markers... The eyelids gradually go to a cool white/blue (they do change color for me), while my side markers do not change at all....
i ordered extras for this very reason... if anyone is interested in my extras (4 pairs).. let me know
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Are you using the LED in the side markers with clear lenses or the original amber ones by chance? Would you still recommend replacing the side markers with LEDs now that you've had them for a while? Thanks.
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Received mine in the mail today. Thanks Michael.
Changed all 4 and looks white, no blue tint yet. Orignal bulbs have blue tint coating, not clear normal bulbs. All original bulbs are blue?
Changed all 4 and looks white, no blue tint yet. Orignal bulbs have blue tint coating, not clear normal bulbs. All original bulbs are blue?
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Got mine today, thanks a lot Mike. It looks great, works great. I've only changed the side reflectors whereas the eyebrows are already white. Funny story, I dropped the original bulb into the engine and I was thinking it might get sucked in later so I was hitting the bottom of the car carefully till the bulb fell out 
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From: Dallas
2008 c300 [] 1969 Chevelle SS [] 2010 Camaro
Received mine today, well yesterday technically because it's 1:00 am. Installed them in the eyelids and they look great! It was a PAIN IN THE *** to install though but I think it's mostly due to my large hands. It took me about 45 minutes to do all 4 bulbs.
In the first picture, the left eyelid (US passenger side) has the 4300 Warm White LEDs, the other side has OEM. Second picture has both eyelids with 4300 Warm Whites. Dome lights are next.
Thank you Azn for facilitating such a great GB!
In the first picture, the left eyelid (US passenger side) has the 4300 Warm White LEDs, the other side has OEM. Second picture has both eyelids with 4300 Warm Whites. Dome lights are next.
Thank you Azn for facilitating such a great GB!
