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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 05:45 PM
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Can you make LED taillights by inserting an LED?
Hey guys. I didn't get the OEM LED Taillights. Are you able to take the standard taillights and insert a bulb on the reverse light in order to make it look like the LED design on the OEM LEDs. Thanks.
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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Mike sells LEDs that will work.
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does anyone have pics?
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Go to his (AZN_Optics') thread. He has videos up. I test fit my car for the brake and reverse light LEDs. He also has turn signal LED videos up.
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it honestly looks really good but i need better pictures or videos to make a decision...

do you have any more pics with the lights off and on?
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I had the LEDs in my eyelids before my accident , they worked flawlessy . No heat up time or random dimming at all .
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The LEDs I want are more for the purpose of getting the design inside of the reverse light. Is it possible to insert the LED's there to create that design and block out the plain white light?

Thanks for the responses so far.
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This is what I can do for you.

Wow...i want it! Where can I get them?
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http://aznoptics.com/index.php?main_...6op4erinporo61
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Mike - how hard is it to install these? Sorry for all my questions!
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Mike - how hard is it to install these? Sorry for all my questions!
Not hard at all. You're just replacing bulbs. You access the rear of your tail light assembly through the trunk. Remove the felt false panels, unplug the power/control cord, pinch the two tabs that are clip holding the assembly to the housing and pull out. Might have to jiggle it a bit the first time to get it loose of the rubber seals on the side.
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That is awesome. Thank you for the help.

Do you have any pictures of what the LEDs look like inside of the reverse light in plain day light? I am getting my back lights done brabus style and I am hoping the design on the reverse light is similar to the OEM LED reverse lights.
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I just installed Azn's LEDs for my turn signals last week and they look great. Very easy to install and hopefully I get the backup light LEDs from him as well soon. Looks great!
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Originally Posted by Cpbball3
That is awesome. Thank you for the help.

Do you have any pictures of what the LEDs look like inside of the reverse light in plain day light? I am getting my back lights done brabus style and I am hoping the design on the reverse light is similar to the OEM LED reverse lights.
Actual customer testimonial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evEysv-icnQ

Our test fit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zu-W2d6sP4g
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This is what I can do for you.

Mike

How much would that setup cost per corner with the red brake light and amber turn signal. Pm me please with shipping costs as well.
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