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Old 09-16-2011, 10:52 PM
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3 resistors and a SAM module to get each side to work?
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No only two resistors per side and no SAM module.
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No only two resistors per side and no SAM module.
what kind of resistors we need?
thanks
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I tryed many but I ended up using 6 ohm 50 watt resistors. Two on each side in a heat sink.
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hey how about some pix of lights and install of res,,,, I've had these sitting in my garage since the day the car came out waiting for a DIY..
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Here are some quick pics I took. First picture is running lights, second is rear fog lights. (I wired these together so both sides work instead of one)
The last are with brake lights. The brake lights are a lot brighter than the picture showes. I will try to show some pictures of the resistors and heat sink this weekend. I will have to take the trunk apart.
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Old 09-21-2011, 01:14 AM
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Thanks for the info and your help cyberhack! Did you have to change the plug?
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No, the plug is the same but the pin out for each light is very different within the plug.
Old 09-21-2011, 10:30 AM
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ru in tri-state arear? great job looks nice i need these
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No in central Virginia.
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So then I just rearrange the pins?
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Now i have to find out where to purchase a pair of led's from... anyone have any suggestions? Cyberhack i would love to see a step by step one day when you are in type mode
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Originally Posted by slliks67
Now i have to find out where to purchase a pair of led's from... anyone have any suggestions? Cyberhack i would love to see a step by step one day when you are in type mode
+ 1 to that
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Yes you can change the pins or cut and remake the connections. I did this by using a car battery and testing each pin on the old light and new light. I bought my lights at KO Performance on the net. Part no. 2198201064-81 right and 2198200964-81 left. These are the north american red turn signal lights. If you want the yellow ones you will have to look elsewhere.
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cant you buy the 2010 led tailights and just plug and play? sorry if im being stupid.
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Will not work straight out of the box. Everything is different.
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cyberhack can you make a DIY? it will most def turn into a stick
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sorry for double post but where are you located cyberhcak?
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Hello,

A little Up, just to say that Cyberhack and me are working underground to find a solution

Regards From France,
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Done !
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Awesome post...
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Did you come up with a solution Frenchy?
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Awesome post...
Isn't it ?
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Exclamation

Originally Posted by vipermike
Did you come up with a solution Frenchy?
Yes...

And for those who are interested by some Plug & Play Boxes, without cutting any plug or any wire of their Car, please send me an PM.

For instance, i've got a prototype, but a Plug & play Set will be available soon....

Will post some pics of the Set very soon.

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