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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 09:38 PM
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Okay, cool! They were out of the front (I think) dome lights. I'll have to buy once they're not on backorder and pay extra shipping.
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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Love the LEDs. They really freshen up the interior. Bulbs are yucky.

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As you can see from my pictures, my leather is very worn.

Anybody know how to get rid of the huge ass prints on the seats?
From my experience (And I've detailed way too many cars...) Lexol leather cleaner and the back side of a sponge (make sure its not too rough, but you want something with an abrasive surface, otherwise you'll just smear it around) do an amazing job of removing grease and grime from leather, restoring the natural matte finish. Work it into the leather and build up a foamy lather. Clean it up with warm water and a rag. I skip the leather conditioner- it just makes things greasy and doesn't really condition the leather as automotive leather is coated. I use a wet warm rag for my "conditioner". I do follow up with 303 Aerospace now and then just for added protection. But don't expect it to last more than a couple of days.

So my point is, clean up the seats first and you will likely see a difference. I follow this procedure about once every month or two. The ass prints usually go away after a thorough cleaning. The cleaning makes the leather contract somewhat after its dried. Oh and FWIW, your car will smell like new car/leather if its regularly cleaned. Especially on warm days...that leather smell=
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 10:05 PM
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Thanks for the tip about the sponge - I use Lexol cleaner with an MF cloth, and it's hard to get it sudsy, and there's rarely a significant cosmetic difference.

How does 303 affect the leather surface? Any shinier/slipperier?
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 03:39 AM
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im getting little confused. one quantity is one pair. does it mean if I buy one pair for door light, they covers two doors? so i just need buy 2 quantities for all 4 doors? same questions to rear dome and front dome.
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Aman
Question about the door lights: Did the OEM bulbs light up the floor like that at all?
I believe so, just not as vibrant as the white LEDs.

My eyes didn't even bother looking at the ground when I open my doors with the stock bulbs lol.

Originally Posted by SurfingScotty
Okay, cool! They were out of the front (I think) dome lights. I'll have to buy once they're not on backorder and pay extra shipping.


Seems like the front dome lights are still in stock, just not the back dome and door lights.

Originally Posted by cjTL
Love the LEDs. They really freshen up the interior. Bulbs are yucky.



From my experience (And I've detailed way too many cars...) Lexol leather cleaner and the back side of a sponge (make sure its not too rough, but you want something with an abrasive surface, otherwise you'll just smear it around) do an amazing job of removing grease and grime from leather, restoring the natural matte finish. Work it into the leather and build up a foamy lather. Clean it up with warm water and a rag. I skip the leather conditioner- it just makes things greasy and doesn't really condition the leather as automotive leather is coated. I use a wet warm rag for my "conditioner". I do follow up with 303 Aerospace now and then just for added protection. But don't expect it to last more than a couple of days.

So my point is, clean up the seats first and you will likely see a difference. I follow this procedure about once every month or two. The ass prints usually go away after a thorough cleaning. The cleaning makes the leather contract somewhat after its dried. Oh and FWIW, your car will smell like new car/leather if its regularly cleaned. Especially on warm days...that leather smell=
Thanks!

I need to get Lexol cleaner now and follow your "guide"!

Originally Posted by yooin14
im getting little confused. one quantity is one pair. does it mean if I buy one pair for door light, they covers two doors? so i just need buy 2 quantities for all 4 doors? same questions to rear dome and front dome.
Yes, every quantity comes with 2 bulbs!

You buy 1 quantity, that's good for both doors.

You buy 2 quantities, that's good for both doors AND the rear domes.

There are no lights on the rear doors, by the way.

CONCLUSION:
On this page: http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/C...-p4481039.html

(They're out of stock right now, though)

Where it says "Quantity:" change the 1 to 2.

Then add to cart.

Done.

Cheers!

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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Aman
Thanks for the tip about the sponge - I use Lexol cleaner with an MF cloth, and it's hard to get it sudsy, and there's rarely a significant cosmetic difference.

How does 303 affect the leather surface? Any shinier/slipperier?
No problem. Like I said, just make sure its not too rough or you'll scratch the leather up. Ideally, one would use a leather brush, but I don't feel like buying one. The key is building up that lather and scrubbing it in.

The 303 doesn't add much shine, but it just gives the leather a deeper look and protects them somewhat for a short time. It does tend to make the seats slippery as hell though...
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by guitarplayer16


Yes, every quantity comes with 2 bulbs!

You buy 1 quantity, that's good for both doors.

You buy 2 quantities, that's good for both doors AND the rear domes.

There are no lights on the rear doors, by the way.

CONCLUSION:
On this page: http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/C...-p4481039.html

(They're out of stock right now, though)

Where it says "Quantity:" change the 1 to 2.

Then add to cart.

Done.

Cheers!

Ah.. Thanks! I will order them as soon as they are available.
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 01:26 PM
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I jus checked today, the bulbs on still out!!
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by guitarplayer16
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/C...-p4481039.html

(They're out of stock right now, though)

Where it says "Quantity:" change the 1 to 2.

Then add to cart.

Done.

Cheers!
Back in stock! I'm glad I wasn't the only one who was confused by this. Some of the item descriptions say "2 VLED..." while others just say "VLED 194 Super White..." or whatever.

Anyway, got mine installed today and they look nice. They still dim, too which I was worried that they wouldn't. Now just gotta wait for the last 2 PAIRs to come and I'm all done.
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 11:06 PM
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I like, good clean look.
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 11:28 PM
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Imma order me some whenever i get home from work!!
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 12:24 AM
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thanks for the links, i just placed and order
anyone that still has to order, use coupon code save15 it saves you 15 percent,i just found it online and it worked!
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 01:50 AM
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just ordered mines, can't wait for it to come in.
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 03:25 PM
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as for the installing did you just pop all the covers out with a flat head screwdriver?i know it seems like a noob question but you can never be too sure
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 03:31 PM
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That's what I did when I replaced my rear dome. I'm sure it's the same for the rest of the bulb covers, except maybe the rear license plate. Owner's manual should have instructions.
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 06:21 PM
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Yeah, prying the covers off were easy.

I just used a very tiny flat head screwdriver.

As for taking the bulbs out, that was kinda difficult.
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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A knife also works well.
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Old May 9, 2011 | 01:10 PM
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everything is in stock, order submitted! woohoo
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Old May 10, 2011 | 09:17 AM
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The 10off20 still works... Just ordered the following;

1 set for License plate: http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED/D...-p6691894.html

3 sets for Front Dome, Vanity, and Trunk: http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED/D...-p5168709.html

2 sets for Rear Dome and Doors: http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/C...-p4481039.html

1 set for Glove Box and Center console: http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED/G...-p6941708.html

Shipped to my door for $58.64... Not a bad deal.
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Old May 10, 2011 | 09:49 AM
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Nicely done, Thank god you didnt do blue... thats not classy at all, i did white as well!
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Old May 13, 2011 | 08:10 AM
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[QUOTE=BuffBakerGA;12935755]
1 set for Glove Box and Center console: http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED/G...-p6941708.htmlQUOTE]


These don't fit in the center console and my 05' doesn't have a bulb in the glove box...
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Old May 13, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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Just ordered these today. Looks great!
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 06:27 AM
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Is there anywhere else I can get good quality bulbs like this because these are all sold out
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by My_types_is_red
Is there anywhere else I can get good quality bulbs like this because these are all sold out
I wouldn't recommend the bulbs I used in this thread.
I overpaid for LEDs from VLEDS, plus they weren't that bright at all.

I recommend people getting LED boards from ebay.
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 02:37 PM
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Ok thanks
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 02:38 PM
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I wouldn't recommend the bulbs I used in this thread.
I overpaid for LEDs from VLEDS, plus they weren't that bright at all.

I recommend people getting LED boards from ebay.
This. Much brighter and cheaper.
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 11:41 PM
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So what is the latest consensus on LED License Plate lights? Search brings up too many options to know which is best. I see a lot of people using the towers but I would think Flank would be best due to the downward angle?
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 09:27 AM
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You want a single LED facing down. That is what I found to be the brightest solution. 2 of those and you should be set
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 12:16 PM
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Sorry for the really old bump but I didn't want to make a new thread, and I can't seem to find the right info. All of the links to vleds are dead. Can anyone just provide a short description to what bulb goes to where? I'm having a hard time understanding the difference between the bulbs on their site.
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrtastygoody
Sorry for the really old bump but I didn't want to make a new thread, and I can't seem to find the right info. All of the links to vleds are dead. Can anyone just provide a short description to what bulb goes to where? I'm having a hard time understanding the difference between the bulbs on their site.
Hey there,

All main interior bulbs (2 front dome lights, 1 door light each side, 2 rear dome lights) are 194/168/158/T10 wedge bulbs

Which leads you to here:

For 5k (pure white)
http://www.vleds.com/bulb/194-168-15...white-led.html

For 6k (white with hint of blue)
http://www.vleds.com/bulb/194-168-15...white-led.html

LED technology has evolved a lot since 2010/2011, so you probably can't find the bulbs I used.
Any of their new LEDs should be plenty brighter than the LEDs I had from them 2 years ago.

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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 12:28 PM
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picking a full set (8 bulbs) of these up to replace my
superbrightLEDs.com bulbs.

I wanted something brighter and these look like they will do it.
they are available locally to me so i will get them tomorrow.

will post pix later but seller claims they are significantly brighter
than what i have now.

0.4w on the superbrightleds VS 2.5w on these new ones.

http://artofspeedracing.ca/index.php...or-lens-3.html


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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by guitarplayer16
Hey there,

All main interior bulbs (2 front dome lights, 1 door light each side, 2 rear dome lights) are 194/168/158/T10 wedge bulbs

Which leads you to here:

For 5k (pure white)
http://www.vleds.com/bulb/194-168-15...white-led.html

For 6k (white with hint of blue)
http://www.vleds.com/bulb/194-168-15...white-led.html

LED technology has evolved a lot since 2010/2011, so you probably can't find the bulbs I used.
Any of their new LEDs should be plenty brighter than the LEDs I had from them 2 years ago.
Thanks man! So regardless of which ones I order they should fit in the domes and doors right?
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrtastygoody
Thanks man! So regardless of which ones I order they should fit in the domes and doors right?
Correct.
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Old May 3, 2013 | 01:40 PM
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looks good next on my list to do
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