License Plate LED DIY
02-14-2007, 11:19 PM
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i'm curious to try these (non-led) bulbs as license plate lights:
http://www.hoen-usa.com/city2.htm
they are advertised to match the hoen xenonmatch bulbs which are pretty close to the HID.
pictures from hoen's website:
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http://www.hoen-usa.com/city2.htm
they are advertised to match the hoen xenonmatch bulbs which are pretty close to the HID.
pictures from hoen's website:
before:
after:
02-15-2007, 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by godfather2
looks like a very simple mod (lol, that means i can do it). thanks for the photos
03-13-2007, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by LOL888
I just ordered mine from tec toyz, he has a lifetime warranty. Can't beat that, but it is a little pricey for $17 shipped.
i emailed him a few times and he finally responded after a few days to give it another day and then if doesnt come he would send another.
i emailed him again and had to wait a few days for another response...
he finally said ok it's been processed with tomorrow's shipment so it will be shipped out the next morning....(i got the message on a thursdays so it should've been sent out friday morning right?) WRONG
he has yet to reply to any of my emails after that about the status, or anything!!
that was supposed to be march 2nd that it shouldve been shipped out. it's the 13th and still nothing.
i paid for the lights on feb 9th!!!!
cross your fingers when you order
i know the guy isnt responding on purpose because i see feedback comments from today!!! which means he's selling still
i'm about to ruin his 100% record...which i thought would've been enough to finally get it into his thick head to send them but NOPE
03-14-2007, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by LOL888
yeah, I ordered today and he shipped out today. I already have my usps tracking information.
no joke, he hasn't replied to me since march 1st.
03-29-2007, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by TSXHunter05
that doesn't sound like him at all, I have even had to send a bulb back to him and he sent me two new bulbs.
and for the record...tec_toyz now has 4 negative feedback comments so it wasn't just me
they've all not received the product as described. i'm escalating it to a claim to get a refund
03-30-2007, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by ghyun82
well sad to say it's the truth. my tracking number says they usps was informed on february 12th. it's supposed to change status once it's delivered right? hasn't
no joke, he hasn't replied to me since march 1st.
no joke, he hasn't replied to me since march 1st.
its because your asian....
03-31-2007, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by lcrazyaznl
tectoyz got his laptop and house robbed, so hes been down for quite a bit this past winter. I wonder how his recovering went.
and dont say you'll send something and not do it
03-31-2007, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by jerzpwr
its because your asian....
(since your door is two feet away)
05-11-2007, 04:19 PM
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I purchased the 1-LED Super White from superbrightleds.com for my license plate and I didn't like it because it had a bluish hue to it. Are there any recommendation for true Super White, like the one's Lexus come stock?
05-11-2007, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by str8 tsx
I purchased the 1-LED Super White from superbrightleds.com for my license plate and I didn't like it because it had a bluish hue to it. Are there any recommendation for true Super White, like the one's Lexus come stock?
07-31-2007, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by str8 tsx
I purchased the 1-LED Super White from superbrightleds.com for my license plate and I didn't like it because it had a bluish hue to it. Are there any recommendation for true Super White, like the one's Lexus come stock?
Look for the 194 Superstar Bulbs.
11-22-2007, 05:34 PM
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Thanks for the pics and guide. I probably would've been out there for at least an hour trying to figure out how to get the housings out. Nice job.
11-22-2007, 07:35 PM
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Took advantage of the warm Thanksgiving weather to replace my license plate bulbs today. I used bulbs from autoillumination.com, specifically the "SMT Tower" bulbs (the first bulbs listed on their web site under the 194-type bulbs.)
These bulbs use 5 surface-mount LEDs and look to be very well made (in terms of construction and base material.) We'll see how long they last. They fit beautifully within the housing, and are VERY bright, lighting up the whole area between the tail lights, the top of the bumper, the ground behind the car... Might be a bit too bright, but they look great - I think I'll get used to them
I also found an even better use for this particular bulb - replacing that sorry yellow trunk light. I ordered the "SMT Tower III" bulb for this location, which fits and works great, but the above 5-LED bulb is brighter and illuminates the trunk evenly. This light may not be seen by others, but it is a big improvement IMO.
These bulbs use 5 surface-mount LEDs and look to be very well made (in terms of construction and base material.) We'll see how long they last. They fit beautifully within the housing, and are VERY bright, lighting up the whole area between the tail lights, the top of the bumper, the ground behind the car... Might be a bit too bright, but they look great - I think I'll get used to them
I also found an even better use for this particular bulb - replacing that sorry yellow trunk light. I ordered the "SMT Tower III" bulb for this location, which fits and works great, but the above 5-LED bulb is brighter and illuminates the trunk evenly. This light may not be seen by others, but it is a big improvement IMO.
11-08-2008, 04:47 PM
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I have done it myself today and it was quite simple,,, but I found the lining just can't be as fit as the way used it.... this is the only down side of it.
But I like the look after all!!!
Ths for the tips!
But I like the look after all!!!
Ths for the tips!
11-09-2008, 01:18 AM
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11-10-2008, 10:51 AM
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Okay, LEDs are good lights but empirically aren't so reliable for the important job of license plate lights. In other words, problems are commonly reported regarding LEDs for the license plates. I was wondering if there are any other non-LED lights that produce a similar white as to get rid of the ugly yellow. I was looking at the Hoens maybe. Does anybody have any knowledge to share about this?
11-10-2008, 12:04 PM
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Okay, LEDs are good lights but empirically aren't so reliable for the important job of license plate lights. In other words, problems are commonly reported regarding LEDs for the license plates. I was wondering if there are any other non-LED lights that produce a similar white as to get rid of the ugly yellow. I was looking at the Hoens maybe. Does anybody have any knowledge to share about this?
Hoens have blue glass which block out the yellow light, reducing overall brightness, and therefore need more wattage to get back to the brightness you need. These bulbs get hot. Hoen recommends against installing these bulbs in the little, confined space for our license plate bulbs. Many here have used them, most have no problem, but I recall at least one poster saying that he had melted his covers.
11-11-2008, 03:23 PM
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I have a pair of extra license plate LEDs in cool white color if anyone is interested. I just ask for standard shipping cost. PM me if interested.
The project is easy and makes the plates look pretty cool.
The project is easy and makes the plates look pretty cool.
01-18-2009, 03:00 AM
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trouble placing the housing back in place
ok, so i'm not sure what i'm doing wrong, but i can't seem to get the housing of the light bulb to snap back into place. i tried for about an hour and just can't get to snap back in...
any pointers or advice?
any pointers or advice?
