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Old 02-18-2009, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by NyAcUrATL08
thanks man... very helpful... How do you like the license plate LED? Im looking to get that and will probably go the same route you went. thanks again
The license plate LEDs are awesome, definately get some. Before and after is like an outdated look to modern look, definately will never go back.
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Also anyone not willing to spend $50 on reverse lights you can get the 27 LED ones here:
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481

My friend (ifirahse) and I did a comparison of the 36 vs the old 27s and the difference was negligable. Seriously we had 1 of each installed and could barely tell the difference. Anyways hopefully the high power 14s are a more noticable improvement.
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I was over at my buddy ifirahse's house tonight and we checked the 27 vs 36 vs the new 14 high powers. Difference is slight but the 14 is definately the brightest. I would say it is not bright enough to justify upgrading from the 36, maybe from the 27. They are nice though I am happy with them.
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i think we need to meet up and compare LED setups LOL
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I want to meet up just so you could shoot my car lol
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Originally Posted by AnthraciteAspec
I want to meet up just so you could shoot my car lol
lol, i need to take the pictures of a couple people here. the only problem is scheduling. work keeps me busy all the time

did you make it to the Irvine meet a week ago?
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lol, i need to take the pictures of a couple people here. the only problem is scheduling. work keeps me busy all the time

did you make it to the Irvine meet a week ago?
I did not, I was at the Los Alamitos Army base runnin a 10k.

I am planning on going to the So Cal Surf Cruise though on April 18th
https://acurazine.com/forums/acurazine-clubs-meets-15/so-cal-surf-cruise-%7Eapril-18-2009%7E-711767/
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damnit...you guys bought all the lights! They are out of everything!
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damnit...you guys bought all the lights! They are out of everything!
lol
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Would these be good for fogs on a 2006 TL.


2 V-LEDS HID WHITE 68 M-SMT DRL/FOG BULBS HB4 9006 6K







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Are these what I need when I clear my headlights? Will they fit OK?

V-LEDS DUAL COLOR CHANGING HID WHITE/AMBER 48 M-SMT PARKING/TURN SIGNAL BULBS 7443 7443NA







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Old 03-05-2009, 12:07 PM
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Those turn signals will work. You will need to add resister though
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damnit...you guys bought all the lights! They are out of everything!
lol very likely with the amount people here buy
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Originally Posted by JD TL-S
Would these be good for fogs on a 2006 TL.


2 V-LEDS HID WHITE 68 M-SMT DRL/FOG BULBS HB4 9006 6K

V-LEDS Part ID: 9006_68_W
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$59.99

Are these what I need when I clear my headlights? Will they fit OK?

V-LEDS DUAL COLOR CHANGING HID WHITE/AMBER 48 M-SMT PARKING/TURN SIGNAL BULBS 7443 7443NA

V-LEDS Part ID: 7443_48_SMT_WA
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Yeah I am using both those turn signals and fogs and they work great.
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Looks like they finally restocked a bunch of the bulbs they were out of. I need to stop going to that site.....
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these are the reverse lights right?

V-LEDS HID WHITE 14 M-SMT 5W HIGH POWER BULBS
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^The description you have is correct, the link is wrong.

http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/P...82764-1-2.html
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V-LEDS HID WHITE 14 M-SMT 5W HIGH POWER BULBS 917 918 920 921 922 923
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These are now back in stock. I placed my order tonight. I also saved 15% with the CLUBLEXUS code. Thanks again, AZ!!!
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Old 03-15-2009, 10:19 PM
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clublexus gets a 10 % discount not 15%,
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^^^
I don't mean to argue, but I saved $7.50 on a $50 order. Unless my math is wrong, that equals 15%. I guess if you are looking for LEDs, place your order and input the code. Your mileage may vary!
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The CLUBLEXUS code definitely gives you 15% off.....or at least did when I ordered.
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I also got 15% off...$5.50 or so on a $36 order.
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clublexus gets a 10 % discount not 15%,
clublexus gets you 15%, not 10%. I just used it.
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I can't use the clublexus one anymore it says my account has used this code too many times lol
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oops you are correct i just placed another order and it was 15%
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Interesting... I only got 10% on my $200 order ($20 off)
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Interesting... I only got 10% on my $200 order ($20 off)
Was your $200 order before shipping or after shipping? You may have gotten 15% if your LED order was less than $200 then the shipping brought it up to $200??...just a stab in the dark...lol
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Could somebody list the models of LED suitable for 07 TL-S?

Also, do you need any thing else? Or is it just replacing regular light bulbs with LEDs?
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How are the license plate LEDs holding up from these guys? I had purchased a set of the regular 4LED bulbs from them and they burnt out after 2 months ( ppl said ti was due to the opening/closing of trunk). I was going to upgrade to CCF but I'm lazy... so if someone can confirm that the LP LEDs are holding up for a lOOoooOong time... i'll get those.
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Originally Posted by AnthraciteAspec
Here is my current LED setup:

3 x HID WHITE 30 M-SMT BULBS 194 (2 Vanity, 1 Trunk) - $16.99 each
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/f...35250249246247?

2 x HID WHITE 6 LED FLANKS 194 (2 Front Domes) - $10.99 pair
no longer available

2 x HID WHITE 6 LED LIGHT BULBS 194 (2 Rear Domes) - $7.99 pair
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481

2 x HID WHITE HPT 5 LED LIGHT BULBS 194 (Doors) - $12.99 pair
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481

2 x HID WHITE HIGH POWER LICENSE PLATE LED BULBS (License Plate) - $9.99 pair
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/f...39238249244251?

2 x HID WHITE 14 M-SMT 5W HIGH POWER BULBS 921 (Reverse Lights) - $49.99 pair
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...45248243244239

2 x DUAL COLOR CHANGING HID WHITE/AMBER 48 M-SMT PARKING/TURN SIGNAL BULBS 7443 (Front Turn Signals) - $49.99 pair
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/f...35240239246251?

2 x 6 OHM 50W 2 BULB LED LOAD RESISTORS TURN SIGNAL BLINKER FIX 7443 (Resistors for Switchbacks) - $9.99 pair
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...35240239246251

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How to install resistors:
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/how-install-led-resistors-lots-pictures-3g-garage-g-079-a-637923/

Also my sidemarkers are custom made switchbacks, see these threads for more info:
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/g-043-blinking-sidemarker-diy-guide-suitable-3g-garage-703668/
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/switchback-side-markers-704533/

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Did you get the mounting plates for the resistors as well?
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Yeah I am using both those turn signals and fogs and they work great.
Is your TL an 06? I have read the ones needed for an 06 TL are diff from 07-08 ?
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Would these be good for fogs on a 2006 TL.


2 V-LEDS HID WHITE 68 M-SMT DRL/FOG BULBS HB4 9006 6K







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$49.99


MY TL is an 06. ^^^^Are these correct for an 06 TL?

I read the 07-08 are diff from 06 ?

I need to order soon, headlights are getting cleared this week.

Thanks, I feel silly asking.
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^^^^^Any answers please. I want to order ASAP.
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^^^^^Any answers please. I want to order ASAP.
3G Garage:
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/3g-acura-tl-bulb-sizes-list-3g-garage-g-077-a-691135/
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my experience with LEDS has been pretty bad so far. they always burnout faster than standard bulbs. i'm not sure if it is the brands i have gone with but i really am having a tough time believing in this technology.

anyone else had simliar experience?
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Crap. I totally forgot about this thread, and I just ordered $80 worth of stuff from them.
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my experience with LEDS has been pretty bad so far. they always burnout faster than standard bulbs. i'm not sure if it is the brands i have gone with but i really am having a tough time believing in this technology.

anyone else had simliar experience?

I just posted above but alot of people have problem with the trunk LEDS burning out possibly due to the slamming of the trunk constantly... My interior LEDs are still running strong after 5 months, no problems...but trunk LEds went out fairly quickly.
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my experience with LEDS has been pretty bad so far. they always burnout faster than standard bulbs. i'm not sure if it is the brands i have gone with but i really am having a tough time believing in this technology.

anyone else had simliar experience?

Which LEDs are burning out? Where did you buy them from?

I've had my interior LEDs for 2 years, and my switchbacks, license plate and reverse LEDs for 6+ months.
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^^^^ Unfortunately, my experience with LEDs is limited---check back in abt 6mos for an update.
My issue is I went for 12LED domes in blue and I'm still not quite sure as to the "riciness" of blue LEDs. Regardless, I did order the LED backup lights from V-LED, since I can't see anything with the stock bulbs.
I also have heard about reliability issues in the trunk lights and I am considering white CCFLs for that area. Again, the stock light just doesn't cut it as far as brightness. I figure mounting the CCFLs off of the lid (under where the rear windshield meets the car) will eliminate the trunk "slamming" problem.
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KOOL just ordered the 7443 48-SMT swithbacks
6 ohm resisters and mounting plates.
9006 68-SMT fog bulbs.

CLUBLEXUS gave me a 15% discount.

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