DRL upgrade kit from V-Leds
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DRL upgrade kit from V-Leds
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...2745/SFV/32481
this is for my 07 TL-s with DRL's
ok guys i'll be the guinea pig on this one. i had the W3 cree hb3 bulbs. those lasted about 2-3 months so i've had the drl indicator light in my dash for that long. now it doesn't even bother me. i went to the V-leds website and saw that they had a DRL upgrade kit for the 9005 hb3 bulb. it states its for the Lexus IS250 and 350. i thought "hey its the same bulb" right! so i picked up a set. i got them in today and installed them. they work! these are like 10x's brighter than the W3 cree leds i had before. the only thing that sucks is that the indicator light is still there. but like i said before it really doesn't bother me anymore. one LED is a tiny bit brighter than the other, but during the day this should not be that noticeable. lets see how long these last. i'll take some pics for all to see tomorrow.
this is for my 07 TL-s with DRL's
ok guys i'll be the guinea pig on this one. i had the W3 cree hb3 bulbs. those lasted about 2-3 months so i've had the drl indicator light in my dash for that long. now it doesn't even bother me. i went to the V-leds website and saw that they had a DRL upgrade kit for the 9005 hb3 bulb. it states its for the Lexus IS250 and 350. i thought "hey its the same bulb" right! so i picked up a set. i got them in today and installed them. they work! these are like 10x's brighter than the W3 cree leds i had before. the only thing that sucks is that the indicator light is still there. but like i said before it really doesn't bother me anymore. one LED is a tiny bit brighter than the other, but during the day this should not be that noticeable. lets see how long these last. i'll take some pics for all to see tomorrow.
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So you're hoping the new bulbs are an improvement on these:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...624599&page=11
Let us know if this new set develops any flicker.
Also, why is DRL light on - not enough current draw/resistance?
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...624599&page=11
Let us know if this new set develops any flicker.
Also, why is DRL light on - not enough current draw/resistance?
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So you're hoping the new bulbs are an improvement on these:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...624599&page=11
Let us know if this new set develops any flicker.
Also, why is DRL light on - not enough current draw/resistance?
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...624599&page=11
Let us know if this new set develops any flicker.
Also, why is DRL light on - not enough current draw/resistance?
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Did you use (were you able to use) the "DRL Module" that comes with them?
I'd love a "white" LED DRL, but it's gotta be "bullet proof" - i.e. reasonble life, no flicker, and no DRL warning light.
I had a lot of hope for the previous set.
Thanks for being the guinea pig.
I'd love a "white" LED DRL, but it's gotta be "bullet proof" - i.e. reasonble life, no flicker, and no DRL warning light.
I had a lot of hope for the previous set.
Thanks for being the guinea pig.
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Hey jpt, I actually got this upgrade right when he came out with it, and I too noticed that one LED light is brighter than the other. I talked to Jake from V-leds and he's gonna look into evening out the light between the two LEDs. I didn't like how one was brighter than the other so I'm sticking with the stock halogens till Jake can hopefully fix the modules. Sorry forgot to post about this, probably coulda saved you the trouble :P
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Why is the DRL indicator on? I bought some 1watt led that doesn't light up so there's no indicator light on the dash. So I don't have DRL, but I'm using dual angel eye halos as my DRL. So this is an alternative to disable drl and not have the indicator light on the dash.
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I'm giving up on VLEDs... mine work when they feel like it, and now they are messing with my hid current flow... I don't use the auto-on feature anymore, just to prevent fluctuation. I'm done with LEDs.
I know some members are using yellow bulbs instead...any recommendation? I need to be close to hoen yellow endurance bulb output as possible...very yellow.
Thank you.
I know some members are using yellow bulbs instead...any recommendation? I need to be close to hoen yellow endurance bulb output as possible...very yellow.
Thank you.
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I'm giving up on VLEDs... mine work when they feel like it, and now they are messing with my hid current flow... I don't use the auto-on feature anymore, just to prevent fluctuation. I'm done with LEDs.
I know some members are using yellow bulbs instead...any recommendation? I need to be close to hoen yellow endurance bulb output as possible...very yellow.
Thank you.
I know some members are using yellow bulbs instead...any recommendation? I need to be close to hoen yellow endurance bulb output as possible...very yellow.
Thank you.
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80W in a drl socket? That's crazy....
How is the transition from DRL to HID? and how hot does the harness get?
How is the transition from DRL to HID? and how hot does the harness get?
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I was the first to have these LEDs on my car. I've had these V-LED DRLs on my car for almost 2 years now. No problems. They are on 24/7 because the DesignTech module I have wired up to them gives 80% daytime, 100% at night (I have an 04-06 with fogs that I use as DRLs) and when the car is off they stay on like 10%. These bulbs see a lot of abuse from voltage spikes when I start/stop the car and bass from my stereo, but no problems. Working strong. They aren't as bright as halogen or HIDs but they are the brightest LED solution that will give you a color match. Those W3 bulbs or any other imposter is no good.
BTW I noticed that V-LEDs also sells switchbacks now so we have a 2nd source for them besides autolumination now.
BTW I noticed that V-LEDs also sells switchbacks now so we have a 2nd source for them besides autolumination now.
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I don't understand how that inline module is supposed to work though. Where are the bulbs supposed to receive power from if the supply from the car is turned off? The DesignTech system works like a relay and takes power directly from the battery as well as a 12V trigger. I think with the V-LEDs module, they are really supposed to be load resistors to prevent a "lights burned out" warning. Very misleading I am sure they confuse a lot of people/get returns with that.
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^ What would you recommend in my place? I need a stable, low draw, bulbs to produce a very yellow color.... Something like hoen endurance...
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Hey jpt, I actually got this upgrade right when he came out with it, and I too noticed that one LED light is brighter than the other. I talked to Jake from V-leds and he's gonna look into evening out the light between the two LEDs. I didn't like how one was brighter than the other so I'm sticking with the stock halogens till Jake can hopefully fix the modules. Sorry forgot to post about this, probably coulda saved you the trouble :P
I'm giving up on VLEDs... mine work when they feel like it, and now they are messing with my hid current flow... I don't use the auto-on feature anymore, just to prevent fluctuation. I'm done with LEDs.
I know some members are using yellow bulbs instead...any recommendation? I need to be close to hoen yellow endurance bulb output as possible...very yellow.
Thank you.
I know some members are using yellow bulbs instead...any recommendation? I need to be close to hoen yellow endurance bulb output as possible...very yellow.
Thank you.
ha,ha, you're funny dude. your comment didn't even phase me in the least, cuz it's like i said "NOT BLUE", just photo trickery. but i also would rather have the stock "piss yellow" than a 1/2 operational DRL system. i think i'll have to go yellow, maybe a very "ricer yellow" Hoen bulb.
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tell me about it bro. i will be doing a 6000k HID fog light upgrade on my halogen fogs this weekend. i'll have to remove the bumper for this one. but it only takes like 15 min to remove. i might be able to do it without removing the bumper, but i want to do it right and mount those ballasts in a good spot. i also got some 6000k bulb upgrades to match
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^ haha good point...I'd like to do all these light mods..its just the part about having to remove the whole god damn bumper etc that is a MAJOR deterrent for me
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^ What would you recommend in my place? I need a stable, low draw, bulbs to produce a very yellow color.... Something like hoen endurance...
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tell me about it bro. i will be doing a 6000k HID fog light upgrade on my halogen fogs this weekend. i'll have to remove the bumper for this one. but it only takes like 15 min to remove. i might be able to do it without removing the bumper, but i want to do it right and mount those ballasts in a good spot. i also got some 6000k bulb upgrades to match
That's what I did. I have 6k HID lows & fogs. Along with my V-leds switchbacks and the side marker white led mod. Here's a link to a pic of them
https://acurazine.com/forums/picture...pictureid=3753
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This is GREAT! Hope it works. It looks like it makes sense. Trick one plug into thinking there's a bulb there with the resistor, and then whatever voltage comes out from the other one will be even for each bulb, so they should light up equally.
Looking forward to an update.
Looking forward to an update.
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alright i just got the harness in the mail today and just installed it. now i am fairly certain they do work. now i say certain because one of my 68 M-SMT DRL does not work. now i have 2 other sets of 9005 LEDs that i have tested.
*V-LEDS HID WHITE 3W CREE DRL BULBS HB3 9005
*PIAA TERA 8000K WHITE LED for 9005 9006 HB3 HB4 Fog DRL
now i know the 3W CREE DRL BULBS work without the harness but it is very dim. with the harness it is alot brighter.
the PIAAs also work without the harness but also with the harness it is alot brighter.
also there are no DRL lights on the dash with this harness. i am using the 3W CREE DRL BULBS for now untill i can get a replacement 68 M-SMT DRL bulb.
sorry i cant say for certain that they work.
*V-LEDS HID WHITE 3W CREE DRL BULBS HB3 9005
*PIAA TERA 8000K WHITE LED for 9005 9006 HB3 HB4 Fog DRL
now i know the 3W CREE DRL BULBS work without the harness but it is very dim. with the harness it is alot brighter.
the PIAAs also work without the harness but also with the harness it is alot brighter.
also there are no DRL lights on the dash with this harness. i am using the 3W CREE DRL BULBS for now untill i can get a replacement 68 M-SMT DRL bulb.
sorry i cant say for certain that they work.
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That looks AWESOME!
Byou say that the DRL light is still on? How can that be if the lights work? I tried using some Nokya bulbs and only one of them installed will work but not two. I wonder how long these will last. I have some V-LEDs for my license plate and they look AWESOME too. I love the white light look.
As far as one looking brighter than the other, I think that somehow both DRL wirings are "connected". They may use the same electricity and when both connected it causes the second one in the series to have less voltage. Like I said above, when I have one of my Nokya bulbs installed, it works, not both...
Byou say that the DRL light is still on? How can that be if the lights work? I tried using some Nokya bulbs and only one of them installed will work but not two. I wonder how long these will last. I have some V-LEDs for my license plate and they look AWESOME too. I love the white light look.
As far as one looking brighter than the other, I think that somehow both DRL wirings are "connected". They may use the same electricity and when both connected it causes the second one in the series to have less voltage. Like I said above, when I have one of my Nokya bulbs installed, it works, not both...
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alright i just got the harness in the mail today and just installed it. now i am fairly certain they do work. now i say certain because one of my 68 M-SMT DRL does not work. now i have 2 other sets of 9005 LEDs that i have tested.
*V-LEDS HID WHITE 3W CREE DRL BULBS HB3 9005
*PIAA TERA 8000K WHITE LED for 9005 9006 HB3 HB4 Fog DRL
now i know the 3W CREE DRL BULBS work without the harness but it is very dim. with the harness it is alot brighter.
the PIAAs also work without the harness but also with the harness it is alot brighter.
also there are no DRL lights on the dash with this harness. i am using the 3W CREE DRL BULBS for now untill i can get a replacement 68 M-SMT DRL bulb.
sorry i cant say for certain that they work.
*V-LEDS HID WHITE 3W CREE DRL BULBS HB3 9005
*PIAA TERA 8000K WHITE LED for 9005 9006 HB3 HB4 Fog DRL
now i know the 3W CREE DRL BULBS work without the harness but it is very dim. with the harness it is alot brighter.
the PIAAs also work without the harness but also with the harness it is alot brighter.
also there are no DRL lights on the dash with this harness. i am using the 3W CREE DRL BULBS for now untill i can get a replacement 68 M-SMT DRL bulb.
sorry i cant say for certain that they work.
Pics with the CREE 3W?
Please post whether the SMT's work when the 68 LED SMT is replaced.
Thanks for sticking with this.
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^^ ill do one better. heres a video. i think its available in HD. the 3W CREE isnt as bright as the 68 M-SMTs. actually in the sunlight its really hard to see. it kinda defeats the purpose of DRLs. im sure with the 68 M-SMTs it will be much brighter.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE2QYe0mHbM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE2QYe0mHbM
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