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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 11:58 AM
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Well I want to start changing the interior lightings in my car to like a white or something, but I dont know where to start. Any help?
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 12:01 PM
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I got the blue ones & didnt like it. Also, check out the company first mine burned out in 2 weeks.
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 12:21 PM
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i got white led's from superbrightleds.com and i love them. try a search, there are tons of threads about this...
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 05:05 PM
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well I kind of don't know how to look for like what type of parts. Also, should I go with a blue or white theme for my interior? I have a tan interior so l I was thinking about white.
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 08:10 PM
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WLED-WHP5 wedge base bulbs. just do a search for "WHP5" on superbrightleds.com and you will find them. i would go with white-looks very clean.
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 08:17 PM
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i recommend white!
do you want it to be bright? or a accent, or just as bright as oem but white instead? i can help you out if you like
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 08:29 PM
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how many LED bulbs should i order..and whats the difference between polarized bulb and non polarized bulb?
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by thait
i recommend white!
do you want it to be bright? or a accent, or just as bright as oem but white instead? i can help you out if you like

I want it to be bright. if you can help, that'll be cool. thanks.

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b.../WLED-xHP5.htm
--would these be for like interior lighting like the dome lightings? and i would need four right?

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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 11:18 PM
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The higher the lumen output, the brighter.
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by DeathMetal
The higher the lumen output, the brighter.
no idea what you're talking about. haha :X

the lights on my #8 post will fit on a '06 tl right?
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 06:14 AM
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will the lights shown in post #8 be bright enough??? i want to put blue
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 06:27 AM
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will the same bulb shown in post #8 fit in my glove compartment and side door?
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 10:12 AM
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i have those exact lights and yes they are bright enough. they fit in all of the domes as well as the doors. you might even throw them in the license plate lights.
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 10:34 AM
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i use v-leds.....no problems yet with them!
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 10:59 AM
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I understand the domes are the same size for the doors...
Is that the same case for the trunk lighting and the license plate?
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 11:03 AM
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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Just to make sure, you're saying those lights fits in all the interior lightings? (dome, doors, trunk, etc..) Also, they're not hard to install right?
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 01:04 PM
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thats correct. the only tough ones to install are the license plate. you have to take off the trunk lining. they cant be changed from the exterior. its not hard, just takes time. you might also have some trouble getting the front dome lights out since they are hard to grip. many others, including myself used tape. wrap some tape around the bulb and pull. they come right out, slide in the new ones and your set.
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by lylen
Just to make sure, you're saying those lights fits in all the interior lightings? (dome, doors, trunk, etc..) Also, they're not hard to install right?
Yeah. They are.

Installation is very easy. The hardest part, I woudl say, is removing the covers without breaking the tabs.
Sometimes the old bulb may be a little stuck... but nothing a lil' elbow grease won't fix!
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by o4Komodo
Yeah. They are.

Installation is very easy. The hardest part, I woudl say, is removing the covers without breaking the tabs.
Sometimes the old bulb may be a little stuck... but nothing a lil' elbow grease won't fix!
Is there like a "technique" to take out the covers with messing it up?
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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Front dome covers: put a slim flathead screwdriver at the very front (front of the car) and pry.

Rear dome covers: put a slim flathead screwdriver at the middle of each cover and pry.
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Trew
Front dome covers: put a slim flathead screwdriver at the very front (front of the car) and pry.

Rear dome covers: put a slim flathead screwdriver at the middle of each cover and pry.
thanks. that'll help to not break the tabs right?
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 11:40 PM
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They are pretty flexable. I would not advise you to do this mod when its cold inside the car, the plastic may break.
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 12:18 AM
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They are pretty flexable. I would not advise you to do this mod when its cold inside the car, the plastic may break.
thanks for the tip. it's starting to getting warmer here. if the plastic do somehow break, how would i replace them?
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Trew
Front dome covers: put a slim flathead screwdriver at the very front (front of the car) and pry.

Rear dome covers: put a slim flathead screwdriver at the middle of each cover and pry.
I should be more clear and say put the screwdriver on the inside of each cover for the rears (middle of light assembly).
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 01:01 AM
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use a swiss army knife blade to remove the front and rear dome plastic covers. there's no prying. just slip the blade in, push in the locking tab slightly, and the plastic cover falls right off.
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by lylen
thanks for the tip. it's starting to getting warmer here. if the plastic do somehow break, how would i replace them?
go to an ACURA dealer and get that part. Be careful, you may not be able to buy just that one piece. Its not that hard, just take your time.
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 01:42 PM
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Alright thanks guys. Well i just ordered my lights yesterday night. i ordered 4 WLED-WHP5 (white) for my dome lights. i wanna see how good they are before i order more.
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 01:53 PM
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Also could someone post show me pictures of the footwell lightings? i think that's what they're called. i want to see how they look in white for the front and back seats. Thanks.
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