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Old 11-21-2006, 12:10 AM
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Piaa Vs Tec-toyz Leds

I was thinking about changing all my interior lights to white leds. I've heard many positives about the bulbs from Brian at TEC-TOYZ but I have also heard that many of them tend to die or fade out after 6 months or so. Would it be a better option to go with PIAA bulbs so that they'll last longer? Are the PIAA bulbs as bright?
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I have the Piaas.......to me they're just as bright as the Tec Toyz.
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Originally Posted by K-Shawn
I have the Piaas.......to me they're just as bright as the Tec Toyz.
How long have they lasted? Can you post some pics if possible?
Old 11-21-2006, 01:17 AM
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Tec Toyz License plate lights i 10000% recommand
amazing NOT LED but 1 watt white bulbs.
wide range, clean, better than those Lexus GS lights.

for interior lights, ive come across two~three sets of LED lights

major "good" is that this 9 square LED is SOLID. very bright, CLEAN, white

it jus feels very Solid
highly recommand (19.95 come with 2 "9 LED" bulbs.
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i would suggest supporting Brian @ Tec-Toyz since he helps keep the site online for you guys
Old 11-29-2006, 09:21 PM
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I too am curious if the PIAA leds are better and worth the extra cost, they look to be nicer. Anyone went with the PIAA and have pics or recommendations. Planning on replacing door and dome lights.
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Tec-Toyz is the way. plus, he has those 1W LEDs. super bright and durable.
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anyone have a pic of the Tec-Toyz rear license plate lights on the car?
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I believe tec toyz offers lifetime warranty on their bulbs....Straight off of his e-bay listing....


These are not the "Cheap" lights other people are selling, these are High Quality LEDs, the difference is obvious once you see them. These are the BRIGHTEST lights available with 9 LEDs in each door bulb!! Don't be fooled by other sellers selling junk for cheaper prices! I will also guarantee these lights! If they EVER go bad, just send it back to me and I will replace FREE OF CHARGE!!
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do you guys have his website?
Old 11-30-2006, 05:32 PM
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tec-toyz.com/

I bought my LED's from him on E-bay
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tech toyz is a vendor.
piaa makes awesome led's.

pick your poison......
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anyone have night pics of the license plate lights?
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I'll take a pic of my PIAA's tonight. I really like the slight (I mean slight) purplish hue to the blubs. I makes it more eye catching and at some angles looks pure white.
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i currently have the PIAA leds
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i say go with tec-toyz...no experience with piaa lights, but very happy with my 9LED lights from brian at tec-toyz...had them just over 6 months with no problems...

some pics for ya...interior and license plate lights are from tec-toyz, reverse and trunk lights are xenon...

















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Originally Posted by rimz
i say go with tec-toyz...no experience with piaa lights, but very happy with my 9LED lights from brian at tec-toyz...had them just over 6 months with no problems...

some pics for ya...interior and license plate lights are from tec-toyz, reverse and trunk lights are xenon...
Looks good
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those look good rimz.

which ones from tec-toyz did you get for the interior and which ones for the license plate lights?
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where did you buy the xenon 921 bulbs for the reverse lights from?
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rimz, which bulbs did you use for your interiors? Those seem very bright. I just received my set of 9leds from tec-toyz and they don't seem very bright. They seem dimmer than my stock ones. =(
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Originally Posted by sixsixfour
those look good rimz.

which ones from tec-toyz did you get for the interior and which ones for the license plate lights?
i got the 9LED lights for both the interior and license plate lights...all fit perfectly...

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where did you buy the xenon 921 bulbs for the reverse lights from?
i got the xenon lights off of ebay...got all 3 of them for less than $7 including shipping...they look awesome...i always see people pointing and starring when i back up the car...they look blueish-purple, but shine bright white...in daylight, you can see the blueish-purple color inside the reverse light housing, which is something you won't see on many other cars...just thought i'd throw that in there...
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thanks rimz, those shots of yours make me want to get the LEDs too.

i currently have the PIAA super white regular wedge bulbs for the 4 interior lights, and PIAA high intensity LEDs for the license plate lights.

ill probably get the one for the license plate lights soon. thanks again!
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https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34772

here is my Tec Toyz 1 watt bulb license plate

don't think it's those aftermarket LED bulbs.
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Originally Posted by sixsixfour
thanks rimz, those shots of yours make me want to get the LEDs too.

i currently have the PIAA super white regular wedge bulbs for the 4 interior lights, and PIAA high intensity LEDs for the license plate lights.

ill probably get the one for the license plate lights soon. thanks again!
no problem man...show that shit off once you get the LEDs put in...
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rimz are these the ones you got off ebay?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-M...spagenameZWDVW
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Originally Posted by The Dougler
rimz are these the ones you got off ebay?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-M...spagenameZWDVW
yep, that's exactly what they look like...

except when i bought them they were like $1.78 each...i can't remember the seller's name on ebay, though...they didn't leave feedback...bitches...

anyways, that's them...
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I used to be a big fan of Brian's until I sent a flickering bulb back to him and since have had every e-mail ignored and no replacement bulb sent.
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