Received my VLED Triton V3 LED park and turn bulbs! A few pics inside!
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Mug (02-19-2013)
02-19-2013, 03:36 PM
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02-20-2013, 09:42 AM
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rdered the 5k triton v3 switchbacks in december and was told they would be backordered until mid march....on saturday they randomly show up at my door, no shipping notice or anything, excited to get these in. the new 5k DRL LEDs are still backordered until mid march but i'll run these switchbacks with my 6k towers for now
any other advice/hints on getting the switchbacks to fit just right into a type s (from reading sounds like i need the adaptor collar and 2 gaskets per socket)? what about mounting the control units and the CLS modules? also posted in the other vled thread here https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...=878471&page=3
thanks!
any other advice/hints on getting the switchbacks to fit just right into a type s (from reading sounds like i need the adaptor collar and 2 gaskets per socket)? what about mounting the control units and the CLS modules? also posted in the other vled thread here https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...=878471&page=3
thanks!
02-20-2013, 10:54 AM
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I didn't take many pics of install, due to cold weather yesterday & day before, but install wasn't hard by any means. I used 2 screws opposite another to hold bulbs into housings, used 1 of the smaller gaskets on both fronts & rear, all held in nice & tight, no movement in them at all
02-20-2013, 11:11 AM
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I didn't take many pics of install, due to cold weather yesterday & day before, but install wasn't hard by any means. I used 2 screws opposite another to hold bulbs into housings, used 1 of the smaller gaskets on both fronts & rear, all held in nice & tight, no movement in them at all
i'm looking for type s specific info for the switchbacks
02-20-2013, 12:10 PM
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^ The early shipped switchbacks only came with two of the smaller size gaskets which wasn't enough to secure them in the 1157 socket as you need to double up the gaskets, VLEDs now ships four of those gaskets from what I understand so you should be good.
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02-20-2013, 02:44 PM
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They are shipping them with 2 thinner small diameter gaskets, 2 thicker small diameter gaskets and 2 large diameter gaskets. I just installed mine on my type-s on monday. I used the thicker small diameter rubber gasket, and they fit perfectly. Hope this helps someone!
02-20-2013, 03:05 PM
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They are shipping them with 2 thinner small diameter gaskets, 2 thicker small diameter gaskets and 2 large diameter gaskets. I just installed mine on my type-s on monday. I used the thicker small diameter rubber gasket, and they fit perfectly. Hope this helps someone!
where did you mount the controllers and the CLS boxes (if you got the resistor kits)?
02-20-2013, 03:53 PM
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I mounted them to the brace you see through the fender liner. But thats just temporary, I plan on removing the bumper next week and doing a better job of mounting them.
02-20-2013, 06:13 PM
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Shipped out bad bulbs Friday. Had to pay $12 to ship them out, turns out my fuse blew but not the common blinker LED the hazzard fuse. Wasted $32 on the relay as well.
They got my bulbs yesterday and shipped new ones today. I will be wrapping these new ones in electrical tape like crazy!
They got my bulbs yesterday and shipped new ones today. I will be wrapping these new ones in electrical tape like crazy!
02-21-2013, 12:28 AM
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Shipped out bad bulbs Friday. Had to pay $12 to ship them out, turns out my fuse blew but not the common blinker LED the hazzard fuse. Wasted $32 on the relay as well.
They got my bulbs yesterday and shipped new ones today. I will be wrapping these new ones in electrical tape like crazy!
They got my bulbs yesterday and shipped new ones today. I will be wrapping these new ones in electrical tape like crazy!
02-23-2013, 10:19 AM
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I received my tritons yesterday. I guess they were not on back order after all. All parts I ordered were included. Not sure when I'll be able to install them. We just moved so there is way too much to do around here. Plus, my TL is tucked away for the winter.
02-24-2013, 11:50 AM
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Not sure if you installed them or not but when you get them open it up and you will see the V3 triton "main box" or the "brain". It has two prongs on each end and these prongs come apart EASILY and when they do water will definitely inside and ruin the circuitry (what happened to me before).
I got mine yesterday and put electrical tape all over the prongs and now I am confident no water is going to get in.
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02-24-2013, 12:06 PM
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edit: so looking at the pic one more time, i think i have to physically remove the bulb from the socket and then the Vled will insert there. going to go try that real quick.
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so i took off both my fenders halfway to install the V3 triton switchbacks for my type s, but when I went to make the switch I noticed that the connectors are not matching up. i ordered 1157 which is a cylinder looking connection and below is what my OEM looks like. is there another connector upstream of this connector that is the 1157 or do I have a different connector than expected for the type s turn signal?
i was pretty frustrated after waiting 3 months for these so I buttoned everything back up so I can't take a peek upstream right now. curious to hear any feedback.
original post:
so i took off both my fenders halfway to install the V3 triton switchbacks for my type s, but when I went to make the switch I noticed that the connectors are not matching up. i ordered 1157 which is a cylinder looking connection and below is what my OEM looks like. is there another connector upstream of this connector that is the 1157 or do I have a different connector than expected for the type s turn signal?
i was pretty frustrated after waiting 3 months for these so I buttoned everything back up so I can't take a peek upstream right now. curious to hear any feedback.
Last edited by sockr1; 02-24-2013 at 12:09 PM. Reason: i'm an idiot
02-24-2013, 12:28 PM
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^^^ yea i'm an idiot. i just have to twist and pull the actual bulb out. disregard question haha.
will post pics once CLS and controller boxes are mounted, much easier to take off half the fender then trying to pull back just a part of it
will post pics once CLS and controller boxes are mounted, much easier to take off half the fender then trying to pull back just a part of it
02-24-2013, 04:46 PM
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got my V3 Triton 5k switchbacks installed today!
the whole kit is very robust, it comes with dielectric grease for the connections and heat shrink for every connection as well. the hardest part is securing the controller box and CLS (resistor kit) but other than that it's a great plug and play setup and is a great match to the OEM headlights (4300k). with all the zip ties this setup is not going to move, pretty solid
i changed the length of the Triton bulb until the LED output was the same height as the filament from the OEM bulb
took off half the fender for ease of access
this is the turn signal area
driver side setup
passenger
passenger from below (had to make sure the CLS box wasn't hitting the windshield fluid hose)
and the final product!
the whole kit is very robust, it comes with dielectric grease for the connections and heat shrink for every connection as well. the hardest part is securing the controller box and CLS (resistor kit) but other than that it's a great plug and play setup and is a great match to the OEM headlights (4300k). with all the zip ties this setup is not going to move, pretty solid
i changed the length of the Triton bulb until the LED output was the same height as the filament from the OEM bulb
took off half the fender for ease of access
this is the turn signal area
driver side setup
passenger
passenger from below (had to make sure the CLS box wasn't hitting the windshield fluid hose)
and the final product!
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02-24-2013, 04:58 PM
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Looks awesome! Thanks for posting pictures. It seems tedious posting pictures of a bulb installation, however, they are expensive. Helps others get an idea of what they are getting.
02-24-2013, 07:54 PM
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So much easier if you guys just buy front and rear and install the V3 resistors in the trunk. There is a perfect "tray" for them to sit directly above the tail lamp assembly. I just used a strip of double sided tape and its perfect. Now the resistor doesnt have to be subjected to outside conditions near the engine bay, not to mention its extremely easy to access the tail lamp area. Just a little tip ;-)
02-24-2013, 08:08 PM
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So much easier if you guys just buy front and rear and install the V3 resistors in the trunk. There is a perfect "tray" for them to sit directly above the tail lamp assembly. I just used a strip of double sided tape and its perfect. Now the resistor doesnt have to be subjected to outside conditions near the engine bay, not to mention its extremely easy to access the tail lamp area. Just a little tip ;-)
02-28-2013, 07:12 PM
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Having a problem with mine now, not sure what stated it but I noticed it was after hand washing my car 
Here's the problem I'm having...
Here's the problem I'm having...
02-28-2013, 07:36 PM
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I have the turn signal relay mod in the flasher, no resistors. I've narrowed it down to the one unit, they are going to replace it.
02-28-2013, 07:50 PM
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Could someone take a picture of the lights on during the day from the side? Side profile seems to be missing from everyone's shot unless I'm missing it.
02-28-2013, 08:44 PM
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Im the original poster of this thread and im pretty sure I posted a decent side shot in direct sunlight. I think its on page two and I have one picture showing the original filament bulb from the side, then the V3 LED from the side. The picture is not completely off the side, but more so at about a 45 degree angle from the front. Regardless, the V3 LED's are for sure brighter from all angles.
03-01-2013, 09:33 PM
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03-01-2013, 10:24 PM
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I agree!! When I was installing them a while back I accidentally looked at one while I was holding it in my hands and I had the hazards on to make sure I had the polarity correct. Without exaggeration it caused a pounding headache that lasted all day lol. So its no joke, try to avoid looking at right at them especially before you put them in the housings.
03-04-2013, 04:25 PM
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I was browsing eBay and came across some bulbs that look promising, they have a similar reflector to the Tritons and come up with up to 20 watts worth of CREE bulbs in them...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-High-Powe...item4609b4074d
Anybody wanna be a guinea pig? I'm curious to try something like that for my rear turn signals.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-High-Powe...item4609b4074d
Anybody wanna be a guinea pig? I'm curious to try something like that for my rear turn signals.
03-04-2013, 08:20 PM
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I was browsing eBay and came across some bulbs that look promising, they have a similar reflector to the Tritons and come up with up to 20 watts worth of CREE bulbs in them...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-High-Powe...item4609b4074d
Anybody wanna be a guinea pig? I'm curious to try something like that for my rear turn signals.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-High-Powe...item4609b4074d
Anybody wanna be a guinea pig? I'm curious to try something like that for my rear turn signals.
03-05-2013, 09:39 PM
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ok so still debating if i should get 5k or 6k i know 5k goes best with oem headlights.
does anyone have pics with usr switchbacks, 6k headlights and the 6k triton switchbacks? i got usr side markers i don’t know if it would look best by buying 6k bulbs and just getting 6k tritions to match the side markers. i kinda wanna match all around but maybe it’ll look just as good with 5k.
does anyone have pics with usr switchbacks, 6k headlights and the 6k triton switchbacks? i got usr side markers i don’t know if it would look best by buying 6k bulbs and just getting 6k tritions to match the side markers. i kinda wanna match all around but maybe it’ll look just as good with 5k.
03-09-2013, 08:18 AM
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Well I sent back my one Triton I was having a problem with on Saturday, got an email last night and it's on it's way back! 
I miss these bulbs
riding around without them sucks.
I miss these bulbs
riding around without them sucks.
03-09-2013, 08:31 AM
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Ok tell them send you 5k!!!
03-09-2013, 08:46 AM
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No! They'll look yellow 
03-10-2013, 04:55 PM
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wrong....you need a resistor per side....so you need total of 2 resistors....one for the left and one for the right....
but why do through that mess when you can do this:
0.24OHM resistor for people who are running LED indicators all the way around:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...0#post14240010
03-10-2013, 04:56 PM
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^^^because that method requires modifying a OEM part including soldering. Not only that but I have tried it on a previous TL and not only was a PITA to get that relay out, but it broke the tabs in the process. In addition it didn't work for me and caused random interior dash lights to flicker. That's the last time I screw with my cars electrical system! I would MUCH rather pay under 20 bucks and use the V3 resistors that are 100% plug and play. Mounting them in the back by the tail lights is quick and simple.
DJ5,
I replied to your pm if you didn't see that. Like I said I assume you received the 1 LED resistor by accident when you need the two LED resistor. One for each side.
o4komodo,
DJ5 has the new V3 triton resistors that are fully plug and plug and because of the connectors it's not really possible to mess them up. Like I said I think he may have received the ones made for only one LED not two.
DJ5,
I replied to your pm if you didn't see that. Like I said I assume you received the 1 LED resistor by accident when you need the two LED resistor. One for each side.
o4komodo,
DJ5 has the new V3 triton resistors that are fully plug and plug and because of the connectors it's not really possible to mess them up. Like I said I think he may have received the ones made for only one LED not two.
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Okay, for those of you wondering how they look in daylight. Excuse my horrible commentary.
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