LockDots

Doh! Thanks bud Unfortunately I'd only buy them if they were brighter or more visible from the side. My curent LED turns light up about the same and plenty bright from the front.

Eh, I guess it's up for debate. If you look at 0:53 in the video above that UndyingDreams posted you can see that besides the diffuser (which he has removed) the reflector is designed to project light towards the side as well. The light itself takes care of projecting forward whereas the reflector helps to disperse it in all directions for more even distribution of light (probably to avoid hot spots).

Rickyp39

So does anyone kno if I need the cls module for the setup I want to run ? It explains what I'm doing a few posts above this one.

sockr1

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not sure why anyone doubts if these are bright haha. they blow any other turn signal out of the water, it's a great product

LockDots

Well I'm not doubting they're brighter, I'm just concerned about the side illumination.

JTS97Z28

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Ugh, I will say it again lol. At night time these V3 Tritons are BLINDINGLY BRIGHT from ALL angles. During the day time the side isnt as spectacular, but thats because that is how the reflector was designed. You can have the brightest bulb known to man and if the reflector is not designed to put out as much light to the side it wont.
Also, FYI most of these videos dont do them justice. For example Undying Dreams made a great video above, but for some reason his bulbs look very dim. I think his rear lamps are possibly tinted which doesnt help output, but its probably a combination of the outside lighting and the camera which do not do them justice.
All im saying is that if you bought these it is not possible for you to be disappointed lol. The quality and design of the bulbs is spot on, and the output exceeds the OEM bulbs. Go outside and look at how your OEM bulb looks from the side and pretend its brighter with instant on/off and there ya go.

I didnt bother making a video, and I dont have a side picture to compare with the OEM bulb, but here are two quick shots I took from the side. Again, any bulb will not be as intense in outside sunlight, but just to give you an idea, the light output is so bright that you cant even see the housing when its on because its so intense. Its just a huge blob of amber light.






Also, here is an old picture I took on a previous TL-S of mine of the stock filament bulb in direct sunlight. Even the stock bulb which are usually pretty intense do absolutely nothing in direct sunlight from the side.

LockDots

No need to get upset bud, we're all friends here . And thank you for the picture of the original halogen bulb. I've had LED's in mine almost since the day I bought I and had forgotten how little the stockers did.

I guess I'll stick with my SMD LEDs for now. Once they go out maybe I'll get them. But for now I need to save my pennies, I just bought a house and the car will have to spend some time pushed aside

Rickyp39

JTS I don't mean to blow up your thread and bug you but since you're the one who seems to kno most about these the most since you've bad them longer than anyone else could you tell me if you think I have to order that module that you showed me in the pic of your order ?

AZP-TL

The white wire is for the optional dimming mode to connect to the headlight's positive wire. The CLS modules are needed if you haven't done the relay mod. If you're using the new style switchbacks you do not need CLS modules as the resistance capability is now built in.

The turn signals aren't designed for a lot of light output to the sides, thus it's not going to be blinding. Having said that, the V3s are plenty bright, they are definitely brighter than anything else you could stick in there so I'm not sure why you're even questioning it. I have switchbacks and they are very bright to the sides at night, probably more than they should be.

JTS97Z28

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Well here is the thing. I bought these when they literally first came out. So I have the original Gen 1 V3's that have since been changed on the Gen 2's. On my V3's you had to purchase the load equalizers otherwise they would hyperflash. Since I wanted to keep everything plug and play I went with the V3 equalizers instead of other cheaper ones that required splicing factory wiring and stuff.
Now here is where im not sure about things. If you DO NOT go with the switchbacks I think you will still need to purchase the V3 load equalizer modules (even with the Gen 2's). Like I said I dont know for sure but I think the switchbacks have the equalizers built into the modules that house all the electronics for the switchback features. So if your going with a similar setup like I have and just have amber in front and red in back, I am pretty sure that you will need to buy the V3 equalizer modules.
I would call VLEDs to make sure on this. Their service seems pretty good and someone answers the phone everytime I have called.

So hopefully this helps you out. And to sum it up if everything I said is correct then:
-If you go with switchbacks you do NOT need the equalizer modules
-If you want standard amber front and red rear you WILL need the equalizer modules.

Hopefully someone can correct me if im wrong or atleast verify my information as I only have the first gen V3's and not the latest and greatest Gen 2.

James

AZP-TL

You are correct James.

Rickyp39

Okay awesome thank you so much. I have been trying to call vleds all morning and I keep getting the automated machine and when I try to leave a message it says the message box is full. Ughhh

But thank you James and AZP. Hopefully I can get the cls module very fast cuz I'm dying to install these.

Rickyp39

Just went to vleds website and seems I've hit another wall. As far as I could see they don't offer a cls module that operates with gen2. I I only see one compatible with gen1.

AZP since you have gen2 do you know what I have to do in order to make my setup work with only amber in front and red in rear ? I do not want switchbacks.

AZP-TL

Do you have gen 2 V3s with the new automotive plugs? I would assume VLEDs has updated their CLS module to support the new plugs. Or you could do the relay mod, that's what I did.

Rickyp39

I have gen 2 V3s with the base socket adapters. Not sure what automotive plugs you mean. On their website it says that the cls module is only compatible with gen1 tho that's why I'm unsure.

I actually have the relay mod done but it doesn't work right. I bought a new relay so I could install it along with the V3s the same way James has his done.

AZP-TL

The gen 2 has automotive plugs which are lock plugs with weather proofing as opposed to the old style which could pull easily apart.

Sounds like you probably need these adapters (http://www.vleds.com/v3-triton/v3-sy...lb-1-pair.html) but I can't be sure. Looks like they don't have a CLS module with automotive plugs.

Rickyp39

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...=881811&page=3

The very bottom post on page 3 is everything that I ordered. You are right I do have those plugs. If you look closely in the picture they are already plugged in. The only thing now is idk what I'm supposed to do to install these and have them flash properly with a stock relay.

AZP-TL

Ok so after looking at the pictures you posted the gen 2 amber and red also come with the resistor box like the switchbacks so you don't even need the CLS modules anymore. Just follow the directions and you'll be good to go. Make sure the fuses on the modules are in place because removing them removes the resistance and you'll get the hyper flashing.

Rickyp39

Omg for real ?? So I can install these with no module and a stock relay ? I can mount the resistors with double sided tape right ?

AZP-TL

I wouldn't use tape to mount them, they get hot, not to mention the heat from the engine. You should mount them to the body where possible or zip tie them at least.

Rickyp39

Okay. I hope there's somewhere that allows me to zip tie then for the front and rear.

Thanks so much for the help man. Realllllyyyyyyyy appreciate it.

AZP-TL

No problem.

Rickyp39

Gen 2 V3s front and rear. Thanks to JTS and AZP for the help! Couldn't b ANY happier with the product.

JTS97Z28

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Damn^^^^ that looks amazing

paperboy42190

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damn that looks bright, but have you guys ever compared the V3's with oem bmw/mercedes led turn signals? those are very bright!!

Rickyp39

Thanks man. They make the turn signal lever a lot more tempting lol.

Rickyp39

I haven't I'm not sure if anyone else has but it would b cool to put these next to those 5 series BMWs you see cuz their stock led signals look soooo perfect and extremely bright too.

JTS97Z28

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I doubt anyone has been able to do a side by side comparison, but here is the problem. As bright as the V3's are, the front park/turn signals on the 3G are obviously not optimized for this type of output. So I'm 100% sure the 3G signals with V3's would fall short of the intense and eye catching BMW front signals. They are just simply different housings and the TL's turn housing is just a large reflector, where as the new BMW's have a brand new system specifically designed for LEDs. The V3's are still worlds brighter than another other LED bulb still and I'm very happy with them.

paperboy42190

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you and james both have 8.5" aspecs!

Rickyp39

Its actually kinda scary how similar that pic turned out to his in his garage. I just wish my garage was as clean lol.

James lets get together one day dude.

JTS97Z28

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I had to double look at that picture as well. I was like thats my car, but some stuff looks different lol.

paperboy42190

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are the gen2 and gen1 same in brightness and output?

JR_Rider

Yes, they are. VLEDs just changed the design slightly so that now the CLS module is built into the module that powers the actual led. Output is unchanged.

Undying Dreams

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FINALLY got these damn things back. Installed them just tonight...

paperboy42190

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nice!

JTS97Z28

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Thanks for posting that video Undying Dreams. That comparison video is almost laughable between the V3 Triton's and other tower LED bulbs. With this latest 20% off discount im considering getting a set of the front switchbacks just to have if I feel like something a little different than my regular amber V3's.

JTS97Z28

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ugh, damn. Those V3 switchbacks are always back ordered.

sockr1

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^^ but they're awesome haha

Undying Dreams

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No problem! Been meaning to make a video like that for a while. In my Triton's down time I had a friend lend me the 48 LED s/b, and I finally had the opportunity to show off both.

Sandro

I wonder if Gen1 red tritons were same for turn signals and parking/brake lights
I am looking for gen1 reds for parking/brake lights cus gen2 wont fit because of control box
maybe someone wants to sell theirs?))

Undying Dreams

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Control box should only be for switchbacks.

My gen 1 reds are just plug to bulb.

Switchbacks need the control box for some reason.