For those who have DRLs (07) and don't like them..
05-17-2008, 11:58 AM
#281
^^^ absolutely no exposure time, no flash....in the evening they are exactly as you've seen above.... they are bright.
05-17-2008, 12:01 PM
#282
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Originally Posted by TeknoKing
^^^ absolutely no exposure time, no flash....in the evening they are exactly as you've seen above.... they are bright.
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05-17-2008, 12:08 PM
#283
^^^ Yes, I was thinking exactly this yesterday night, with my Nokya Arctic White and the Vled DRLs they will match and look quite good 
05-17-2008, 12:11 PM
#284
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Now if mine would just get to me in the mail. I had them shipped to my job so maybe they will get here today via the postman. Now if my service manuals would get here. But both are probably coming early next week.
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05-17-2008, 01:14 PM
#286
lights,
What? how would you get in trouble with the cops????? 80% of cars in USA do not have DRLs.
This is a completely optional accessory.
What? how would you get in trouble with the cops????? 80% of cars in USA do not have DRLs.
This is a completely optional accessory.
05-17-2008, 01:17 PM
#287
Originally Posted by TeknoKing
lights,
What? how would you get in trouble with the cops????? 80% of cars in USA do not have DRLs.
This is a completely optional accessory.
What? how would you get in trouble with the cops????? 80% of cars in USA do not have DRLs.
This is a completely optional accessory.
oh well, we'll see what happen....
05-17-2008, 01:27 PM
#289
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Originally Posted by lights
us canadians are required to have DRL on at all time when our HIDs are off in the day time...
oh well, we'll see what happen....
oh well, we'll see what happen....
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05-17-2008, 01:31 PM
#290
don,
I've paid on Monday, selected the cheapest shipping there was, and 3 days later they were in my office.
They've shipped it Priority Mail.
I've paid on Monday, selected the cheapest shipping there was, and 3 days later they were in my office.
They've shipped it Priority Mail.
05-17-2008, 01:46 PM
#291
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Originally Posted by TeknoKing
don,
I've paid on Monday, selected the cheapest shipping there was, and 3 days later they were in my office.
They've shipped it Priority Mail.
I've paid on Monday, selected the cheapest shipping there was, and 3 days later they were in my office.
They've shipped it Priority Mail.
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05-17-2008, 04:36 PM
#293
08' WDP Type S
Very nice TeknoKing! Mine is dirty too but I can't wash it until wednesday because it is supposed to rain and I want to have it nice and clean for the memorial day weekend trip to the beach.
WDP crew holla!
WDP crew holla!
05-17-2008, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by <<se7en>>
I was fully expecting them NOT to be a bright as the stock...and they still may not be. But your pics indicate that their actually pretty close.
05-17-2008, 11:58 PM
#295
I figured out how to disable the DRL without triggering the idiot light in the dash. I ordered some parts to make my test rig permanent and I will post a DIY when I finalize everything.
05-18-2008, 01:57 PM
#297
Wow they really do make it difficult to change these unless you have unusually small hands. 
Also the original bulbs were in there tight, you have to "break" them loose.
Ended up breaking a pin on the P-side engine cover and lost one of the air duct pins down the air duct.
At least I'll never have to change them again.
Also the original bulbs were in there tight, you have to "break" them loose.
Ended up breaking a pin on the P-side engine cover and lost one of the air duct pins down the air duct.
At least I'll never have to change them again.
05-18-2008, 09:22 PM
#298
^^^ I see you went thru enough trouble to get frustrated, you should of called me 
I still have red marks on my hands from twisting those oem 9005.
Post Pics
I still have red marks on my hands from twisting those oem 9005.
Post Pics
05-19-2008, 12:20 AM
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You guys are releasing the wiring harness/clip first, right?
At least on the fogs the sockets are a bitch to turn (or won't turn) until you release the wiring clip from the socket.
on these since I haven't done 'em yet.
At least on the fogs the sockets are a bitch to turn (or won't turn) until you release the wiring clip from the socket.
on these since I haven't done 'em yet.
05-19-2008, 08:18 AM
#301
DNP, you seem to always have something negative to say...enough.
Bearcat, un-clip the connectors first, then turn the bulb counterclockwise...Use a towel or wear a glove to handle the bulb, I've scrapped my hands a bit.
I bench 300lbs superset, and I had a difficult time turning the bulb. Not every car is created equal For some the bulb will be loose, for some it will seem like it was freaken soldered in.
Bearcat, un-clip the connectors first, then turn the bulb counterclockwise...Use a towel or wear a glove to handle the bulb, I've scrapped my hands a bit.
I bench 300lbs superset, and I had a difficult time turning the bulb. Not every car is created equal
For some the bulb will be loose, for some it will seem like it was freaken soldered in.
05-19-2008, 08:23 AM
#302
Update on my driving experience so far...
OK, I think the pictures I've took above where the LED is barely visible are not that accurate. I was taken pictures in direct sunlight to portray how it will look in the bright bright sun. (mind you everything seems faded in bright sun)
Today, as I was driving to work, I've seen my reflection in every car in front me...These LED ARE seen in the day time, they produce a gorgeous pure white light.
(they resemble color of 5000K hids, just not that filling)
Someone please post more pics so other members can have a better idea regarding these DRLs.
Today, as I was driving to work, I've seen my reflection in every car in front me...These LED ARE seen in the day time, they produce a gorgeous pure white light.
(they resemble color of 5000K hids, just not that filling)
Someone please post more pics so other members can have a better idea regarding these DRLs.
05-19-2008, 08:32 AM
#303
Originally Posted by TeknoKing
I bench 300lbs superset, and I had a difficult time turning the bulb. Not every car is created equal For some the bulb will be loose, for some it will seem like it was freaken soldered in.
For some the bulb will be loose, for some it will seem like it was freaken soldered in. 
05-19-2008, 08:55 AM
#304
Loving my 08 TLS!
Guys, let's be civilize here. We are all here to help, not attacking someone because they have a difficult time installing bulbs. I do agree that not everything is as simple as it should be. Yesterday, I had a hard time taking out he bulb from the license plate. 
05-19-2008, 09:24 AM
#305
Originally Posted by TeknoKing
OK, I think the pictures I've took above where the LED is barely visible are not that accurate. I was taken pictures in direct sunlight to portray how it will look in the bright bright sun. (mind you everything seems faded in bright sun)
Today, as I was driving to work, I've seen my reflection in every car in front me...These LED ARE seen in the day time, they produce a gorgeous pure white light.
Today, as I was driving to work, I've seen my reflection in every car in front me...These LED ARE seen in the day time, they produce a gorgeous pure white light.
On the other thing, sometimes it's the small projects that turn out the longest, lol. I remember a classic thread here on a CAI install that went wrong and took MANY MANY hours to finish. Good thing we're all famliy here...
05-19-2008, 09:37 AM
#306
They look good when reflecting off the car in front of you.
You don't need to unclip first, there's enough play to twist them off first. I find this easier so you don't drop the bulb and re-inserting into the lens.
The OEM were put in very tight, also they are in a position that you can't really see them, so you have to feel around to put in the new bulbs.
DNP I don't know which 3G you have but it was very difficult to twist off and it didn't help that one of them is next to the battery.
I also noticed that I was missing the locking clip for the battery cover (damn f'n dealer)!!!
Wow 300 superset.
I only have a daytime pic, i'll take a night pic later.
You don't need to unclip first, there's enough play to twist them off first. I find this easier so you don't drop the bulb and re-inserting into the lens.
The OEM were put in very tight, also they are in a position that you can't really see them, so you have to feel around to put in the new bulbs.
DNP I don't know which 3G you have but it was very difficult to twist off and it didn't help that one of them is next to the battery.
I also noticed that I was missing the locking clip for the battery cover (damn f'n dealer)!!!
Wow 300 superset.
I only have a daytime pic, i'll take a night pic later.
05-19-2008, 09:44 AM
#307
^^^ very nice twirly pic
Do you feel that both bulbs are the same color? or is one bluer? I
Do you feel that both bulbs are the same color? or is one bluer? I
05-19-2008, 09:50 AM
#308
LOL, brings more attention to the car since the bulbs aren't very visible.
Haven't really looked at them at dusk/night, if they are, it's very slight.
Look at all the freakn cat paw prints on my car!!
Well at least I got to clean the engine covers.
Haven't really looked at them at dusk/night, if they are, it's very slight.
Look at all the freakn cat paw prints on my car!!
Well at least I got to clean the engine covers.
05-19-2008, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by korrupted
No, i haven't noticed a difference in color, they may look different from the refraction.
Originally Posted by IntegraVT
Agreed they are definitely visible in daylight... I'm having a hard time trying to capture this on cam, ambient light just gets caught up in the reflector and washes out the LED output. I'm hoping someone with more camera skills can get this.
05-19-2008, 06:42 PM
#313
Loving my 08 TLS!
Got home today and was able to put these in. The hardest part was removing the bulbs since you can't really see them. But taking off the connectors made them easier to turn the bulbs. The driver's side was more difficult because there is a lot less room. Total time probably 20 minutes since I was taking my time. But I am really impressed, very nice bright white color. And they look pretty evil from far away.
05-19-2008, 07:15 PM
#314
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Well finally got a visit by the postman today at my job and received them and installed them about 5mins ago in my garage. They do indeed look good. And you can tell they are on. But this was all in my garage out of direct sunlight. and its like 8pm already anyways. They also cast 2 cool looking circles against the garage wall. The best way I cam describe them would be if Johnny 5 from Short Circuit had eyes that cast light. I know odd but think about it. If I weren't such a lazy bum I would take some picture but not tonight. They were well worth the money.
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05-20-2008, 12:41 AM
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I got mine today, and it started raining here too NY LI. and then went to gym, came back and it was almost dark, tried with flash light and gave up, because didnt wanna eff it up. so 2morrow. with pics.
05-20-2008, 05:02 PM
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Okay, for those who want definitive pics indicating how bright (or not) these are, take a look at these. They appear to be a representative as I think they can be of what these look like once installed.
Before:
After:
Looks good to me. I love the change.
The center LED looks kinda demonic...like those really blue eyes portrayed on vampires like the movie Underworld.
BTW, these were taken same day, 10 minutes apart. The install took only 10 minutes, and that included opening the hood, removing the plastic coverings, and everything. Super easy.
Before:
After:
Looks good to me. I love the change.
The center LED looks kinda demonic...like those really blue eyes portrayed on vampires like the movie Underworld.
BTW, these were taken same day, 10 minutes apart. The install took only 10 minutes, and that included opening the hood, removing the plastic coverings, and everything. Super easy.
