Want the Lexus IS license plate lights?
11-19-2006, 02:00 PM
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Want the Lexus IS license plate lights?
I ordered these from Tec Toyz on ebay...I parked it next to my buddy's new IS250, and they look identical. No pics yet....it's light out now
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11-19-2006, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by BG74
I ordered these from Tec Toyz on ebay...I parked it next to my buddy's new IS250, and they look identical. No pics yet....it's light out now
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11-19-2006, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by acura911
hey what's up how long did it take you to put them on?do you have a back up camera and does it help the camera at night.
11-19-2006, 02:46 PM
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Bought mine last week. Easy install. Put then on my 06tsx and RL. Just pull the trunk liner down, just enough to get to the sockets. Very easy to do, and the bulbs looks nice and will not flicker.
11-19-2006, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by dwest1023
Bought mine last week. Easy install. Put then on my 06tsx and RL. Just pull the trunk liner down, just enough to get to the sockets. Very easy to do, and the bulbs looks nice and will not flicker.
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11-19-2006, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by acura911
what do they look like are they light bulbs that you put in or do you have to wire them up to the car?
Just light bulbs. One LED to be exact. Just plug and play
11-19-2006, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Fulani has a TL
They look real, but I thought that LEDs are susceptible to breaking down alot or so I have read from people who replaced with LEDs in the license plate lights
Not the new single super whites. These are much different than the LED's that are grouped together.
11-19-2006, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by dwest1023
Not the new single super whites. These are much different than the LED's that are grouped together.
How long have you been running with these?
Anyone else, I figure that would be easier than actually doing the Cold Cathode DIY that i was debating on
11-19-2006, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by dwest1023
Not the new single super whites. These are much different than the LED's that are grouped together.
i replaced them with PIAA 2-led's and have been running them for about 5 months no probs. the tech-toyz lasted 1.5 month.
11-19-2006, 09:25 PM
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The lights in question...
Here's a pic of the LEDs on my TSX. I have received many compliments on them! It honestly took 15 minutes to install them ...
11-20-2006, 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Fulani has a TL
what does the IS actually use? anybody know
I also have the Plate LEDs from Tec Toyz had them since July and no problems yet.. to answer this question, I think they actually use the LEDs or Cold Cathodes.. if my LEDs ever get problematic, I'm going to go with the Cold Cathode setup.
11-20-2006, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Fulani has a TL
Sorry that I am being anal, but those LEDs dont look like they have a wide angle or could that be cuz of the camera
11-21-2006, 04:57 AM
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Originally Posted by pimpin-tl
They aren't. They shine straight down so the middle part of the license plate is not lit. Cold Cathodes are better for this over the LEDs.
On my cars the whole tag plate is lit. They look fantastic to me. On the Cathode, they do no last. Oil change is enough, I do want to change the cathode at 3K intervals. The new LED are set it and forget it.
11-21-2006, 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by dwest1023
On my cars the whole tag plate is lit. They look fantastic to me. On the Cathode, they do no last. Oil change is enough, I do want to change the cathode at 3K intervals. The new LED are set it and forget it.
11-21-2006, 10:22 AM
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I ordered mine about an hour ago. Anyone have a suggestion on what the best "home" tool would be to pull the pins from the trunk liner. I was using a flathead but didn't want to just pull from one side. I know there's a tool you can buy, but any other suggestions would be appreciated. I was having a little bit of a struggle trying to pry one of the pins out but decided to give up since I didn't need to worry about it until the bulbs come in.
11-21-2006, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Jotas
I ordered mine about an hour ago. Anyone have a suggestion on what the best "home" tool would be to pull the pins from the trunk liner. I was using a flathead but didn't want to just pull from one side. I know there's a tool you can buy, but any other suggestions would be appreciated. I was having a little bit of a struggle trying to pry one of the pins out but decided to give up since I didn't need to worry about it until the bulbs come in.
12-01-2006, 09:17 AM
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I installed the lights and like some have stated they don't illuminate the entire tag but it does a good job and as long as they don't flicker I'm fine with that. The lights do look cool and the slight blue hue on the alabaster silver metallic looks sweet.
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