Yet another subtle mod. LED turn signals.

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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by o4Komodo
Do you know the size of the VLeds? I think their 7443s (for the fronts) were too large. Does the 7440 just plug and play?
From what I recall, those who got switchbacks and such from VLeds had to make their opening bigger.
Originally Posted by o4Komodo
Just shoved a 60 SMT LED in the rear turn signal.
Granted all of it didn't go in cause it was still attached to the harness... it fit. Looked like it could go in all the way.
Sorry for my delayed reply.
I used the 7443 V-LEDs switchbacks in my 06 and they fit great.
I have the 27 LED 7443 bulbs in the rear signals. For $20, they look great, but V-LEDs has released their new Platinum Series 7 Watt bulbs at $80/pair, for those who want brighter.
Again, this is a very subtle mod. Most folks wouldn't even notice the difference in bulbs, but the LEDs have a much crisper ON/OFF cycle.
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by dwb993
Sorry for my delayed reply.
I used the 7443 V-LEDs switchbacks in my 06 and they fit great.
I have the 27 LED 7443 bulbs in the rear signals. For $20, they look great, but V-LEDs has released their new Platinum Series 7 Watt bulbs at $80/pair, for those who want brighter.
Again, this is a very subtle mod. Most folks wouldn't even notice the difference in bulbs, but the LEDs have a much crisper ON/OFF cycle.
I can't justify spending 80 bucks on LEDs that only come on when I signal.
I also don't know how much brighter the platinum is vs the 27.

I'm contemplating if I should go with the 27 SMT from VLed for $20.00 or to go with Autolumination's 36 "Matrix III" for $9.99/e ($19.98).
I recall VLeds having good service and fast shipping while Autolumination had alright service but took ages for shipping.
(It took nearly 3 weeks to get a replacement bulb).

Anyway, thanks for the reply. I'm still working on my custom tails but will be making my order soon.
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 10:26 PM
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sweet!
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 02:32 AM
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did you remember to modify the LED interior bulbs for the map lights so that the light shines downwards? otherwise you will be getting a significantly less output than you should
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by o4Komodo
I can't justify spending 80 bucks on LEDs that only come on when I signal.
I also don't know how much brighter the platinum is vs the 27.

I'm contemplating if I should go with the 27 SMT from VLed for $20.00 or to go with Autolumination's 36 "Matrix III" for $9.99/e ($19.98).
I recall VLeds having good service and fast shipping while Autolumination had alright service but took ages for shipping.
(It took nearly 3 weeks to get a replacement bulb).

Anyway, thanks for the reply. I'm still working on my custom tails but will be making my order soon.
Don't forget to check V-LEDs Facebook page for the latest coupon code!
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