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Old 03-06-2012 | 04:54 PM
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Courtesy light modification

Just a thought here. I have installed an LED bulb in my courtesy light. It is a double sided light, so the lights pointed up (into the door) doesn't add much light to the ground. If I paint the top of the light holder with a reflective paint, will it help get more light out?
Old 03-06-2012 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by billyt1963
Just a thought here. I have installed an LED bulb in my courtesy light. It is a double sided light, so the lights pointed up (into the door) doesn't add much light to the ground. If I paint the top of the light holder with a reflective paint, will it help get more light out?

you could do all that or just buy these from v led.

I have them and they fit with a very minor modification to the housing.

http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED-B...68533-1-2.html

I would rather spend 10 bucks then paint...just me though.
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Old 03-06-2012 | 06:51 PM
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Thanks, that was my other thought. I am looking at:

http://store.ijdmtoy.com/ProductDeta...KU297&CartID=3

To change the bulb I got with two sides of 4 with one side of 6, just wondered what the great folks here thought.

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Old 03-06-2012 | 06:58 PM
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no u should get this at bavauto.com (then type "LED12")

these are Luxer1 leds its great for liscense plate light as well. these are by far i have used the brightest
Old 03-06-2012 | 08:21 PM
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I would opt for the flank bulbs. Actually, I have already ordered a set. Just waiting to get them.
Old 03-07-2012 | 08:32 PM
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Until I saw this thread, I didn't even know there were lights under the door. I guess that means they could use some modding...
Old 03-30-2012 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by audi_to_TL
I have them and they fit with a very minor modification to the housing.
What exactly do you mean by "very minor modification"?
Old 03-30-2012 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by sockpuppet
What exactly do you mean by "very minor modification"?

There are 2 metal tabs that hold the factory bulb in place. I had to bend one out of the way so the led could fit. The led bulb is wider than factory.
Old 03-31-2012 | 08:14 PM
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I also had to squeeze the contacts together that hold the bulb in.

Just a note to my original question. I got a new bulb that has 6 LEDs facing down. IT changes the amount of light quite a bit.

Billy
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