pimpin-tl

The 5k LED's DRL I got blazalan, would be very close to the stock HID 4300k. I would recommend them.

blazalan

iTrader: (1)

thanks pimpin, they actually look really nice. if you dont mind, can you post a shot of the drl with the switchbacks as well from the front & side again?

alienstudio

do u lose the highbeam with the LED DRL?

MoAbbas

Yes you do, they arnt that bright.

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...hlight=hid+drl

any DRL info go to that link.

pimpin-tl

I will this weekend.

pimpin-tl

They still work for flashing, but they definitely don't have the throw of the halogen for high beams. But these do reach further than the Ijdms.

ABPTSX

Hey guys,
Read the thread and have a few questions-

Are the 5K WHITE 28 LEDs (for DRL)from v-leds.com straight plug and play?

What bulbs do you recommend for fogs? I would like to change stock HIDs to 6000k (any suggestions?) and have them match

MoAbbas

IDK, im having issues installing the switchbacks, i didnt use the t clips, i went to straight soldering them on. im currently doing the driver side, the black and blue wires on the 2009 Acura TL. i keep getting hyperblink issues.

i feel like my connections are solid but its still not working. i have no idea what to do. i just reinstalled everything with the stock bulbs.

http://www.acurapartsnow.com/parts-c...l-connector-fr

can someone tell me which one is the wiring harness for the turn signals? i believe its 13, im gonna call acura tomorrow to order it.

any suggestions?

pimpin-tl

I used the 2nd level kit from iJDM with resistors that I received with my first bulbs with the 5k White 28LED 13w bulbs from V-Leds. After that it was plug and play.

My headlights and fogs are HID Extra bulbs and kits.

stella31

Just a heads up, iJDMTOY has a deal of the day for the switchbacks today

http://store.ijdmtoy.com/BAY14d-2357...157_sku_3e.htm

I just ordered mine

pimpin-tl

I will ever do business with them again. Their customer support sucks and returns having to deal with them isn't good. I highly recommend everyone use v-LEDs.

big10purdue

Wow... this thread had more information/misinformation and opinions than my brain can handle. I also have a '12 and was happy to find that somebody had success with a DRL install. Some of the topics need to have a seperate subcategory of 2012+ as we learned here that not all 4g applications are equivelant.

Hey Pimpin... any reason why you went 6k on your low beams and 5k on your DRLs? Just aesthetics? Also, did you go with vleds for your fogs? I looked on a ton of forums regarding the bulb sizes for a 2012 and now my eyes are crossed. I thought i had the right number (H11_28_w_5k) but now I'm not so sure...

Thanks...

pimpin-tl

Mainly for all the pictures I saw on the Lexus site with them 5k ones. I wanted them to not be blue or purple. So the 5k was a better choice vs the ones I got from ijdm that were not white or blue but dang purple. These are white I got. And work great. Wish cameras picked up the color better.

The fogs are Hidextra 6k hid kit. Slim model. I also got matching headlight 6k bulbs from them. I still kept the switcher LEDs in my blinkers from ijdm as they work good enough.

The fogs are the h11 if I recall correctly. I have to look to tonight to verify.

My DRL are from vled which is where all my LEDs will come from in the future now.

23109VC

so going to LED for the DRLs... we lose the high beams... I'll have to play around with my high beams at nigth and see how badly I think the car needs them....

i do like the look of the LEDs in teh DRLs... looks so much better than the halogens...

so you guys who have essentially LOST your high beams..do you ever miss them? feel that you should ahve left them in?

i'm planning to do switchbacks in my turn signals.... what would be the best combo of LED DRL and switchbacks so they match... i wnat them to look super white... I want them to have the HID kind of look..not "blue/purple" that looks ricey...but the very white lights do somethimes have a hint of blue to them... like HIDs....

do iJDM and vLED sell the same brand bulbs or do they actually sell a totally different product line? I got some LEDs from iJDMtoy for myh RL...which I removed and swapped over the ones I could to my TL... the license plate bulbs and door blbs.. i always thoght they were cheapy looking LEDs....that didn't throw off that much light...

pimpin-tl

IMHO, VLED's seem to be better made. And more accurate on the color.

Sometimes I wish I had my high beams, but my HID's headlights and fogs both make up for it. I can still flash people and they notice with mine.

CamPhil

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum with a 2012 TL. I've read this thread along with others about switchbacks several times to make sure I get things right before I order. I searched for the 3457 on iJDM's page, several items showed up. I think there is a newer version but could you let me know which led you went with?

I'm thinking of going with these for front turn signals - supposedly brighter than other LEDs. Anybody using these currently?

http://store.ijdmtoy.com/3157-High-P...157_sku315.htm

pimpin-tl

3157/3457 is what you need. And those you want are not correct. Correct for fitment, but you need the leds to reflect off the reflector or they won't work well.

So some side leds and rear facing leds like the ones we got.

Contact iJDM and get some, or V-leds. I personally won't buy from ijdm again.

CamPhil

I forgot to take the reflectors into consideration so thanks for clearing that up and saving me the headache of having to return the item.

Also, I just received my HIDextra H11 kit to update my fogs. Decided to go with 5k to match the stock low beams. Hoping to get them installed this weekend so thanks again pimpin-tl for your step by step guide.

CamPhil

Just wanted to share some pictures. Things are coming along smoothly except for some minor issues with the 5k HID fogs. Getting it resolved with HIDextra at the moment, and they've been quick with their responses. LED DRL should be going in tomorrow and 5k D2S bulbs for the low beams will hopefully arrive by Thursday.

Other minor upgrades - LED license plate lights; LED puddle lights.

JDWheelz

Just a question for all of you who have installed switchbacks. Do you feel that the combo of your HID lows, switchbacks and white fogs are overkill on the white output? Or is that the look you were hoping for?

Was wondering if anyone has gone with true yellow fogs after putting in switchbacks in order to actually use the fogs as real foglights?

Just curious on the opinions.

CamPhil

To be honest, sometimes I think its a bit much to have them all on at the same time. IMHO, the brighter white HID's don't even help out that much so I'm going to be switching to 3k soon for the fogs. I used to have 3k fogs on my old Honda Accord and the yellow contrast helps more in nasty weather (rain, snow, etc.).

Another member has yellow fogs in so you can compare to my current setup and see which you prefer.

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...hlight=hid+drl

potmilkz

too much white attracts cops attention..

go with some orange blinkers or some yellow fogs.. one or the other.. i have switchbacks with yellow fogs.. no HID kit on the fogs..

If a cop pulls me over.. i am gauranteed a tint ticket along with exhaust and no front license plate.. not worth it imho..

JDWheelz

CamPhil - do you know the difference between the various "series" offered by HIDExtra for the H11 HID 3k.? They offer a "signature", "power", "stealth", and "volt canbus" options but not much description of what they are. What did you go with?

CamPhil

Kudos goes to pimpin-tl for his writeup which is what I used to guide me through my install. Based on his description, I went with the "stealth" since it was a smaller ballast. To my knowledge the "signature" is just the standard size ballast and not many people recommended the "power" series due to heat and longevity concerns.

I did want to mention one more thing. I DID NOT have to reverse my connection as he did to get the fogs to work (step 8). This might have been a simple mistake on HIDextra's part when they put the connectors on. Either way, you can try for yourself and see which works for you. Good luck and let us know how it turns out for you if you decide to go with it. See below for the how to by pimpin-tl.

https://acurazine.com/forums/4g-tl-2009-2014-123/g-005-how-install-hid-fog-light-kit-4th-gen-tl-863117/

pimpin-tl

That's great to hear man. I am always willing to help.

Hogan9166

iTrader: (1)

I installed the switchbacks several months ago, but about a month ago one of them started to hyperblink. When I installed them originally, I had a lot of trouble with the wire splicing clips. I was going to fix it today, and went to an auto parts store to see if they had anything else that would work better.

The guy at the store told me about another method with no clips or soldering. You basically remove a section of the insulation, then use something to create a hole between the wire strands. Be careful as the strands are very thin and can break. Once you have a space between the strands, slide the end of the resistor wire through the hole and wrap it around the original wire harness wire. Tape it up with electrical tape and you're all set.

He said someone had told him that this method was military apprpoved. Good enough for me and seems very solid.

The link below details the method on another site.

http://www.rx8club.com/interior-audi...utting-228546/

MoAbbas

appreciate it brotha man, im gonna try it out soon, once the weather gets better. favorited it

pimpin-tl

Not a bad idea. But imho, go to Radio Shack and get some wire taps.

jdm_fanatix

AHH! i wish i read this thread earlier. I tried putting in the 3157/3457 leds i purchased from ebay and they keep blowing out my fuses. Im guessing they are not CK compatable. Do the switchbacks from Vleds work or only the iJdm ones?

yooin14

http://www.vleds.com/5k-type-2-dual-...se-1-pair.html

is this fine on my 2012+ TL ?
do I also need load register on this?

yooin14

I also found this.

http://www.vleds.com/v3-triton/bulb-.../v3-wa-5k.html
it says
Smaller Control Module with built in Resistor. No Hyperflash! The load can easily be activated or removed if desired via fuse on the control box harness.

does it mean i dont need load resistor? and i wonder if this fits my car, the description doesnt say it is ck socket but universal design for easy installation.

any inputs would be appreciated

yooin14

So I contacted v-led customer service about this v3 triton switchbacks.

http://www.vleds.com/v3-triton/bulb-.../v3-wa-5k.html

I can select ck socket type in drop down menu. ( lol i missed it)
and I dont need an external load resistor. V3 control box has one built in.

seems like everything is fine then?

gramzee

hey guys .... sorry to resurrect this one from the dead, but i've been searching for awhile.

I ordered VLEDs V3 Triton switchbacks, but with the 3157 base (I have a 2012). I've been racking my head why things weren't working and why i've blown a few fuses.

Now i've just stumbled onto this talk of requiring a 3157CK base, and when looking online, I see the terminals inside a 3157CK differ from a 3157. Click here

Could this be what my problem is? I think i've almost answered my question, but wondering if someone has experienced this and can chime in. Thing that sucks, is I accidentally also ordered the wrong base for my rears as well, and earlier had VLED ship me a new set. All this shipping cost is hurting lol.