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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 11:36 AM
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Daytime driving LED Lamp

what you guys think?
Something like this and mount them in there?

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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 11:52 AM
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 12:25 PM
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these will fit better much slimmer

http://www.jlclightings.com/8-Light-.../001125-01.htm
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 12:58 PM
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do you know if they have more pictures? look kind of cheap
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 01:19 PM
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 01:22 PM
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 01:51 PM
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so hot! OMG look great!
daytime- is the LED noticeable when is on? as bright as Benz?

do you have more pictures?

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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 02:03 PM
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Thats the only Pic I can dig up. It's pretty bright for its size. Too bad I didn't have any far away shot. But I did put these on my GF's car and looks bright. I will post up pic on that tonight.
Of course not as bright as the Audi S6 or the Hella DRL LED since they are pretty big.

I spray painted my tint because to match up my car so it was a lil dim but still noticable. But if it wasn't tinted yes it is bright.


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so hot! OMG look great!
daytime- is the LED noticeable when is on? as bright as Benz?

do you have more pictures?
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 02:12 PM
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Sound good! I'll be looking forward to your pictures! i'm pretty sure I'll order the one you got as well!!
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 02:30 PM
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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I used to sell these but no more
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 02:50 PM
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oh damn, i guess i missed! well, i'll be looking forward to more pictures from you. =)
i guess $40 shipped isn't so bad online
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 03:33 PM
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If you get stuff from JLC they also have free shipping over $100 and 10% discount use code ACURA10OFF
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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things are getting better, but most likely i'll just order the lights
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 09:44 PM
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I've got 'em on my Mazda, not the cheapos either....the real deal.

The day I put them on, I noticed people literally "flee" my lane if I come up behind them. They are significantly brighter than my HIDs during the middle of the day. I've got them wired to my parking lights, so when I turn the car on they turn on and when I turn the lights on, they turn off.

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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 08:39 AM
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I've got 'em on my Mazda, not the cheapos either....the real deal.

The day I put them on, I noticed people literally "flee" my lane if I come up behind them. They are significantly brighter than my HIDs during the middle of the day. I've got them wired to my parking lights, so when I turn the car on they turn on and when I turn the lights on, they turn off.


wow, very clean! i like it!
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 11:52 AM
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Sorry for the delay. But here are some pic of my GF's car with the LEDs.









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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 01:04 PM
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That looks great.
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 01:05 PM
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anyone have any general tips of how to wire these in to an older car, i have no idea where i should tap in for power, i have an ebay set similar to the above ones
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i like it, anyone want to post more pictures of THEIR SAME LEDs?
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 02:16 PM
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Basically you can tap into an ignition wire. Once you start your engine that will trigger the wire and hence, the LED light will come on regardless if your headlamp or parking light on or off.


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anyone have any general tips of how to wire these in to an older car, i have no idea where i should tap in for power, i have an ebay set similar to the above ones
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 02:22 PM
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Oh...the last pic is the comparison of the LED and 55W foglight when both are on during the day. I'll get another night shot on both of them on at the same time.
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by KB1Spec
Basically you can tap into an ignition wire. Once you start your engine that will trigger the wire and hence, the LED light will come on regardless if your headlamp or parking light on or off.
Thanks. Ill be back after i fuck it up
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 12:17 PM
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Watch from 1:05 to see the lights in action. Retarded bright.

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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by MarbleGT
I've got 'em on my Mazda, not the cheapos either....the real deal.

1.- The day I put them on, I noticed people literally "flee" my lane if I come up behind them.

2.-They are significantly brighter than my HIDs during the middle of the day.

I've got them wired to my parking lights, so when I turn the car on they turn on and when I turn the lights on, they turn off.

1st: I think those were just kind people leaving you the high speed lane for you.

2nd: I guess you had a Cheapo HID kit or Headlight Shields cuz theres no way in Hell a set of SMDs would be Brighter than a 3000Lm HID Bulb.

To the OP it has been Done: https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-photograph-gallery-99/new-led-driving-lamp-683527/

IMHO HID Fogs as DRLs = FTMFW!

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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 04:17 PM
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1st: I think those were just kind people leaving you the high speed lane for you.

2nd: I guess you had a Cheapo HID kit or Headlight Shields cuz theres no way in Hell a set of SMDs would be Brighter than a 3000Lm HID Bulb.

To the OP it has been Done: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=683527

IMHO HID Fogs as DRLs = FTMFW!


I've got one of the brightest retrofit HID setups on the market and have spent hours researching, experimenting & perfecting the setup.

1) Morimoto 3Five Ballasts
2) Philips 85122+ Bulbs
3) Lexus RX-AFS Projectors w/Optically Clear Lenses

HIDs in your fog housings that weren't meant for it is just asking for trouble, and blinding all of the other drivers on the road. The glare that comes off of them is highly dangerous. Look at your reflector bowls, they are brown and or melting. A nice halogen will perform better in a housing that was R&D'd to perform with one.

All of that being said, in the middle of the day...the LEDs are far brighter and more efficient than my HID setup. Have you ever seen what a 5w LED looks like...let alone 4 of them in a row?

I dont even know why I am explaining this to you, because if you have HIDs in your fogs (& by fogs, I mean the lights on the bumper of your TL that serve no real purpose anyway) or condone doing so, clearly you haven't done your research.

kthxbye.

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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 04:24 PM
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I ordered, I'll post pictures when I get mine installed
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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by MarbleGT


HIDs in your fog housings that weren't meant for it is just asking for trouble, and blinding all of the other drivers on the road. The glare that comes off of them is highly dangerous. Look at your reflector bowls, they are brown and or melting. A nice halogen will perform better in a housing that was R&D'd to perform with one.

I dont even know why I am explaining this to you, because if you have HIDs in your fogs (& by fogs, I mean the lights on the bumper of your TL that serve no real purpose anyway) or condone doing so, clearly you haven't done your research.

kthxbye.

You say HEAT + GLARE + BROWNISH and you Talk to me about Research...

Our Fog Housing have 0, ZERO, NADA, Non-Existant Glare with the HID Upgrade as they are Glare Shielded from Stock, Even without the Glare Shield they still doesnt have Glare at All.

My 8 Year Old Fog Housing (Original Set got Stolen ) thats being used as DRL with HIDs for like 5 years? might be more:


Do you see Brownish? Heat Discoloration? Obviously No, That would be Odd = Do Your Research.

I wont waste more of my time since you mentioned the Word "HEAT" in the same sentence than "HOUSING" followed by "MELT".
Clearly doing Retrofits doesnt make you an HID Master.


I Still LMAO with the SMD > HID Brightness Thing, You make my Day.

FYI: I have full SMD Interior Upgrade too , And just to Remind you that I have been dealing with HIDs since I bought my TL back in 02.

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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Skirmich
Even without the Glare Shield they still doesnt have Glare at All.
Credibility ----------------------> Window.

Spend less on HID setups, and more on an education...specifically in English.


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