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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 10:04 PM
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I searched and it says to take the oem light you turn to the left so here is a picture can someone tell me if the arrows are pointing to the right direction?

Also this thing is hard as hell to get out its like its glued on there.

Old Jun 8, 2008 | 10:06 PM
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that's really bright if u put an HID in the license plate bay. r u sure it's not an LED because u would basically be blinding the guy behind u
Old Jun 8, 2008 | 10:06 PM
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i thought you knew, it is glued. no way of getting it out! sorry.
Old Jun 8, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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Hah sorry for my retardness I mean LED not HID lol. Also I been searching and it seems there is a high probabllity that these LEDS either from SuperBrightLED or JleviSW tend to flicker and die out. Anyone know any more worth while LED to get?
Old Jun 8, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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i thought it was lefty loosey and righty tighty, no?
Old Jun 8, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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if it is the first time taking it out....u will have a hard time....

try using some needle nose pliers...but b careful not to squeeze too hard...u might break them
Old Jun 8, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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oh and for the direction....

i think it is right...but not 100% sure and i can't check for u right now...cuz i'm away from my car... lolz
Old Jun 8, 2008 | 10:41 PM
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both should be CCW
Old Jun 8, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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all of these supposed "white" leds still show hints of blue which didnt sit well with the local policia. i switched back to oem and actually like it a little better for some reason.
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Turn them to the left, I had to use some pliers but be careful to not squeeze too hard.

I used flank LEDs, and they are pure white and so freaking bright they light up the ground! I love em
Old Jun 8, 2008 | 11:29 PM
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After my headache with v-leds I will not be buying from them again. The first flank lights they sent me weren't even color matched, one was slightly yellow. After paying another $5 to send them back I should have just stayed with the 194's I got from autolumination.com
Old Jun 8, 2008 | 11:35 PM
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^ I was just using their pic. I bought mine off an SL member, but flank LEDs are the brightest and have the best dispersement of light.
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Originally Posted by Yanki01
all of these supposed "white" leds still show hints of blue which didnt sit well with the local policia. i switched back to oem and actually like it a little better for some reason.
Well yeh I notice that but thats what the new lexus car have and they don't get in trouble for it since it actually came on their cars.
Old Jun 9, 2008 | 01:29 AM
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i have yet to find the Lexus look-a-like license plate lights or have i seen a set similar. theirs are pure white, no yello no blue. very unique. last i remember, someone on some forum went to a lexus dealer for that part # and it was around $60-80 for the light itself? I dont think its a bulb.
Old Jun 9, 2008 | 02:09 AM
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wedged LED bulbs off ebay woo! around 20$ for 20 lol..194 bulbs.
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=) pliers wrapped around a cloth. turn whichever directon. dun remember lol.
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wedged LED bulbs off ebay woo! around 20$ for 20 lol..194 bulbs.
Give link lol
Old Jun 9, 2008 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by mcheng08
i thought it was lefty loosey and righty tighty, no?
X's 2!...yup!
Old Jun 9, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ilovemytC
Turn them to the left, I had to use some pliers but be careful to not squeeze too hard.

I used flank LEDs, and they are pure white and so freaking bright they light up the ground! I love em
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i bought from them about two years ago now and they still work great.
Old Jun 9, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by O5_TRD_tC
both should be CCW
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superbrightleds.com ftw



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