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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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I was trying to change my front turn signals, reverse light, parking lights, and maybe back stop light...i would like to change all these to led light so can anyone recommend a good reliable and low price site? also if i add LED in back stop light will it blind the driver behind? i dont want to cause any problem back there especially if a cop is behind me haha
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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First question... why? I mean, why change EVERYTHING?

Another note: if you change the parking light bulb (the "city light" that's the small bulb below the low beam) to an LED, it will probably burn out quickly. The heat from the low beam halogen will kill the bulb eventually.
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ack154
First question... why? I mean, why change EVERYTHING?

Another note: if you change the parking light bulb (the "city light" that's the small bulb below the low beam) to an LED, it will probably burn out quickly. The heat from the low beam halogen will kill the bulb eventually.
Depends what your definition of "quickly" is.....my parking light LEDS last anywhere from 4 to 6 months before they burn out.....

Also i want to caution the stwich of your brake lights to LEDs......when brakes are applied it does not create a lot of light to inform others that you are braking.....therefore i put back to bulbs as soon as i saw that.....just a warning....everything else is fine though especially the reservse lights....they look awesome....i have changed out just about everything as well....dont forget license plate lights too...they are the same as the parking lights....

Heres a place to go to www.superbrightleds.com

hope that helps!
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 04:27 PM
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i don't recommend using these led "bulbs" at all in halogen housings.
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by SquallLHeart
i don't recommend using these led "bulbs" at all in halogen housings.

Thats why you go with these

Old Jul 24, 2007 | 08:56 PM
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more info please^
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 09:50 PM
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I wouldnt consider changing them every 4-6 months a good deal at all. Chaning a light that most wont really notice to something I have to replace every few months doesnt sound appealing to me. But thats just me
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 05:30 AM
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well if i was to turn the turn signal light in the front what would be a good bulb to change to that wont burn out for like a year? if that is even possible
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by fatboitan
well if i was to turn the turn signal light in the front what would be a good bulb to change to that wont burn out for like a year? if that is even possible
All the other LEDs that i have swapped out are fine....the only ones that give me a problem are the parking lights and actually ever since i got HIDs they have lasted even longer....8 months plus since i got my HIDs and the same Leds are in there.....either way if a couple of bucks once or twice a year is too much for you then dont bother modding your car at all....opinions are like a$$holes...eveyone's got one....just sharing my experiences with people that ask questions
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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I agree with the dolphin fan there ^^^

The LEDs as a complete swap is an ok idea, but I think that if you do decide to do it, keep the brake lights at least. The bulbs are pretty bright and they don't need to be changed... it's not going to make any difference in looks, and the brightness of the LEDs might actually be lacking in comparison to the bulbs in place now.

The reverse lights and the turn signals are def a good idea and will last a while. The parking lights are also good idea - I have mine blue. But there are a few issues...
1) if you drive with just the parking lights on, be advised that the only legal colors are white and yellow. I have been warned about the blue lights before.
2) people say that the LEDs burn out, and they very well might. But I haven't had any issues. I have had mine in for about 7 mos now and they are still going strong. Maybe they will burn out soon, but I do believe that the quality of the bulb (such as manufacturing and insulation), and the lighting do make a difference - I have HIDs and they aren't as hot as halogens.

Also, if you don't want to spend $10 on your car once every 6 mos, don't bother modding.
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 07:48 PM
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My first pair of blue LED Parking lights burned out in about a month. I just got a pair of Varad parking lights and I think they'll last a lot longer as this is what they were made for. $9 @ CarDomain
Old Jul 27, 2007 | 05:00 AM
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i have to 6000k HID so ima just go ahead and get the parking, turn, and reversing so anyone know any good site to get them, beside the one they have told me?
Old Jul 27, 2007 | 08:18 AM
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http://www.oznium.com/
Old Jul 27, 2007 | 05:14 PM
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okay now can someone tell me which type of bulb to buy? i look at the bulb size but there other stuff like that? can someone give me the direct link to buying each bulb?
Old Jul 28, 2007 | 04:03 AM
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Theres several threads about this subject allready, under Aero and Exterior. Check it out cuz every answer is in those threads for replacing exterior bulbs
Old Jul 28, 2007 | 06:54 AM
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Parking Lights: http://www.cardomain.com/shop/search...ords=varad+194
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