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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 11:10 AM
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Thanks got it......them darn bulds can be tough to get out..... I did get them however.
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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does anyone know if all the tCs use the same dome bulbs?
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 04:44 PM
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yes they use the same. just go back a few page and check out my write up....
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 08:36 AM
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I tried to mess with it before I saw this o- o ... I twisted it and the whole bulb fell inside>.< please tell me how to place it back into place -, - feel like an idiot~ hahas
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 08:37 AM
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whoops just read back and saw the answer^ - ^' nice is it the same for an 08 model tc? and pictures of how to remove the housing would be very helpful O- O
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 03:16 PM
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try to remove it by pulling the front...

to put it back you have to slide the rear back to its place and click the front back by pushing it up
Old Nov 24, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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SO this website is reliable? I'm a tad weary about giving up my credit card information, I usually pay with paypal...

Anyone had any trouble?
Old Nov 25, 2007 | 01:55 AM
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anyone have a write up on removing the license plate light?
Old Nov 25, 2007 | 02:32 AM
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open the trunk.. locate that two plastick cover between the two handle (inside wall of the trunk) get a flat head screw driver and pop off the two cover.. now put your hands inside and try to find the connector.. twist it and take it out... same thing what you have to do with the parking light... when u get the connector out.. just pull out the bulb and insert the led... put the connector back.. twist it.. put the plastic covers back.
Old Nov 25, 2007 | 03:11 AM
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so all it needs is a good pull?
Old Nov 26, 2007 | 01:04 AM
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yea
Old Nov 26, 2007 | 04:37 PM
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Awesome. ordered a ton of em, just about every light inside the car will be red, also ordered a couple UV just to check it out.
Old Nov 26, 2007 | 04:41 PM
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cool!!
Old Dec 3, 2007 | 05:35 PM
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Got my LEDs in three days with USPS, came exact as ordered. Install was easy, although the 5 blulb LEDs aren't quite as bright as I would like on the interior lighting. Went with UV bulbs throughout, and the look is awesome. The most exciting change though is the running lights in the head lamps. swapped those with the UV bulbs as well. It looks freakin awesome. Pics to come, hopefully this evening.
Old Dec 4, 2007 | 12:43 AM
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UV LED's replaced running lights






UV Dome lights, doesn't look this bright in person.

Overall, I'm pleased, but will be ordering the square strip to go in the dome.
Old Dec 4, 2007 | 05:35 AM
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nice.. do you have HID?

how does the uv parking lights goes with the low beams??
i love the blue lughts it gives a a little nice blue effect to my HID... ( u dont see any blue on the road or anything.. its just cool when u look at me headlights:D)
Old Dec 4, 2007 | 01:15 PM
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They are subtle, just enough to be seen and look sinister. The pictures don't really do them justice. Will try to get better ones with more light. The headlights are stock 08 projectors.
Old Dec 8, 2007 | 05:15 AM
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Becareful with UV LED light..
UV light can damage your eye... In long-term view...
There are some are OK, but it's better to be safe then sorry.....
Old Dec 10, 2007 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by LEDmod
Becareful with UV LED light..
UV light can damage your eye... In long-term view...
There are some are OK, but it's better to be safe then sorry.....
Really? Whats the difference between UV and a black light then?
Old Dec 10, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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its the same i think.. back in europe i think we didnt even called this light as black light.. everyone call it uv light..



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