Not 100% True, Some states allow Orange/White

 

I thought that was on the parking lights only....maybe I have that backwards

 

What kind of bulbs did you use for your front turn signals? Where did you get them from?

 

I used Raybrig R132 available for $10 each at www.racinglab.com . They have a hyper white look that match my luminics hyper whites perfectly.

 

i would do this, but i don't want to cut up something that works perfect.

 

LOL, Sam you will end up doing it!!

 

I have taken the lens out... but is cutting the only way to get to the LEDs? Can I use the leds which are used on gauge cluster? It seems to be a surface mounted LED on a metal base which is used to connect the + and -.... Thanks

 

The LEDs are surface mount that are stamped onto the metal inside the housing. You can try surface mount LEDs, but I have a feeling they wont be bright enough. They are also more expensive than standard LEDs and are header to get in a color you might want. If you use them, let us know how they work.

 

so... is using a cut bit the only way to get to the LEDs?

 

After doing another car and redoing mine a couple times, I dont see how else to get to the LEDs. If you come up with something let me know but I dont think theres another way in there.

 

Hmm ok today I noticed that my driver side leds will not light up at all, and my passenger side only lights up one LED I have no idea what happened...

 

did u check y it is not working?

 

I talk to The Instigator he said the same thing happened to him. He said he thinks its from the shock of the doors opening and closing. Im trying to find some better LEDs to use. Some OEM style ones.

 

I wonder why don't you put that whole signal casing into the oven like what people do to make angel eyes in with their headlights.

 

It doesnt use the same kind of adhesive. The mirror housing is put together with some kind of epoxy that bonds the halves together.

 

good job on the DIY. do these LEDs stays on all the time or blinks with your turn signals? suggestion: why not try mounting the LEDS into a bread board and sodder them that way it's more stable. just my $0.02.

 

They replace the OEM Orange Leds, The tC side mirrors are used for turn signals, So they blink when you signal..

 

I think you would have to get in there to really understand what is needed. I dont see how using a breadboard would help at all. You are soldering an LED right to the metal in the housing. Maybe you can elaborate because I dont understand how your idea would help.

 

Have you located any LED's that would work better?

 

Since squeezing the silicone around the base of the LEDs after soldering, I havent had any more die on me and its been about a month. Im going to stick with the ones Ive been using as it seems to be working OK. I guess its just enough to help them from getting shaken around too much when the doors close.