A Few Lighting Mods (Lotsa Pics)
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A Few Lighting Mods (Lotsa Pics)
I replaced the regular bulbs on my G with white LED bulbs. I replace the license plate light, trunk light, map lights, and door panel lights. I used a combination of 5 LED and 12 LED bulbs I purchased from www.superbrightleds.com
Here are some before and after pics:
License plate light BEFORE
License plate light AFTER (5 LED bulb)
Door panel light BEFORE
Door panel light AFTER (5 LED bulb)
Map light/Interior BEFORE
Map light/Interior AFTER (12 LED bulb)
Trunk light BEFORE
Trunk light AFTER (12 LED bulb)
Installation for all these bulbs was about 15-20 minutes, and that's taking my time.
The LED bulbs are way brighter than the regular bulbs that came with the car. My interior gets especially bright now, just the way I like it
The LED bulbs emit a pure white light (not blue), and really adds a nice touch to the car. They look sweet!
My next lighting mod will be the parking light bulb in the headlight housing
Happy motoring!
Here are some before and after pics:
License plate light BEFORE
License plate light AFTER (5 LED bulb)
Door panel light BEFORE
Door panel light AFTER (5 LED bulb)
Map light/Interior BEFORE
Map light/Interior AFTER (12 LED bulb)
Trunk light BEFORE
Trunk light AFTER (12 LED bulb)
Installation for all these bulbs was about 15-20 minutes, and that's taking my time.
The LED bulbs are way brighter than the regular bulbs that came with the car. My interior gets especially bright now, just the way I like it
The LED bulbs emit a pure white light (not blue), and really adds a nice touch to the car. They look sweet!
My next lighting mod will be the parking light bulb in the headlight housing
Happy motoring!
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How did you get a 12 led bulb to fit in the trunk? Did you have to leave the bubble dome cover off? My 12 LED bulb from superbright was too tall.
Otherwise, my car looks just like yours... I have my illuminated kick panels, can't wait to install. Fantastic look isn't it? The White LEDs reflect off of the aluminum trim, giving it an interesting look. I love it.
Otherwise, my car looks just like yours... I have my illuminated kick panels, can't wait to install. Fantastic look isn't it? The White LEDs reflect off of the aluminum trim, giving it an interesting look. I love it.
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i gotta say it's the simple things that really make ur car shine, awesome!! i love it
a diy follow up be greatly appreciated and u bet i'll probbly do it the day after u post it
a diy follow up be greatly appreciated and u bet i'll probbly do it the day after u post it
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sorry im not technically or mechanically inclined, but how do i know what size to purchase ? in the manual?, the pictures just blew my mind of how cool it looks i just wanna do it asap is all thanks guys
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How did you get a 12 led bulb to fit in the trunk? Did you have to leave the bubble dome cover off? My 12 LED bulb from superbright was too tall.
Otherwise, my car looks just like yours... I have my illuminated kick panels, can't wait to install. Fantastic look isn't it? The White LEDs reflect off of the aluminum trim, giving it an interesting look. I love it.
Otherwise, my car looks just like yours... I have my illuminated kick panels, can't wait to install. Fantastic look isn't it? The White LEDs reflect off of the aluminum trim, giving it an interesting look. I love it.
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http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...gi?product=CAR
Look for these bulbs:
WLED 5-LED Wide Angle LED bulb (door panel & license plate lights). Get (4) of these in COOL WHITE color
921-x12 Wedge Base LED bulb (trunk & map lights). Get (3) of these in WHITE color
You'll need these (7) bulbs total if you wanna do the exact same mod I did.
Hope this helps.
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great stuff! My only beef is from reading other similar threads, that these LED's dont appear to last more than a few months?? (really dissappointing considering lifespan is usually a beneft of LED's...)
I think i might end up just sticking with traditional (superwhite) incandescent bulbs...
I think i might end up just sticking with traditional (superwhite) incandescent bulbs...
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great stuff! My only beef is from reading other similar threads, that these LED's dont appear to last more than a few months?? (really dissappointing considering lifespan is usually a beneft of LED's...)
I think i might end up just sticking with traditional (superwhite) incandescent bulbs...
I think i might end up just sticking with traditional (superwhite) incandescent bulbs...