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Old 04-24-2008, 04:54 PM
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Old 04-24-2008, 07:32 PM
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So to confirm before I order....

I am just replacing 2 bulbs...one on each side?

And I need to order 194 168 W5W 2825 SMT Tower III?

Correct?
Old 04-24-2008, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 08G37S
So to confirm before I order....

I am just replacing 2 bulbs...one on each side?

And I need to order 194 168 W5W 2825 SMT Tower III?

Correct?
According to post I linked to above, that bulb would seem to work. Another bulb that would work is the 921x12 (which is a little loose). The 921x9 also was suggested (which is a bit longer and maybe will fix the loose problem). Additionally, the WLED-WHP was also suggested.

I personally haven't decided which one to buy yet, but ill probly just buy all 3 and see which works the best...

The "choice is yours."
Old 04-24-2008, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by thexfactor
According to post I linked to above, that bulb would seem to work. Another bulb that would work is the 921x12 (which is a little loose). The 921x9 also was suggested (which is a bit longer and maybe will fix the loose problem). Additionally, the WLED-WHP was also suggested.

I personally haven't decided which one to buy yet, but ill probly just buy all 3 and see which works the best...

The "choice is yours."
Well crap....I already had to chose between Cheerios and Lucky Charms this morning. I don't know if I can handle anymore life changers...
Old 04-24-2008, 09:18 PM
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hahah i hope you choose lucky charms... ^
Old 04-25-2008, 01:41 AM
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cheerios and lucky charms??? thats like choosing between straw and m & m's...

jeeze... you had to think about it??
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Originally Posted by thexfactor
cheerios and lucky charms??? thats like choosing between straw and m & m's...

jeeze... you had to think about it??
You mean you don't? I always open the cabinet, and stand there and then the lightbulb goes on.

Ahh crap....its way to early for brain cell activity. So I stand there, scratch my ***, and play 'Iny-Mini-Miny-Mo'.

Picking bowl color is a WHOLE other story! Don't even start on the spoons...
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life just isnt fair... ^
Old 04-25-2008, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by TerribleONE453
life just isnt fair... ^
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what light bulb did YOU use
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Originally Posted by thexfactor
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what light bulb did YOU use
+1....
Old 05-04-2008, 01:42 PM
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Just got my superbrightleds on thursday nite... installed them all on fri afternoon. SO worth it.

Here's my setup:

Maps/Domes - WLED-x5 LED Wide Angle LED (wanted to go wide angle -for light scatter- and not too bright here -didnt wanna blind myself)

Doors - 921-x12 Wedge Base LED (these are blue, and definitely the most striking. Had em for one day and 3 ppl already commented how hot they look)

Trunk - WLED-WHP (the best brightness/size/light scatter for your buck)

License Plate - WLED-x4 LED (went with a 4 because I didnt wanna get too bright here for obvious reasons...)

Reverse lights - WLED-WHP (yup, you read right, theyre perfect back there)

All in all, if not for the reverse lights, the whole process would have taken me about 20-25 mins... but i got stuck on the reverse lights for a little while because I was afraid to YANK them out, but eventually I got it.

I MIGHT change the domes to blue also, but I dont wanna cross the fine line between "nice" to "rice..."

Couldnt take pics last night, but will tonight... stay tuned!
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pics pics, we need pics
Old 05-05-2008, 01:44 AM
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pics pics, we need pics
https://www.myg37.com/forums/showpos...&postcount=203
Old 05-06-2008, 01:06 AM
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Originally Posted by thexfactor
Just got my superbrightleds on thursday nite... installed them all on fri afternoon. SO worth it.

Here's my setup:

Maps/Domes - WLED-x5 LED Wide Angle LED (wanted to go wide angle -for light scatter- and not too bright here -didnt wanna blind myself)

Doors - 921-x12 Wedge Base LED (these are blue, and definitely the most striking. Had em for one day and 3 ppl already commented how hot they look)

Trunk - WLED-WHP (the best brightness/size/light scatter for your buck)

License Plate - WLED-x4 LED (went with a 4 because I didnt wanna get too bright here for obvious reasons...)

Reverse lights - WLED-WHP (yup, you read right, theyre perfect back there)

All in all, if not for the reverse lights, the whole process would have taken me about 20-25 mins... but i got stuck on the reverse lights for a little while because I was afraid to YANK them out, but eventually I got it.

I MIGHT change the domes to blue also, but I dont wanna cross the fine line between "nice" to "rice..."

Couldnt take pics last night, but will tonight... stay tuned!
Hey thanks alot i checked out the site and ordered almost the same bulbs as you did(if you dont mind) =) very much appreciate it, cant wait till it comes in


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