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Old 09-02-2009, 07:23 PM
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need help, interior lights

I want to change the dome lights and the ones in the door but have no idea what I need to get. I went to pep boys and found "194 blue" bulbs, would these work? I have tried going on www.superbrightleds.com but dont know if i should order something from here (have no idea which ones) or should I just install these 194's.

let me know what you think, thanks.
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194 will work!

Superbrightleds and V-leds is perfectly fine!
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Originally Posted by jnguyen
194 will work!

Superbrightleds and V-leds is perfectly fine!
whats the difference between using the 194 reg. bulbs found at pep boys, vs. getting some from Superbrightleds... also if you suggest superbrightleds, which ones? There are SO many options.
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the LED last longer and looks better in color. The 194 works too but I find them tend to burn quicker.

It depends what color you are looking for. I use the 5k pure white in my car.
which are these
WLED-xHP High Power LED bulb


if you want the white with a hint of blue 6k
then i suggest these
WLED-x6 LED bulb cool white 6k


you will need a total of 6 pairs. 2 for dome, 2 for door, and 2 for license plate. You will need 1 single for trunk light.
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Originally Posted by jnguyen
the LED last longer and looks better in color. The 194 works too but I find them tend to burn quicker.

It depends what color you are looking for. I use the 5k pure white in my car.
which are these
WLED-xHP High Power LED bulb


if you want the white with a hint of blue 6k
then i suggest these
WLED-x6 LED bulb cool white 6k


you will need a total of 6 pairs. 2 for dome, 2 for door, and 2 for license plate. You will need 1 single for trunk light.
Thanks for all your help! I have a 08 BO and im thinking i'll do either Red or Blue, what would you suggest if I want to do Red? (sorry about all the ?s, im just clueless when it comes to this)
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you can get either the top one or bottom one in red or blue. notice how the picture above has a red and a blue one
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check this out from HamstersG, I got the exact same setup as him and I LOVE it.

https://www.myg37.com/forums/body-in...nse-plate.html

(look at post #73 + 91)
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And the details at the link in my signature. As for blue, red, whatever, etc., suggest you just buy 1 or 2 and try them out in different places and figure out what you like best before order everything.

Originally Posted by hispeed-lowdrag
check this out from HamstersG, I got the exact same setup as him and I LOVE it.

https://www.myg37.com/forums/body-in...nse-plate.html

(look at post #73 + 91)
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bro, nothing but LEDs for me, they are the sh*t, go here:

www.autolumination.com Tail Light Brake Light Turn Signal LED Bulbs
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WLED-xHP5 Wedge Base Bulb
Miniature Wedge Base Bulb(194/168 type) with 5 High Power SMD LEDs
12 VDC, 360 Viewing Angle, Polarized bulb
Select LED color


(I'm thinking of doing these in red, but would 5 LEDs be too hot for the dome lights?)

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<TABLE width=550 border=0><TBODY><TR><FORM action=commerce.cgi method=post><TD align=middle></TD><TD width=265>WLED-xHP High Power LED bulb
12 VDC Wedge Base bulb (194/168 type)
With 1 High Power LED
Polarized bulb, Available in Pure White, Blue, Green, Red and Amber
</TD></FORM></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
(are these the same as the above, just w/ 1 LED instead of 5?...If so what would be the difference in looks)
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<TABLE width=550 border=0><TBODY><TR><FORM action=commerce.cgi method=post><TD align=middle></TD><TD width=265>WLED-x5 LED Wide Angle LED bulb
12 VDC 5-LED Wedge Base bulb (194/168 type)
Super Wide Viewing Angle bulb uses 4 radially mounted LEDs aiming out the sides and one High Flux LED on top
With built-in voltage regulator
Select LED Color
$ 2.99


</TD></FORM></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
(since these are wide angles, would this be good for the doors? - if not, what would you suggest?)

Thank you, Almost ready to place my order.
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