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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 05:22 PM
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tried doing a search but didn't find anything (maybe i was using the wrong search terms? )

I noticed 2 of the bulbs in my headlight assembly are out and figured i might as well go with LED replacements.

I was wondering if the LED replacements for the parking light, turn signal, and sidemarkers are 100% direct plug and plays? No random electrical problems?

I found this video which has some pretty good info

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00llSe4k1I8

the guy talks about having to do a resistor mode to prevent quick flashing for the blinkers...is there a bulb brand that has a built in resistor?

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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 06:03 PM
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ya the leds are direct plug in ..
this is what i used..
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 07:11 PM
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looks nice! so many options though lol...different shapes and number of LEDs.
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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after doing some more research it seems that LEDs are heat sensitive and are easily damaged by the HID lights? For those that have the LEDs...how long have they lasted before blowing out?
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 09:54 PM
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We sell all kind of interior / exterior LEDs, we have resister too
The LED will last very long.
I have LED in my 04 Z, nothing happen for about a year already.
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 10:03 PM
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i have never herd of any heat problems or had any problems .. mine been in 1 year now... its only 20 bucks or less for 2 leds.. anyways.. cheap..
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 07:37 AM
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I purchased 2 sets of 194 SMD towers from superlumination.com. I had an 8000k pair, and a UV pair. In each set, one of the bulbs some of the leds quit working or would flicker. It was super annoying having to order new ones all the time..
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 09:15 AM
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i will tell you that the ricer look of 6k blue ( call em white but they arent) leds looks terrible.

We all want it to look like the Lexus color, nice n crisp etc.

Well thats called 5k, and the best LEDs ive ever owned are from v-leds.com

Turn signals ar e a differnet story, they are NOT plug and play. They will not flash correctly unless you get resistor blocks for them.
There are several types to choose from.
Best bet is to email vleds and tell them your model car and year, that you want 5k leds, and to send you part numbers you should order. Unreal fast shipping and my leds have never lost a dot or flickered yet. EVERY other led ive gotten from motoringmax or ijdmtoy on ebay are totally worthless.

www.v-leds.com
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Auto Design
We sell all kind of interior / exterior LEDs, we have resister too
The LED will last very long.
I have LED in my 04 Z, nothing happen for about a year already.
looked up you guys and you are literally 3 blocks or so from my house lol. maybe i'll drop by after work tonight
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by dreamspeed
looked up you guys and you are literally 3 blocks or so from my house lol. maybe i'll drop by after work tonight
LOL really? well stop by anything
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