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Old 11-18-2010, 04:24 PM
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cool white (7000k). The warm white looks just like incandescent but brighter.
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I've been searching the posts but could not find a DIY on how to change the bulbs: side mirror courtesy lights, interior lights - map lights and dome lights (never mind the floor, door and trunk - they are a no brainer as u can see easily where to pry them out). The other ones I've mentioned are not that obvious. I'm afraid to break or crack the assemblies if I do a hit or miss. Can you guys post your DIYs (preferably with pictures) on this please? Thanks!
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Not much to say, they all pop. However, did anybody trying to do this nifty mod tried to see how poor the LED light is at night, compared to the old bulbs? You might as well call it "cool looking lamp" instead of "reading lamp". Anyway, I suggest you keep the old bulbs around, after you change them.
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And the bulbs removal.
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Old 11-25-2010, 11:57 PM
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Chas3 - excellent post! Exactly what I needed to build my confidence! thanks!
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Old 11-26-2010, 06:29 AM
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Chas3,
Great post!Thanks for sharing mate...
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Thanks, glad to help!
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Old 11-26-2010, 02:29 PM
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Not much to say, they all pop. However, did anybody trying to do this nifty mod tried to see how poor the LED light is at night, compared to the old bulbs? You might as well call it "cool looking lamp" instead of "reading lamp". Anyway, I suggest you keep the old bulbs around, after you change them.
I agree with you.Yellow light has more intensity as well as looking more oem.

I am thinking of just putting some bright white leds to replace the old bulbs on the outside mirrors
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Old 11-28-2010, 09:47 PM
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I'm gonna upgrade my mirrors and interior lights to led.
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Old 11-30-2010, 07:17 AM
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Looks cool, not that bright :(

After changing all my interior lights to LEDs.....I kinda agree with some of you that they're really not bright They're just cool to look at I used high intensity LEDs, not the cheap ones and still they look kinda dim..? Seriously, I'm happy with the change in look and will stay with them for a while. I just wish the LEDs lifespan will be longer than the ordinary bulbs so that all these upgrades will have a sense and will mean something other than aesthetic purposes!
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