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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 02:56 PM
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Anyone have a lead for replacement smoked LED style tail lights? (I've seen a few on some 'auction' sites, but they don't appear to have a reverse lead, and only a single LED panel for all functions (Brake,Running,Turn)
 
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 02:04 PM
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buy the led lights brake lights and throw in HID reverse lights better than LED's.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 02:56 PM
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Any recommendations on the HIDs for the reverse lights? I'd love to have 'brighter' backup capabilities.


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buy the led lights brake lights and throw in HID reverse lights better than LED's.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 03:22 PM
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This is what I put in mine it's a direct plug and play kit.
http://www.highperformancebulbs.com/hpx921hidrel.html

I was going to put a normal set in and wire it in myself but decided against it b/c those sets put out more heat being 35/55w bulbs I was a little concerned about overheating issues. These are 15w and are still bright as hell. I have 5% limo tint and can still see out my windows. Plus the look on peoples faces in the parking lot is great. It takes about 5 seconds to warm up to full temp in really cold weather. But on a mild day about 3 seconds.

Here's pics of mine... they say it all (these were taken w/ my cell phone so it doesn't show the full potential)

Untitled by Mikeyyy816, on Flickr

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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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Those are some bright lights! Plug-n-play too? Hmmm... got me thinking now.

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[quote=Mikeyyy816;2726362]This is what I put in mine it's a direct plug and play kit.
http://www.highperformancebulbs.com/hpx921hidrel.html

I was going to put a normal set in and wire it in myself but decided against it b/c those sets put out more heat being 35/55w bulbs I was a little concerned about overheating issues. These are 15w and are still bright as hell. I have 5% limo tint and can still see out my windows. Plus the look on peoples faces in the parking lot is great. It takes about 5 seconds to warm up to full temp in really cold weather. But on a mild day about 3 seconds.

 
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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They are plug and play. No cutting wires, honestly it takes 10 minutes to install....just use double sided tape to mount the ballast.

On another forum a guy was the guinea pig and said they worked good, so I went ahead and went this route and they rock so far! I was hesitant but glad I went w/ the purchase. I am wiring an inline switch as soon as the weather permits so I can turn them on for those pesky tailgaters.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 10:19 PM
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How was the shipping with that site, any additional costs mikey, did they ship from China or what. I found some on eBay pretty much the same thing but they seem to ship from Hong Kong which would probably cost like 60$. The ones on eBay are 71$.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 10:25 PM
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Actually they shipped from about fifteen minutes from where i currently live in nj... They have a shipping wearhouse there and it wasn't too bad...
 
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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 07:04 PM
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I've been looking at these as well, certainly could use more light when backing up...

Found this outfit. Said they'd do the kit shipped for $85. They are emailing me the installation instructions and confirming the 921 bulb fitment...

We'll see...I'll post if I receive any updates.

BTW on the taillights, you might want to check out this thread...
 

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[quote=jnram;2726378]Those are some bright lights! Plug-n-play too? Hmmm... got me thinking now.

Thanks!


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This is what I put in mine it's a direct plug and play kit.
http://www.highperformancebulbs.com/hpx921hidrel.html

I was going to put a normal set in and wire it in myself but decided against it b/c those sets put out more heat being 35/55w bulbs I was a little concerned about overheating issues. These are 15w and are still bright as hell. I have 5% limo tint and can still see out my windows. Plus the look on peoples faces in the parking lot is great. It takes about 5 seconds to warm up to full temp in really cold weather. But on a mild day about 3 seconds.
Are these not the exact same kit as the ones linked above?
 
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