06-20-2011, 10:30 AM | #24 |
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Looking around a bit after seeing this post I didn't find the option to do an LED "bulb" replacement. May have missed an option, but it seemed like the Bimmian deal that replaced the whole lens assembly was the only option. Maybe somebody else found something . . .
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09-11-2011, 12:21 AM | #26 |
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I'm thinking of upgrading the trunk bulbs myself. Possibly the other ones too. Did you find out which bulb numbers to get? I'd like to avoid paying $42 per pair, which seems excessive to me when other places sell them for around $12 for the same part.
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09-11-2011, 03:58 PM | #27 |
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i'm in the process of updating all the lights of our x3, the front dome and rear passenger lights are giving me trouble as I dont know how to get into their housings, everything else was pretty much plug and play.
I have the bimmian ultimate LED if anybody cares. Photos when its all done. |
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09-11-2011, 06:16 PM | #28 |
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09-23-2011, 10:28 PM | #29 |
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Update: I ordered and installed my LEDs from iJDMTOY.com (the deliver to Canada via USPS ).
I got 10 bulbs, "360-Degree Shine 5-SMD T10 Wedge Light LED Bulbs 158 168 194 921 2825" $13/pair. This is enough for the four footwells, underneath all four doors, and the two trunk lights. I'm keeping the original dome lights for now. Be sure to have a small rag on hand to remove the old bulbs, they heat up very quickly. Installation took 1 minute per light, absolutely no skills needed. The lights look beautiful. |
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09-24-2011, 12:19 AM | #30 |
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yea i've ordered from them as well for my civic, they got quick service. so you only got 10 of "360-Degree Shine 5-SMD T10 Wedge Light LED Bulbs 158 168 194 921 2825"?
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09-24-2011, 05:20 AM | #31 | |
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I'll try to take pics tonight, with only half the bulbs installed so people can compare. Do you need special permissions to post pictures to this board? Can I upload directly from my computer? |
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09-27-2011, 09:46 PM | #34 |
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Pics taken at night, with the flash off obviously, so the quality isn't the best. But you can clearly see that the LEDs are much brighter. I completed the switch today. But I'm keep the original reading lights, which I think will be softer and more pleasant for occupants.
Second pic: both left side doors are open, light comes from underneath the doors, onto the driveway. Third pic: my messy trunk. |
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09-28-2011, 12:37 AM | #35 |
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Thanks for posting. They look good but I think I would need to see them in the flesh. Not an easy thing to photograph
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09-28-2011, 08:24 AM | #36 |
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The good news is that's it's not too expensive to buy, and it's easy to switch back. Just keep the old bulbs, and be sure to use a Kleenex to remove/handle the old bulbs (so that you don't get burned or leave skin oils on them, causing premature burn out).
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10-18-2011, 09:18 PM | #37 |
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signal light
I did switch out the fog light to super white bulb and signal light to LED with loaded resistors. See picture
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10-18-2011, 11:42 PM | #38 |
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What bulb did you use for the fog lights? It matches the led rings nicely. Was it much work to change them out?
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10-19-2011, 03:18 PM | #39 |
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I use MTEC 4350K H8 light bulb which was bought of ebay. There is a thread that teaches you how to remove the fog light assembly with picture instructions. All you need is the screw driver that comes with your car.
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10-19-2011, 05:21 PM | #41 |
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Is that thread here on the X3 boards? Don't know how I missed it. I'll have to search for it! Thank you for the info on the bulbs!
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10-21-2011, 08:20 PM | #43 |
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Finger on the switch to buy those fog bulbs - they look like from the photo that they match halos perfectly - would you say they match perfectly in person? Can u post link to install guide. Definitely doing this - big pet peace of mine is mismatched head/fog lamps
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