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James Cahir
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Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 12:03 am, by:  James Cahir (James987) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi guys,

Recently I got bored so I replaced my interior/boot/numberplate lights with white LED's. If you're sick of dim yellow factory interior lighting this is a great low cost fix I made up a guide for all the bulbs you will need, hopefully this will help out anyone whos considering doing this. Apologies for the crap phone pics but you get the idea.

Vinh Bui
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Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 09:44 am, by:  Vinh Bui (Hyudsjk) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks for that James! I was just contemplating this the other day.
Jason Munro
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Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 04:35 pm, by:  Jason Munro (Jason_munro) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

ill add more to this later, having just done the same thing.

i used different led combinations but.

i will get pics posted tonight once i get home from work if possible.

Jason.
James Cahir
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Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 04:53 pm, by:  James Cahir (James987) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

No probs Vinh, glad its of use to someone.

Jason, I'm keen to see what you have used for the map lights.
Alan Chow
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Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 10:07 pm, by:  Alan Chow (Alanchow) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

i just wired a of led's to each of these portions. just make sure that you have the right resistors and you'll be fine.

i converted my door lights to be on at all times along with white gear shift and white aircon lights it makes a very nice classy effect.
Jason Munro
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Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 10:56 pm, by:  Jason Munro (Jason_munro) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

here is what i did today. the results are stunning.
i am very happy.

the first pic shows the two different types of led lighting that i used. the larger of them were used in the overhead lights, all three of them.
the smaller of the leds were used in the doors, and the boot.

the rest of the pics were taken tonight with my phone, so they are not the greatest, but you get the idea.



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Jason Munro
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Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 10:59 pm, by:  Jason Munro (Jason_munro) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


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so as you can see the light is very bright, and nice and white. none of that yellow crap.

all of the leds were bought from two ebay sellers.
if anyone wants their user names, ill be happy to pass the info along.

Jason.
James Cahir
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Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 12:22 am, by:  James Cahir (James987) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Looks good Jason, yup its definitely a big improvement over the stock lighting.

Also, we have footwell lights standard???
Joshua Rao
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Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 03:30 am, by:  Joshua Rao (Soaren1) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Great thread big thanks to James and Jason
Scott Gates
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Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 04:59 pm, by:  Scott Gates (Scotty_001) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hmm looks like i may get some new lights for mine now, this makes then look heaps brighter than whats in the dome light now.

Good work guys.
Jason Munro
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Saturday, August 09, 2008 - 01:20 am, by:  Jason Munro (Jason_munro) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

For those that have asked, here are the ebay item #'s and user id's for the two different LED tyes that i used.

First is the ones for the overhead lighting. item # 360076266114 seller id is hkmap788.

Second is the ones used in the doors and boot. item # 200240201416 seller id warden_jp2002.


Both good sellers, good communication, and fast shipping.

Hope this is useful for some.

Jason.
Ivan Teoh
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Friday, September 05, 2008 - 01:00 am, by:  Ivan Teoh (Archangel) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Just a question.

Is it illegal to have the number plates lighting in white?
Jason Munro
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Friday, September 05, 2008 - 01:10 am, by:  Jason Munro (Jason_munro) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

used led park and number plate lights on my last two cars, and never had a problem.

in fact, if you have good enough led(s) the plate will be MORE visible than with stock globes.
as long as the plate is lit up, and the white light is not shining rearward, you should have zero trouble.

Jason.
Steven Roduner
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Friday, September 05, 2008 - 01:54 am, by:  Steven Roduner (Steve89) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

All new lexus(that I have seen recently) have white lights for the number plates if that helps clear the air a little...
Ivan Teoh
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Friday, September 05, 2008 - 07:34 am, by:  Ivan Teoh (Archangel) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Awesome! Then I'm gonna go get myself LEDs to change the globes on my number plate
Tim Ross
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Saturday, September 06, 2008 - 11:42 am, by:  Tim Ross (Retox) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Reccommend Warden_JP highly as well... one of the best traders I have dealt with.

Would be keen to also see what type the tail lights/brake lights/indicators are to see if those come in an LED option

Would be handy for something a bit brighter given that my tail lights have a generous coating of nightshade over them.

Also, whats mentioned about the boot lights, I have done that, moved the central one to the drivers side of the boot, and then run wiring from there behind the rear cover where the tail lights are and across the other side for another light in the passenger side... works brilliantly at night!
Tom Nicol
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Thursday, October 09, 2008 - 05:31 pm, by:  Tom Nicol (Goosemonger) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


James Cahir wrote on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 12:22 am:

we have footwell lights standard???




I thought the same thing. I have a green light in the driver's side foot well, but I thought that was from the ignition.

Do Soarers have stock foot well lights, and mine have been blown ever since I had the car?

If that's the case I'm gonna go nuts with LEDs.
Jason Munro
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Thursday, October 09, 2008 - 10:42 pm, by:  Jason Munro (Jason_munro) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Tom, there is a footwell light on the drivers side, but not on the passengers side.

the stock globe, is so dim, that even if it works, you probably will not see it.
choose wisely (in led's) and let there be light !

Jason.
Antonio Hunt
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 08:09 pm, by:  Antonio Hunt (Carajo) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

led down light in the boot!


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Scott Gates
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 08:36 pm, by:  Scott Gates (Scotty_001) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thats a heaps good idea. Where did you get them from?
Antonio Hunt
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 08:46 pm, by:  Antonio Hunt (Carajo) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

i got them of ebay from Brightlightsauto, but they also have a web site to buy from.
www.brightlightautoparts.com/
Jason Munro
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 10:46 pm, by:  Jason Munro (Jason_munro) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

that is a top idea.
might have to "borrow" it.....
Tim Ross
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Saturday, October 18, 2008 - 04:52 pm, by:  Tim Ross (Retox) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

yeah, I've done all mine now... looks mint!

have had a few carpark comments at night about it
Dylan O'Connor
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Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 11:08 pm, by:  Dylan O'Connor (Twiqurky) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I am a complete beginner when it comes to LEDs however I want to have a better light system inside the car. Is this hard to do for a beginner?
David Grab
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Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 11:48 pm, by:  David Grab (Blastedbyasoarer) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

No its jsut switching globes, not hard at all.

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