Got my white LED plate lights working without warning triangle!
12-09-2007 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='504843' date='Dec 9 2007, 10:22 PM
I've got worst luck... I've replaced the bulb 3 times... my LED lights.. =/ but whatever, i'm getting the new one's Ryan mentioned.
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12-10-2007 | 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='504865' date='Dec 9 2007, 11:47 PM
If your luck is that bad, it's time to switch cars. The new Civic is nice Mike!
I hate you!!
and no, I wouldn't want a Civic... but, eventually when my g/f finally drives, maybe I'll get a her a civic, and use her's to go 2 to work. 
12-10-2007 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='504988' date='Dec 10 2007, 06:48 AM
but, eventually when my g/f finally drives
12-10-2007 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='505187' date='Dec 10 2007, 05:47 PM
Your girlfriend doesn't drive yet? You know having sex with a minor isn't legal right?
Well, in NYC, alot of people don't drive. Its not like LA where you have to drive to get anywhere.
NYC is all about Mass Transit. Also, she's scared shiteless of hitting other cars. haha. Btw, she's 26, so no. she's not a minor. Focker...
Btw Ryan, I got the LED License plate from Garry today. I just wired it up to see if the error message came on, and it did of course. and yea, Can't really figure out where to put the resistor. How are the E90 guys coming along? any progress? hmm.. I might just look for something on ebay and figure it out.
Let me know.
12-11-2007 | 06:14 AM
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This is the explanation I got from Seller of LEDs:
from: Superlumination <superlumination@cox.net>
date: Dec 9, 2007 7:57 PM
subject: Re: LEDs not working anymore..
Hi-
There are several causes of voltage related failures on leds. Some vehicles chronically cause premature led failures. This is normally related to excess voltage, voltage spikes, or high levels of AC current being generated from the alternator. While glass bulbs are slow to react to rapid surges, leds can be destroyed in milliseconds from a sudden spike or chronic high voltage, or excessive AC current from an alternator that has one or more burned out diodes.
If the bulbs are being used in gauges with a dimmer, always set the dimmer to 80% or less. This minor adjustment will make the leds last ten times as long in some vehicles with chronic voltage issues.
If the bulbs are being used in an application with no dimmer, we have a new led protector that can be spliced into the + wire to protect against minor voltage surges. These work great in vehicles that have high voltage, or are prone to voltage surges. They can also help protect the leds from:
1. Switching on the ignition & starting the engine.
2. Changing or disconnecting the battery.
3. Charging the battery with an auxiliary battery charger, or revving the engine hard with a weak or dead battery.
4. Using jumper cables.
These are +$1.99 each, and can be purchased from the Load Equalizer page here :
http://autolumination.com/equalizers.htm
http://superlumination.com/images/auto_bul...rotector_wm.jpg
date: Dec 9, 2007 7:57 PM
subject: Re: LEDs not working anymore..
Hi-
There are several causes of voltage related failures on leds. Some vehicles chronically cause premature led failures. This is normally related to excess voltage, voltage spikes, or high levels of AC current being generated from the alternator. While glass bulbs are slow to react to rapid surges, leds can be destroyed in milliseconds from a sudden spike or chronic high voltage, or excessive AC current from an alternator that has one or more burned out diodes.
If the bulbs are being used in gauges with a dimmer, always set the dimmer to 80% or less. This minor adjustment will make the leds last ten times as long in some vehicles with chronic voltage issues.
If the bulbs are being used in an application with no dimmer, we have a new led protector that can be spliced into the + wire to protect against minor voltage surges. These work great in vehicles that have high voltage, or are prone to voltage surges. They can also help protect the leds from:
1. Switching on the ignition & starting the engine.
2. Changing or disconnecting the battery.
3. Charging the battery with an auxiliary battery charger, or revving the engine hard with a weak or dead battery.
4. Using jumper cables.
These are +$1.99 each, and can be purchased from the Load Equalizer page here :
http://autolumination.com/equalizers.htm
http://superlumination.com/images/auto_bul...rotector_wm.jpg
12-11-2007 | 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by coolguy' post='505467' date='Dec 11 2007, 10:14 AM
This is the explanation I got from Seller of LEDs:
Hey coolguy,
have you gotten your Mtech kit yet? if so, where are them pics?
If not, hasn't it been like since.. May?!?!?!? Let us know.
MK
12-11-2007 | 06:57 AM
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Hey nigxdoof,
I got front bumper , waiting for Rear, supposively painting this week, so hoping by next week I should have all installed: FRONT + REAR + IPOD!!! can't wait..
I got front bumper , waiting for Rear, supposively painting this week, so hoping by next week I should have all installed: FRONT + REAR + IPOD!!! can't wait..
12-11-2007 | 03:09 PM
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STEP | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7
EXTERIOR:
M-Tech Kit | M5 Mirrors, Trunk Finisher | Jet Black Kidney Surrounds | Madico Charcool Tint 54%, 35%
LIGHTING:
Euro-Headlights | Euro-LCI Tail Lights | AiB V3.0 | Solaris Invisi-bulbs | OEM LED Plate Lights
PERFORMANCE:
Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads | K&N Air Filter
WHEELS & SUSPENSION:
Work VS-XX 20x9, 20x10 | Toyo T1R 245/30/20, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 295/25/20 | KW V2 Coilovers | Rogue Engineering 15mm Spacers
Hmmm... load equalizers. I remember installing those on Hondas back in the day to get the turn signals to hyper blink.
12-13-2007 | 09:19 PM
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Desiring euro xenon headlights.
Originally Posted by coolguy' post='505481' date='Dec 11 2007, 10:57 AM
Hey nigxdoof,
I got front bumper , waiting for Rear, supposively painting this week, so hoping by next week I should have all installed: FRONT + REAR + IPOD!!! can't wait..
I got front bumper , waiting for Rear, supposively painting this week, so hoping by next week I should have all installed: FRONT + REAR + IPOD!!! can't wait..
12-14-2007 | 04:30 AM
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Originally Posted by JayDee427' post='506600' date='Dec 14 2007, 01:19 AM
Hey CoolGuy, did you get your Mtech kit from Tony? If so, I was wondering why you got your front bumper and not the rear? What about the side skirts?
I got the front from Tony a while back, I didnt get the rear or side skirts.
And I recently (in october / nov) got the rear M5 for Quadtip exhaust. =) It looks so much better than the regular Mtech rear, in my opinion.
Mtech rear with quad diffuser looks alright, but i still like the m5 rear better.