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05-02-2009, 01:37 PM
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Hey frank, the resistors are cheap from radio shack. Like $1-$2 dollars. And the bulbs, which I'm in the process of buying new ones are like $17-$20 on eBay. I see a set of 25 smd LEDs on eBay. Looks extra bright, better than what I got now. If u want I can email u the steps. It's such a simple project, anyone can do it.
05-02-2009, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='866267' date='May 2 2009, 04:37 PM
not at all. My method Is similar to my turn signal way. By drilling a small hole into the bulb housing, I routed the wire into the plus and minus power. I soldered them on so it will never lose contact. Also I used 16 gauge wire so the resistor can stay in any position u put it. And now it's just plug in and pull out. I am thinking about taking sort the tails to do the turn signal but it seems like a lot of work.
Hey frank, the resistors are cheap from radio shack. Like $1-$2 dollars. And the bulbs, which I'm in the process of buying new ones are like $17-$20 on eBay. I see a set of 25 smd LEDs on eBay. Looks extra bright, better than what I got now. If u want I can email u the steps. It's such a simple project, anyone can do it.
Hey frank, the resistors are cheap from radio shack. Like $1-$2 dollars. And the bulbs, which I'm in the process of buying new ones are like $17-$20 on eBay. I see a set of 25 smd LEDs on eBay. Looks extra bright, better than what I got now. If u want I can email u the steps. It's such a simple project, anyone can do it.
05-02-2009, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='866543' date='May 3 2009, 01:45 AM
mike, i'll look for some smd bulbs for these reverse lights. will be bright. i'll call u tomorrow
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...T&viewitem=
Then I'll get it from you.
05-03-2009, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by r9ndy' post='867083' date='May 3 2009, 07:02 PM
hmm would this work on the LCI setup also? its hard for me to see as well with my tints at night
Thing is, the bulbs I have are pretty dim compared to stock. The 25 SMD LED bulb I put on the post would probably be much more brighter, I have to wait to see. I'll let you guys know. It just looks so much cooler than amber. LOL
05-03-2009, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Brit_in_NJ' post='865776' date='May 1 2009, 11:05 PM
I did side markers last week, no resistors and no errors so far, and cost about $10. Need to work on some more LEDs
