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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 09:41 AM
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Trinity: $24

https://www.trinityautosport.com/merchantma...products_id=180

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Pyspeed: $70
http://www.pyspeed.com/product-p/dash-8010.htm


Any opinions? Why the difference in cost?
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 09:43 AM
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it's the number of LED's, that's why the pyspeed lights are brighter and cost more....
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 09:58 AM
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go with Trinity...they're a very reputable vendor. PM member Nerweezy
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 10:38 AM
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Use coupon code LEDNOW for $15 off at pyspeed.
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 11:11 AM
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i just bought psyspeed's lights....ill post some pics soon
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 11:22 AM
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I have the ones from Trinity and they look great. 2 cents.
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='922360' date='Jun 24 2009, 03:22 PM
I have the ones from Trinity and they look great. 2 cents.
Any errors?
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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The Trinity link are bulbs for your existing housings, the PYSpeed are full replacement housings. Trinity carries both, stick with them
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by MacoBMW4life' post='922218' date='Jun 24 2009, 01:58 PM
go with Trinity...they're a very reputable vendor. PM member Nerweezy
+1 plus why u want your license plate so bright....Trinity's is good enough...I have it.
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