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Old 02-28-2010 | 12:50 AM
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I installed white LED Turn bulbs and sidemarkers yesterday. I made a small video clip to show how it turned out. I had to use resistors for the front turn bulbs to keep the car from throwing any errors, and to keep the bulbs from blinking too fast. I really like how it gives my car an updated look. No more egg yolk effect either. It's not for everyone, but I like it.

Thanks John/brabusw209amg for the fast shipping!

Old 02-28-2010 | 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by AKAlius
I installed white LED Turn bulbs and sidemarkers yesterday. I made a small video clip to show how it turned out. I had to use resistors for the front turn bulbs to keep the car from throwing any errors, and to keep the bulbs from blinking too fast. I really like how it gives my car an updated look. No more egg yolk effect either. It's not for everyone, but I like it.

Thanks John/brabusw209amg for the fast shipping!

Lookin good PHi, What are the temp for the LED your using and what kind are they?
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Forgot to mention. They are really,really bright!
Old 02-28-2010 | 12:59 AM
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The temp is about 6-7K. Not sure what the bulb type is called. Holla at brabusw for them.
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I really dislike you! Lol I've been wanting to get both for a while now but I was thinking they would be TOO bright but the video makes it seem as though they are almost perfect. Looks good.
Old 02-28-2010 | 08:10 AM
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I really dislike you! Lol I've been wanting to get both for a while now but I was thinking they would be TOO bright but the video makes it seem as though they are almost perfect. Looks good.
Hahaha! I think they look perfect! I was following my buddy last night after going out. He said it was easy to tell which car was me, behind him in traffic. I should of done this mod long time ago. Next up, perhaps Orion V2's and LED Eye Brow Mod.
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I'm just thinking are they bright enough during the day and what issues you may have with police by changing them from yellow to white.
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Do you have any close up pics of the side markers installed?
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Originally Posted by KREED_550i
I'm just thinking are they bright enough during the day and what issues you may have with police by changing them from yellow to white.
White headlight turn signal is legal in California. I actually printed out the section and page directly from DMV and keep a copy in my glove box, lol.

It probably varies by state.
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Here's a 12pm, full sunlight video clip.


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