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    Lightbulb LED Conversion - Complete Exterior Lighting Swap

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    UPDATE!

    I've shared my kudos with the V-LED team, and to show their appreciation for all the support they've received from our membership, they have created a discount code for us all to use!

    Going forward, all Vehicross.info members will enjoy 15% off of every order! Just use Coupon Code VEHI15 during checkout to get our Member Discount.

    Enjoy!
    -V

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    Friends,

    Recently I upgraded all my exterior lighting (other than headlamps, of course) to LEDs. I sourced the replacement lamps from V-LED because of all the positive reviews found here and elsewhere. They did not disappoint! Price, service, shipping and communications were all top notch, and their products are excellent in every respect.

    Here are the V-LED parts I used:

    "Fog" lamps: http://www.v-leds.com/6K-WHITE-15W-L...-p9371332.html

    Front turning signals: http://www.v-leds.com/PLATINUM-WHITE...-p9449224.html
    But if I had to do it over, I would consider the 5000K variant instead, as the 6000K causes the amber color of the lens to wash a little toward yellow when illuminated. The 5000K would be this one: http://www.v-leds.com/5K-WHITE-LED-7...-p9768204.html. Also, I needed to Dremel the clear lens at the base of the bulb just a bit to allow the bulb's connectors to reach into the socket. Not a major issue.

    Fender markers: http://www.v-leds.com/6K-WHITE-15W-L...-p9371332.html
    But same as above, consider the the 5000K variant if you wish to keep the color more amber than yellow. http://www.v-leds.com/5K-WHITE-15W-L...-p9593415.html

    "Horn" accent lamps: http://www.v-leds.com/6K-WHITE-15W-L...-p9371332.html
    I chose to change the default amber bulbs to white. To maintain a more stock look, choose http://www.v-leds.com/AMBER-15W-LED-...-p9679028.html. No guarantees about color matching to the front fender markers if you choose to go with amber bulbs.

    Rear quarter markers: http://www.v-leds.com/RED-15W-LED-BU...-p9678636.html

    Rear turning signals: http://www.v-leds.com/PLATINUM-WHITE...-p9449224.html
    But just like the other instances above, you might wish to go the 5000K route to keep a more amber look. http://www.v-leds.com/5K-WHITE-LED-7...-p9768204.html would again be the lamp for that.

    Tail/brake lamps: http://www.v-leds.com/PLATINUM-RED-7...-p9448921.html

    Reverse lamps: http://www.v-leds.com/PLATINUM-WHITE...-p9449224.html

    License plate lamps: http://www.v-leds.com/6K-WHITE-15W-L...-p9371332.html

    Because of the lower resistance from the LED bulbs, it's necessary to convert your signal flasher to an electronic variant in order to prevent fast flashing of the signals and hazards. It's either that or install in-line resistors. The flasher swap is the far-simpler option, so I picked up an EP34 from my local AutoZone. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...dentifier=6416. It's a simple plug'n'play swap, but getting your hands up under the dash is a real PITA. Hardest past of the whole ordeal, but worth it in the end.

    The 6000K front-facing LEDs in the fogs and horns now match perfectly with the 6000K HID conversion I did with Tom4 & Co. at the recent meet in MD. For the interior I prefer the warmer feel of incandescent lighting, so I kept all those stock.

    Good luck - but you probably won't need it. It's as easy as, well, changing a light bulb.



    What's in a name? I am neither affiliated in any way with V-Led, nor receiving any compensation from them in any form. (Heck, I didn't even get the discount!) I am just one of many very satisfied customers here who was proud to share his experiences, and they just ran with it.
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    Nice V! great choices.
    I've got many of the same ones from V-LEDs, even though pricier, they had such great product quality and customer service, that it was worth it.

    I also changed my horn bulbs....



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    I like, wife wants. guess I will be buying some of these. LOL

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    Seems like a complete photo essay is in order!

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    Quote Originally Posted by VX KAT View Post
    Nice V! great choices.
    I've got many of the same ones from V-LEDs, even though pricier, they had such great product quality and customer service, that it was worth it.
    V-LEDS.com - I don't know why, but I was just drawn to them for some reason.

    Jerry, I wouldn't hesitate one second to recommend them. They're the good stuff.

    -V
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    I've gone through vled for hids and other products for my jeep. I second that recommendation!

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    Thumbs up V-LED Discount!

    Dear friends,

    I've shared my kudos with the V-LED team, and to show their appreciation for all the support they've received from our membership, they have created a discount code for us all to use!

    Going forward, all Vehicross.info members will enjoy 15% off of every order! Just use Coupon Code VEHI15 during checkout to get our Member Discount.

    Enjoy!
    -V

    What's in a name? I am neither affiliated in any way with V-Led, nor receiving any compensation from them in any form. (Heck, I didn't even get the discount!) I am just one of many very satisfied customers here who was proud to share his experiences, and they just ran with it.

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    Thanks Vendetta!

    OK - it worked - I ordered a few different sets of LED from V-LEDS....PUT IN THE Vehicross coupon code and received the 15% off!

    Looking forward to changing over to the LED'S! Thanks!
    "KILLER BEE" :

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    would these work out well?
    http://www.v-leds.com/V3-TRITON-RED-...-p9815034.html

    just wondering considering they are really pretty
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    Quote Originally Posted by ND92 View Post
    would these work out well?
    http://www.v-leds.com/V3-TRITON-RED-...-p9815034.html

    just wondering considering they are really pretty
    Doesn't appear to be a clean swap. The base of those bulbs have wires and not the same connectors as our stock bulbs. You might get them to work, but it also might be more trouble (and heat) than it's worth.
    -V

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