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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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V-Leds/ PIAA/ iJDMtoys--LEDS

I've searched through the forum extensively and I've been able to narrow my choices down to the following 3 for parking light LEDS. I've received mixed opinions on using LEDS for this specific purpose, however it comes down to the fact I much prefer the look of the LED vs non-led bulbs and they appear to be brighter.

I really can’t decide b/t the 3, the PIAA's seem to last the longest but they appear a bit blue too me and the iJDM's have the colour I’m looking for. The V-led I couldn't find any pics but folks seem to like them.

Please let me know what you guys think and any further pictures would be great. JLai and The1andOnly I hope you guys dont mind me using your pics.Thanks

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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 10:53 PM
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I recommend the V-LED. However, I only installed mine a few days ago so I can't speak to their longevity. But they match the OEM projector bulb almost perfectly!! If I had to guess, I'd say they're between 5000k and 6000k in temperature. All the other bulbs I have tried are either way closer to 4000K incandescent or 8000K LED, so they're the best I have found yet.
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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Would you happen to have any pictures?
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 11:10 PM
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Not now, but I can try to snap some tomorrow. I think someone else on here has some, but it'll take me longer to search for them than to just take my own tomorrow.
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 11:40 PM
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inverted cone ultra white vleds. they come off blue.



with the fogs on (sylvania silverstar ultra) they look white



edit: i do have ijdm 6k's ready to go in. i think they are white and not so blue. the vleds last about 9 months with fogs on part of the time.

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does anyone recommend the ijdm parking lights? about to purchase..
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 09:18 PM
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^Bump

Anyone else have anything to add?
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 09:36 PM
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I tried to get pictures of the V-LEDs, but my point-&-shoot camera sucks and they didn't come out. Sorry!
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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NP, Thanks for trying!
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VLeds suck. they blow out after a month or 2.

Most leds will prob blow out after awhile. So why pay so much. Ive been buying all my leds from this guy in china for a couple years now and his stuff is good quality, lasts longer, and CHEAP lol

http://stores.ebay.com/warden-jp2002...sxQ3asstQQtZkm

i personally have the 194 5Led refractor bulbs in my city lights, 7 months, not 1 prob, and i keep my HID fogs on all the time.
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by STOOF
VLeds suck. they blow out after a month or 2.

Most leds will prob blow out after awhile. So why pay so much. Ive been buying all my leds from this guy in china for a couple years now and his stuff is good quality, lasts longer, and CHEAP lol

http://stores.ebay.com/warden-jp2002...sxQ3asstQQtZkm

i personally have the 194 5Led refractor bulbs in my city lights, 7 months, not 1 prob, and i keep my HID fogs on all the time.
I can vouch for this ebay seller as well. Like you I've gotten stuff from him for years. He was actually pretty cool when I got an incorrect shipment too and fixed it ASAP. I still wouldn't put LED's in the headlight housing though becasue they will burn out becasue of the heat.
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Originally Posted by Black Betty
I can vouch for this ebay seller as well. Like you I've gotten stuff from him for years. He was actually pretty cool when I got an incorrect shipment too and fixed it ASAP. I still wouldn't put LED's in the headlight housing though becasue they will burn out becasue of the heat.
ive had the same pair of leds in the city lights for 7 months with HID fogs on all the time and have had zero probs so far.

It really is hit or miss though, sometimes they blow, sometimes they dont.
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my leds are still going strong as well..
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are they brighter than stock STOOF? are you using the refractor ones also black betty? Theres so many different options, don't know which one to get!
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 09:01 AM
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LED's?

Originally Posted by STOOF
VLeds suck. they blow out after a month or 2.

Most leds will prob blow out after awhile. So why pay so much. Ive been buying all my leds from this guy in china for a couple years now and his stuff is good quality, lasts longer, and CHEAP lol

http://stores.ebay.com/warden-jp2002...sxQ3asstQQtZkm

i personally have the 194 5Led refractor bulbs in my city lights, 7 months, not 1 prob, and i keep my HID fogs on all the time.

Which ones did you buy? There are a bnch of 5Leds
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