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Old Jun 1, 2013 | 09:42 AM
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First mod complete :)

Just got the car two weeks ago so first order of business was to swap headlights and fogs. Went with 6000k, my initial thought was that i loved the look but did notice a decreased light output. hopefully sooner then later a lens swap will fix that. Also depending on your location a tinted front plate cover is a nice touch.

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Old Jun 1, 2013 | 05:17 PM
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Lookin good.
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Old Jun 10, 2013 | 09:55 PM
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Anyone else notice one or the other fogs wont fire on start up? This is most likely due to not getting enough power to the ballast. They work 100% of the time once car is started.
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Old Jun 10, 2013 | 10:16 PM
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looking good! I had 6k before looks great but night time or when it rained I could not see clearly.... so when I upgraded to quad headlights I went with 4.3k all four lot more yellow but can see the roads clearly. and as time goes by.... 4.3k will turn whiter very slowly..... hopefully sooner the better lol Update us with any future mods!
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Old Jun 10, 2013 | 10:30 PM
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Looks pretty bright from pic. If you do any internal work to headlights TSX lens are the way to go. GL
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 12:35 AM
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Looks good.
The 6000K headlights & fogs match well.

I personally went with 5000K headlight bulbs & 4300K fogs and they work very well together...putting out the best possible light.

What's next on your mod list?
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 12:50 AM
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Yea i should have went with 5k but having 6k on the last 3 vehicles i knew it would look decent. Im pretty proud of myself for doing the headlight swap while my pizza was cooking.
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What's next on your mod list?
plate LED's are installed and i just ordered some cree projection reverse lights. https://www.myg37.com/forums/body-in...se-lights.html Tints should be on in the next week or so, im on the fence between 35% and 40/45%

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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 02:43 AM
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Originally Posted by onelovechicago
Yea i should have went with 5k but having 6k on the last 3 vehicles i knew it would look decent. Im pretty proud of myself for doing the headlight swap while my pizza was cooking. plate LED's are installed and i just ordered some cree projection reverse lights. https://www.myg37.com/forums/body-in...se-lights.html Tints should be on in the next week or so, im on the fence between 35% and 40/45%
I was viewing your thread about the Cree reverse lights.
I'm wondering are they actually brighter than stock...cause I need them more for function than fashion!
These are the only ones I need to upgrade to LED.

I have 40/45 on mine...with the stock tint, it reads around 35% which is legal limit here in Massachusetts.
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 04:12 AM
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as you can see in the thread, my tahoe was about 12-15ft from the wall so definitely function plus the bonus of fashion. hopefully ill have pics up by Friday with them in the G.
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by onelovechicago
as you can see in the thread, my tahoe was about 12-15ft from the wall so definitely function plus the bonus of fashion. hopefully ill have pics up by Friday with them in the G.
Thanks!
Which ones did you purchase?
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by dragion
Thanks!
Which ones did you purchase?
i ended up going with the 3 watt. I like that this listing actually states they use genuine cree chips unlike other listings. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-High-Power-CREE-LED-Projector-bulb-T10-168-194-921-Parking-Backup-Light-White-/281081763638?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4171c75736&vxp=mtr
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by onelovechicago
i ended up going with the 3 watt. I like that this listing actually states they use genuine cree chips unlike other listings. 2X High Power CREE LED Projector Bulb T10 168 194 921 Parking Backup Light White | eBay
When you get them installed...please share some pics.

I want to know how they compare to stock...thanks!
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 07:49 AM
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Looks good man!
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