Review Diode Dynamics Interior LEDs/1st Post
I figured now was a better time than ever to make my first post and join the forum. I've been lurking here since the beginning of May when I bought my first G37 (2012 Sedan), which I f******* love by the way. My first upgrade was an inexpensive one but completely changed the look of the interior and I couldn't be happier.
I order all of the SMD2 interior LEDs and license plate LEDs from Diode Dynamics a little over a week ago. I ended up calling to make sure I was getting the correct "stage" since I read on here that they were/are in the process of changing the way bulbs were listed. Nick (not sure which one, since I believe there are two) was a huge help and made sure that I was getting exactly what I wanted. The bulbs came in two days later and were packed/labeled really well. Total install time was about 30 mins (should've been 20 or less), only because one of the license plate light housing got snagged and I wanted to make sure I didn't damage anything.
Like I previously said, I couldn't be happier with their product/service. I'm in the process of deciding on which D2S, fogs, and all other exterior lights I should go with, but unless y'all have some different recommendations I'll most likely go with DD since I was so impressed by the way the interior lights turned out. The only complaint I have is the decal they sent me with the lights, it'll take up the entire back window lol. I'll work on a window decal for them and send it out for production
I order all of the SMD2 interior LEDs and license plate LEDs from Diode Dynamics a little over a week ago. I ended up calling to make sure I was getting the correct "stage" since I read on here that they were/are in the process of changing the way bulbs were listed. Nick (not sure which one, since I believe there are two) was a huge help and made sure that I was getting exactly what I wanted. The bulbs came in two days later and were packed/labeled really well. Total install time was about 30 mins (should've been 20 or less), only because one of the license plate light housing got snagged and I wanted to make sure I didn't damage anything.
Like I previously said, I couldn't be happier with their product/service. I'm in the process of deciding on which D2S, fogs, and all other exterior lights I should go with, but unless y'all have some different recommendations I'll most likely go with DD since I was so impressed by the way the interior lights turned out. The only complaint I have is the decal they sent me with the lights, it'll take up the entire back window lol. I'll work on a window decal for them and send it out for production
I was referring to the ease of installation of your interior lighting kit? Is this an easy install? Especially if it's someone who hasn't donr lighting changes on a vehicle ever before?
If you have any questions about the installation, feel free to give us a call: (314) 205-3033
Thanks!
Nick C.
I'm Paul, the owner of Diode. I drive an 09 coupe, and I've installed LEDs on about a hundred different makes and models of vehicles, and Nissan/Infiniti is by far the easiest to change out. I love it.
Glove box takes a few minutes because you have to take out a few screws, but it's still very easy. No super-tight spots, hard-to-reach bulbs, etc. Should take you no more than 30 minutes to change everything out.
Glove box takes a few minutes because you have to take out a few screws, but it's still very easy. No super-tight spots, hard-to-reach bulbs, etc. Should take you no more than 30 minutes to change everything out.
Although It was a little tricky to replace the map lights. I have big fingers & couldn't grasp & pull the stock bubs out easily. 1 I got & the other I used a plastic pointed object to pry it out.
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Great informative post here, visited the DD website. Pics are worth a thousand words, nice side by side comparisons; stock vs. the various stages. IMO stage 2 is spot on (looking at pics), but after reading listed reviews stage 1 seems to be the choice....2 being to overwhelming inside........thoughts here? Greatly appreciated before I order....thanks Jay
Great informative post here, visited the DD website. Pics are worth a thousand words, nice side by side comparisons; stock vs. the various stages. IMO stage 2 is spot on (looking at pics), but after reading listed reviews stage 1 seems to be the choice....2 being to overwhelming inside........thoughts here? Greatly appreciated before I order....thanks Jay
Feel free to give us a call if you need any opinions: (314) 205-3033
We are very well versed on the G35/G37
Nick C.
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Like OP, my first post and my first mod. Ordered DD kit for entire interior, license plate and city lights a few days ago and they just got delivered...Wont be able to install until Sunday, but after reading this thread, I am def looking forward to it!! Thanks OP and DD!
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LED fogs?
By the way, are there any instructions on how to install the fogs...thinking about getting a kit from DD, but not sure that the XML2's will fit my G37 (2011 X Sedan). Anyone have experience or opinions on the XML2s vs. the XP80s?
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so it took about 30 minutes or so, but I'm done! The interior kit is very nice, and the leds are so bright. Great upgrade! 
Now if I can only find where the "city light" bulbs go...where the hell is the city light??
Now if I can only find where the "city light" bulbs go...where the hell is the city light??