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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by niteryder, Feb 21, 2012.

  1. niteryder

    niteryder Junior Member

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    Well I purchased the 8 LED DRL off ebay and the quality is not so good. The light does not seem to be very "white" or uniform. Go Hong Kong!! Anyway, check them out.

    Anyone know of a quality set? They look like 8k to me, I was looking for something along 6k and uniform as far as the light.
     

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  2. KK6PD

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  3. PhazonPhobe

    PhazonPhobe His name is Sora

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    I was thinking the same thing. If they're "emergency" colors, (red or blue), I thought it was illegal.

    And I'm not sure I like the blue to be honest. I do like the placement though. Good spot for them if you don't have fogs.

    I got my DRLs from KK6PD ^^^^^^

    Here's a shot (this is with the old rims. I've got 18" Volk TE37's on now):

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    A good night shot is my avatar

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    Sorry but I wanna see your TE37s. NOT your DRLs.
     
  5. PhazonPhobe

    PhazonPhobe His name is Sora

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    Haha. I posted a pic in the "Post pics of your Prius w/ rims" or w.e it's called. It should be on the last page.

    I'm waiting for my friend to get his car fixed, then we'll do a photoshoot with the new rims. ;p
     
  6. PhazonPhobe

    PhazonPhobe His name is Sora

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    Here it is, in case you can't find it:

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  7. KK6PD

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    White kinda blindingly stands out.... Wonder what painting them same color as the car??? Photoshop time, edit, no same color is out! I do like the wheels however. I am guessing 16", 0r 17"?
     
  8. niteryder

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    I guess I will look harder an see if I can find some SMD/SMT type LEDs that are closer to white. I disconnected them for now.
     
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    Noooo no no no. You don't paint these wheels. These are 18". And I love the white, it's classy.
     
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    Does anyone know if there is a quality L.E.D. foglight replacement lamp, I'm looking for a direct unplug of the old ones and plug in of a new one, I'm hoping for a row of three L.E.D.s with two more above and two below; kind of like an older Infiniti Q45 gatling gun headlamps but much much smaller.
     
  11. PhazonPhobe

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    Try looking on superbrightleds.com

    They've got quite a few options.

    I would go with HIDs though. Much brighter than the LEDs
     
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    In Texas, you can only have 4 forward lights operating at one time.
     
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  13. PhazonPhobe

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    I believe California is supposed to be the same, but with all the newer cars coming with the LED DRLs, it's not really a big deal anymore.
     
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    I'd like to change out the bulbs in my foglights for LEDs. How do you get to the bulbs to change them? Thanks for any help.
     
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    Alright, I ordered much better lights.

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    Yes you did, and they look damn dice on that RED beauty! :D
     
  18. PhazonPhobe

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    Agreed 100%. Much better than those blue ones. And the clean white does look good with the red. It looks like they put out a pretty good amount of light too. Nicely done.

    This is how mine looks on the floor with all 3 sets of lights (headlights, fogs, LEDs):
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    Now you gotta get some white Volks to go with the red. Red and white always look good =P
     
  19. niteryder

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    Honestly I only bought the LEDs as DRLs, that was it. They are bright at night, but DRLs save me $10/mo on insurance.
     
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