xB:My easy clear tail light mod.
08-24-2006, 03:23 PM
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I don't think silverstars come in red. They use dichroic filtering. So, to filter amber light they reflect the oposite color - blue. To filter red, they would have to reflect the opposite color - green.
So, they would have to be green colored bulbs (when off).
I agree, taking the lenses off was a big pain - that's why I triet to post detailed instructions. Hoping that it'll make easier for others to do.
And yes, I do like the way they look on my white box.
I'm happy to see that people are finding this writeup useful.
So, they would have to be green colored bulbs (when off).
I agree, taking the lenses off was a big pain - that's why I triet to post detailed instructions. Hoping that it'll make easier for others to do.
And yes, I do like the way they look on my white box.
I'm happy to see that people are finding this writeup useful.
08-24-2006, 09:08 PM
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Do you think one of these Electronic LED flashers would work?
they are about 2/3 down the Page
http://www.superbrightleds.com/tail-brake-turn.html
they are about 2/3 down the Page
http://www.superbrightleds.com/tail-brake-turn.html
08-25-2006, 03:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Chazzg
Do you think one of these Electronic LED flashers would work?
they are about 2/3 down the Page
http://www.superbrightleds.com/tail-brake-turn.html
they are about 2/3 down the Page
http://www.superbrightleds.com/tail-brake-turn.html
08-26-2006, 07:24 AM
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It is a special circuit with 8 pins. It is integrated standard flasher/hazard flasher. It is driven by an electronic chip and it receives low current signals from the hazard and directional switches. It also has 2 relays inside. It's specific to xB (and probably other Scion/Toyota cars). On the wiring diagram it is called "Flasher Relay".
09-05-2006, 12:42 AM
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looks good i had led bulbs in my tail lights but some times they would quiet working or go dim they were from velo city leds on ebay 17.99 of crap for me but yours looks good though factory bulbs are still brighter
09-05-2006, 01:43 AM
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I bought from velocity on ebay also... when I put the installed them and turned on my headlights it would just blow a fuse, then I wouldnt have any rear lights or spedo light.... I'm still working with them to get a replacement and refund.
09-05-2006, 06:16 AM
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bb20inches and 5C10N_DR1V3R:
My bulbs still work fine. They appear to be made pretty well and they are nice and bright because they have lots of LEDs around the sides (not just in front). I didn't care much about the seller's tactics but he seems to have good product.
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it was a big pain to take the lenses apart. I did chip one of them. If you're worried that you'll break something, just pick up an extra set of taillights on eBay. They usually sell cheap. And if you'll break them, no big deal...
My bulbs still work fine. They appear to be made pretty well and they are nice and bright because they have lots of LEDs around the sides (not just in front). I didn't care much about the seller's tactics but he seems to have good product.
06PolarWhitexB:
it was a big pain to take the lenses apart. I did chip one of them. If you're worried that you'll break something, just pick up an extra set of taillights on eBay. They usually sell cheap. And if you'll break them, no big deal...
09-06-2006, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by mat18
Is there another way to pry the lenses without braking them?
09-08-2006, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by kevets
any night shots?
Same goes for the turn signals - they look rich amber color in-person.
09-10-2006, 04:46 AM
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Simply amazing 
I have a pw as well and I had the anzo leds, and for some reason i had some serious issues, this is what i would like to do though, my ? is do I need to use that curret sensor loop thing like you did? or can i switch all my bulbs to leds can i use a flasher unit that everyone is speaking of?
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kudos on the 3rd brake light, I have one from a hyandai santa fe and as soon as i educate myself more about leds ill be using that one.
kudos my freind....kudos
I have a pw as well and I had the anzo leds, and for some reason i had some serious issues, this is what i would like to do though, my ? is do I need to use that curret sensor loop thing like you did? or can i switch all my bulbs to leds can i use a flasher unit that everyone is speaking of?ps.
kudos on the 3rd brake light, I have one from a hyandai santa fe and as soon as i educate myself more about leds ill be using that one.
kudos my freind....kudos