DIY: License Plate LED bulb Installation

mdbrich · 08-14-2010, 01:32 PM

Bought a set of the LED bulb shaped ones. Did it in 2 mins, looks a lot cleaner then the previous bulbs color discharge.

Platinum10 · 08-14-2010, 11:21 PM

VLEDS is a great website and they ship fast. This only took five minutes.

ZedZed · 08-27-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Z_you_Later

Just ordered a set from V-LEDS.com and for you guys that still haven't ordered a pair here's a Coupon Code I found ONLINE for 15% off : TOYOTANATION

Thanks a lot man for the coupon, it still works

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tl1284494730 · 12-20-2010, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by scorpion90

So you want the police to see your license easier EH !!!!

must be going to slow if they can see it anyways ;-)

DJ-of-E · 04-20-2011, 06:11 PM

Not to be bringing back thread necromancy, but I've been working on lights and electrical for many years.

VLED.COM is great for the price with every other color. However, I also feel their whites are a little bit on the "cool" side.

http://www.superbrightleds.com

SuperbrightLEDs.com's "Natural White" is pretty much the whitest 5k you can get with much tint of blue. It's up to you to justify extra $5 if you want the purest white you could get.

Bodytechz · 04-26-2011, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ-of-E

Not to be bringing back thread necromancy, but I've been working on lights and electrical for many years.

VLED.COM is great for the price with every other color. However, I also feel their whites are a little bit on the "cool" side.

Super Bright LEDs ? LED Lights, Bulbs, and Accessories

SuperbrightLEDs.com's "Natural White" is pretty much the whitest 5k you can get with much tint of blue. It's up to you to justify extra $5 if you want the purest white you could get.

What is the exact part # I would need for my license plate light from this site? Thanks in advance!

Bodytechz · 04-26-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

One of our member asked me to write a DIY for this. So here it is:

Time needed: 5 minutes
Tools needed: None.

Step 1: Locate your bulbs.

Step 2: Change them with the L.E.D. bulbs. I used the 5K L.E.D. from vleds. If they don't turn on after installing them, just switch their polarity.

Done!

OEM bulbs

OEM vs L.E.D.

L.E.D.s installed

I hate the OEM yellowish look. These bulbs make the rear end look much better at night. These bulbs are slightly bluer than the headlights but they are almost identical. Light output is good. I just have to wait and see how long they last.

AK

Do these same lights work for the interior Map Lights?

happytheman · 04-26-2011, 04:30 PM

I'm also curious to know how the longevity of these bulbs has been considering it's been a bit of time now?

Noc · 05-05-2011, 11:06 PM

Quick question AK, i just installed the LEDs and they seem to be a lil more lose than the OEM bulbs. I am afraid that bumpy roads will cause it to fall out.

Did you have such problem?

EazyD · 07-22-2011, 11:49 AM

Mine came in today (used the link from AK's initial post)!

Shouldn't take me long from what I'm reading... not even a screwdriver needed? Sweet.

EazyD · 07-23-2011, 12:50 PM

The job took 5 hours and 5 minutes.

5 minutes to switch the bulbs, 5 hours to wait until the sun set and I could drool at how much better it looks!

poal · 07-25-2011, 05:10 AM

Waw,it's cool.u r so considerate

eastwest2300 · 07-26-2011, 02:06 AM

Damn, those lights look good!!!

ODEHBOY · 07-26-2011, 12:26 PM

How long have these lasted you guys?

I have bad luck with LED's and they go out usually within a couple weeks.

ODEHBOY · 07-26-2011, 11:21 PM

also, does anyone have a coupon code? thanks

07-22-2011, 11:49 AM	#70 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 26	Mine came in today (used the link from AK's initial post)! Shouldn't take me long from what I'm reading... not even a screwdriver needed? Sweet. __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

07-23-2011, 12:50 PM	#71 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 26	The job took 5 hours and 5 minutes. 5 minutes to switch the bulbs, 5 hours to wait until the sun set and I could drool at how much better it looks! AK370Z, Amuse370z, 6MT-Z34 and 1 others like this. __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

07-26-2011, 02:06 AM	#73 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,972 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	Damn, those lights look good!!! __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

07-26-2011, 12:26 PM	#74 (permalink)
ODEHBOY Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Monroe, MI Posts: 45 Drives: 4th Z Rep Power: 14	How long have these lasted you guys? I have bad luck with LED's and they go out usually within a couple weeks. __________________ \| 2006 350Z \| 2007 350Z \| 2007 Nismo 350Z \| 09 Nismo 370Z \| http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...o/ramisig2.jpg

07-26-2011, 11:21 PM	#75 (permalink)
ODEHBOY Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Monroe, MI Posts: 45 Drives: 4th Z Rep Power: 14	also, does anyone have a coupon code? thanks __________________ \| 2006 350Z \| 2007 350Z \| 2007 Nismo 350Z \| 09 Nismo 370Z \| http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...o/ramisig2.jpg

08-14-2010, 01:32 PM	#61 (permalink)
mdbrich Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 171 Drives: Nizmo, DD Honda Fit Rep Power: 16	Bought a set of the LED bulb shaped ones. Did it in 2 mins, looks a lot cleaner then the previous bulbs color discharge.

08-14-2010, 11:21 PM	#62 (permalink)
Platinum10 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 56 Drives: Nissan 2010 370Z Rep Power: 15	VLEDS is a great website and they ship fast. This only took five minutes.

04-20-2011, 06:11 PM	#65 (permalink)
DJ-of-E Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Garden Grove, CA Posts: 676 Drives: 00 Toyota Celica 040 Rep Power: 15	Not to be bringing back thread necromancy, but I've been working on lights and electrical for many years. VLED.COM is great for the price with every other color. However, I also feel their whites are a little bit on the "cool" side. http://www.superbrightleds.com SuperbrightLEDs.com's "Natural White" is pretty much the whitest 5k you can get with much tint of blue. It's up to you to justify extra $5 if you want the purest white you could get.

04-26-2011, 04:30 PM	#68 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	I'm also curious to know how the longevity of these bulbs has been considering it's been a bit of time now?

05-05-2011, 11:06 PM	#69 (permalink)
Noc Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Posts: 18 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 14	Quick question AK, i just installed the LEDs and they seem to be a lil more lose than the OEM bulbs. I am afraid that bumpy roads will cause it to fall out. Did you have such problem?

07-25-2011, 05:10 AM	#72 (permalink)
poal Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: china Posts: 13 Drives: 10 Nissan Subaru Rep Power: 14	Waw,it's cool.u r so considerate

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