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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 10:59 AM
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Default 2006 Lexus GS plate lamps

Has anyone seen the lighting of the license plates on the new 2006 Lexus GS?
It looks like a HID lamp above the plate!

Anyone know what kind of bulb they are or if it is different voltage than standard?
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 11:22 AM
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I haven't seen one but if it is a soft blueish, white light, it may be a white LED. I have a white LED in my tag light, and it looks different than a regular incandescent light.
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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 01:42 PM
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I know what he is talking about, they look like spot lights, like a base ball field. First thing I noticed when I saw one for the first time.

My guess is that they are white Led's. Does give it a nice look. Modfry? Time for a new project?
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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 01:53 PM
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I'm curious what kind of socket is uses..
The parts dept wants $61.08 for the LED bulb!
Which either means it is specific fit that car's wiring, it is overpriced, or both!

I am guessing it would not be just plug an play with the S2000 anyway

I'm going to look on http://superbrightleds.com so compare similar lamps.... I am sure that is probably the way to go if you want the effect on your car too and don't want to drop a lot of cash to get it...
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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 04:34 PM
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I got mine on ebay. I have them in the tag light, JDM side markers, and naked cleared headlights.
these are the LEDs that I have

http://cgi.ebay.com/194-168-161-Matrix-Led...oQQcmdZViewItem

Check my photo album and look at the LED Corner Lights album
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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 05:01 PM
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treedriver, i dont see any pictures in your album.

Post the picture!!! I am curious to see them!!!! Where the led's a quick change, or did it involve some retrofitting work?
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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 05:37 PM
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Just remove the OEM bulb and install the LED. Make sure the lights are on when inserting the LEDs, they will only light when installed right. If it doesnt light up when you put it in, turn it 180 degrees.







I can' figure out how to get the damn photos to work
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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 06:19 PM
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[QUOTE=pikkashoe,Sep 20 2005, 04:42 PM]My guess is that they are white Led's.
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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 06:30 PM
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Email me the pics if you can jer1222@yahoo.com
I'd like to see em if you cant post em!!

Thx
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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 07:39 PM
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^^^
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