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Seriously? I have V-LEDs 18 LED SMT bulbs in white in each of my corners, with the reflector knocked out and have never had in problems. I am in the Bay Area and cops here have nothing to do but give stupid tickets, but I haven't ever been stopped or talk to about them.
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If I were considering putting these lights in my car ... what would the point of the resistors be ??
What was your final cost in buying the lights plus shipping fees ??
What was your final cost in buying the lights plus shipping fees ??
02-15-2009, 05:21 AM
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Actually that's a legitimate excuse to pull you over. Anything other than an amber colored light for the front sidemarker is considered illegal. Just as if you were to put blue LED's in the parking lights it would be illegal and could get you in trouble for "impersonating a police officer." Officers can write you a ticket for these.
02-15-2009, 03:22 PM
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Actually that's a legitimate excuse to pull you over. Anything other than an amber colored light for the front sidemarker is considered illegal. Just as if you were to put blue LED's in the parking lights it would be illegal and could get you in trouble for "impersonating a police officer." Officers can write you a ticket for these.
02-20-2009, 01:59 PM
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Check out the following threads for more info on resistors:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ight=resistors
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ight=resistors
02-26-2009, 12:45 AM
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Actually that's a legitimate excuse to pull you over. Anything other than an amber colored light for the front sidemarker is considered illegal. Just as if you were to put blue LED's in the parking lights it would be illegal and could get you in trouble for "impersonating a police officer." Officers can write you a ticket for these.
So I checked out V-LED's website and the H11s that Aipex8 originally posted pictures of are not there anymore. They just have these: Link. Now I'm assuming this could work but wouldn't get very much light spread. I'm thinking of breaking out that metal cover on the inside too. Anyone have any suggestions on where I can get some quality H11 LEDs from other than autoillumination? I'm looking for super white to match the DRLs and clears I already have.
02-26-2009, 10:08 AM
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Not where I'm from. :P
So I checked out V-LED's website and the H11s that Aipex8 originally posted pictures of are not there anymore. They just have these: Link. Now I'm assuming this could work but wouldn't get very much light spread. I'm thinking of breaking out that metal cover on the inside too. Anyone have any suggestions on where I can get some quality H11 LEDs from other than autoillumination? I'm looking for super white to match the DRLs and clears I already have.
So I checked out V-LED's website and the H11s that Aipex8 originally posted pictures of are not there anymore. They just have these: Link. Now I'm assuming this could work but wouldn't get very much light spread. I'm thinking of breaking out that metal cover on the inside too. Anyone have any suggestions on where I can get some quality H11 LEDs from other than autoillumination? I'm looking for super white to match the DRLs and clears I already have.
I've tried a couple of H11 bulbs from other sources before V-LEDs released these and they were nowhere close to being bright enough. When I was sent my bulbs one was an H11 and one was an H8, I sent the H8 back only to be sent another (they are so similar that he had a batch mislabeled).
Anyway, I didn't feel like waiting for another bulb so I modified the H8 to work. They use the same plug as the H11 (it actually has H8/H11 stamped into it), you just have to trim a tiny bit of metal off of the key so that it will fit. So, since one of mine is an H8 and works fine and is identical in all other aspects to the H11 I would suggest getting these:
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
These bulbs are large and will require you to remove the foglight housing so you can remove the metal reflector cap from inside so they will fit. So you'll have to do some grunt work to get either of these bulbs in. Modifying the H8 bulb to work only takes 2 seconds.
You'll have to provide a link to KY's state laws regarding vehicle lighting. The requirement for amber reflectors at the front corner is a Federal regulation, that's why all car in the US are sold that way. Most states adopt those same regulation when it comes to laws on how you modify your vehicle's lighting. Here's a link to some good info on Fed regulations and also a bunch of states (KY isn't listed unfortunately).
http://fmvss108.tripod.com/
02-27-2009, 03:12 AM
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I've tried a couple of H11 bulbs from other sources before V-LEDs released these and they were nowhere close to being bright enough. When I was sent my bulbs one was an H11 and one was an H8, I sent the H8 back only to be sent another (they are so similar that he had a batch mislabeled).
Anyway, I didn't feel like waiting for another bulb so I modified the H8 to work. They use the same plug as the H11 (it actually has H8/H11 stamped into it), you just have to trim a tiny bit of metal off of the key so that it will fit. So, since one of mine is an H8 and works fine and is identical in all other aspects to the H11 I would suggest getting these:
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
These bulbs are large and will require you to remove the foglight housing so you can remove the metal reflector cap from inside so they will fit. So you'll have to do some grunt work to get either of these bulbs in. Modifying the H8 bulb to work only takes 2 seconds.
You'll have to provide a link to KY's state laws regarding vehicle lighting. The requirement for amber reflectors at the front corner is a Federal regulation, that's why all car in the US are sold that way. Most states adopt those same regulation when it comes to laws on how you modify your vehicle's lighting. Here's a link to some good info on Fed regulations and also a bunch of states (KY isn't listed unfortunately).
http://fmvss108.tripod.com/
Anyway, I didn't feel like waiting for another bulb so I modified the H8 to work. They use the same plug as the H11 (it actually has H8/H11 stamped into it), you just have to trim a tiny bit of metal off of the key so that it will fit. So, since one of mine is an H8 and works fine and is identical in all other aspects to the H11 I would suggest getting these:
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
These bulbs are large and will require you to remove the foglight housing so you can remove the metal reflector cap from inside so they will fit. So you'll have to do some grunt work to get either of these bulbs in. Modifying the H8 bulb to work only takes 2 seconds.
You'll have to provide a link to KY's state laws regarding vehicle lighting. The requirement for amber reflectors at the front corner is a Federal regulation, that's why all car in the US are sold that way. Most states adopt those same regulation when it comes to laws on how you modify your vehicle's lighting. Here's a link to some good info on Fed regulations and also a bunch of states (KY isn't listed unfortunately).
http://fmvss108.tripod.com/
Was as close as I could find. This is stated for "flashing" lights. I got lazy and couldn't find the original but this was along the same lines. They stated that any color between White and Amber was acceptable. I drive by police all the time and even when my turning signals where white I never got grief, even across the intersection from a cop in the middle of night. I do know that it is a federal regulation to sell cars with the Amber LEDs but I do not believe that it mandates that all motor vehicles must at all times have that color. I could be wrong seeing as I have not researched into it. Anyways, I will most likely go ahead and order the H8s then and just trim that metal piece. You didn't have any fitment issues after altering the clip? I'm just worried about buying these lights then having to turn around and replace the halogens cause I have a wobbly LED in my fogs. I just upgraded my DS2s with the 10000k Apexcone bulbs. They look nice. They actually are more like what you would expect 6000-8000ks to be. Even on my old rx8 I had 55W 6000ks that looked more like 4.5-5k in temperature lol.
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02-27-2009, 10:07 PM
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Was as close as I could find. This is stated for "flashing" lights. I got lazy and couldn't find the original but this was along the same lines. They stated that any color between White and Amber was acceptable. I drive by police all the time and even when my turning signals where white I never got grief, even across the intersection from a cop in the middle of night. I do know that it is a federal regulation to sell cars with the Amber LEDs but I do not believe that it mandates that all motor vehicles must at all times have that color. I could be wrong seeing as I have not researched into it. Anyways, I will most likely go ahead and order the H8s then and just trim that metal piece. You didn't have any fitment issues after altering the clip? I'm just worried about buying these lights then having to turn around and replace the halogens cause I have a wobbly LED in my fogs. I just upgraded my DS2s with the 10000k Apexcone bulbs. They look nice. They actually are more like what you would expect 6000-8000ks to be. Even on my old rx8 I had 55W 6000ks that looked more like 4.5-5k in temperature lol.
Was as close as I could find. This is stated for "flashing" lights. I got lazy and couldn't find the original but this was along the same lines. They stated that any color between White and Amber was acceptable. I drive by police all the time and even when my turning signals where white I never got grief, even across the intersection from a cop in the middle of night. I do know that it is a federal regulation to sell cars with the Amber LEDs but I do not believe that it mandates that all motor vehicles must at all times have that color. I could be wrong seeing as I have not researched into it. Anyways, I will most likely go ahead and order the H8s then and just trim that metal piece. You didn't have any fitment issues after altering the clip? I'm just worried about buying these lights then having to turn around and replace the halogens cause I have a wobbly LED in my fogs. I just upgraded my DS2s with the 10000k Apexcone bulbs. They look nice. They actually are more like what you would expect 6000-8000ks to be. Even on my old rx8 I had 55W 6000ks that looked more like 4.5-5k in temperature lol.
Also, to confuse things even more, the corner light and reflector can be separate. Many BMW's have it set up this way. The corner marker is a clear lense with an amber bulb that is part of the wrap around headlight housing (there is your amber light) and then on the bumper trim there is a small strip of amber reflective material with no bulb behind it (there is your amber reflection).
Just because you haven't been pulled over for having clear corners doesn't mean that it's legal. 90% of the people on the forum have clear corners and the only stories of people being pulled over are for having blue bulbs... never for not having amber reflectors.
02-27-2009, 10:11 PM
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And to get this thread back on track, here are a couple new pics of my LEDs including my 3rd brake light (it looks like the LEDs in the brake light aren't in a straight line, but that's just my crappy camera that doesn't like night shots):
02-28-2009, 03:06 AM
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Don't confuse turn signals with the corner marker lights. They are completely different (although it is optional to have the corner marker flash with the signal light and some cars do this). Some states require front signals to be amber, some allow amber or white.
Also, to confuse things even more, the corner light and reflector can be separate. Many BMW's have it set up this way. The corner marker is a clear lense with an amber bulb that is part of the wrap around headlight housing (there is your amber light) and then on the bumper trim there is a small strip of amber reflective material with no bulb behind it (there is your amber reflection).
Just because you haven't been pulled over for having clear corners doesn't mean that it's legal. 90% of the people on the forum have clear corners and the only stories of people being pulled over are for having blue bulbs... never for not having amber reflectors.
Also, to confuse things even more, the corner light and reflector can be separate. Many BMW's have it set up this way. The corner marker is a clear lense with an amber bulb that is part of the wrap around headlight housing (there is your amber light) and then on the bumper trim there is a small strip of amber reflective material with no bulb behind it (there is your amber reflection).
Just because you haven't been pulled over for having clear corners doesn't mean that it's legal. 90% of the people on the forum have clear corners and the only stories of people being pulled over are for having blue bulbs... never for not having amber reflectors.
To stay on topic, are those the V-LED H8s in you pics above?
02-28-2009, 11:59 AM
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I agree that the Federal regs are just for manufactures selling in the US, and they have nothing to do with modifying your cars. I'm just saying many states local laws on motor vehicles mirror those federal laws. I looked through the KY vehicles law page and saw no mention of side markers or reflectors at all, so it looks like you are right and are free to do what you want.
Again, in those states like WA were it is technically illegal, it's not something a cop is going to pull you over for. I highly doubt that a cop has every line of the Federal regulations memorized. For example, the Fed regs also dictate minimum headlight height, which I'm sure I've violated by lowering my car, but what's a cop going to do? Pull you over and get out a tape measure?
Back on topic. One of my foglights is an H11, one is H8. They are exactly the same brightness. In the pic above both the passenger side parking light and fog are partially covered by bodywork because of the angle I took the pic at, so they look dimmer. They are not.
Again, in those states like WA were it is technically illegal, it's not something a cop is going to pull you over for. I highly doubt that a cop has every line of the Federal regulations memorized. For example, the Fed regs also dictate minimum headlight height, which I'm sure I've violated by lowering my car, but what's a cop going to do? Pull you over and get out a tape measure?
Back on topic. One of my foglights is an H11, one is H8. They are exactly the same brightness. In the pic above both the passenger side parking light and fog are partially covered by bodywork because of the angle I took the pic at, so they look dimmer. They are not.
