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Old May 29, 2008 | 04:11 PM
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Good LED tail lights?

What are some good LED tail lights? I dont want the ones that look all cheap. I like the design with the LED's in a circle. Like this one off ebay. Im just worried about the quality, and if a LED goes out if you can just replace it or if you have to replace the whole thing.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...m290233597886&
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Old May 29, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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I have these ones, they're pre wired and everything. But if for some reason, one does screw up, i/you would have to buy new ones. But these are extremely bright!
Cobalt Addiction has five different designs.
www.cobalt-addiction.com




PS: The LED CHMSL is from a GB from ModernCEO.
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Old May 29, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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yup the ipcw led lights are the ****. i got them for the wifes cobalt about a month ago. they are kinda expensive but work every penny. plus the inner now will be brake turn running lights.

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Old May 29, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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Thanks guys. So those are like top quality? Is the Reverse LED's hard to install? I didnt really like them when I first looked at them, but they are pretty cool. Could I black them out if I wanted to or would that kill the whole look? (Dang I want some HID fronts, just wasted my money on some silvia silverstars)
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Old May 29, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o...t=100_1536.flv

http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o...t=100_1524.flv
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Old May 30, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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Get the ones from Modern Performance. They are already smoked and look great.

http://www.modernperformance.com/pro...oducts_id=1527
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Old May 30, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 06_SS_S/C
Get the ones from Modern Performance. They are already smoked and look great.

http://www.modernperformance.com/pro...oducts_id=1527
x2 Ive had these since january and love them! For 149.99 you wont find a better deal and shipped to your door in 3 business days
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Old May 30, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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Cobalt Addiction LED Tails (IPCW Like mine)
Chrome Red Black

Clear Red - Almost stock looking

Chrome Red -Mine and Pink's

Chrome Red Smoked

Double Chrome
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Old May 30, 2008 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 06_SS_S/C
Get the ones from Modern Performance. They are already smoked and look great.

http://www.modernperformance.com/pro...oducts_id=1527
Perfect! Will the smaller ones light up too? Ive been hearing black out is illegal. Is this true?
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Old May 30, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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Perfect! Will the smaller ones light up too? Ive been hearing black out is illegal. Is this true?
No, the smaller ones don't light up except the back-up light.

I haven't had a problem with them, they aren't "blacked" out, just smoked. I'm not sure what the laws are in CA.
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Old May 30, 2008 | 06:44 PM
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Hmm thats what I like about the IPCW's. Ill have to think about it for awhile or just where money takes me.
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Old May 30, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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stealthy is the only one so far with the volksbalten mod!!
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Old May 30, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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The what? So how hard is it to wire up the other 2 lights? What exactly do you have to do?
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Old May 30, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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You have to size and drill for whatever size light your putting in, then wire them up, then tie it in to whatever wiring that you want the inners to do. (just brake, or brake/turn, or brake/turn/park)
Difficulty level is moderate, moreso if you have no electrical experiance.

IPCW lights are plug and play. All wiring is supplied, and is male/female connectors so you can't screw it up.
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Old May 30, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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volksbalten mod
http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o...t=100_1536.flv
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Old May 31, 2008 | 12:19 AM
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awww i love how it zips away at the end of that vid - sounds JUST like my car - dead on!
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Old May 31, 2008 | 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by AzulitoAlero
awww i love how it zips away at the end of that vid - sounds JUST like my car - dead on!
My car is almost completely stock.
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Old May 31, 2008 | 04:19 AM
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Dang. I have no electrical experience. Its sexy though. IDK might want to play safe then sorry. (cheaper too)
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