DIY: License Plate LED bulb Installation

KameezGuru · 04-21-2009, 07:48 AM

Thanks! This will be one of my 1st mods

DIGItonium · 04-22-2009, 12:31 AM

Doh, I'm going to cross post. I finally got my car today, and the first thing I did was swap out the license plate lights. These are my homemade 194 Luxeon K2 LED bulbs:

AK370Z · 04-22-2009, 02:06 AM

/\ Looks good! I have been too lazy to put them on my car to see how they (ur bulbs) look in the license plate area

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BanningZ · 04-22-2009, 06:39 AM

Looks great AK. This is such a minor mod but it makes such a difference in appearance at night. I like it. I've done this with most vehicles I've owned in the past decade or less.

DIGItonium · 04-22-2009, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

/\ Looks good! I have been too lazy to put them on my car to see how they (ur bulbs) look in the license plate area

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Haha... the car looks much cleaner at night while in the garage since I've not driven it anywhere after taking it home.

You can check my album for the trunk light. It is uber bright compared to the stock 194 bulb since I'm pushing 4x the current (~400mA) compared to my LED license plate bulbs (~100mA).

I'm working on the map lights tonight if I have the 194 wedge parts for it. I'm using a 350mA BuckToot driver for this one. Unlike the 350Z, it uses 194 type instead of festoon (pulled covers this morning).

spearfish25 · 04-24-2009, 06:50 PM

Thanks for posting. Just installed the VLed bulbs and it was definitely worth the $15.

ltp · 04-30-2009, 10:46 AM

Just ordered some PIAA new Hyper Dimple Super LEDs (19407) to replace license plate, map, cargo, and marker lights.
Will post some pictures after installation.

Puma0183 · 05-10-2009, 02:26 PM

They look awsome!!! I already order mine.
Hey AK, can you do a DIY for the Headlights Bulbs too?
and do the install of any of these LEDS changes anything to the warranty?

AK370Z · 05-10-2009, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Puma0183

They look awsome!!! I already order mine.
Hey AK, can you do a DIY for the Headlights Bulbs too?
and do the install of any of these LEDS changes anything to the warranty?

I really like my OEM Headlight L.E.D. but if I recall correctly, our member "Digitonium" is changing on his Z. He already bought the replacement bulbs.

Headlight bulbs are NOT under the warranty anyway. So, you're on your own when it comes to replacing them.

Here's a picture of our headlight with 6000K bulb:

R Spec HID 6000K Premium

Good thread to follow: replacing the oem ds2 headlights with the 8000k

Puma0183 · 05-10-2009, 02:40 PM

Thanks AK, i just wanted to make sure, you know how they are when it comes to rapair and pay for the repairs.

DIGItonium · 05-22-2009, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

I really like my OEM Headlight L.E.D. but if I recall correctly, our member "Digitonium" is changing on his Z. He already bought the replacement bulbs.
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I have all the bulbs ready (Photo Album). CINCity Designs has a set of 370Z headlights, and work is in progress. I got updated about superflux LEDs getting wired up, amber LED side marker swapped with white LED, etc. He wants to do something really cool with the turn signal housing, so it should add a unique look to my headlights. He'll sent me a teaser shot of the LED dimples, so I'll upload this photo tonight.

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[Update] - Check my photo album for headlight teaser.

Z_you_Later · 06-28-2009, 05:31 PM

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

Zeto · 07-15-2009, 01:25 AM

Thanks AK! I just ordered the LED bulbs for the license plate and the headlight side markers. If I have any questions I'll just drive down to Vineland

XtremeX · 08-11-2009, 11:38 AM

Do anyone know how this v-leds brand compare to the PIAA brand. Quality wise. Also does anybody know where I can get PIAA bulbs, if you can provide me with stock# and sites that would be great. Thank You in advance.

CrownR426 · 08-28-2009, 07:27 PM

Did mine today and it looks much better!
Thanks ak

04-21-2009, 07:48 AM	#31 (permalink)
KameezGuru Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago, Il Age: 47 Posts: 76 Drives: '02 Maxima SE Rep Power: 904	Thanks! This will be one of my 1st mods __________________ Samad A. Mirza Kameez Apparel If you aren't wearing a Kameez, you're just naked!

04-22-2009, 12:31 AM	#32 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Doh, I'm going to cross post. I finally got my car today, and the first thing I did was swap out the license plate lights. These are my homemade 194 Luxeon K2 LED bulbs: __________________

04-22-2009, 02:06 AM	#33 (permalink)
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04-22-2009, 06:39 AM	#34 (permalink)
BanningZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nowhere Posts: 5,478 Drives: 06' Nismo Frontier Rep Power: 28	Looks great AK. This is such a minor mod but it makes such a difference in appearance at night. I like it. I've done this with most vehicles I've owned in the past decade or less. __________________ Become a Premium Member: Click HERE MB 06' Nismo VQ40DE

05-10-2009, 02:26 PM	#38 (permalink)
Puma0183 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 136 Drives: 09 370z T BS M6 Rep Power: 15	They look awsome!!! I already order mine. Hey AK, can you do a DIY for the Headlights Bulbs too? and do the install of any of these LEDS changes anything to the warranty? __________________ Don't hate the player, hate the game!!! :stfu:

04-24-2009, 06:50 PM	#36 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Thanks for posting. Just installed the VLed bulbs and it was definitely worth the $15.

04-30-2009, 10:46 AM	#37 (permalink)
ltp Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nothern California Posts: 165 Drives: 370Z Black on Black Rep Power: 16	Just ordered some PIAA new Hyper Dimple Super LEDs (19407) to replace license plate, map, cargo, and marker lights. Will post some pictures after installation.

05-10-2009, 02:40 PM	#40 (permalink)
Puma0183 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 136 Drives: 09 370z T BS M6 Rep Power: 15	Thanks AK, i just wanted to make sure, you know how they are when it comes to rapair and pay for the repairs. __________________ Don't hate the player, hate the game!!! :stfu:

06-28-2009, 05:31 PM	#42 (permalink)
Z_you_Later Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: L.A. BABY !! 323 area Posts: 183 Drives: 09 370z Mag Blk MT6 Rep Power: 15	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

07-15-2009, 01:25 AM	#43 (permalink)
Zeto Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North NJ Age: 40 Posts: 766 Drives: 09 Pearl White 370Z Rep Power: 267	Thanks AK! I just ordered the LED bulbs for the license plate and the headlight side markers. If I have any questions I'll just drive down to Vineland

08-11-2009, 11:38 AM	#44 (permalink)
XtremeX Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north carolina Posts: 25 Drives: nissan 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	Do anyone know how this v-leds brand compare to the PIAA brand. Quality wise. Also does anybody know where I can get PIAA bulbs, if you can provide me with stock# and sites that would be great. Thank You in advance.

08-28-2009, 07:27 PM	#45 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 847	Did mine today and it looks much better! Thanks ak __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

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