LED Upgrades- Foglights and Lisence Plate

PatJags156 · 03-02-2011, 08:52 AM

Hey everyone,

Yes I did a search lol. I was wondering who out there has done this and had good long term results. Many of the posts I have read said the bulbs have burned out rather quick.
So who has done this,where did they purchase and what was the part #?

Thanks in advance,
Patrick

3002 tii · 03-02-2011, 09:29 AM

mfanatic did his rear plate and he liked it, me personally my experience was so far. not only did both bulbs die out rather quickly, but the fixture itself does not sit as flush as the stock lights, so you see a black frame hanging out.

HaiDef · 03-02-2011, 09:43 AM

Does it have to be LED? Why not just buy the hyper white bulbs that emit the same white color

PatJags156 · 03-02-2011, 09:54 AM

White hyper bulbs sound good..

lstratos · 03-02-2011, 11:37 AM

any part # or website that is a direct replacement ? i have interior done but not exterior

esqu1re · 03-02-2011, 12:12 PM

Why do you guys want others to see your license plates? Or, is it just more of a visual modification and has nothing to do with wanting others to see your plate?

SV Concepts III · 03-02-2011, 12:23 PM

Patrick,

You can run our V3 LED License Plate bulbs in the factory housings for an upgrade. For the fogs, I don't recommend an LED upgrade but you can do a hyperwhite bulb like the Xenesis.

3002 tii · 03-02-2011, 12:39 PM

i think in general, white light always looks visually better, halogens, fogs, license plates, etc - just might not be an improvement functionally.

PatJags156 · 03-02-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

Patrick,

You can run our V3 LED License Plate bulbs in the factory housings for an upgrade. For the fogs, I don't recommend an LED upgrade but you can do a hyperwhite bulb like the Xenesis.

I think hyper white is the way to go here. How much?
I know your LED's are $49.99.

SV Concepts III · 03-02-2011, 01:11 PM

I'll send over a PM with a link to pricing.

3002 tii · 03-02-2011, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

I'll send over a PM with a link to pricing.

interested as well, no bulb errors with these?

HaiDef · 03-02-2011, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esqu1re

Why do you guys want others to see your license plates? Or, is it just more of a visual modification and has nothing to do with wanting others to see your plate?

Whats there to hide from your plate? You breaking the law? selling drugs? Running tollways?

The newer model cars like the lexus IS, GS all have this clean white look instead of the old yellowish light.

I think it looks 100X better. Why not being consistent all the way on your car since the xenon bulbs are a nice white.

esqu1re · 03-02-2011, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Hdoan86

Whats there to hide from your plate? You breaking the law? selling drugs? Running tollways?

The newer model cars like the lexus IS, GS all have this clean white look instead of the old yellowish light.

I think it looks 100X better. Why not being consistent all the way on your car since the xenon bulbs are a nice white.

Ok, so it's just for aesthetics purposes. I was reconciling why people go to great lengths to black out their plates on the forums while wanting to brighten the same on public roads.

Hawkeye · 03-02-2011, 04:03 PM

^^ Because people on public roads don't get to know your personality intimately or know little things about you over months of talking to you.

If you are linked through a forum (soe would think) it would be easy to piece together what your habits are and and would make casing you for robbery or something easier.

Also useful if you post stupid crap like "I went 146mph on the highway today and got away from the cop that was chasing me" Not so much of that on this forum though...

HaiDef · 03-02-2011, 08:27 PM

^^yeah i think it shows that you are an enthusiast without going overboard. Subtle changes and differences. I havent done this Mod yet but i would love to in the future. Anytime im sitting behind a newer lexus or benz, I always thought it looked really clean. Kind of makes the car look more modern.

mfanatic325 · 03-02-2011, 08:47 PM

hah I have a custom license plate (M FANATC), so I don't mind if people see it at night. White is cleaner looking anyway imho. Hence why my interiors are LED as well.

The reason why I didn't go with just bulbs is because the white bulbs are still extremely dim. I figure I'd do it right the first time around than skimp out on a few bucks.

Anyhoo, I got my license plate LED lights from that one forum sponsor guy "E92-Lighting" or whateverz. But I did need the alternative connecting wire that he offers. It acts as a converter between the light unit he sells, and the plug that our OEM light units take.

edit: I got it from this guy - http://www.zpost.com/forums/member.php?u=39895
Tell him it's for E85/E86 Z4, and to send both sets of wires just in case your car is like mine and needs the option 2 wiring.

Wish I had a night pic of it, but unfortunately my friend never got around to sending me the night pix from a shoot we did

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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Patrick, You can run our V3 LED License Plate bulbs in the factory housings for an upgrade. For the fogs, I don't recommend an LED upgrade but you can do a hyperwhite bulb like the Xenesis.
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mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	hah I have a custom license plate (M FANATC), so I don't mind if people see it at night. White is cleaner looking anyway imho. Hence why my interiors are LED as well. The reason why I didn't go with just bulbs is because the white bulbs are still extremely dim. I figure I'd do it right the first time around than skimp out on a few bucks. Anyhoo, I got my license plate LED lights from that one forum sponsor guy "E92-Lighting" or whateverz. But I did need the alternative connecting wire that he offers. It acts as a converter between the light unit he sells, and the plug that our OEM light units take. edit: I got it from this guy - http://www.zpost.com/forums/member.php?u=39895 Tell him it's for E85/E86 Z4, and to send both sets of wires just in case your car is like mine and needs the option 2 wiring. Wish I had a night pic of it, but unfortunately my friend never got around to sending me the night pix from a shoot we did Last edited by mfanatic325; 03-02-2011 at 08:52 PM..
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