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Old 03-04-2015, 02:48 PM
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LED Switchback Signals

Did a lot of researching & finally found another option other than the VLED Triton signals. The VLED's are brighter but these aren't half bad & a lot cheaper. About $50 a pair. I really love how the switchback detail using both colors at the same time. Uploaded some pics & video of they look.

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Old 03-04-2015, 03:19 PM
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Where'd you order these from? Look good
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Old 03-04-2015, 05:59 PM
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Where'd you order these from? Look good
I ordered them from this overseas site but I just found them on eBay on sale but they're out of stock. Here's the link

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261685508193?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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looks nice.
I chose same way, to get LED`s cheaper and I`m happy with them,
Got switchback cree samsungs for ~$35(transistors incl.)
And changed rear signals with revers lights
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Old 03-05-2015, 08:30 AM
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Those look great EVIL. where did you get yours and how long have they lasted so far?
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Old 03-06-2015, 07:11 AM
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For front turn sigs got from ebay, and installed last summer, still working with no problems(in all extreme weather conditions...-40c and +40c).
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/560-Lumen-744...eced58&vxp=mtr
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What was the install like? Drop bumper and pull head light or what?
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They look good for sure. I went with the vled switchbacks because I know the quality of there parts and they're sure to last. Longevity would be my only concern with ebay products but someone has had them for a year with no problems so that's encouraging.
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Old 03-07-2015, 03:43 PM
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I removed tire and that black protecting plastic, so I reached trough there easily to switch all bulbs. I think this is easiest and fastest way...
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Does Maxima require a decoder/resistor to have the led bulb function properly?
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Originally Posted by wazupyo
Does Maxima require a decoder/resistor to have the led bulb function properly?
It depends on the bulb. The VLED tritons do not need them
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Yes, for these ones need resistors. When I bought was included resistors. Just to attache them need to find good place, bcuz gets really hot when blinking long time your turn signals...
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Originally Posted by rEVIL
looks nice.
I chose same way, to get LED`s cheaper and I`m happy with them,
Got switchback cree samsungs for ~$35(transistors incl.)
And changed rear signals with revers lights
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I did the same with my tails except I made my turn signal LED white instead.

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Old 03-08-2015, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by BIGIRISHSTL
What was the install like? Drop bumper and pull head light or what?
Like rEvil said the easiest way is removing the tire & pulling back the plastic, but you can also turn the wheel inward & pull back the plastic to get inside. Won't have much room to work with, but it works when you're in a rush or not wanting to pull the tire off.
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BlackMaximus, did you have to get a resistor/decoder with yours? I'm tempted to order them from the link you gave. Was the install super easy as well?
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What do these look like in the sunlight from a distance of at least 20 feet? These in door garage shots saturate the camera and make it brighter than they are.
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I'm confused. So the point to this switchback, is your park lights are white until they're used for a turn signal? Or am I wrong on that idea?
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Originally Posted by VVhite-0ut
I'm confused. So the point to this switchback, is your park lights are white until they're used for a turn signal? Or am I wrong on that idea?
Yea most people run their parking lights as DRLs if they have switchbacks. That way you can have a DRL but yet still have the amber turn signal when switched.
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Originally Posted by klhaley25
BlackMaximus, did you have to get a resistor/decoder with yours? I'm tempted to order them from the link you gave. Was the install super easy as well?
Yeah you'll need a resistor. If you don't you'll have hyper flash.

The install is extremely easy. Just take the tire off & pull back lining & voila. You'll have enough access to install.
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Originally Posted by Daaavid
What do these look like in the sunlight from a distance of at least 20 feet? These in door garage shots saturate the camera and make it brighter than they are.
These are actually pretty bright during the day especially with the Sun out. I'll take outside shots & post them
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Originally Posted by Daaavid
What do these look like in the sunlight from a distance of at least 20 feet? These in door garage shots saturate the camera and make it brighter than they are.
Here's how they look in the sunlight from about 20 feet

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Is it just me or does it look like the amber light would be more notable?
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Old 04-20-2015, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by VVhite-0ut
Is it just me or does it look like the amber light would be more notable?
Pictures don't really do much justice at all. You'd actually have to see them in person. They're just as bright as the amber bulbs but brighter during the night time.

All in all it's what you prefer.
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