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Old Jul 29, 2006 | 10:30 AM
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New Amber & Wht LED's installed in front blinkers.

So I thought I'd try out the new Switchback 20 LED Combination Amber and White LED Tower Bulbs. I just installed them and they are sick!!
I know, I know - - -
But I want to wait until tonight to take good pics.
So when the lights are on they are a bright white (probably the brightest LED's I have seen to date) Then when you turn on the signal they change from wht to amber, and blink that way wht, amber, wht amber etc...It's sweet because they look good and are still legal.
I'll post pics and a vid tonight.
Sorry for the pre mature teaser post but I couldn't resist.

Here's a pic of the bulb itself:
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 10:52 AM
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You beat me to this - I'm also installing my bulbs today.

Can't wait - I hate the amber look even when all the lights or off.
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 11:59 AM
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Looks like good shyt man cant wait to see a night pic
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 12:04 PM
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$25 per bulb? Not too bad, a nice mod. Do these need the part that stops them from flashing crazy fast?
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$25 per bulb? Not too bad, a nice mod. Do these need the part that stops them from flashing crazy fast?
Yes it needs the 3ohm load equalizer
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 01:06 PM
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awsome idea, but I hate white lights in the blinkers..
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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Yes it needs the 3ohm load equalizer
Ok, JSmith, can u do a brief write up on adding the new bulbs plus where and how to attach the 3 ohm equalizer after you post your pics?

Thanks.
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 03:28 PM
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Ok, JSmith, can u do a brief write up on adding the new bulbs plus where and how to attach the 3 ohm equalizer after you post your pics?

Thanks.

Sure, done. I wrote a sticky a while back all the info is here:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=455704
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 03:29 PM
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You beat me to this - I'm also installing my bulbs today.

Can't wait - I hate the amber look even when all the lights or off.

Did you end up getting the same ones?
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Tek-Niq
awsome idea, but I hate white lights in the blinkers..

I held off for a while (as you know) but I did have the yellow to match the fogs at first, which I liked. But then I went to the amber LED's, which were good too, but this just seemed like a great mod. The lights trip you out when they blink to amber...but as always to each his own!!
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 04:02 PM
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yea, that white look just don't catch my eye. some dude did it and I didn't like it on a onyx max.

post yours and I'll give another opinion..
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 05:50 PM
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Jay - Yes I have the exact same ones - LOL
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 06:32 PM
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so when turning left,
your left light is blinking orange and the right is solid white?

i still like my setup of no park lights at all. chrome bulbs that blink amber FTW
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 10:46 PM
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Jay: I guess these bulbs would be a good choice for my dark tinted tail lights, right?
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by NismoMax80
so when turning left,
your left light is blinking orange and the right is solid white?

i still like my setup of no park lights at all. chrome bulbs that blink amber FTW

Yes that is correct, the left light is blinking wht and then orange...

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Jay: I guess these bulbs would be a good choice for my dark tinted tail lights, right?
I don't think they'd work because the lenses are still red, there's no need for amber bulbs back there...
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 11:17 PM
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Ok here's a pic, damn they look bright (brighter than in person) And hopefully a video that works (the video does these no justice though!)





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They are a little bright. Is there another one that is more like parking? These may attract some attention.
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by RHMax
They are a little bright. Is there another one that is more like parking? These may attract some attention.

They aren't as bright as the pics makes them look (I had the camera on night mode) You'll have to see them in person. So RH getting any sleep lately???
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by jsmithsole
They aren't as bright as the pics makes them look (I had the camera on night mode) You'll have to see them in person. So RH getting any sleep lately???
lol Getting more sleep now.

Speaking of seeing it in person, when is the meet?
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 09:31 AM
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lol Getting more sleep now.

Speaking of seeing it in person, when is the meet?

Lucky you!! I don't think theres any meets planned as of right now...set one up!!
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How bout a meet in Ontario on Fri or Sat night. I see a lot of people cruising around and it would be nice to have a bunch of 6th gens around.
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Sounds like a mission but I guess all meets can't be in "the OC" lol. Work up a thread and get some interest...
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Would actually be nice to get a bunch of Maxima's out there. I saw one 5th gen when I came across about 50-100 cars cruising around
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Oh and here's a couple more pics with the headlights on...



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looks real good
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i like it a lot
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by jsmithsole
Lucky you!! I don't think theres any meets planned as of right now...set one up!!
i wanna do one in the SFV but you guys dont seem to optimistic.
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 09:02 PM
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Hey jay they look sweet!!! I like!! BTW im down for a meet. If you guys set one up ill be there!!
Old Jul 31, 2006 | 12:15 PM
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Those lights look sick!!!! I'm definately going to be putting those on my ride. I'd be interested in going to the meet and seeing all your nice *** cars and see how much more work i gotta do.
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Originally Posted by RHMax
They are a little bright. Is there another one that is more like parking? These may attract some attention.
thats what they are for!
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looks sexy man
Old Jul 31, 2006 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Majestic_MAx05
Hey jay they look sweet!!! I like!! BTW im down for a meet. If you guys set one up ill be there!!
There is a weekly meet every tuesday, at fudrockers(i think thats what its called) down here in lake forest, right off the 5 freeway on el toro rd. although most of the cars are old musle cars, i dont see why not we cant show up and show the new musle cars,.. and eat some of the best burgers around.
Just for the record that show its sick, i pass by every tuesday and belive me, some of those cars are sick!,

and J those light are sick too, but i think 1 in every 5 cops will say that they look like cop strobes and give you a fix it ticket,........ but im buying them anyways!!!
also do you have hid's? or regular bulbs?
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Just purchased a set will show when they come in again looks hott
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Cool thanks guys for the props. I am stoked on the way they look hopefully the cops will leave me alone. As for them looking like strobes, not even close to as bright or as fast as strobes...
And MAX2DAMAX I do have HID's as for fuddruckers, I may check it out, it's pretty close to my work. Not this week though, off to Vegas for a couple of days...
Old Jul 31, 2006 | 03:06 PM
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that shyt is wicked...damn buh yea people are rah that shyt is madd bright...you could blind someone lik that.
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looks hot i wanna do it but knownin my luck ill get pulled over reallllll quick, damn cops =/
Old Jul 31, 2006 | 09:42 PM
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Deus - Let's all get together - Inland Empire or where ever - Let's get as many 6th Gen as possible. I'm in.
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is there a post explaining how to remove the light covers on the 6th gen Max's????
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Originally Posted by 2LEET4U
is there a post explaining how to remove the light covers on the 6th gen Max's????
Light covers?..... do you mean the taillights or the headlights if so there is a sticky with all that info plus in this thread on the first page is a how to.......
Old Aug 3, 2006 | 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by jsmithsole
Sure, done. I wrote a sticky a while back all the info is here:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=455704
Nice Blinkers! One question, the wire you splice into for the load resistor...is it the one without the stripe? As in the back taillights?



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