Originally Posted by eternal21
I was interested in VXers that replaced all of their external incandescent bulbs with LEDs, as Vehi-Cross-Az appears to have done (see VX, above).
Super VXer
I was interested in VXers that replaced all of their external incandescent bulbs with LEDs, as Vehi-Cross-Az appears to have done (see VX, above).
Super VXer
I've replaced my horn lights w/Sylvania LEDs. $11 shipped Amazon.
I've replaced my side markers w/Sylvania LEDs. $11 shipped, Amazon.
I've replaced my headlights with, you guessed it, LEDs. Linked in my thread.
I've replaced my fogs with Xenon HIDs.
At some point, I plan on doing the rears, as well.
The purpose of my link was to encourage you to shop around. Take a *good, hard look* at the prices.
Super VXer
Gotcha. Thanks for sharing the info. Amazon.com offers quite a variety of LEDs. I was concerned about ordering LEDs that fit the VX. The VX printed manual has dashes in the bulb no. column for all but the front turn signal. What sizes did you use for the front parking lights and horn lights? TIA.
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These fit both: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AIJY2ZM/..._26725410_item
They come in singles, so you will need 4. I did a bunch of searching prior to ordering, and Amazon has them the cheapest. You can pick them up @ AutoZone, but Amazon Prime has free shipping, so you'll save a few $ by ordering them.
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VLEDs and SuperBrightLEDs are my two favorite. SuperBrightLEDs has a vehicle selector and it works great.
Super VXer
No doubt the story behind your front parking lights is posted here somewhere. Could you post a link to how you replaced your stock parking lights?
Super VXer
This should help you get a start:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ight=projector
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What a coincidence I too have owned an SVX in the past as well great car another JDM import I have owned in the UK. The headlights on my VX are a bit dim/naff so may look into this bearing in mind my VX is right hand drive
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Successfully replaced exterior incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs, except for the brake lights and headlights. Now my turn signals are probably visible by astronauts on the space station. I am very happy with the appearance of the intense lights.
Having lived most of my childhood and teen years in Germany, I'm accustom to seeing turn signals used often. In Germany, even emergency responders with lights and sirens use their turn signals to indicate lane changes and upcoming turns. I prefer drivers use turn signals for safety and out of courtesy. So I use mine to indicate my turns and lane changes, religiously. Can't miss those intense LED turn signal lights, now.
Ordered a pair of Spyder LED brake lights, along with the other LED bulbs, from Amazon.com. The 1156 turn signal LED bulbs were shipped directly from China and work fine. Also shipped directly from China were a pair of 1157 brake light Spyder LED bulbs ($21.28/pair) with a circular base diameter slightly too wide for the VX tail light. Broke one of the LED "spider legs" when attempting to install it. I imagine getting a refund will be a "mission impossible". Just submitted a refund request to Amazon.com.
LED headlight kit ($69) came direct from China, but I haven't opened that package, yet.
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Old age taking its toll. Couldn't even remove the existing headlight bulbs to begin installing the LED light system, which looked to be a straight forward task. Will return to Alltech to have their pros do the job.
After a couple email exchanges, managed to get a full refund on those Spyder lights that didn't fit the VX tail light assembly. Stopped by the local O'Reilly Automotive Parts Store and bought a pair of 1157 red LED lights for $16.99, which work perfectly. Their intense light output is focused toward the rear.
Super VXer
Bill, it's not old age stopping you from putting the headlight bulbs in. It's super tight behind the headlights for sure. I can, usually, get the passenger side out and in easily enough, but I usually have to remove the air filter box in order to get to the drivers side light.
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+1. I messed around with that, and got tired of it. It was much easier to just go ahead and remove the bumper and pull the headlights, and the fact that I have a winch and brushguard and was willing to disconnect it all says something.
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Well, did install a new Trooper skid plate to protect the transmission shortly after purchase in 1999. That Trooper skid plate fit perfectly to the VX. As I faintly recall, the biggest challenge was buying screws to fit the pre-drilled holes in the frame. Can't imagine removing the front end, though.
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I removed mine to take out the headlights and install some factory headlight gaskets. Here's the write up and the removal is really simple it just seems to be a lot when you look at it...
http://www.vehicross.info/modules.ph...warticle&id=78
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Thanks for the link. Yikes!I removed mine to take out the headlights and install some factory headlight gaskets. Here's the write up and the removal is really simple it just seems to be a lot when you look at it...
http://www.vehicross.info/modules.ph...warticle&id=78Looked like at least 2-3 weeks of hard labor to me. Your headlight lenses looked to be in mint condition. Last week, had mine professionally buffed and treated, but there is some light fogging on the top, inside. The overall treated appearance came out nice, though. Had considered new ones, but $450 each was a bit too pricey in my book.
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