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Old 02-16-2011, 09:05 AM
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No i know that. Like i get emails from them all the time about discounts. Im saying that when it was christmas time they had a code "hoLEDay" if i remember correctly and when i was checking out i entered the code but never got any discounnt when i paid
Old 02-16-2011, 09:11 AM
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hmm thats strange...i havent had that problem before
if you ever have a problem with the code though they also take them over the phone
Old 02-16-2011, 03:33 PM
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i got the 25% off online no problem
Old 02-17-2011, 12:18 AM
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just put in my new 7w brake lights.. gawd dayum those are bright.

I was actually surprised they worked. vleds shipped them out on 1/24 and I just got them yesterday.. seems the post office lost and then found them. a month of bouncing around the usps supply chain did zero damage which speaks of the good packing job vleds does.
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Getting a pair of the new platinum bulbs for my taillights. Should have them early next week!
Old 02-24-2011, 10:37 PM
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Hey these look great!
Just wondering what was the total cost for the upgrade?
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So after receiving the platinum bulbs I decided to try them in the turn signal location instead of the tail light, since this allows you to see them better when switched off. They look so fricken cool! The plastic lens that surrounds them makes them look more like an OEM piece than the bare circuit board look of the old bulbs. Unfortunately, right next to it is the reverse light and I can't have mismatched lights. So, I put in an order for platinum reverse and front signal bulbs!

I also added more LEDs to the engine bay. 48 inches of strip light under the lip at the rear of the engine bay. It looks really cool and is functional too.

As soon as I get the platinum bulbs in I'll be doing a full photo shoot as there are several updates (HID fogs, etc) that haven't been photo-documented yet. Watch for it.
Old 02-26-2011, 03:36 AM
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I'll be waiting...
Old 02-27-2011, 01:58 PM
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Ordering all 6k light for the front later today and also some corner lights.
I do have one question though I may as well get the HID fogs since they are the same price as the LEDs right now right? I know the install takes longer but other than that the HID's are better all around correct?
Old 02-27-2011, 02:53 PM
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LED fogs are for show, much dimmer than stock, but the right color.

HID fogs are many times more powerful than stock, and can also be 'the right color'.

Depends if you want to see or be seen......

(but most H11 HID capsules will touch the bulb shade inside the housing)
Old 02-27-2011, 03:20 PM
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Well considering they are the same price I think ill go with the best option which seems like HIDs so I can now see and be seen.
Guess ill ask one more quick question I think its already been discussed but ill double check. HID fogs alone arent enough to drive with correct?
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Originally Posted by RX8inSTL
Well considering they are the same price I think ill go with the best option which seems like HIDs so I can now see and be seen.
Guess ill ask one more quick question I think its already been discussed but ill double check. HID fogs alone arent enough to drive with correct?
Maybe if you were driving very slowly, but not under normal driving speeds.
Old 02-27-2011, 03:28 PM
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Alright thanks Aipex8.
Too bad their D2S replacment HIDs are backordered till the 16th. Guess ill just have to wait to get those.
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Here's some info on the new premium HID bulbs:

Basically these are identical to OEM bulbs; they have a higher quality glass, slightly different shape to it as well. They have this little “bulge” in them that helps with beam focus. The other major difference is they are not glued to their bases, rather they are held on by metal prongs, again just like OE bulbs. The colors are also more consistent.
Old 03-01-2011, 01:00 AM
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got my bulbs all new interior and exterior i will be doing pics as well. got some red and white rockin
Old 03-01-2011, 04:22 PM
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Was anyone lucky enough to catch the 50% off promo code today at noon?
Old 03-01-2011, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Aipex8
Here's some info on the new premium HID bulbs:

Basically these are identical to OEM bulbs; they have a higher quality glass, slightly different shape to it as well. They have this little “bulge” in them that helps with beam focus. The other major difference is they are not glued to their bases, rather they are held on by metal prongs, again just like OE bulbs. The colors are also more consistent.
Any word on their light output?
Old 03-02-2011, 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by RX8inSTL
Was anyone lucky enough to catch the 50% off promo code today at noon?
i missed it but, they're having another mystery deal today at 7:00PM...check out their FB page
Old 03-02-2011, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by slvrstreak
i missed it but, they're having another mystery deal today at 7:00PM...check out their FB page
Yea, I will defiently be waiting to see what that is. I did just order all new 6k lights for the front of my car, but I suppose if its a good deal I could think of a couple other things I need.
Old 03-02-2011, 08:21 AM
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ordering my turn signals tonight
then the exterior/interior, HID/LED transformation will be complete!!!
Old 03-02-2011, 07:37 PM
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Tonight 7pm pacific VLED's most likely doing a 50% off sale. Not for sure its 50 but think its pretty likely.
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thats what it sounds like
im getting the new $80 signals and tails so ill let you guys know if they're worth it
i have the $20 LED tails now and they're not much brighter than stock so...figured why not?
after all tomorrow is payday hahahaha!
Old 03-02-2011, 08:17 PM
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Yep. 7 PST tonight! Tune in to FB for a big discount. Now's your chance to get those platinum bulbs! Mine will be in tomorrow.
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done $319 well spent...ill post pics when i get them in :D
Old 03-02-2011, 09:12 PM
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^ Damn and it was 50% off. What the heck did you get?


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