A8 D3 Lighting Scheme
03-27-2011, 05:14 PM
#11
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After extensive conversations with Tracy of http://autolumination.com/194.htm, I finally Broke Down and Bought the SMTII 9 LED Canbus to try as the City Lights. The argument I had was that Canbus LEDs do not have a Plastic Base to them and they are Open Strip. She convinced me to try them with no obligations and see if they worked at no charge. I received them today and wouldn't you know it, they have Open Strips. I told her that there must be a mix up on the Website or she doesn't keep up with any changes to her Site. It took me all of 20 minutes to Install them and close everything thing up including the hood! I'm happy to Report that there wasn't even a hint of an Error Code and they work & look even better than I thought they would. The Ring around the High Beams actually Acts as a Refractor and Bounces the Light around the Housing. Because of the Extra Length of these, all 9 LEDs extend beyond the Opening Hole. Looks like I will be returning the 5 LED Canbus. Laters,
03-28-2011, 04:17 AM
#13
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The 5 was enough for its intended purpose so the 9 would be very bright. Ask her if you buy both can you return without Restocking Fees? That way you're only out of the shipping charges. Good luck and laters,
03-28-2011, 11:07 AM
#14
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I want to try them! Thing is last time the guy who posted the LED's working in the parking lights he also had an 04. When me and another user tried them in our 05's they threw an error code immediately. Just hoping this 9LED one won't do the same thing.
03-28-2011, 12:29 PM
#15
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Brozee, there's not guarantee, but a 1 LED Canbus doesn't draw enough current and that's one reason why I went with the 5 LED Canbus plus the longer base along with more light. A 9 LED Canbus will draw even more juice is my opinion, but you'll won't know until you try it. Good luck! Laters,
Last edited by williebone; 03-28-2011 at 12:32 PM.
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