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Front Turn Signal Bulb Recommendations?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by HiterSixOne, Jan 9, 2022.

  1. Jan 9, 2022 at 10:18 AM
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    HiterSixOne

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    Just installed the MESO Stage 1 taillight LED upgrade and I'm not sure why I waited. Now looking to change front turn signals to LED. I don't want all new headlight assemblies at $1500, I'd like bulb recommendations from whomever has done the swap. Also if you'd include any difficulties or extras you needed to install the particular ones you chose. Thanks.
     
  2. Jan 10, 2022 at 9:18 AM
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  4. Jan 10, 2022 at 3:19 PM
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  5. Jan 10, 2022 at 3:34 PM
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    I ordered the 850 Lumens reverse bulbs from VLEDS, which should be available for shipping this month. AMD, a Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician speaks highly of the company on his YouTube channel. He recently installed VLED bulbs in his recently delivered commuter car, a new Camry Hybrid. He loves his Tacoma, but the long commute will be less expensive with his brand new hybrid. Check out his video on developing a career as a Toyota mechanic. No wonder Toyota has such great customer satisfaction and quality vehicles! The recommendations of their technicians are actively sought in improving their products.
     
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    VLED's, no question! The next best is between the GTR I-LED or Diode Dynamics XP80. I prefer the VLED's V6 Triton or Triton Extreme since it fills the reflector evenly and they are the BRIGHTEST available, no questions!! They are insanely reliable too, the V6 Triton (original) has been out a long time and many have had them for 5+ years and swapped between vehicles. The Amber color is a nice rich amber, some can be a little washed out looking and VLED's customer service is as good as any other business in my experience. The other positive is that the base and connector are swappable so if you get a different car with a different bulb you don't have to spend big bucks again! The GTR also has the swappable base and connectors but I haven't followed them to see if there have been any reliability issues.

    VLED V6 Standard (link is amber, switchback also available)
    https://www.vleds.com/shop-products/v6-triton/v6-triton-kit-a.html
    VLED V6 Extreme (link is amber, switch back also available)
    https://www.vleds.com/shop-products/v6-triton/v6-triton-extreme-kit-a.html
    GTR I-LED (red, amber or switchback)
    https://lightwerkz.net/collections/7443-7440/products/7440-7443-gtr-i-led-ultra
    Diode Dynamics XP80 (amber only)
    https://lightwerkz.net/collections/...3-led-bulb-xp80-led-amber-pair-diode-dynamics
     
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  7. Jan 11, 2022 at 9:34 PM
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    Awesome. Thanks for the replies.
     
  8. Jan 16, 2022 at 2:46 PM
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    I just put in Amazon Oxilam LED 7440 turn signals.

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  10. Jan 20, 2022 at 7:58 AM
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    Thanks. How long have you been using them? Any hyper-flash for you with them?
     
  11. Jan 20, 2022 at 4:11 PM
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    about a week- daily driver and no issues so far!
     

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