City light mod
#47
08-27-2009, 04:13 PM
Hey Guys:
I received my Hoen's in the mail, but I seem to be having a little difficulty unplugging the existing light. I have removed the screw and pulled out the turn signal housing withiout issue. The gray plug though seems rather stubborn and won't come loose. How much force did you have to apply to unplug it?
I received my Hoen's in the mail, but I seem to be having a little difficulty unplugging the existing light. I have removed the screw and pulled out the turn signal housing withiout issue. The gray plug though seems rather stubborn and won't come loose. How much force did you have to apply to unplug it?
#48
08-27-2009, 04:19 PM
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No force, its a pain to get your fingers around it but it requires a slight twist, maybe 10-15 degrees, then it falls right out.
It will require you to wiggle the LED assembly housing a bit to get your hands back behind it.
Be careful reinstalling, you dont want the new bulb to be misaligned, must go in straight.
Small(er) hands do help.
It will require you to wiggle the LED assembly housing a bit to get your hands back behind it.
Be careful reinstalling, you dont want the new bulb to be misaligned, must go in straight.
Small(er) hands do help.
#49
08-28-2009, 02:02 PM
Thanks, G-Money. I wasn't twisting appropriately (blame it on my large hands). All sorted now though, the lights look awesome! Great find and thanks for sharing!
#51
09-06-2009, 06:38 PM
gmoney : please help me out
where is the screw to gain access to the bulb sockew located? in the back of the cluster and if so how do you reach it?
sorry for stupid question not very mechanic oriented. usually have to pay for little things like this but I am trying the new go DIY for non-engine issues
where is the screw to gain access to the bulb sockew located? in the back of the cluster and if so how do you reach it?
sorry for stupid question not very mechanic oriented. usually have to pay for little things like this but I am trying the new go DIY for non-engine issues
#52
09-06-2009, 07:08 PM
Would these city lights be too much if you already have these? Or would they finish them off nicely???
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htDBA...layer_embedded
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/v...7-p-63681.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htDBA...layer_embedded
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/v...7-p-63681.html
#53
09-06-2009, 07:11 PM
Hope the video works, promised pics but the video shows the true color and light amount better. Ive tried tons of LEDs but these are the only ones that dont trigger the warning and they also dont need resistors.
To answer some PM's:
..install was easy, LED cluster removes via one screw to gain access to the bulb socket
..the bulbs run cooler than stock
..bulb is same size as factory unit thus plugs right in
..they are brighter than stock bulbs
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To answer some PM's:
..install was easy, LED cluster removes via one screw to gain access to the bulb socket
..the bulbs run cooler than stock
..bulb is same size as factory unit thus plugs right in
..they are brighter than stock bulbs
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#54
09-07-2009, 07:23 AM
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Sorry, had not checked mail recently!
Its quite easy, grab a flashlight and shine it at the outer sides of the LED housings, underneath it. Sometimes this can get dirty and the color makes it hard to see.
Its easy to access from the front, its just buried back there underneath it.
Its quite easy, grab a flashlight and shine it at the outer sides of the LED housings, underneath it. Sometimes this can get dirty and the color makes it hard to see.
Its easy to access from the front, its just buried back there underneath it.
gmoney : please help me out
where is the screw to gain access to the bulb sockew located? in the back of the cluster and if so how do you reach it?
sorry for stupid question not very mechanic oriented. usually have to pay for little things like this but I am trying the new go DIY for non-engine issues
where is the screw to gain access to the bulb sockew located? in the back of the cluster and if so how do you reach it?
sorry for stupid question not very mechanic oriented. usually have to pay for little things like this but I am trying the new go DIY for non-engine issues
#55
09-07-2009, 07:26 AM
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I think the chances are a good LED match in color would be slim and therefore maybe take away from this mods clean look. Im saying this assuming the DRL led stays on with the lights on?
If they turn off with the lights on then yes, it would be a good mod to swap out the stock bulb. The housing is totally OEM though right? If changes have been made to it other than swapping white for yellow leds Id check with the guys at hoen to be sure.
If they turn off with the lights on then yes, it would be a good mod to swap out the stock bulb. The housing is totally OEM though right? If changes have been made to it other than swapping white for yellow leds Id check with the guys at hoen to be sure.
Would these city lights be too much if you already have these? Or would they finish them off nicely???
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htDBA...layer_embedded
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/v...7-p-63681.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htDBA...layer_embedded
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/v...7-p-63681.html
#57
09-07-2009, 09:22 AM
They have been changed to amber (I believe), and you are prolly right on with the match being perfect. I will leave these as is and do the license bulb upgrade and call it a day. I also did a set of Moen HID match fogs. Thanks for the posts and inspirations.
#58
09-07-2009, 10:51 AM
Hey gmoney,
Thanks for your post, just installed the city and fog lights last night and they look way better. Just need to the get the rear plate light and I'm done. Great find.
Randy
Thanks for your post, just installed the city and fog lights last night and they look way better. Just need to the get the rear plate light and I'm done. Great find.
Randy
#59
09-07-2009, 11:23 AM
Dled_4 vs dled_2
Hoen only has the DLED_4 in stock. Says the Dled_2 will be in around 3rd week of Sept.
http://www.hoen-usa.com/city.htm
Seems like all of you installed the DLED_2 ... is there any reason not to install the DLED_4's?
http://www.hoen-usa.com/city.htm
Seems like all of you installed the DLED_2 ... is there any reason not to install the DLED_4's?
#60
09-07-2009, 05:09 PM
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I was told in the Porsche it makes little difference in light as there is a clear plastic looking cover over the front that reduces direct light output going forward, built in to the lens. Andreas at Hoen says however the dled4 is a bit higher tech in that the polarization deal, i.e. having to rotate the bulb if it does not ignite, is a thing of the past, they have another chip that fixes that, slap it in any way and go.