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    So, Things have been crazy. Finally trying to do some lighting upgrades so I can see at night and not hit another deer. Went to RockAuto and bought some cheapos for the time being. Better than Stock but still stock. Looking at going DDM headlights and Foglights. Anyone have any idea about how to upgrade the taillights to LEDs? anyone sell just the plug and play bulbs and if so, whats needed? thanks


    the parts below are what I ordered for my lights now. will post pic tonight.


    Headlights: PHILIPS 9007CV CrystalVision Ultra
    Foglights: HELLA H71070642 Optilux Extreme Yellow


    Just incase someone hasn't done the upgrade to HID, these are a little better than OEM. and not too badly priced.

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    Remember, Google is your friend to find threads on most topics.

    Examples:

    1. Mercury Marauder LED tail lights - https://www.mercurymarauder.net/foru...ad.php?t=73488

    2. Mercury Marauder LED headlights - https://www.mercurymarauder.net/foru...ad.php?t=96060

    3. Mercury Marauder HID vs Projector - https://www.mercurymarauder.net/foru.../t-100192.html

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    Quote Originally Posted by MunsterBro95 View Post
    So, Things have been crazy. Finally trying to do some lighting upgrades so I can see at night and not hit another deer. Went to RockAuto and bought some cheapos for the time being. Better than Stock but still stock. Looking at going DDM headlights and Foglights. Anyone have any idea about how to upgrade the taillights to LEDs? anyone sell just the plug and play bulbs and if so, whats needed? thanks


    the parts below are what I ordered for my lights now. will post pic tonight.


    Headlights: PHILIPS 9007CV CrystalVision Ultra
    Foglights: HELLA H71070642 Optilux Extreme Yellow


    Just incase someone hasn't done the upgrade to HID, these are a little better than OEM. and not too badly priced.
    Best to just bite the bullet and go with HIDs.
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    I wouldn't recommend DDM anymore. They lie about the color options on their headlight kits. I bought 5000k and they sent what seemed to be 8000k, even though it was supposedly labeled correctly. I have had great luck with theretrofitsource.com. I recently purchased a 5000k kit and looks fantastic.

    The absolute best LED bulbs you can use on the tail light are going to be VLEDS v3 triton. They require a small driver per bulb, which fits if you stick it under the bumper cover. They are the best but they are pricey and you would require (2) per side. I would get a white bulb if you want brighter. Red bulb would be required if it is a clear/see through housing.
    Another option is the crown vic LED tail lights which are out there, but they are chinese, fitment isn't great, they are usually not painted (bottom seciton) and their output is not great. The running light to brake light change is barely visible. I am using some but I modified mine with combination of V3 tritons.
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    I have used a number of HID products from various suppliers. Once I found Mishimoto, all my reliability problems ended.

    I recommend The Retrofit Source

    You can order a Morimoto HID kit or go 'all in' with new HID projectors (start $140.00). After many members recommended projectors, I ordered my first set. There is a reason so many cars (medium priced; not just high-end) on the road now have projector lenses - OMG, they put so much more light down range and tightly controlled.

    Some threads of interest:

    https://www.hidplanet.com/forums/for...r-1-1-retrofit

    What they look like after being fitted:
    1. https://www.mercurymarauder.net/foru...ad.php?t=87755

    2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_VZEDoIulo

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChiTownMaraud3r View Post

    The absolute best LED bulbs you can use on the tail light are going to be VLEDS v3 triton. They require a small driver per bulb, which fits if you stick it under the bumper cover. They are the best but they are pricey and you would require (2) per side. I would get a white bulb if you want brighter. Red bulb would be required if it is a clear/see through housing.
    I cannot locate the white bulb. I enter my vehicle information, select brake light and only see red bulb choices.

    http://www.vleds.com/shop-applicatio...-standard.html

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lowndex View Post
    I cannot locate the white bulb. I enter my vehicle information, select brake light and only see red bulb choices.

    http://www.vleds.com/shop-applicatio...-standard.html
    Hmm you're right. It seems they are transitioning to the improved v6 triton. I don't see confirmation this bulb can be used as a running and brake light. (low output and high output modes.) It is definitely worth it if possible as the white bulb is 650lm vs 350lm for the red.

    http://www.vleds.com/shop-products/v...ton-kit-w.html

    I would check with them, their customer service is pretty good.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ChiTownMaraud3r View Post
    Hmm you're right. It seems they are transitioning to the improved v6 triton. I don't see confirmation this bulb can be used as a running and brake light. (low output and high output modes.) It is definitely worth it if possible as the white bulb is 650lm vs 350lm for the red.

    http://www.vleds.com/shop-products/v...ton-kit-w.html

    I would check with them, their customer service is pretty good.
    The v6 claims 900 lumens per bulb!

    Thank you. Please keep me informed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lowndex View Post
    The v6 claims 900 lumens per bulb!

    Thank you. Please keep me informed.
    One thing I'm just thinking about is over-driving the red plastic lenses on the stock tail lamps and getting a pinkish light if it is too bright like late model nissan altimas.. If this would happen, I think a coat of red VHT niteshades would probably do the trick, but maybe not everyone wants to do that on their factory lamps.

    Also, I have these as switchbacks for the front corners, and the new bulb's shorter heat sink will help as the V3 does hit the corner lamp mount post a bit. I will be picking up some new amber ones for the front and moving my current ones to my other car.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ChiTownMaraud3r View Post
    One thing I'm just thinking about is over-driving the red plastic lenses on the stock tail lamps and getting a pinkish light if it is too bright like late model nissan altimas.. If this would happen, I think a coat of red VHT niteshades would probably do the trick, but maybe not everyone wants to do that on their factory lamps.

    Also, I have these as switchbacks for the front corners, and the new bulb's shorter heat sink will help as the V3 does hit the corner lamp mount post a bit. I will be picking up some new amber ones for the front and moving my current ones to my other car.
    So, ordering red v6 bulbs is a good idea?

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    I would say so. The max output says 380. I have the v3s and they are bright in the clear section of my custom tail lights. I believe they said they were at least matching stock lamp brightness. So the v6 would be an upgrade for sure.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lowndex View Post
    So, ordering red v6 bulbs is a good idea?
    Here's a vid with the v3.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLbaPdCMeoc
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lowndex View Post
    I cannot locate the white bulb. I enter my vehicle information, select brake light and only see red bulb choices.

    http://www.vleds.com/shop-applicatio...-standard.html
    If using for tail/brake you want the red.

    LEDs are not like regular bulbs, if you use a white bulb behind a red lens the light will look orange. Because the light wavelength is flat in LEDs, use a red bulb for a red lens, yellow bulb for a yellow lens, white bulb for a white lens, etc. to make the lights look their proper color.

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    Here they are. Pics I took last night
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    Quote Originally Posted by MyBlackBeasts View Post
    If using for tail/brake you want the red.

    LEDs are not like regular bulbs, if you use a white bulb behind a red lens the light will look orange. Because the light wavelength is flat in LEDs, use a red bulb for a red lens, yellow bulb for a yellow lens, white bulb for a white lens, etc. to make the lights look their proper color.
    I did not know about the flat wavelength. Thank you.

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