(Part 2) Best automotive light bulbs according to redditors

First off as a reminder for everybody: if you guys could make suggestion posts self-posts, that would be great! I'll leave this here since you've already got some comments already and are off road in the picture. :)

Now...

Here is my wagon currently.

There's a pretty good amount of stuff you can do for your wagon. :)

Starting with protection, Primitive makes excellent quality plates that will keep your car safe from rocks and branches from stabbing into your under-body driving or if you bottom out. I highly recommend Primitive. They're excellent to work with.

Let's talk about lifts, now! :) There's multiple ways to lift an Outback. Subtle Solutions and Gorilla Off-Road Company both make 1" Spacers that allow you to lift without much (if any) correction to the suspension.

After lifting, getting an alignment is definitely recommended. Also note that 2" is pretty much the max for lifting our cars unless you're wanting to getting into dropping the subframe. SJR makes a lift that goes 4" and 6", but they increase in price significantly from the 2" model.

If you're looking for a lift that has some more on the road benefits, King Springs are another viable option as they have ~20% stiffer progressive spring rate that keeps the car stiffer on corners and keeps you from bouncing around off-road. They're usually put on new shocks and the most commonly used ones are KYB GR2s. There's a little discrepancy on how much they lift, but it's usually 1"-1.5". The King Spring + KYB GR2 combo will run you ~$900, which is a little pricey, but worth it if you're looking for an improved ride.

One last route to go (which I think I'm going to do these and regular height King Springs) is an SJR lift which uses metal lifting blocks found here. They provide a 2" lift and are angled to keep stock strut geometry which is definitely nice.

Lights are a place you can mix it up a bit. Hella 500s are tried and true and have a more "rally" look to them, but I recently bought this front LED light bar and absolutely love it. It's light output is ridiculous and it's great for the price. So far, no complaints. Just remember for bulb lights, circle lights generally put out more. :) Her's my top LED light bar as well if you're interested.

I got this roof rack and am very happy with it. It's solid and great for the money. They make an extension piece as well and a cargo net

Rally Armor Mud Flaps are useful for keeping the mud on your car down and also defecting rocks from your paint. :)

And last but not least, tires! I highly recommend General Grabber AT2s. You can go about one more tire size bigger than stock and still not rub. :) Tires are one of the best upgrades you can get for going off-road. :)

I hope this helps! :)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001TWD5KU/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_bsw5xbSJKJ9TD

And the light bar.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016E350H4/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_9tw5xbT3MH70Z

A headlight harness will help a lot. H4 conversion housing like the ones made by Hella (I have the e-code) will be amazing.

I highly recommend against getting cheap flea-bay junk like those Cree lights. Spend the money on quality parts for your own safety and others on the road.

I just put these in my 2018. No word on longevity as they've only been in there two days but they look nice and weren't expensive.


High Beam

Low Beam

Since they take H7, problem solved!

No, you can't fit real HID bulbs in there.

So it is actually a 3 part ordeal.

The actual fog lights since my car didn't come with them, and the stalk. Then I did some c-shaped drl since I have leds in my high beams and the factory drl doesn't work with leds, but then the c-shaped drl didn't work for a little bit so I bought the drl turn signals, and then the previous c-shaped ones started working again. I will just post all of my mods below:

Fog lamps with brackets : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FL8DPWU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Light stalk : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AWO7XOK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

C-shaped DRL : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014P7LPEI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Sequential LED Turn signals with DRL : https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/5veD22k

9005 LED High Beam : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075J9S4DT?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

H11 55W HID Low Beam : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CMKT2F4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

7440 7443 LED Brake/Tail Light : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GTKLF32?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

7440 LED Turn Signal (rear) : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q8RZRZV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

194 LED License plate/used as side markers in the front/a couple other places : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BT23WVC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

194 LED side marker bulbs (not used but the correct ones if you want yellow, I liked the white and it was what I had when the originals burnt out but didn't ever change them from the above link) : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KY7GCXW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

License plate smoke : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007LICQ9M?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Grille : https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F254096211721

K&N 33-2480 Air Filter : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CR9WVPE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VfS6CbNBD59AQ

I had my rims done by a local company, they are the factory 16" painted gloss black. My mazda emblem is actually a long story, but essentially it is just scuffed up with sand paper ready to be painted but I liked the look and stuck it back on the way it is. I have also installed car play, and 3D printed a shift knob. The factory bose system was a little lacking and put a small under seat sub in to help fill the sound, but am still not happy with it, so that's a future project.

Some near future plans for the car include the aero kit, and I'll post the links to those here too:

Front Bumper Lip Air Dam : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FTUE8EY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bdS6Cb2X8Y22M

Black Mirror caps : https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F283050942561

Side skirts : https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F391544070112

And the rear diffuser : https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F113007041503

CarID sells them for about $100.

These are the ones I have. I just had to buy a new turn signal switch from Amazon.

I had a theme going on with my car.

I use these (and the 9005 equivalent for highbeam) link

So this would be them? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NMEEV9W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_42rqDbVBR5Q9Q

I did this to my '13 VT about 6 months. I bought these for my map, dome, and trunk lights. I never actually did the vanity lights under the shade flaps, but they work great. Very bright.

edit: my trunk light was also a DE3175, but that may have changed from '13 to '16. So this 4 pack was just enough for the lights I needed to switch.

I put a pair of HELLA 003427291 Vision Plus headlight kits in my jeep. Originally used the Putco harness but it corroded and left me with no headlights at night in the rain, so that was no fun. Made my own harness after that with much better materials than the putco and it's been working great so far.

Hella lights - https://www.amazon.com/HELLA-003427291-190x132mm-Conversion-Headlamp/dp/B0002M9QRE

H4 connectors - https://www.hipoparts.com/ceramic-female-h4-headlight-socket-kit-w-terminals-for-7-round-lamps/

Relays - https://www.hipoparts.com/tyco-bosch-relay-w-mount-tab-5-terminal-12v-relay-spdt-20-30amp/

The Jeep forum post I used for help - http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f20/make-your-own-relay-harness-schematic-parts-inside-510221/

Yorkim 194 LED Bulbs White 6000k... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JRE38EA?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Yorkim 31mm LED Bulbs White Super... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZKTXJA4?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

I can’t help with headlights info, but I have a 2015 3 and did the LED Interior, reverse, license plate and parking lights upgrade. Really pretty easy and much better light all around. I used these and they all are still working great:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AHVND32/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DE7UC6C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NPIYDWU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also bought this toolkit for removing interior the light covers and panels:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MUC8LTG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It’s not hard to do and there are very good videos on youtube to guide you, like this one:

https://youtu.be/Hdm9wUFgl18

I am currently looking at these for the turn signals too:

https://www.amazon.com/SiriusLED-resistor-Extremely-Upgrade-Version/dp/B0774HQC8Q/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_sims?ie=UTF8#customerReviews


Good luck!

https://imgur.com/IS6Zet0

some night pics

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Here are the lights I used 2019 Jetta Fog Lights

It is easily twice as bright as the factory setup. far better pattern too.

https://www.amazon.com/Headlight-Relay-Wiring-Harness-Ceramic/dp/B00H5JFHR0/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1464810131&sr=8-9&keywords=h4+harness

https://www.amazon.com/HELLA-HLA-H83140171-H4-100-80W/dp/B000COBLKW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464810209&sr=8-1&keywords=h4+100w

https://www.amazon.com/HELLA-003427811-132mm-High-Headlamp/dp/B001G72VIK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1464810364&sr=8-4&keywords=hella+h4

Order one of each and a second bulb. plug it all in and have awesome light.

I picked up a 2017 EX-T in December and the very first thing I did was upgrade the lights to LED.

Headlights: H11 bulbs, 6000k to match the DRL

SiriusLED Extremely Bright COB LED Chip 8000 Lumens Headlights Fog Lights Bulb Conversion Kit H11 H8 6000K Xenon White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J6YGGZ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_pG8KybF2ZQW7H

Fog lights: H8 bulbs, 6000k to match

SiriusLED H8 Size DRL Fog Light LED 30W 6000k Super Bright White Projection Bulb Pack of 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N5BAWYK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_kv23EdvoyYOR1

Highbeams: 9005 bulbs, 6000k to match

SiriusLED X2 Extremely Bright COB LED Chip 8000 Lumens Headlights Fog Lights Bulb Conversion Kit 9005 HB3 6000K Xenon White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M049TFK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_dbXKRS6LoHmsc

Interior lights: 194 LED bulbs, bright white

194 LED Light bulb, Yorkim 2015 Newest, 5th Generation, Interior Lights for W5W 194 168 2825 T10 Wedge 5-smd 5050, Replacement and Reverse T10 White Bulbs (Pack of 10)- White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JRE38EA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_rJ8KybNN3S095


The results have been amazing, I'm very pleased and haven't had any issues. You will need to reverse the polarity of the plugs though.

$83.94 IPF housings
$20.98 Hella H4 55/100W
$27.34 Putco harness
$14.56 Backup relays

$146.82 for a sharp cutoff and much more light on the road, and an incredible high beam, delivered in two days if you have an Amazon Prime membership. I bet you use high beams a lot now, but you'll probably rarely feel the need to use them on the road with this setup.

$147.99 for a 50 inch light bar. Even though the headlights offer a lot of light, having extra flood would be great when off road. I don't actually have this yet, but I plan on buying it as a reward for getting some work done on my XJ. Mine is still new to me, and I haven't yet had the time to earn it yet.

Less than $300 and two days for an incredible amount of light output.

If I don't buy that light bar, it's because I'm getting a Cree light bar with XP/XT or XM emitters that I'll be upgrading...I'm on the hunt for a light bar that uses XTE emitters like this light because output can greatly be increased by swapping in XP-L's, and more than doubled if power can be increased. That mod is more of a hobbyist thing than an attempt to save money, and not all of them would be done anyway since it'd sacrifice some throw for flood.

Thank you!

These, they are extremely bright


Alla Lighting 5200lm AL-R H8 H11... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SBK53ML?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Please, please don't put HID's into any kind of reflector type housing looking for more light. You'll just blind everyone else and you still won't be putting the light where it needs to be. Replacing the headlights with projector type lights works well, but is a lot of work and alters the look of the car.

A better alternative is to replace the headlights with a conversion kit to modern H4 bulbs and reflectors. They look stock but give much better light output and require much, much less work than installing projectors.

This is everything I use. Haven’t had any issues in 2 years so far. For the tag lights, you can just go to an auto parts place and buy their LEDs.

Low Beams:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01L1NLWEM?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

High Beams:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01KFBPCYC?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Adapter:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01J5SCQ1I?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Turn Signals:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M26IHAR?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Reverse Lights:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B072FHNZKW?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Fog Lights:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00N5BAWYK?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Turn signals (front and back): https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0774HQC8Q/
I was hesitant to spend $110 on bulbs, but these things are beasts! plus they have the resistors built into them, so no splicing wires or anything. Totally recommend them
The front bulbs were the easiest to replace, just pop the hood, locate the bulb, twist the housing out and pop the bulbs in. The ones in the back were a bit of a pain. Pop the hatch, and where the door is normally closed, to the inner side of the light houses there's a small plastic panel, that just pops off. Behind it is a set of #10 (I believe) bolts. Undo those. The housing assembly takes some loving to get out, but it just pulls straight back -- I broke a tab off trying to go side to side... It goes back in and latches fine, but, learn from me: it goes straight back... Even though it doesn't seem like it does. Then once it's out, replace the bulbs as usual, reverse the process to put it back in.

Backup Lamps: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01LX4FMD1/
The backup lamps are just covered by a plastic panel on the hatch door that pops out with a pocket knife or small flat head screwdriver, then the bulb twists out as usual.

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Most of this was figured out first hand, or from the owner's manual.

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As for my internal lights so far, I've only replaced the one above the back seats and the ones above the front seats. The back seat ones pop out with a knife super easily, whereas the front ones were more complicated. I took some pictures of that process and uploaded them here: https://imgur.com/a/YJItuhz -- Basically, the whole module (lights, buttons, sunglasses holder, etc) all comes out, then you replace the bulbs from the back side. The bulbs themselves I picked up from Canadian Tire, which was just a run of the mill off the shelf LED bulbs

Sure: My HIDs are actually the Kensun 35W 4300K kit, just because I wanted it to look stock-ish. Pretty happy with the result, kit was $50 and I bought a decent relay kit off of eBay for $10 or so. You can read up on how LEDs work with our housings, some say not to, others say it's fine with the right ones, but I'll leave that to your opinion.

So these are the DRL bezels themselves, you'll notice there's no fog lights in them. The same company also sells this set of bezels with only a chrome trim, but with the fogs. I ordered both (~$50 each pair) and swapped the fogs into the DRL bezels. Since I was adding fogs to a car without them, I also ordered the OEM turn signal lever/headlight/fog light switch. All 6's in this year range have the wiring for the fogs already down at the bezel, just not hooked up on cars not equipped with them. Other than an add-a-circuit for hooking up the DRLs, there's no other wiring needed.

For install, you'll need 2 hours or less. Mine took a little longer because I was trying to do as little work as possible (pro-tip: goes faster if you just do it fully).

Jack the car up and take both front wheels off (one at a time is fine if you can't) and remove the wheel well liner all the way down to where it meets the middle under-engine cover. The bezel covers (or fog bezels, if yours is already equipped with them) come out by pressing on 4 or 5 plastic clips, and they slide right out. The new bezels go back in the same way with a pretty good fit.

The OEM fog light plug goes onto your fog lights themselves (naturally), and the DRL connector will be connected to the harness that comes with the DRL bezels. Install both sides, then drop the wiring harness from the top of the engine bay down to the driver side, around the fuse box compartment. I also pulled down the under-engine cover and tucked the connection for the passenger side above it to keep it out of the way.

You can use an add-a-circuit in the fuse box on anything that will turn on and stay on when the car is running. If you use the original DRL circuit, the DRLs will turn off when your headlights come on. I used a multi-meter to test this, but from my reading some have put the add-a-circuit onto the audio or "MONITOR2" fuses. I chose MONITOR2 for ease of install and cleanliness.

That's really about all it takes, pretty painless and turns out pretty decent. They're not horribly bright and they add a little character. I put them in Friday, drove to the store Saturday and parked next to a '16 GT and the driver asked what trim level I had that got me the DRLs!

Fog lights: H11 I believe.

Plastic trim piece: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018GXA8CM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Light stalk: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AWO7XOK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is everything I ordered for my '17 Limited a couple years ago. Hopefully the links still work.

Fog lights: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H8VILMC/

Reverse lights:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K3GBRQ2/

Dome lights:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AO04VCY/

Trunk lights:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0087XOTWW/

Visor mirror lights:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0061TU2JS/

Map and puddle lights:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EPA7BXU/

These are LED bulbs that switch between white and this yellow. They were very cheap but for the cost they have been amazing.

lights

First I'd change all the vac lines to thick wall silicone and remove all splices.
Then I'd upgrade the headlights to these - they're the BEST. Seriously, an incredible upgrade to the old school sealed beams and still road friendly as long as you aim them correctly.
Assuming you plan on wheeling:
Next I'd throw a detroit truetrac in the rear, and change your diff fluid front/back too. Tap the bottom of the front dizzy and add a brass plug for easy draining. These rigs are capable as shit without a lift - the open or limited diff will be a bigger bottleneck than clearance.
Other big thing for me is on board air. I went with a CO2 tank, fills a 33" tire from 20 to 45 in about thirty seconds. Beats the hell outta sitting at the gas station for forty minutes.
Recovery points - hit the junkyard and find some nice tow hooks. Expeditions have some up front that are robust, cheap, easy to pull and easy to mount up front on the frame with grade 8/10.9 hardware.
Other misc, not wheeling related:
TFI - consider remote mounting your TFI.
Sixlitre tune. Basically just gapping your plugs a bit wider and advancing timing a bit more.
Y pipe? ONE THING BEFORE YOU GO SCREWING WITH EXHAUST. I chased a motherfucker of an issue for a long time before I figured it out. Moved up to a 3" exhaust and suddenly had code 41 lean issues. Turned out that the NONheated O2 sensor in the 86 wasn't getting hot enough to read correct with the wider exhaust. Simple fix, wire in a heated O2 sensor, problem solved. A bitch to diagnose, though, since the 86 is the only year without a heated O2 so nobody mentions the need to upgrade to a hego.
Replace any worn suspension components - shocks, springs, bushings, axle bushings, etc. with poly. Same for steering.
Saginaw swap - the OEM ford steering boxes suck ass and will leak and whine and destroy rubber bushings below the box when they do.
Alternator upgrade to a 3g - original alt sucks ass, 3g rules.
On a similar vein - install some seat heaters! Get some cheap as shit pads on aliexpress and live the spoiled life.
Upgrade to a AGM battery. I hate shitty batteries.

Get Hella light housing with 6k HID's, ran me about $140 for everything. Costless option with huge amount of lighting

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FC22JU0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FKIURK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I can tell you that a harness like this (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BQH9548) does a world of a difference for stock headlights. That's one of the problems for dim lights.

But I also got H6054 pilot h4 conversion (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006309WA)

And then Hella H4 55w/100w bulbs http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000COBLJI

I never have a problem seeing with these.

Best solution with the greatest light output:
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/morimoto-retroquik-ford-fusion.html?carDisplay=2013+Ford+Fusion&preselect=&preselect_restrict=1

Decent solution with decent light output:
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/h11-morimoto-elite.html?carDisplay=2013+Ford+Fusion&preselect=47698&preselect_restrict=1

Cheapest solution with slightly better light output:
https://www.amazon.com/Philips-CrystalVision-Upgrade-Headlight-Foglight/dp/B00U1OL356

Does brand matter much? It's literally the first thing I'll do right now because I may as well not have any lights in currently based on output.

As said, I'm not getting anything cheaper than £300-350 If I decide to swap them out so I'm happy to try brand new, good bulbs.


Example h7s? : Philips RacingVision +150% H7 headlight bulb 12972RVS2, twin pack - chrome https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01LWPJF1J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Q-irDbAH47574

Literally first twin pack that came up.

I got these: HELLA 002395031 Vision Plus 165mm H4 High/Low Beam Conversion Headlamp by HELLA http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001G76Q2W/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_aKv1tb118BKRP

These are not the terrible vision plus, read the reviews.

I paired them with these bulbs: HELLA HLA-H83140141 H4 12V 100/55W Halogen Bulb Off Road Use by HELLA http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000COBLJI/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_.Lv1tb12PDTJG

Great cutoffs and amazing low and high illumination.

These are a perfect match for fogs. I have them on mine:

Philips Xtreme

I'm running these; https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B06ZZCR1V6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I like them a lot. I even left them a detailed review, I was quite impressed with the build and output.

Low beams are on only, you have a small bulb on at some time in headlight housing. I read alot of review on Led bulbs before selecting one. You have to take off your whole front end to change the bulbs, so didn't want to have in 6 months and have to change it again. Next month will be a year I had the bulbs in.https://www.amazon.com/Philips-X-tremeUltinon-Automotive-Light-Pack/dp/B07581DB7N/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=Philips+LED+bulbs+h11&qid=1568391158&sr=8-5#immersive-view_1568399783708

Me personally for my E90 382i I got SiriusLED H8 Lights for my halos. (Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N5BAWYK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_b2xprktt476Kx )


I’ve had them for a few month now they are bright and look good, the only down side is they only seemed to really light up the inner halo and not the outermost. I was disappointed at first but it has grown on me and I enjoy it now it looks like a single set of eyes staring you down.

I went with the [Philips Crystal Vision] (https://www.amazon.com/Philips-CrystalVision-Upgraded-Bright-Headlight/dp/B00U1OL356). They are a little brighter and whiter. The price is hard to beat if you just want a small improvement, low beams aren't meant to be too bright anyway.

Thanks, I’ve been thinking about tinting them. I installed yellow/white changing fog lights so I don’t want to loose that’s. Here is the link so you know what I’m talking about

CAR ROVER H11 H8 H9 LED Fog Lights Lamps Replacement - Dual Color In 1 (6000K/3000K)... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NAJFKNJ/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_sCC5BbZ70W2E6

I really like them, just a quick turn off/on and the color changes

i run the Hella H4 conversion housings as the optics are top quality, and i use a local companies H4 LED conversion.

the DOT legality is questionable because i am not using a halogen bulb as intended, and i don't think the LED kit is certified. but the light output & focus is ideal. it puts the light where it should be.


https://www.ddmtuning.com/index.php

https://www.amazon.com/HELLA-003427811-132mm-High-Headlamp/dp/B001G72VIK?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_2

the Hella housings are all glass & should stand up to the heat of even the highest output LED/HID

This is all the bulbs and stuff mentioned. As a bonus I also pasted some LED license plate lights which look much better than the yellow ish ones that come stock and they’re insanely easy to install. The fogs are a little bit of a pain mainly just to get the cover off. In my case my fingers were all chewed up from trying to pull off the cover but I used a pry tool to pull it off. As for the H7 headlights, one side will be a little harder to get to due to the lack of space but it’s nothing crazy. Enjoy!

• H7 Bulbs
  
• LED fogs H11
  
• Video to help install fogs
  
• LED plate lights if you’re interested

I do not know of LED lights that are heated, but alternatively you can go hella h4 upgrade which I prefer to LED/HID

Relay Kit - https://smile.amazon.com/2-Headlight-Headlamp-Ceramic-Socket-Harness/dp/B06XHSFLTZ

Head lights - https://smile.amazon.com/HELLA-003427811-132mm-High-Headlamp/dp/B001G72VIK

Bulbs- https://smile.amazon.com/HELLA-H4-100-80W-Wattage/dp/B000COBLKW

You'll have really good lights and will melt snow without problem.

Headlights (you only need one pair. the cutoff is outstanding)

Map lights, license plate lights, running tail lights, and side marker lights

Reverse lights

Front turn signals (accessible from under the vehicle - pin remover and 10mm socket needed)

Rear turn signals (requires tail light disassembly)

Turn signal resistors (required to prevent hyperflashing; soldering is recommended)

Brake lights (requires tail light disassembly)

Daytime-running lights (pliers needed)

Trunk light and dome light

Your best halogen upgrade will be the Philips Racing Vision. Sylvania Silverstars will produce a whiter light, but no actual increase in brightness. Racing visions will actually be a brighter bulb while maintaining the important things like beam pattern and spread. For $23 you cant go wrong either!

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-RacingVision-Headlight-12972RVS2-Upgrade/dp/B01LWPJF1J/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=h7+racing+vision&qid=1571095270&sr=8-1

reverse

Something like this for interior.

And these are what I've been using for turn signal, but you're going to need a set of resistors if you do LED blinkers.

For rear, I would recommend the Diode Dynamics Tail as Turn Harness. It also gives you the ability to have twice as many reverse lights. shit is bright.

I got everything off of amazon and installed everything myself

fogs: Sirius COB LED Chip 8000 6000k Lumens https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y65Z3YZ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Reverse Lights: JDM ASTAR 800 lumens 921 912 PX Chipsets LED https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K3GBRQ2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Headlights: Stark Korean CSP LED Chip 6000k Lumens
https://www.amazon.com/Korean-Chip-8000LM-Headlight-Conversion/dp/B01LFV49P4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502221037&sr=8-1&keywords=korean+chip+9012

Interior Lighting: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I04Z7Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Daytime Lights and License plate Lights:
https://www.amazon.com/SiriusLED-Extremely-Chipset-Interior-Courtesy/dp/B00GXO3IUG/ref=sr_1_4?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1502221227&sr=1-4&keywords=license+plate+lights

Agree with everything you said, I'll add a bit more.

I have the Hella E Code conversion that I bought from amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Hella-Halogen-Replacement-Headlight-Standard/dp/B000FKIURK

The "E" stands for European, as in conforms to European lighting specs, and are therefore NOT DOT approved headlights. This could be an issue if you have to go through a state inspection, not sure I don't have any. You also may have to upgrade your wiring harness with a relay/fuse. I used 100W high beam bulbs and had to upgrade. If you do regular 55/60W bulbs, you would most likely be fine with the stock harness.

As far as install goes, /u/Tandyman100 is right that there are in fact 3 screws that hold the retainer ring on. There are 2 other long screws that adjust the headlight aiming left/right and up/down. Make sure you're unscrewing the correct screws unless you want to re-aim your headlights!

Transformers Studio Series... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SBK53ML?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share


Alla Lighting S-HCR 9005 LED... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FY6TMZB?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share


Alla Lighting S-HCR H11 LED... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BS4383X?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZZCR1V6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Damm prices have changed since I last had to buy lights. These would still do the job you need and still 100w spot

And these Hella lights are the exact ones my friend uses and they're really bright. He originally had 55w bulbs in them and used them with the headlights, but he later upgraded to 100w and they're bright as hell now

the stuff that I bought:

boomerang lights, license plate
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OH0S5Y2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Interior
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I6JTKSA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Reverse taillights
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K3GBRQ2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

fog overlays

http://www.premiumautostyling.com/crosstrek-xv-impreza-pre-cut-fog-light-overlays-2012-2017/

the ones I bought are pure white but following the link may take you to other ones that are similar or different colors.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N5BAWYK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I just bought these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NAJFKNJ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 for my Fog lights. I wanted them to match the factory headlights better and they do. You also have the option to change them to yellow light just by toggling on/off the fog lights. I wasn't sure if the yellow would be for me, and after seeing the yellow, its definitely for me but I also like having the choice to just have white light too. cheap and only took 10 minutes to install.

I bought these for headlights & fogs. For the price, im pleased. They take away some of the yellow and are a lot clearer with a hint of blue. Of course they arent going to be as nice as projecter/HID but for $20 you cant beat em. The install is super easy, took all of 15 min to do. Just make sure you have someway to line the beams up when you put the headlights back in. Mine were a little off at first.

Nice tip on the add-a-fuse. I've been looking to hardwire my own dashcam and was stuck trying to figure that part out.

I have an EX so I've been working on replacing all lights with LEDs. The only ones left are the brake lights and the front fogs. Brake lights gave me a bulb out warning so I'm guessing I'll need a CANBUS bulb. I've held off on trying a new one because I'm not sure if it'll mess with the cruise control. I'd really rather not have to splice any wires for a resistor.

The front fogs I have no idea how to remove. The manual says to take it to the dealer. I can see the socket and I can reach it with my hand through the wheel well panel but there's a plastic ring around it or something in the way that I don't know how to take off. If anyone has removed theirs please let me know.

Front and rear turn signals are SiriusLED with built-in resistors. Brighter and fills out the housing more than stock, no hyperflashing. Highly recommend. License plate lights are from superbrightLEDs. Bright, white, less power draw. Really nothing bad to say about those. Rear hatch taillights are Sylvania ZEVO. Not obnoxiously bright and fills out the housing well but the actual LED itself is kind of a hotspot. All the interior festoon lights are also SiriusLED 31mm. Very bright and don't have any quirks that I've noticed. Map lights are from superbrightLEDs. Brighter than stock but a little bluer than I'd like compared to the SiriusLEDs. Reverse lights are also from superbrightLEDs. Not amazing, but better than stock. Note: These are oriented vertically. A focusing lens won't help you here. Headlights are Supernova V.4. Noticeably brighter, whiter, less power draw and since it's a projector the light stays where it needs to. Much needed upgrade over what the IIHS rates as Poor lights, assuming they're the same as the Niro/PHEV. Haven't done too much night testing but may get the chance soon.

I also replaced the rear sidemarkers with some superbrightLEDs that I swapped over from my old car. Brighter than stock as well without being obnoxious. Not sure if it's just the socket or the housing itself but I felt like it was a little tight. That one I linked for sure works but anything else around that size or larger may not.

Annoying things the manual doesn't mention (may only be relevant to the EX since the EX Premium gets a lot more LEDs):

The rear sidemarker bulbs are not mentioned at all. W5W. I think AKA 168 but if you're using LEDs anything that fits should work like 194, 921, etc.
The interior festoon bulbs are 30 or 31mm. I used 31mm but I've heard 30mm fit.
The hatch taillights don't mention you have to remove 4 bolts. 8mm I think.
A few bulbs are incorrect. To keep it simple the front turn signals, rear turn signals, and tail/brake lights are 1157 (two each, six total). Not sure why the turn signals get a dual function bulb when they don't turn on with the lights but there you go. The manual lists the front turn signals as PY21W which led me to 7507. One website's bulb finder told me 1156. Both of those were wrong. I threw in the 1157 without issue.

I added Weathertech floorliners for the front and rear plus their universal cargo mat as a short term solution while I have to carry some stuff around.

If anyone has ideas for a rear dashcam please post them. I can't find a clean solution that leaves wires hanging in the way or having to remove the headliner to make it work.

Actual lights:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZQ4FU4Q

then you need the stalk:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AWO7XOK

I second these suggestions. I replaced my maplights with these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DE7UC6C. It was a PITA removing the old bulbs. Ended up using packing tape to wrap around the bulb to pull them out.

And b/c I bought the wrong dome light bulb, I'll be replacing my dome light with this tomorrow https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AHVND32

Please don't do what I did and go off a youtube link, double check these will all work in your Taco first.

Also, if you're going to be prying things apart I'd suggest a cheap (<$10) trim kit. I already had a cellphone repair kit so I used one of it's plastic pry tools.

They are very generic 9005 bulbs, 650 lumens on a good day. I got these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XHD4HV3 They are easily 2 times are bright (remember perceived brightness is logarithmic)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LWPJF1J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Dome lights - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01AHVND32?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title

License plate lights - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0186P1MUW?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title

Pictures will be a couple of hours. For the dome lights I did have to bend the metal tab just a little bit once I did that they worked just fine. I would say it’s like bending it about 1-2mm.

Sylvania on amazon offers dot market headlight for the US and non dot headlights for the rest of the world. Same lightbulb. Vastly different price.

These are bi xenons that the Audi guys run.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NMEEV9W/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526509499&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=Philips+X-treme+Vision+%2B130%25+Headlight+Bulbs+%28&dpPl=1&dpID=51NtgHTNRBL&ref=plSrch

You could swap in a lamp with a brighter high beam filament, supposing you can get it there. In the US 55/60 watts is legal and I replaced it with a 55/100. It would now be illegal for me to turn on my high beam, so I never will :-) Something like this. .
https://www.amazon.com/HELLA-HLA-H83140141-Halogen-Bulb-Road/dp/B000COBLJI

That's really awesome that you say that I bought h4 stuff on Amazon and I'm gearing up to install.

Anyone have any experience? Is this a good setup? Tough to install?


HELLA 003427291 Vision Plus 190x132mm High/Low Beam 12V Halogen Conversion Headlamp
H4 100w Ceramic Fused PnP Heavy Duty Automotive Wiring Harness Headlight Foglight Booster Relay 12v
HELLA H4 12V 100/80W Halogen High Wattage Bulb Off Road Use

I used to own a 9th gen sport and wanted to do the same upgrade as you. If you're willing to splice wires then you can purchase the touring headlights from college hills honda and do that for yourself. however, I'd recommend bulb swaps to all LED and keep the housing, any aftermarket housing imo looks cheap and ruins the aesthetic.

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these are bulbs i'd recommend

• high beam: https://www.amazon.com/Cougar-Motor-Headlight-Bulbs-Conversion/dp/B01H6NZ6F2/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=9005+led+headlight+bulb&qid=1563471075&s=gateway&sr=8-6
  
• low beam: https://www.amazon.com/Cougar-Motor-Headlight-Bulbs-Conversion/dp/B01H6NZ7D8/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1S1HFZW96VWAQ&keywords=h11+led+headlight+bulb&qid=1563470842&s=gateway&sprefix=h11+led%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-8
  
• fogs: https://www.amazon.com/BEAMTECH-Headlight-8000Lumens-Extremely-Conversion/dp/B06XHDYTGL/ref=sr_1_6?crid=31KD7YGZIVLZM&keywords=h8+led+fog+light+bulb&qid=1563471284&s=gateway&sprefix=h8+led+%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-6
  
  I had the 2017 sport so I already LED fog light strips from the factory but with these low/high beam bulbs the projection was great and didn't bother other drivers ( i had my brother drive behind me one night and I was fine)
  
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  if you want to go further you can get these for the back
  
  
• reverse light: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LX4FMD1/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
• tag light: https://www.amazon.com/License-Accord-Odyssey-Lights-Replacement/dp/B07FHR52J3/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=2015+accord+license+plate+led&qid=1563471785&replacementKeywords=license+plate+led&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&vehicle=2015-59-751------------&vehicleName=2015+Honda+Accord&psc=1
  
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  hope it helps.

the autopal housings are great and take H4 bulbs. super easy refit, although you should also do a relay harness if you are going to overpower them because all the power goes through the headlight switch in the stock config.

harness
housing
bulbs

Note that if you have fogs the highbeam cutoff circuit might malfunction if you install a relay harness. Some info here

TL;DR: Any h6054 housing will fit. Do a harness swap too.

Edit: the Autopal and some other housing brands are available with ECODE or DOT glass lenses, for LHD or RHD.
DOT means there is not as sharp a cutoff. This is used in the US because overhead road signs are not illuminated as they are in the EU. As another poster said, once you have the housing in with it's little stamp you pretty much have carte blanche for the bulbs

I'm driving an '11 e90 n55 lci as well. Just got these guys to get rid of that awful yellow halo. 10 minute job if you have small enough hands. I have fat hands so it took me longer lol. $25

SiriusLED H8 Size DRL Fog Light LED 30W 6000k Super Bright White Projection Bulb Pack of 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N5BAWYK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_U8QzDb0H92100

+1 for the hella 500's -- http://www.amazon.com/HELLA-005750952-Series-Halogen-Driving/dp/B001TWD5KU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1398448031&sr=8-2&keywords=hella+500+fog+lights i have 2 500ff's on the bumper of my ZJ. Also, the rack lights up there are pretty bright, no wiring included but -- http://www.amazon.com/Blazer-C52CW-Quartz-Halogen-Light-1/dp/B004L0AAQY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398448120&sr=8-1&keywords=baja+offroad+lights

Also, if you were looking for any kind of led pods or light bars, these are really good for the price -- http://illuminationsupply.com/led-pods-c-79_81/

Rally lights, off road lights, fog lights, whatever you want to call them. I got 4 of these: Link

Just have to find time to make a light bar for them

You can just remove both and install regular H11 bulbs. Cheaper and less chance of a dud.

Like these...

https://smile.amazon.com/Osram-Sylvania-H11-Halogen-Headlight/dp/B071H7CRZ8/


Remember to never touch the glass part of the bulb, just the plastic base. Finding out as I get older most younger people don't know this anymore.

BEAMTECH 9005 LED Headlight Bulb, 50W 6500K 8000Lumens Extremely Brigh HB3 CSP Chips Conversion Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XHD4HV3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_OQNCDbNY36B1G

just the bulb. I bought [these] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K3GBRQ2?m=A126Q4T86JLNL&ref_=v_sp_widget_detail_page) about 6 months ago and have been very happy with them.

Any notable difference between the one I linked above and this one for $30 less?

Thank you for the info, I ended up buying these BEAMTECH 9005 LED Headlight Bulb, 50W 6500K 8000Lumens Extremely Brigh HB3 CSP Chips Conversion Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XHD4HV3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ZoT5Cb49E6MPT

The parts matcher said they would fit and the reviews seem pretty solid. If they don't work, at least Amazon is easy on returns.

Headlights - low beam - I didn't get high beams because I live in a bigger city and never use them.

https://www.amazon.com/JDM-ASTAR-Extremely-Headlight-Conversion/dp/B01JYC0RTI

Fog lights


https://www.amazon.com/JDM-ASTAR-Extremely-Bright-Chipsets/dp/B01IMVQWDM

Backups/ Reverse lights


https://www.amazon.com/LUYED-Extremely-Chipsets-Reverse-Brightest/dp/B01LX4FMD1


Just make sure to select the correct bulb socket, not sure if any of them have changed with each generation, mine were for a 2014.

Edit - not a bad idea to keep your stock ones in the glovebox in case one goes bad, although they are rated for way longer than you will probably use them. Use a glove to take glass ones out and put back in if you are able. Oil from your skin will heat up on the surface of the bulb and heat up and it will burn out quicker otherwise.

Edit again - if you don't like the lights on the mirrors being a big contrast, you can use vinyl smoke film to cover them. You can still see them when they're blinking but otherwise they're not nearly as noticeable. It's personal preference but if you do, vvivid makes good products and they're easy to use. You can find that on Amazon too and I think it's only like $10-12, one roll is way more than you'd need for those.

Get this: http://www.quadratec.com/products/97018_2430.htm

And this: https://www.amazon.com/Hella-Halogen-Replacement-Headlight-Standard/dp/B000FKIURK

And these: https://www.amazon.com/ARB-4X41-Clear-Fatboy-Bulb/dp/B007G4DK3W

LUYED 2 X 1550 Lumens Extremely Bright Error Free 921 912 W16W 3030 24-EX Chipsets LED Bulbs Used For Backup Reverse Lights, Xenon White https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01LX4FMD1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_YSmACbQAPMYRZ

Unfortunately not, but I got them on Amazon, or you can order them direct at Precision LED. They do have a Photo Gallery.

The driving lights were also from [Amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N5BAWYK/) around $24. That really made the difference with the driving lights matching more with the headlights.

you can get hella bulbs with h4 replacements you can find them cheaper than amazon, I have them on my 122

https://www.amazon.com/Hella-Halogen-Replacement-Headlight-Standard/dp/B000FKIURK

Hey try these! I think I have the same projector lights. Not a 100% DRL match but they aren’t yellow either

Philips X-treme Vision +130% Headlight Bulbs (Pack of 2) (H7 55W) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NMEEV9W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_h0bZDbYMGWV2K

I have a 2011 MK6 2.5 SE

Good choice. I ended up doing the same for all of my VWs. After going through a lot of options I found the Philips X-treme Vision bulbs to give the best light output and last the longest for a pretty white light color.

I really think this is what I'll end up doing. HELLA 003427811 190 x 132mm Series H4 High and Low Beam Headlamp Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001G72VIK/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_tr7Jwb5D2DDYF I absolutely HATE not being able to see very well at night especially since up here in Idaho we have LOTS of deer and elk up around where we go hotspringin.

Here are the links to the Bulbs

Low Beam: LIGHTENING DARK 10000 Lumens H11 LED Headlight Bulb, CREE Chips H8 H9 Conversion Kit,6000K Cool White - 360°Adjustable Beam Pattern https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FMLG7QJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_41v2DbJMBW1MM

High Beam: LIGHTENING DARK 10000 Lumens 9005... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FMSNH8W?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Fogs: Alla Lighting 5200lm AL-R H8 H11... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SBK53ML?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Im been using a set of these for a season with no issues, the control boxes fit in the 848 housings. Any h11 bulb should work as long as they fit physically.

I have a 2016 EX, but I grabbed some LED bulbs that had very high ratings on Amazon. Most people will recommend spending a bit more than I did, but I was working on a budget. Here’s some pics of the stock low beams vs the LED bulbs I purchased.

these are my low beams

I love how they match the DRLs. My last car had stock HIDs and the spread was way better. Ultimately, I’d like to upgrade to something with a brighter beam and longer throw.

Most of these LED bulbs are designed to work with reflector headlights. We have projector headlights. The bulbs I bought have the LEDs on each “side” of the bulb unit. Ideally, for projectors, also having an LED on the “top”/“front” of the bulb unit would be ideal. This is all my own personal thinking and based of the research I did. I went with these bulbs because of my budget restrictions.

So I’d recommend these of your budget is Similar to mine. I paid $31 for the pair. I also bought these for the high beams. LOVE the high beams. Super bright and a great throw.

There’s some great higher end lighting options talked about over on the civicX.com forums. I just did what I could for both high and low. There are better and brighter LED options out there in the $100/pair area. Research really goes a long way for sure!

Hope I helped :)

My OEMs lasted a good while, and I use them a lot because I head to work in the dark. After seeing how shockingly low the lifespans were for the bulbs in AutoZone, I replaced them with these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071H7CRZ8/, which apparently aren't really marketed much in the US. Perform like OEM, and had an longer expected life than anything else in aftermarket.

I guess I've had them for 2+ years now.

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-12834UNIX2-X-tremeVision-Light-Fits/dp/B07581DB7N?th=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001TWD5KU/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1475000820&sr=8-2&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=hella+lights&dpPl=1&dpID=41mVNF3X0ZL&ref=plSrch
gp/aw/d/B002MOAHCI/ref=pd_aw_sbs_263_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=TBEKNE5KTX9PZX6S8M5E
Driving and fog.

You can buy a lot of bulbs for the same cost as an upgraded kit

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U1OL356/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01AHVND32/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I installed these LUYED 2 X 1550 Lumens ... Error Free 921 ... W16W ... as my backup lamps.
They work great for me.
Now to find out how long they last.

I'd do the harness first, I bought the putco, but I haven't installed it yet, however I'm very unimpressed with the quality, almost considered returning them and getting others.

I did buy hella h4 conversion headlights (came with bulbs) and those are very cool. I would recommend, but the harness would make the main difference, it's still dim without it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002M9QRE/ref=sxts_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1512070859&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65

I bought some Hellas on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002M9QRE

They have glass lenses and are DOT approved

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZKTXJA4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

does all the interior besides the trunk!

These and these should cover all of our interior lights. Don't be scared by the made in china brand, I have used these in my Rav4, CRV and Ridgeline with great success!

EDIT: also the 194's replace your parking lights up front, and those look great with LED's

so a while ago I got some led lights from amazon here. They worked for a few months then started blowing the fuse. I have regular bulbs back in but I'd like something much brighter. Are there any bulbs any of you know of that work out of the box without having to install resistors?
Thanks

Thanks!

I got them on amazon for $29, Alla 5200lm 3000K Amber Yellow.

They are plug and play. You need to access it from below, removing 2 clips and 2 bolts for each sides. That was for a sport sedan, it might vary for the hatchback/Si grill style. Overall easy though, the plastic is very flexible so it's not too hard to acesss.

I love these behind my Lamin-x yellow film. I have to toggle them every time, but it's cool to have the option and I toggle my traction control every time anyway, so I'm used to it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NAJFKNJ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

On my 12, I tried LED drop in replacements. They were OK for in city, but very lacking for rural driving. I went back to a long life bulb (Osram H11 LL) and am much happier.

I put about 5 hours a week on the bulbs and a bright bulb would only last half a year. These should last 1,000 hours. that would be a couple of years for me.

This! the ones i was looking at have an adjustable cutoff so that you don't blind people because I'm not trying to be that person. Here are the ones for reference: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XHD4HV3/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have a 2010 Lancer ES