[xSilverX9x]

I tried the regular s194 LEDs and they failed to illuminate my license plate... then I found some 5 sided SMD LEDs (from china) and they worked like a charm. (only 4$ USD)

2 Bulbs Pair White 194 168 T10 SMD SMT 5-LED Light NEW - eBay (item 280472004873 end time Mar-30-10 16:42:06 PDT)

 

[D113]

Thanks for the link!

 

[2.4LForteSX]

i got the single led ones....just the perfect brightness so that cops can only see it if they are right behind me lol

 

[xSilverX9x]

i got the single led ones....just the perfect brightness so that cops can only see it if they are right behind me lol

I tried these:

I don't know about you, but I just didn't like how it barely illuminated the back, i think it looks crappy... then again I'm really picky...

 

[2.4LForteSX]

I tried these:

I don't know about you, but I just didn't like how it barely illuminated the back, i think it looks crappy... then again I'm really picky...

those are the ones that i got, they don't look to bad in my opinion but its all about taste....but ya it doesn't really illuminate you license plate to well, but thats ok for me

 

[APatel]

Thanks, just ordered a set.

 

[xSilverX9x]

those are the ones that i got, they don't look to bad in my opinion but its all about taste....but ya it doesn't really illuminate you license plate to well, but thats ok for me

I agree, it's all on your taste... and I totally respect that.

BTW... since I ordered them from china, it took about 2 weeks to get here...can't complain, the price was really good, and I was more than satisfied.

 

[the67beast]

I tried the regular s194 LEDs and they failed to illuminate my license plate... then I found some 4 sided SMD LEDs (from china) and they worked like a charm. (only 4$ USD)

2 Bulbs Pair White 194 168 T10 SMD SMT 5-LED Light NEW - eBay (item 280472004873 end time Mar-30-10 16:42:06 PDT)

Just ordered mine. Installion just snap out and snap in?

 

[xSilverX9x]

Yes it is... I did it the long way and removed the trunk cover (along with it's 10 or so screws).

 

[domt1985]

Those are bright. Just orded mine

 

[xSilverX9x]

Those are bright. Just orded mine

That's what I'm saying... I put them on during the day, and I didn't notice how bright they were till it got dark... The difference between these 5 sided SMDs vs. the 1 sided LED is "night and day"...

 

[the67beast]

Yes it is... I did it the long way and removed the trunk cover (along with it's 10 or so screws).

Well if that's the long way, what's the short way?

 

[xSilverX9x]

Well if that's the long way, what's the short way?

The short way is carefully removing the clear plastic from the outside. I don't recommend this, you might end up breaking it.

 

[the67beast]

The short way is carefully removing the clear plastic from the outside. I don't recommend this, you might end up breaking it.

Gotcha - long way it is then!

Thanks

 

[PharaohKoup]

I tried these:

I don't know about you, but I just didn't like how it barely illuminated the back, i think it looks crappy... then again I'm really picky...

If you dont like them you could always send them to me I will try them

 

[shadowdancer851]

i got the single led ones....just the perfect brightness so that cops can only see it if they are right behind me lol

do you mind if you post up a pic for it ? and also can u give me the link of where u bought it from ??

Do you think they ship to Egypt =D ?

 

[the67beast]

The short way is carefully removing the clear plastic from the outside. I don't recommend this, you might end up breaking it.

Well the long way it was.. i think it would be next to impossible to try this the short way.. The long way took about.... 10 minutes to complete. no issues, remove all the screws and two rubber stoppers and its a snap.. can't wait for it to get dark out so i can see them in action.

 

[2.4LForteSX]

i tried these:

i don't know about you, but i just didn't like how it barely illuminated the back, i think it looks crappy... Then again i'm really picky...

btw i had these for about a month and they started flickering!!! Beware of buying these!!!

 

[SubtleStyle]

Has anyone replaced the license plate bulbs on a Koup yet?

It's dark out but I thought it would be fairly easy to figure out how to open up the cover to the bulbs but I guess not. The manual says just press the tab and no other explanation and it's supposed to be that easy. Well it's not!

I tried taking a flathead to it and pry at it a bit but it just won't give. I also tried removing the plastic cover from inside the trunk to see if I could gain access but with no luck. Can someone please explain what I'm doing wrong?!

Maybe it's just too dark and I'm too tired right now. I'll try again in the morning.

 

[Dvipercop]

It really is as simple as popping them out while pressing the tabs. That being said, they are really in there, so you do have to pry a bit. I used a flathead to pry the tab in, then needlenose to grab the tab and pull. Be firm, but careful and they'll pop out.