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Old Jul 12, 2018 | 09:48 AM
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Complete Interior LED kit for C6 - Using Cree XP-E LED bulbs for powerful output and pure classy white color:






Comparison to factory cargo lights....it's like the factory lights aren't even on.


Comparison to factory foot well and map lights. Again, It's like they factory ones aren't even on.

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Dang I just ordered the blue, looking at your photos the white does look clean!
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Originally Posted by Iceman007
Dang I just ordered the blue, looking at your photos the white does look clean!
$80 for 6x LED bulbs is absolute highway robbery. Those bulbs are like $3 each after markup on other websites. Just go order some on SuperBrightLEDs.

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Originally Posted by theandrewo
$80 for 6x LED bulbs is absolute highway robbery. Those bulbs are like $3 each after markup on other websites. Just go order some on SuperBrightLEDs.
it really depends.
We have kits where the bulbs are $3 each = $18 for the 6 bulb set.
But we also have $9-10 bulbs that are vastly superior, so basically YMMV
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Old Jul 12, 2018 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by info@umnitza.com
it really depends.
We have kits where the bulbs are $3 each = $18 for the 6 bulb set.
But we also have $9-10 bulbs that are vastly superior, so basically YMMV
In what ways are they superior?
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Greater amount of chips. Let me show you a couple of different styles.



Top bulb is $9
Next is $7
Then $6
Then $12

All different outputs




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Old Jul 17, 2018 | 12:13 PM
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Got any LED light for the engine compartment?

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Originally Posted by LS WON
Got any LED light for the engine compartment?
Yes Sir:
https://radioflyerinnovations.com/sh...d-light&page=2



Installs in seconds (in your factory location)


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Old Jul 17, 2018 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by LS WON
Got any LED light for the engine compartment?
SF - so we're in Concord (east bay) feel free to stop by and we can install a couple of different ones.
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Originally Posted by info@umnitza.com
SF - so we're in Concord (east bay) feel free to stop by and we can install a couple of different ones.
Where in Concord?
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Originally Posted by theradioflyer
yes sir:
https://radioflyerinnovations.com/sh...d-light&page=2



installs in seconds (in your factory location)
$20.00?
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Originally Posted by LS WON
Where in Concord?
go to google Maps, type umnitza in the search field, we're right next to Lehmers/BMW Concord/Honda etc.
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Originally Posted by theandrewo
$80 for 6x LED bulbs is absolute highway robbery. Those bulbs are like $3 each after markup on other websites. Just go order some on SuperBrightLEDs.
Yeah I actually ordered the blue ones from SuperBrightLEDs, but have yet to get the dang map bulbs out lol! Tried the tape trick, zip tie, small vice grips, they wont seem to budge out of there! I haven't tried the dental floss, maybe that might work better.
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Originally Posted by Iceman007
Yeah I actually ordered the blue ones from SuperBrightLEDs, but have yet to get the dang map bulbs out lol! Tried the tape trick, zip tie, small vice grips, they wont seem to budge out of there! I haven't tried the dental floss, maybe that might work better.
I saw a youtube video using what looked like a thin plastic wedge and it popped right out easy peasy.

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Originally Posted by Iceman007
Yeah I actually ordered the blue ones from SuperBrightLEDs, but have yet to get the dang map bulbs out lol! Tried the tape trick, zip tie, small vice grips, they wont seem to budge out of there! I haven't tried the dental floss, maybe that might work better.
I used a very small flathead screwdriver to leverage them out. Only took a couple seconds, try that. Or maybe try 2 small screwdrivers on each side to even out the leverage.
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Originally Posted by theandrewo
$80 for 6x LED bulbs is absolute highway robbery. Those bulbs are like $3 each after markup on other websites. Just go order some on SuperBrightLEDs.
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Old Aug 1, 2018 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by info@umnitza.com
Greater amount of chips. Let me show you a couple of different styles.



Top bulb is $9
Next is $7
Then $6
Then $12

All different outputs



Nonsense. A greater amount of chips does not make any difference in the quality of the bulb. Smaller led bulbs tend to use smaller chips (3528) or one big one (5050) because that's what fits. Bigger bulbs (reverse lights, stop lamps etc..) can use a bigger led chip like the 5050 or 5630
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Originally Posted by theandrewo
I used a very small flathead screwdriver to leverage them out. Only took a couple seconds, try that. Or maybe try 2 small screwdrivers on each side to even out the leverage.
I used a rubber tube slightly smaller than to bulb - came out easy - changed out all mine - love it.
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Originally Posted by Oh Boy
Nonsense. A greater amount of chips does not make any difference in the quality of the bulb. Smaller led bulbs tend to use smaller chips (3528) or one big one (5050) because that's what fits. Bigger bulbs (reverse lights, stop lamps etc..) can use a bigger led chip like the 5050 or 5630
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Originally Posted by info@umnitza.com
Greater amount of chips. Let me show you a couple of different styles.

Top bulb is $9
Next is $7
Then $6
Then $12
[pics]
All different outputs
Could you post side by side comparisons of light output to competitor brands, longevity testing, and lumen measurement? Not saying you're wrong, but I'd have to see data supporting your claim that these bulbs are "better" before I spend 2x-3x the cost on an LED bulb.
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Originally Posted by theandrewo
Right?



Could you post side by side comparisons of light output to competitor brands, longevity testing, and lumen measurement? Not saying you're wrong, but I'd have to see data supporting your claim that these bulbs are "better" before I spend 2x-3x the cost on an LED bulb.
Don't do it.
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Originally Posted by theandrewo
Right?



Could you post side by side comparisons of light output to competitor brands, longevity testing, and lumen measurement? Not saying you're wrong, but I'd have to see data supporting your claim that these bulbs are "better" before I spend 2x-3x the cost on an LED bulb.
Just one example and trust me these are great bulbs, super bright, 33 led chips, 5630 size led (big). Anywhere from $6.99-$8.99 for 4 bulbs on e-bay! I have them in three of my cars. 3157 bulb (reverse, tail lights etc...)




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