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Old 01-03-2016, 04:20 PM
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See how to complete the factory LED look for cargo & license plate areas in my latest video! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for many more!

Old 01-03-2016, 04:27 PM
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I just did the license plate bulbs today, maybe I'll do the cargo area next. 2 x T10 there as well?
Old 01-03-2016, 04:28 PM
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I just did the license plate bulbs today, maybe I'll do the cargo area next. 2 x T10 there as well?
Yes, all the same bulbs.
Old 01-07-2016, 08:20 AM
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Here are my before & after pictures, just to add to the collection already available.

License plate bulbs (after):


Cargo area (before):


Cargo area (after):



I ordered 2 packs of these bulbs, which were recommended by Glen E:
Amazon JDM ASTAR Extremely Bright 5730 SMD 194 168 175 2825 W5W T10 LED Bulbs,Xenon White: Automotive

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Huge difference! Thanks for posting!
Old 01-08-2016, 08:53 AM
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Did both a few months back and yes a big difference and for about $20!
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Old 01-08-2016, 11:17 AM
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not trying to be a ball buster here, but if you're going to go through the trouble of making a video like this, why would you just say "pop this off, take bulb out and put new bulb in?" If someone is going to watch a video of how to, they prob don't know exactly how to pop something off without breaking it. Show them how to pop the housings off without breaking them....
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Did this 2 years ago and no issues. Got 10 LED T-10's on eBay for $10.
Old 01-09-2016, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by VETJAZZ
Did this 2 years ago and no issues. Got 10 LED T-10's on eBay for $10.
Wow! That's a great deal! I got 2 for $10.
Old 01-09-2016, 11:05 AM
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Don't care to help 'smokey' see my plate better but would like to upgrade the trunk/cargo area. What bulb/bulbs do I need for just that?
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Originally Posted by Nuke991
Don't care to help 'smokey' see my plate better but would like to upgrade the trunk/cargo area. What bulb/bulbs do I need for just that?
The ones I linked to in my post above.
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Originally Posted by Kracka
The ones I linked to in my post above.
Old 01-09-2016, 04:55 PM
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Did the same thing two weeks ago. Very easy and its a big improvement.
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Originally Posted by Nuke991
Don't care to help 'smokey' see my plate better but would like to upgrade the trunk/cargo area. What bulb/bulbs do I need for just that?
Agreed..... my thoughts too
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Lol. Is running an led above your plate going to get you pulled over, or because they can't see your plate you're somehow invisible if you're doing something illegal? I've seen that comment before, I've just never understood it. It's like blurring your license plate in a photo. Oh well, whatever, it's all good.
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Great of you doing the post I am sure a lot of guys will like just to know how easy it is to do. Again good job on the show. Robert
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Originally Posted by robert miller
Great of you doing the post I am sure a lot of guys will like just to know how easy it is to do. Again good job on the show. Robert
Thanks man! Appreciate the support and be sure to subscribe to my Channel! New video posted today!

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Old 01-10-2016, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by C7s
Yes, all the same bulbs.
Care to post of the link to the same LED's you used in this video?

Looks like one of the first mods I'll be doing when I take delivery of my C7 next month!
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You need T10 led's. I bought these, but you can search and get lots of different options. These worked great for me.

Amazon Generic 2014 Newest, 4th Generation, 20pcs ,W5w 194 168 2825 T10 Wedge 5-smd 5050 White High Power Car Led Lights Bulb,brighter,green Energy, Lower Heat, Eco-friendly,better Quality,longer Life: Automotive

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I just did this mod. 18:97 for the 4 bulbs and 10 minutes to install all 4. It makes quite a difference!


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