frozennuts Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 I'm looking to get 6k type 2 switchbacks for my 08 SEL. I was wondering if anyone has installed them on the 07-10 models just so I know if they're satisfied with them and if they decided to take out the amber sliver in the headlight housing or not...thanks I just installed 6K type 2's (60 SMD's) from ijdmtoy and they work great but white is more blue than I was expecting. I am running what I believe are the whitest halogen bulbs (OSRAM night breakers) but the switchbacks are a bit too blue for my liking. I contacted ijdmtoy, and they suggested I exchange for their new Bi color 57 pcs bulbs which they say are a little less blue. No need to remove anything from the headlamp and actually the amber piece inside the headlamp gives an amber colour to be viewed only from the side of the vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Just wanted to see how everyones Vled type 1 Switchys are holding out. Anyone have any problems with them yet? Looks like they are now $25.00 a set and I was thinking about ordering some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellbine Posted January 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 I have had my type 1's in since April '12 and they are still working perfectly. I have never had any issues with them. At $25, the risk is very low. I would go for it! I think they were sold out of type 1's for a while. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbalser Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 No problems with mine, about 8 months of service and still work and look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 My vled switchbacks have had zero issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Out of stock so I just sent them an e-mail to see if they will be restocking. Anyone know of another source for the Type 1's? V's type 1's are the only ones I know of that will work without resistors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 V just returned my E-mail. They will no longer be selling these Type1 Switchbacks. These seem to be type 1's: http://www.ebay.com/itm/330861720875?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyEdge Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 I just received the my type 2 switchbacks and the white does not work when the bulb is fully inserted. If I put the bulb in partially the white will light up, but once all the way in it turns off. The amber still works with the blinkers and hazards but that's it. Kind of a let down I was excited for these. Any ideas? I think they might just be defective and have emailed V-LED's customer support but since it's Saturday I'll have to wait for a response. Thanks, -Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Did you install the resistors? I had the EXACT same issue you describe until I installed them (takes less than 1 minute to install, each side). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyEdge Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 I didn't think I had to, in the video at the beginning of this section Cellbine has the same 2011 and they didn't mention anything about resistors. Where to do you install them and where can I buy them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 (edited) That's because Cellbine installed the type 1s (amber-white-amber). Type 2s (white-black-amber-black-white) require load resistors. Here's the ones I am using: http://www.vleds.com/6-ohm-50w-2-bulb-load-equalizer-resistors-led-turn-signal-blinker-fix-1-pair.html You simply use the included scotch-Loks and clamp the resistor black wires, one to the turn wire and the other to the ground wire. It is really (REALLY) easy. Literally takes a few minutes. That will make the type 2s work, without problems. Edited January 27, 2013 by candurin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyEdge Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Awesome, thanks for the info! Looks like v-led's resistors are back-ordered until Feb some time, but I found some on Amazon. Where did you mount yours? From what I read they tend to get hot and it says not to mount them near plastic. -Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 (edited) I used the same 3m high temp mounting "Velcro" as my ballasts (not because the resistors get hot, but because the engine bay does). Here's what I use to mount all my mods (HID ballasts, drl controller, resistors, etc.): http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007OXK1WI/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?redirect=true&ref_=oh_details_o06_s00_i00 Never failed yet. Just. And sure you mount on clean surfaces (just clean both surfaces with rubbing/isopropyl alcohol first). I mounted them adjacent to my ballasts, right to the metal frame of my car (I would have no problem mounting them to plastic). The resistors don't even remotely get hot. Edited January 27, 2013 by candurin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyEdge Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 I heard back from V-Led's today and they said I might have the wrong style bulb (Standard vs. CK). What do you think about that? I should have the resistors on Friday so will be able to install these over the weekend, but wanted to check about the different connections. Thanks, -Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 I installed standards. No problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Just wanted to see how everyones Vled type 1 Switchys are holding out. Anyone have any problems with them yet? Looks like they are now $25.00 a set and I was thinking about ordering some. Mine are holding up just fine. For me, the 6k switchbacks don't look too bad versus the 5k HIDs I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labol Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Hi, And this one is good ? it is Type 1 Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Labol, The adage "you get what you pay for" applies here. In earlier posts in this very thread, some tried the Ebay switchbacks and had issues. After reversing the leads, some got them to work correctly and others had hyperflashing. As for me, I bit the bullet and got the ones from VLEDs which have not failed me yet. As for my backup lights, that's another issue. My left one goes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) Since V is no longer gonna stock the ones most on here are using, the next best thing would be to find the same swithbacks on ebay. V did not manufacture these so I'm sure they still gotta be out there from different sources. There are a few type1's on Ebay that look to be the same ones. V still has them listed but only has one in stock and will not be getting anymore. I'm in search of a set. These seem to be the same: http://www.ebay.com/itm/3157-DUAL-CHIP-COLOR-SWITCHBACK-WHITE-AMBER-LED-TURN-SIGNAL-LIGHT-BULBS-RESISTOR-/230923129180?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14133%26meid%3D5384278046379117268%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1085%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D230923129180%26 Edited February 5, 2013 by fishx65 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellbine Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 These look similar to the Type 2 versions VLED used to sell. They come with resistors too. If you do grab them, let us know how instillation and operation is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 I wish I wasn't temped to go with the vled tritons... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 I wish I wasn't temped to go with the vled tritons... I just returned my V3 TRITON 5K WHITE AMBER TYPE 2 SWITCHBACK to V-Leds. I tried them in the 2011’s front turn signal/parking lamps. They didn’t work and after a couple of attempts with their customer support folks and more experimenting on my own, I gave up and returned them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 These look similar to the Type 2 versions VLED used to sell. They come with resistors too. If you do grab them, let us know how instillation and operation is. That's the big question. If ya look at that E-bay listing again, there is a video posted near the bottom that shows them blinking W-A-W-A which would indicate that they are type 1's but who knows what they are gonna send you. I did send the seller (DT-Autotech) a question (Do you know if these are type1 or type2 Switchbacks?) and their response was that they are Type 1's. Sounds like DT does know the difference between 1's and 2's. Not sure if I'm gonna pull the trigger yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellbine Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Very cool. I didn't see that little gif at the bottom was labeled as signal mode. I didn't see any information on how bright they were. The resistors are 50w each though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellbine Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 I took a closer look at the pictures and noticed something. The pictures show the LEDs alternating between White and Amber LEDs. To me this looks doctored and not true to its true operation because the colors change on the same LED node. I don't think that one LED node can alternate between colors like shown in the gif below (taken from the seller's ebay item page). If you look at my video and skip to about the 2m02sec mark, you can see that the alternating colors are not on the same LED nodes. Keep in mind that I have type 1's from VLED. I have linked my video below so you don't have to skip back and forth between the start of the thread. On the other hand if the LEDs are true to the gif the seller has posted, then the LEDs he is selling could be twice as bright. If they are, I am very curious as to how they turn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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