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  1. candurin
    So these would keep courtesy light functionality and allow full 100% brightness when headlights are off (even when set to Auto)? And I hate to admit my wiring and schematic skills SUCK (I'm more of a colors and pop-up book guy)! We could just use some scotchloks to connect the white wire between the factory vertical light power feed and the headlight power feed correct? Or what's the easiest way to accomplish this? This is great. Will be much easier to wire up (not that the existing method is difficult, even I can do it).
  2. candurin
    Looks like the light pipes can be activated as DRL's on SOME model years: http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/12612-just-got-my-drl-activated-at-the-dealership/?p=97485
  3. candurin
    That would cost a fortune! Much cheaper to go with wannabang's PD cataracts The company I used to work for made those opaque dimming mirror (just the crystals) components. They won't work in a pc plastic headlight, you'd need a glass one.
  4. candurin
    I'm an advocate of just about every mod out there... But, this was just a HORRIBLE idea. Unless of course I was for your kid's science fair project, in which case, brilliant. However, I did always wonder what the clear PD looked like.
  5. candurin
    +1 for clear day or night...
  6. candurin
    It can also break off part of the plastic tab on the bumper. I had that happen on my passenger side. All I did was move the tab down on the lip of the tab a little bit. No issues.
  7. candurin
    http://www.vleds.com/5k-white-3-led-wedge-base-dash-light-bulbs-37-74-1-pair.html
  8. candurin
    Should I have any reservations about the fact that the plate is then covering an air intake (I know, I know)...?
  9. candurin
    Quick question, I finally decided to bite the bullet and I picket up the primed grill inserts. I don't plan on painting them, as they will match the matte color of my PD'ed rims. I am going to keep my old set as backups, just in case. My question is, how can I replace the license plate bracket? I thought about buying a new one from Levittown Ford and simply using bolts to attach to the new inserts as I don't have a rivet gun. Does the primed inserts include mounting holes or will I need to drill? Or this is another option: http://www.skenedesign.com/FPBracket/index.shtml What do you all think is the easiest method for attachment? I guess I could have the dealer put it on for me, but can they do it AFTER I put the new inserts in, or should I bring the lower insert piece over to them to install before I put them in? Just want to know how I should tackle this... Thanks! P.S. Cellbine, how much of a pain in the ass was it to remove the and replace the inserts? I thought you had done that to PD yours.
  10. candurin
    Just trying to get a list together of the "best" bulbs for each application (using my original list above). I understand Watts, Lumens and degree spread (using reflectors or not) are all pertinent. We've all used expensive VLEDs, Superbrightleds, JDMTOY and inexpensive Amazon and ebay offerings. Some are crap, others way off in color (7K or above) and some are OK. I figured you're probably the best to give recommendations
  11. candurin
    So which bulbs can you recommend?
  12. candurin
    So, I was hoping to make another list of all available bulbs and try and find the brightest led for each application. I'm fully expecting Dingo to find the brightest! Please add your recommendations. This list is for the 2011+ Edges (feel free to add for the older ones). This is based on specs and experience from other forum members: License Plates/Front Map Lights (168/W5W): http://www.ebay.com/itm/281062709652 or http://www.vleds.com/bulb/194-168-158-led/5k-white-10-led-light-bulbs-194-158-168-2825-1-pair.html Rear Cargo/Dome/Trunk lights (578/39mm Festoon): http://www.ebay.com/itm/221246469312 or http://www.daytimebrightlites.com/LED_Dome_Lights.html Vanity Mirrors (37): http://www.vleds.com/5k-white-3-led-wedge-base-dash-light-bulbs-37-74-1-pair.html Reverse LEDs (921): http://www.vleds.com/bulb/921-led/5k-white-15-led-high-power-bulbs-917-918-920-921-922-923-579-1-pair.html Puddle Lamps (31mm): http://www.ebay.com/itm/321154330219 or http://www.daytimebrightlites.com/Puddle_Lights_NL3C.html Front Turn Signal Switchback LEDs (3457): http://www.vleds.com/v3-wa-5k.html (they are working out the kinks with the Edge) Rear Turn Signal (3757): http://www.vleds.com/v3-w-5k-2859.html (don't know if same issue as switchbacks exist) Vertical LED Running Lights: http://www.daytimebrightlites.com/Daytime_running_lights.html
  13. candurin
    Can anyone confirm that if we attach the DRLs to the parking wire, they will run at 100% if headlight switch is on Auto and it is daytime (I.e. headlights are off), or is it 70% regardless of the headlights actually being on or off? Or do I need to manually switch to "off" in order to get 100% brightness?
  14. candurin
    I'd like an explanation of when the lights are supposed to be on and off and when they are supposed to be at 70% or 100% (kind of like how you wrote the sequence for your 1st gens; depending on headlight switch position and door open or closed), Could you differentiate the above information when wiring white wire to headlight and white white to parking lamp? This would let us choose what lighting option we want (an added benefit!).
  15. candurin
    I will go stick my head back in the sand!
  16. candurin
    That just blew my mind I guess I think like the Chinese.
  17. candurin
    That's weird... Mine are marked correctly. LH for passenger's side and RH for driver's side.
  18. candurin
    That was only for his ver.1 lights. His new ones include all plugs required for install. Doesn't matter if you have an SE. Completely plug & play and worry free.
  19. candurin
    Which color wire is that? I'm not going to be in front of my edge until end of the week.
  20. candurin
    I wont be back near my car for a few more days (it's collecting dust at the airport). But, Dan has some great photos on his site. http://www.daytimebrightlites.com/LED_Dome_Lights.html He basically modded the interior of the dome light so that it accepts his LED array panel (I don't recall how big it was, maybe 1.5" x 1.5") and he fits side festoon bulbs as well. Puts out nice, evenly distributed light, right around the 5K temp.
  21. candurin
    Having looked again, seems like the OSRAMS are 7K? That would be quite blue. I'm more of a 5K fan... Nick, can you confirm the lighting color?
  22. candurin
    I've got the DTBL modded dome, it puts out a significant amount of light. My kids don't even flinch when the lights come on (in fact, my 4 year old looks forward to it). I'm really considering the 9W upgrades now. Damn, I've bought more LED bulbs than I know what to do with now.
  23. candurin
    You had to solder a new star, circuit and upgraded led. Considering the lack of heatsink and the amount of heat generated by an upgraded led (all plastic housing) it would be tough to generate any significant light with the oem light pipe. Just get these and you'll have the best upgrade and brightest light output: http://www.daytimebrightlites.com/Daytime_running_lights.html
  24. candurin
    Nice! My DRLs are sitting in my garage, eagerly awaiting install when I get home on Thursday.
  25. candurin
    Considering the required integration into the CPU, sync system and all other components, I can't imagine you could do this after the fact (or even at a reasonable cost). Having said that, I'd like to see you prove me wrong
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