Gauging interest for led kit(200 series)

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So I have been providing led kits for the 60, 80 and 100 series landcruisers. I also have been providing Tacoma and 4runner led kits. I want to release one for the 200 series. I would need a tester for the interior kit, tester is eligible for 50 percent off and free shipping. First to pm me can be a tester for a direct replacement led interior kit and if younwould be interested, just reply and say so. Pricing will be determined once I talk to a tester. Check my vendor sub forum to see the 60, 80 and 100 series kits
 
I'd be interested. How much are we talking about? PM me.

It depends on the amount of lights we need, I am thinking it will be in the range of the 5th gen t4r and 100lc kit so around 60-80 dollars
 
I'm in as well

Based on what I have heard it will be $60-$65... This is based on what housings have been reported to me. Were there different lighting setups in the different trims of the 200?
 
i`m interested too ;-)

In detail i`m interested on LED behind the first row, also only 2nd and 3rd row light.
 
Long overdue pics

Sorry for the delay, but it's been between -30F and -40F the last few days. Makes taking pictures outside very unappealing. I did finally clear out enough space to take some pictures inside my garage.

For your reference, I have 2008 200 Series, US Spec.

Here are the first three pictures...not the greatest and it's hard to take a good shot of the lights. First pic is the light at the bottom of the driver and each passenger door (4 total). Second pic is the overhead light on either side of the entertainment center in the second row (2 lights on each side). Third pic is the dome light above the third row seats (1 total).
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Last picture

Here's the final picture of the driver and front passenger light. There is one bulb on each side (2 total). It does get brighter when the map light is turned on in conjunction with the dome light, but I couldn't get the cover all the way off to see if it's a double filament bulb or just more juice that makes it brighter.

The owner's manual doesn't give a bulb number, just a wattage and bulb base type. Here's what it says:
Front interior light: 8W, wedge base
Front personal light (in entertainment center): 8W, wedge base
Rear personal light (in entertainment center): 8W, wedge base
Rear dome light: 8W, double end
Door courtesy lights: 5W, wedge base

I didn't get pictures of the glove box or vanity lights, but the owners manual says the following about them:
Vanity light: 1.5W, single end
Glove box: 1.2W, wedge base.

Hope this all helps.
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Brussum, sent you a pm! We are officially underway:)
 
Hi there

Can you add more pictures, with a led equipped 200`er?

About how many $$ do we speak here?

Surfy
 
Hi there

Can you add more pictures, with a led equipped 200`er?

About how many $$ do we speak here?

Surfy

Not sure yet, I need to check one out or someone can possibly give me the dimensions of the dome light clear plastic area?
 
I would also be very interested in LED kit for my 200 series with emphasis on upgrading the reversing light globes, as on the 200 series they are very poor to say the least.
Also will you ship to Australia? cheers 200WA...
 
I would also be interested, to buy a set of LED`s.

Please PM me, when you have the LED-Set that will "proven" fit in my Land Cruiser 200 :-)

And if you are willing to send so long new ones, until they fit - i will take a set now too...
 
Interested as well, have you developed the product yet?
 
Not sure yet, I need to check one out or someone can possibly give me the dimensions of the dome light clear plastic area?

FullyLit - what happened to you? I sent you all the bulb pictures and info in september, you asked for my mailing address, and you never replied?
 
I'm in for a set also.
 
the LX570 comes with these, so why not just buy them from LEXUS? i would guess they are a direct fit, no? can anyone check?
 
Finally got around to messing with the interior lights. Since I couldn't find any LED kits available, I figured I would just piece together bulbs to my liking.

I have used http://www.superbrightleds.com/ for my boat, house, and now two vehicles. I like the fact that now they have the vehicle bulb finder, made things a lot easier this time. I did inspect every bulb in the truck before ordering to ensure their bulb types were correct on a newer (2013) vehicle. All interior bulb types were correct. The trick with upgrading to LED lights is that you have to pick one with the appropriate beam angle, color, intensity, and size for the light fixture. Beam angle is pretty straight forward as you just inspect how the light will project from the fixture. Color is a preference thing, I prefer Cool White in almost all applications for the 'new/modern' lighting look. Intensity is obviously how bright they are. In my opinion there is such as thing as too bright...LEDs can put off a ton of light. The size is the tricky part as you have to make sure the LED bulb will fit in the fixture. For this part, I generally order a couple different options, test fit, and order appropriately.

Here is what I went with for my 2013 200, hopefully this will save someone some time and effort. Again, I went with all Cool White:

1 - Rear Cargo:
http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/festoon-series-bulbs/de3175-led-bulb-4-smd-led-festoon/238/

4 - Doors, 2 - 2nd Row Domes, 2 - Front Maps
http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/wedge-bulbs/194-led-bulb-9-smd-led-wedge-base-tower/207/

2 - Rear Hatch Door, 2 - 2nd Row Maps
http://www.superbrightleds.com/more...led-bulb-5-smd-led-wide-angle-wedge-base/206/

A few notes:
There are small slits in all interior bulb housings that you can stick an eyeglass screwdriver in to pop off the covers. Be very careful not to slip and damage headliner/plastics/etc. Be extra careful with the front row map lights as that cover seemed the most delicate. To remove the Rear Hatch lights (under the door and only come on when headlights are on), you have to remove screws and latch assembly then pop out the waterproof housings from inside the rear hatch.

To make the 9 LED bulbs fit in the doors, you have to use needle nose pliers to open up the small metal frame around the bulb body a little bit. It will be very obvious and easy for anyone.

I just ordered two different bulbs for the rear hatch to replace the ones I bought. The new bulbs are a HUGE improvement, but I want some seriously bright light so it will light up my boat/trailer, utility trailer, 4wheeler, etc....think of a Pickup Truck bed light. You want to be able to see what you are working on. These are the ones I'm going to try, though it will probably take a heat gun to remove waterproof housing: http://www.superbrightleds.com/more...ower-led-rectangle-pcb-lamp-w-wedge-base/836/
If this doesn't fit, or isn't bright enough I will probably just buy a couple waterproof led strips and stick them on the sides of these housings.

Best of luck. Here are a couple pics, please excuse the poor quality:

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Nice DIY! What was the total cost. Im adding things up and it gets pretty expensive. For the rear hatch are the new ones youre getting plug n play?
 
Nice DIY! What was the total cost. Im adding things up and it gets pretty expensive. For the rear hatch are the new ones youre getting plug n play?

Lots of bulbs in the 200. Cost is around $135 with the choices I made, but you could do it for around $79 if you chose to use the 5 LED bulbs where I used 9 LED bulbs. I like it fairly bright, but not crazy bright.

The ones I'm getting for the rear hatch use the exact same plug, but I'll probably have to heat up the enclosure to get it off and get the fixture in. I'll post up the results when I have a chance to work on it.

If you want to keep it simple and cheap, the 1 Festoon bulb and 12 5 LED Wedge Bulbs is the way to go. Just FYI - it took me about 10 mins max to swap all bulbs out. Easy and definitely improves visibility and look. I still wonder why all new vehicles don't come from the factory with all LED interior bulbs. It make more sense for several reasons.
 

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