I too put in LEDs inside and out and they made a huge improvement. I do not think mine are quite as bright as your though at least outside, those are insane! Good job! What brand are those?

 

I'm not sure of the brand but these are the exact same ones that I used to buy from superbrightleds.com for $5 each. I bought the complete set for $16.99 on ebay.

[m.ebay.com/itm/221835177565?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&_mwBanner=1]

 

I like the white light...looks much better than default. Any difficulty replacing the old bulbs? Any caveats?

 

I've replaced several of these wedge bulbs, so it was easy for me. The license plate lights were a bit trickier, but only took me about 5 minutes to do.

Here are some pictures and instructions for the vanity lights. If I remember correctly, our vanity light covers come off from the side, not the bottom.
http://www.crzforum.com/forum/do-yo.../forum/do-yourself-articles/9971-diy-replacing-ex-vanity-mirror-bulbs-leds.html

The license plate lights can be removed like this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRXN-0JgO6U

 

Nope, mine were plug and play and I was done with them all in 10 minutes. Hardest part is figuring out how to open all the lenses up. Massive improvement, I used these bulbs on someone elses recommendation here and they too worked fine. Not as bright as the ones above though lol!

Photos of my LEDs to compare are on this thread:

http://www.hrvforum.com/forum/706-w...o-your-hrv-today/11786-changed-whiter-headlight-bulbs-today-several-photos.html

I did not grab interior shots though when I did that thread, but it looks much the same as 1SlowHRVs photos. I did get my foglight bulbs changed to match the headlights and it look GREAT now. Very glad I did all the bulbs as it makes it look much nicer to me anyway.

 

Hey Razer,

Since you're a super mod, can you figure out why my last reply wasn't posted? It said it was awaiting moderator approval. I posted some links with instructions on how to change the lights along with a youtube video.

 

I logged in and checked but I did not find anything in my control panel for you - I know it has happened to some others here from time to time but it is something automatic I believe in the forums anti-spam service. You may try again and see what happens, if it still does not work I'll get the site admin on it for you. Sorry!

 

Has anybody tried LED's for the backup lights?

I think the stock lights are pretty weak, although the backup camera is a huge help.

 

That's gonna be my next mod, along with LED fog light bulbs. I had some really bright white Cree LED bulbs in a previous car that I'm planning on getting for the HRV.

 

I've received a few PM's about changing out the license plate lights.
You can check out this video for an Accord, which is very similar to our lights.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRXN-0JgO6U

 

I received my AliExpress leather floor mats a couple days ago. They're still a little bent up, but I'm expecting them to bend into place after a few hot days here.

Don't mind the dirt.

 

WoW...

Sorry but I can't say I like the looks of that at all.
Fit and finish leaves a lot to be desired.

 

To each his own. I wasn't too crazy about them at first, but they've grown on me. The fit isn't bad. The rear mats are different than the weathertech mats. They go up before the bar on the rear seats. I had the seats up in the pictures.

 

I'm one of the people that pmed you about not being able to take the cover off the light, I've taken some pictures of the back of it, can anyone who's done this let me know if theirs looks like this? Mine seems to be one solid piece with the lense glued on.

 

Do you have pics of the other side?

 

Here you go

 

Yeah, that's definitely different than mine.




You might have to get something like these.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-License...-Honda-CRV-Fit-Jazz-Crosstour-Odyssey-/181499949518?hash=item2a423d71ce&vxp=mtr

 

Good to know I wasn't going crazy, thanks

 

I "disabled" my center orange parking lights today. There are 3 wires going to it, a Black one (Ground), a Yellow one (Turn Signal), and a Grey one (Parking Light). I cut the grey one and taped it upBe. I cut it far back enough so that I can reconnect it if I wanted to. I think it makes the front look a lot cleaner.

Before



After

 

Would you happen to know how to make the license plate light stop dimming by the dial on the dash?

 

I also replaced the backup lights with 50W 360 degree Pure White Cree LED Bulbs. They a lot brighter than the OEM bulbs. Unfortunately, I didn't take any pics of them before for comparison.

This pic is without any adjustments on the camera.


This one is with the ISO set at 100.


And a picture of the floor with the backup lights on. The street light doesn't shine on this side on the floor. You can see it to the left (Orange light).

 

Talk about over kill.

 

Whats the back up light bulb type ?

 

They OEM bulbs are T16, but I used T10 LED. Wedge bulbs generally use the same connector. It's the bulb size that changes.

These are the ones I installed.

 

It would be great if you could post step by step photos, especially the license plate led and back up lights . I'm always scared that i will break something when I try to do any mods. and that it will cost big $$$$ to get anything I've broken fixed.

 

I included a link to a video for the license plate lights. The guy is changing them on an Accord, but the HR-V lights are very similar.

For the back up lights, there's a small cover for each light on the inside of the tailgate. Once you remove those, you can easily access the bulbs and unlock them from the lights by turning it (I think it was to the left). Once unlocked and removed from the light, you just pull the bulb straight out and insert the new one in.

 

I will give these a try for the backups.
I tried some Philips 3 watt 921 LED's that cost 20.00 at Pep Boys.
I was not happy with the difference in output from the stock bulbs, and returned them.

 

I have the Phillips 921. I like them. The backup camera is pretty good in low light condition. Anything brighter doesn't make that much of the difference. Besides, it is almost impossible to see behind the back without the camera.

 

I've done a few more mods lately. I "debadged" the HR-V emblem and added the Japanese i-VTEC emblem. I also installed chrome lower bumper accents to the front and back. I'm still waiting for a couple more things in the mail.

I'll take some daytime pics soon.

 

I've done a few more mods ... added the Japanese i-VTEC emblem

Do you have a part number? I'd like to buy an OEM emblem. Thanks!

 

On the license plate bulb holder, I think that C shaped chunk of plastic can be squeezed to allow it to pull it out of the lens housing.

 

My latest mod (Chrome Accents).

 

My latest mod (Chrome Accents).

I assume the accents are put on with adhesive. If so, thoughts on them staying on in a climate that hits 105+ Fahrenheit for multiple days, baking the car? If not adhesive-based, how are they applied?

 

Can I ask where you got your tint done? Looking for a decent place in SoCal..

 

I got it done at:

Kar Tunes
7321 Alameda St,
Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 589-1933

It was only $120 with lifetime warranty. They use quality film. I can't remember the brand, but the guy there is really cool. We've had 4 cars done there.

 

The chrome accents look nice on your ride