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Old 05-11-2021, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Dwight Frye
I found a couple on ebay that feature the Growler. They claim to use a laser and don't look like just an LED shining through a lens with the logo. They both offer free shipping from China

https://www.ebay.com/itm/293957641064
https://www.ebay.com/itm/333936687848

Quite a bit more expensive than Aliexpress vendors but I suppose there is something to be said for the protection that buying on ebay with Paypal in case there are any problems. In either case we aren't talking about a lot of money.
The second one won't fit an F-Type (the first one will).
The first one looks identical to one of the two sets I have already tried, where both lost all red colouring after just a month or so.
 
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Old 05-12-2021, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Borbor
sorry everyone , below is the correct link

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...489e72c5m1C6mV

option 3 is what i have =jaguar Red

jaguar circle doesnt have red background
jaguar cycle doesnt have the ring?? and i think is just a leeper from memory and is quite dim

they used to have pictures of each option but can't see them anymore on their site
Sweet. Ordered a set too. Some 10$ with delivery + maybe some customs charges. Will be interesting to compare them the supposedly fading ones I'm also waiting to get delivered.
 
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Old 05-20-2021, 03:08 PM
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Popped in the supposedly fading growler lights. I like the way they look. Only downside is that they feel weaker than the super strong LEDs I had in before. Not that I ever need any more ground illumination than these provide, but the LEDs I had also contributed to lighting up the pretty dim cabin a bit. Waiting to get the other growler lights from aliexpress and will see if they look better.


 
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Old 05-20-2021, 06:59 PM
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HA ha, you can have BOTH, different versions on each side.
 
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Old 05-22-2021, 09:18 AM
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I received and installed the ones off the Amazon link in this thread for $12. I went with the Leaper and they seem decent for $12. If they last I will be extremely happy. If they don't-it was $12.
 
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Old 05-28-2021, 05:33 PM
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Finally picked up that other growler version and put the two different versions in the two doors:




And the winner is the one with the clear red centre. Stronger and clearer looks while the other looks kind of faded, over exposed and low res in comparison.
 
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Originally Posted by MajorTom
Finally picked up that other growler version and put the two different versions in the two doors:




And the winner is the one with the clear red centre. Stronger and clearer looks while the other looks kind of faded, over exposed and low res in comparison.
link to buy the good version?
 
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Old 05-29-2021, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by OnlySlightlyEvil
link to buy the good version?
Your Joking right?
 
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Hi, have a set of door puddle lights to install. 2019 F type convertible. I was able to remove light from bottom of door panel. I cannot seen to dislodge the existing light from the wire harness? I do not see a clip to press as removing? Help please! How does the wire come out of the harness? Thanks. Pic or video would be so appreciated.
 
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Originally Posted by Faninc19
Hi, have a set of door puddle lights to install. 2019 F type convertible. I was able to remove light from bottom of door panel. I cannot seen to dislodge the existing light from the wire harness? I do not see a clip to press as removing? Help please! How does the wire come out of the harness? Thanks. Pic or video would be so appreciated.
It simply pulls out, no clip. But it can be fairly tight.
Most after-market puddle lights including the latest type in this thread come with an extra lead, one that is a little longer than the OEM lead, to make it easier to connect the new light. It has the same pair of thin "prongs" on the other end so to swap leads you pull that end out of the car and put the other lead in.
The steps are:
1. Flip the old light down.
2. Pull the wire and the plug on the end out of the light housing.
3. Put that plug and wire into the new light housing.
4. Clip the new housing into place - plug/wire end in first then clip the other end in.
5. If you want to or need to, swap the wires over - between steps 2 and 3 - by pulling the original wire out of the car harness and replace it with the new wire. Again simply pull it out, two small prongs on the end, but make sure you pull the connecting wire out of the door a little way first to allow access, it has just enough slack to do this.
 
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Thank you.
 
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Originally Posted by Borbor
sorry everyone , below is the correct link

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...489e72c5m1C6mV

option 3 is what i have =jaguar Red

jaguar circle doesnt have red background
jaguar cycle doesnt have the ring?? and i think is just a leeper from memory and is quite dim

they used to have pictures of each option but can't see them anymore on their site
Thanks for the info Borbor.
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Worked for me, ordered and paid, thanks Borbor!
Must be the first and only time in living memory where us long suffering Aussies have an advantage over you Yanks when it comes to something F-Type related!
Mine are going to be delivered to a friend in Windsor Ontario, Canada expected delivery July 10th, then it will probably be another month with Canada Post and whatever customs nonsense that will go on LOL
 
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Thanks for the info Borbor.

Mine are going to be delivered to a friend in Windsor Ontario, Canada expected delivery July 10th, then it will probably be another month with Canada Post and whatever customs nonsense that will go on LOL
Mine arrived four days ago, fitted and working a charm.
So 21 days on the slow boat from China from when I ordered them.
 
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Just got around to installing these and I can't believe how good these look, $8.10 what a friggin bargain!!




 
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Very nice ! Too bad Ali Express won't ship to the USA.
 
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Originally Posted by Dwight Frye
Very nice ! Too bad Ali Express won't ship to the USA.
All you need is a friend who lives in The Commonwealth

 
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Originally Posted by MajorTom
Finally picked up that other growler version and put the two different versions in the two doors:




And the winner is the one with the clear red centre. Stronger and clearer looks while the other looks kind of faded, over exposed and low res in comparison.
Update on mine - now a good year later they're faded and look pretty crap. Can't say that they've been used a lot, only when entering the car and cleaning. Time to look for some others.
 
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Old 09-24-2022, 05:09 AM
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Now 2 years for mine and red has faded but still pretty reasonable . . No coloured lens is not going to fade eventually so I guess consider it as a consumable just like tyre wear




 
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Old 09-24-2022, 06:07 AM
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This is what mine look now. Might try out a set with a leaper next, now that there are versions out there with the correct font.


 
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Anyone have a working link to the red background Growler? Can't find it on Amazon, eBay, or AliExpress...
 


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