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I wanted to share my experience with this vendor and product. I decided to order and install these from exLEDshop from Korea. (Link to item: Kia K5 K7 Optima Cadenza exLED Premium Power LED Interior Lights). I had no idea the Optima and Cadenza have the exact same map and rear dome lights.
I wanted MAXIMUM amount of light (I know others don't like that, but I like a LOT of light in the cabin). I was hoping these would be bright.
Shipping was expensive (about $27, but I did get a Lunar New Year 10% discount). It arrived via FEDEX, and only took 5 days to arrive. It came well packaged in bubble wrap, and each item was packaged in an electrostatic bag.
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I ordered the full package - front map lights, rear dome lights, vanity mirror lights, trunk light, and license plate lights. I got 6000K.
Installation on the map lights was relatively easy. I had to yank out the metal reflector with needle nose pliers, but they came out relatively easily.
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In order to mount the front lights, I had to put some double sided 3M tape to adhere it to some key positions. These lights fit like a glove.
Picture to compare stock to the new light:
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Here you can get an idea of the difference in light output.
The rear was even easier, no 3M required:
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I forgot to get a before picture of the cabin, but I would estimate that overall light output in the cabin has increased 3 fold. It's extremely bright, I'm very satisfied with them. To give you an idea of the brightness, this is a picture of the car from the outside without the lights on (note my tint on the glass is 35%):
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I thought I kept the same camera settings on the following picture with the lights on, but just noticed that shutter speed went from 1/20th (without light) to 1/30th (with lights). Notice that it looks like I have non-tinted glass):
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The trunk light was more difficult. I don't know if the K7 is a little different for the trunk light, but I had to bend the connections and work it into position for about 5 minutes. Not really difficult, but did require some patience to get it in right. In the end, it went in and is secure. The light output here is also just as dramatic. I took the same type before and after to give you an idea in the increase of light output (in this case, exact same camera settings, no flash):
Old light:
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New light:
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I didn't take pictures of the vanity lights, but they are just as nice and went in easy. I haven't installed the rear license plate lights yet.
Overall, I'm very happy with this product. I don't think you can find brighter lights (which was my goal).
I wanted MAXIMUM amount of light (I know others don't like that, but I like a LOT of light in the cabin). I was hoping these would be bright.
Shipping was expensive (about $27, but I did get a Lunar New Year 10% discount). It arrived via FEDEX, and only took 5 days to arrive. It came well packaged in bubble wrap, and each item was packaged in an electrostatic bag.
I ordered the full package - front map lights, rear dome lights, vanity mirror lights, trunk light, and license plate lights. I got 6000K.
Installation on the map lights was relatively easy. I had to yank out the metal reflector with needle nose pliers, but they came out relatively easily.
In order to mount the front lights, I had to put some double sided 3M tape to adhere it to some key positions. These lights fit like a glove.
Picture to compare stock to the new light:
Here you can get an idea of the difference in light output.
The rear was even easier, no 3M required:
I forgot to get a before picture of the cabin, but I would estimate that overall light output in the cabin has increased 3 fold. It's extremely bright, I'm very satisfied with them. To give you an idea of the brightness, this is a picture of the car from the outside without the lights on (note my tint on the glass is 35%):
I thought I kept the same camera settings on the following picture with the lights on, but just noticed that shutter speed went from 1/20th (without light) to 1/30th (with lights). Notice that it looks like I have non-tinted glass):
The trunk light was more difficult. I don't know if the K7 is a little different for the trunk light, but I had to bend the connections and work it into position for about 5 minutes. Not really difficult, but did require some patience to get it in right. In the end, it went in and is secure. The light output here is also just as dramatic. I took the same type before and after to give you an idea in the increase of light output (in this case, exact same camera settings, no flash):
Old light:
New light:
I didn't take pictures of the vanity lights, but they are just as nice and went in easy. I haven't installed the rear license plate lights yet.
Overall, I'm very happy with this product. I don't think you can find brighter lights (which was my goal).
