Let's Talk Bulbs!
#1
Let's Talk Bulbs!
In short: I'm working on doing an LED swap on the entire car for every bulb in the car (because I hate incandescent bulbs) could someone look over this list to confirm I got it all?
Here's what I've got so far for my 2008 z06
EXTERIOR
2x Tail Lights
2x Rear Turn Signals (I need to figure out where to add resistors to prevent hyperblink)
2x Switchback front turn signals (Once again, need to figure out where to add resistors)
2x Fog lights @ 6000K (I love the pure white color and it matches the other LEDS)
2x D1S HID bulbs @ 6000k (Low beams, My current are 3000k 'yellow' and look horrible)
2x License plate LEDs
2x Backup LED's
4x Sidemarkers
INTERIOR
2x Trunk LED's
2x Map Lights
I need to figure out what bulb goes in the foot wells and swap those out too but I think this is all of them other than high beams. I'll need to find some decent high beams to replace the halogens.
Here's what I've got so far for my 2008 z06
EXTERIOR
2x Tail Lights
2x Rear Turn Signals (I need to figure out where to add resistors to prevent hyperblink)
2x Switchback front turn signals (Once again, need to figure out where to add resistors)
2x Fog lights @ 6000K (I love the pure white color and it matches the other LEDS)
2x D1S HID bulbs @ 6000k (Low beams, My current are 3000k 'yellow' and look horrible)
2x License plate LEDs
2x Backup LED's
4x Sidemarkers
INTERIOR
2x Trunk LED's
2x Map Lights
I need to figure out what bulb goes in the foot wells and swap those out too but I think this is all of them other than high beams. I'll need to find some decent high beams to replace the halogens.
Last edited by Black Magix; 03-23-2017 at 12:00 PM.
#2
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see the link below......... Jon will take care of all you needs.............
install LED taillight assemblies............ less hassle, improved looks
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install LED taillight assemblies............ less hassle, improved looks
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see the link below......... Jon will take care of all you needs.............
install LED taillight assemblies............ less hassle, improved looks
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...lows-more.html
install LED taillight assemblies............ less hassle, improved looks
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...lows-more.html
Diode Dynmics is their name and their responsible for all the lights that was on my 2015 Genesis coupe and my 2011 honda pilot.
I don't have a single complaint about them and I honestly have no reason not give my business back to them.
Thanks for the suggestion though, I'm checking out JW just to see if they have something that DD doesn't.
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#5
Burning Brakes
I used a combination of VLEDs off their site (http://www.vleds.com/) and this site for the bulb size / guide:
http://www.modifiedlife.com/2008-che...lb-size-guide/
http://www.modifiedlife.com/2008-che...lb-size-guide/
Last edited by R_W; 03-23-2017 at 03:01 PM.
#7
Burning Brakes
I've had good luck with Super Bright L.E.D's. The website is not the geatest however, so you may have to call them up directly. Good quality stuff. You also may need to install a diode on the center wire on the back of each tail light to keep the interior lights from flashing when you don't want them to. Install the diode so that the stripe on it faces toward the tail lights. Those resistors do get hot so make sure they are mounted away from anything that may melt.
#8
Racer
In short: I'm working on doing an LED swap on the entire car for every bulb in the car (because I hate incandescent bulbs) could someone look over this list to confirm I got it all?
Here's what I've got so far for my 2008 z06
EXTERIOR
2x Tail Lights
2x Rear Turn Signals (I need to figure out where to add resistors to prevent hyperblink)
2x Switchback front turn signals (Once again, need to figure out where to add resistors)
2x Fog lights @ 6000K (I love the pure white color and it matches the other LEDS)
2x D1S HID bulbs @ 6000k (Low beams, My current are 3000k 'yellow' and look horrible)
2x License plate LEDs
2x Backup LED's
4x Sidemarkers
INTERIOR
2x Trunk LED's
2x Map Lights
I need to figure out what bulb goes in the foot wells and swap those out too but I think this is all of them other than high beams. I'll need to find some decent high beams to replace the halogens.
Here's what I've got so far for my 2008 z06
EXTERIOR
2x Tail Lights
2x Rear Turn Signals (I need to figure out where to add resistors to prevent hyperblink)
2x Switchback front turn signals (Once again, need to figure out where to add resistors)
2x Fog lights @ 6000K (I love the pure white color and it matches the other LEDS)
2x D1S HID bulbs @ 6000k (Low beams, My current are 3000k 'yellow' and look horrible)
2x License plate LEDs
2x Backup LED's
4x Sidemarkers
INTERIOR
2x Trunk LED's
2x Map Lights
I need to figure out what bulb goes in the foot wells and swap those out too but I think this is all of them other than high beams. I'll need to find some decent high beams to replace the halogens.
#10
Burning Brakes
I just purchased from JW Motorsports and am very happy with the quality of the bulbs. Their warranty is great as well.
I used Diode Dynamics in the past and was also very satisfied with their products.
You get what you pay for with LEDs..
Last edited by Exact1; 03-23-2017 at 07:48 PM.
#13
i dont know why your rear tail lights are split up into 2 tail lights and 2 rear blinkers...
all 4 tail lights are the same exact bulb, and all are blinkers.
Also your missing the third brake light.
hood light if your car has it
glove box single bulb
as far as the visor goes, they are unchangeable. Unless your willing to go to hell and back, solder, glue, death, etc... you won't be changing those. I changed mine and it wasn't worth the effort
And finally, while I have changed almost all of my lights to LED, I don't see any point in changing the side markers unless longevity of bulb is what your trying to change.
all 4 tail lights are the same exact bulb, and all are blinkers.
Also your missing the third brake light.
hood light if your car has it
glove box single bulb
as far as the visor goes, they are unchangeable. Unless your willing to go to hell and back, solder, glue, death, etc... you won't be changing those. I changed mine and it wasn't worth the effort
And finally, while I have changed almost all of my lights to LED, I don't see any point in changing the side markers unless longevity of bulb is what your trying to change.
Last edited by nick14003; 03-24-2017 at 12:33 AM.
#14
Foot Well LED Strips
I was able to pry the clear cover over the OEM bulb to get access to the socket and then just plugged them in and then replaced the cover. This way I can always return to stock if I want to do so.
JB
#16
Melting Slicks
I appreciate it but I've actually got an LED vendor here in St. Louis that takes AMAZINGLY good care of me.
Diode Dynmics is their name and their responsible for all the lights that was on my 2015 Genesis coupe and my 2011 honda pilot.
I don't have a single complaint about them and I honestly have no reason not give my business back to them.
Thanks for the suggestion though, I'm checking out JW just to see if they have something that DD doesn't.
Diode Dynmics is their name and their responsible for all the lights that was on my 2015 Genesis coupe and my 2011 honda pilot.
I don't have a single complaint about them and I honestly have no reason not give my business back to them.
Thanks for the suggestion though, I'm checking out JW just to see if they have something that DD doesn't.
I used a combination of VLEDs off their site (http://www.vleds.com/) and this site for the bulb size / guide:
http://www.modifiedlife.com/2008-che...lb-size-guide/
http://www.modifiedlife.com/2008-che...lb-size-guide/
You really should go with an HID setup for the fogs. It looks much much better than LEDs.
Last edited by User Omega; 03-25-2017 at 11:37 PM.
#17
Instructor
The underhood bulb is a #561
needs to have the "hoops" on the end of the light, if using an LED the light projection was 90 degrees off I had to modify it to make the light project in the right direction.
The vanity mirror bulbs are a #74
very difficult to change I broke 3 of the 4 original bulbs getting them out, then it's tricky getting the new ones in.
needs to have the "hoops" on the end of the light, if using an LED the light projection was 90 degrees off I had to modify it to make the light project in the right direction.
The vanity mirror bulbs are a #74
very difficult to change I broke 3 of the 4 original bulbs getting them out, then it's tricky getting the new ones in.
#18
Instructor
Upper brake lite in spoiler?
I think you missed the upper brake lite in the spoiler.
I have tried to find a LED replacement but no luck.
I have tried to find a LED replacement but no luck.
#19
Burning Brakes
#20
Burning Brakes
Last edited by R_W; 03-26-2017 at 06:03 PM.