dash lighting
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Drifting
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dash lighting
im sure this might rub a few diehard NCRS guys wrong
, but has anyone ever used the new LED dash lights in there dash cluster? i am thinking, as big of a pain they are to change out i thought of trying some out just for the life span and of course they are suppose to be brighter..any thoughts? thanks troy
, but has anyone ever used the new LED dash lights in there dash cluster? i am thinking, as big of a pain they are to change out i thought of trying some out just for the life span and of course they are suppose to be brighter..any thoughts? thanks troy
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I replaced some bulbs, not all, just where I wanted a brighter light. Like turn signal indicators (can't see them in bright sunlight), emerg. Brake light, courtesy light, tail lights.
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troy
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This thread may help. Check out both pages of the discussion. Dave
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...sh-lights.html
Davehttps://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...sh-lights.html
Last edited by dkleather; Jan 8, 2016 at 01:01 PM.
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I tried LED in my dash last year and the ones I bought would not dim. I used 1416 bulbs and I'm pleased with the results. Much brighter than the stock 1816 and have a 1000 hour life. The 1416 will not fit in the blinker location and LED do work great for blinkers. You can compare specs for the 1416 and 1816 in this link. The other thing that will help with viewing your gauges is to take the lenses out and clean them on the inside. Tim. http://www.donsbulbs.com/cgi-bin/r/b...-electric.html
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Bought them at superbrightleds.com, except for the courtesy light.
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I have changed every single bulb in my 58 over to LED. From front to back it is all LED bulbs. I will say that it has made a substantial difference. The only thing I needed to do was change my flasher to allow the front single lights to flash properly. I have posted a picture for you that shows the difference just in the cluster. The small gauges have LED but I left the tach and speedometer with the old conventional bulbs for comparison. Needless to say they are also now LED bulbs. You can clearly see the difference in brightness. All my LED were purchased with superbrightled and the flasher I purchased at Zip corvette. From the taillights, plate lights to the signal lights and everything in between, are all now LED. Interior and exterior.
Last edited by Bomba_MC; Jan 9, 2016 at 05:58 PM. Reason: misspelling
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I have changed everything single build in my 58 over to LED. From front to back it is all LED bulbs. I will say that it has made a substantial difference. The only thing I needed to do was change my flasher to allow the front single lights to flash properly. I have posted a picture for you that shows the difference just in the cluster. The small gauges have LED but I left the tach and speedometer with the old conventional bulbs for comparison. Needless to say they are also now LED bulbs. You can clearly see the difference in brightness. All my LED were purchased with superbrightled and the flasher I purchased at Zip corvette. From the taillights, plate lights to the signal lights and everything in between, are all now LED. Interior and exterior.
WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!!
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Are you saying that the LEDs do dim, since you left in the courtesy light?
Thanks,
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Did you use their #57 replacement for all of the instrument lights (BA9s LED Bulb - 5 SMD LED Tower - BA9s Retrofit)?
Which color (cool or warm white)?
Looking at the list they show, there are several that our cars just don't have (ash tray light?).
I see they claim that the BA9s will dim with the dimmer.
Thanks,
Plasticman
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That's interesting. That has been the drawback for many considering converting over to LED...the fact that they could not be dimmed with the factory rheostat. Wonder if something has changed in the LED technology?
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That is interesting! I see that you bought them from Superbrightleds.com.
Did you use their #57 replacement for all of the instrument lights (BA9s LED Bulb - 5 SMD LED Tower - BA9s Retrofit)?
Which color (cool or warm white)?
Looking at the list they show, there are several that our cars just don't have (ash tray light?).
I see they claim that the BA9s will dim with the dimmer.
Thanks,
Plasticman
Did you use their #57 replacement for all of the instrument lights (BA9s LED Bulb - 5 SMD LED Tower - BA9s Retrofit)?
Which color (cool or warm white)?
Looking at the list they show, there are several that our cars just don't have (ash tray light?).
I see they claim that the BA9s will dim with the dimmer.
Thanks,
Plasticman
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Here is the statement directly from the Superbrightleds.com page for the BA9s bulbs:
"LED bulbs WILL dim with your dash light intensity control."
That is a first for me, since I have the same experience as Leif.
Will have to order me some!
Plasticman
Last edited by Plasticman; Jan 9, 2016 at 08:11 PM.
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See Post #23 in below thread for full write up:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...d-clock-2.html
And a big "Thank You" to Bomba_MC for recommending these LEDs!
Plasticman
Last edited by Plasticman; Jan 20, 2016 at 04:22 PM.
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I used the superbrightleds.com #BA9s-WWHP5 (warm white). Worked perfectly.
See Post #23 in below thread for full write up:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...d-clock-2.html
And a big "Thank You" to Bomba_MC for recommending these LEDs!
Plasticman
See Post #23 in below thread for full write up:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...d-clock-2.html
And a big "Thank You" to Bomba_MC for recommending these LEDs!
Plasticman
Did you also change over your taillights? I changed over every single bulb in my car and they all work great, both interior and exterior lights.