awesome led tail light upgrade!
Melting Slicks
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I used a smaller version of the one pictured, I think the one pictured was a brake light. They are called SMD LED's (surface mounted diodes I think) I got them from a vendor on the CF but I think hes no longer a vendor, I had a positive experience with him but I heard a lot of negative, so I wouldn't feel comfortable telling you to go to him. Ill look around and see what I can find
also, redson, if you are planning on doing this, keep in mind that I used WHITE SMD LED's for my dash, the dash background is blue apparently, I always though it was green, (yellow old bulbs + blue background = green light), the light blue display was a surprise to me, but I still like it, if you want the stock color, you might try a couple yellow bulbs and see how that looks
Miles
also, redson, if you are planning on doing this, keep in mind that I used WHITE SMD LED's for my dash, the dash background is blue apparently, I always though it was green, (yellow old bulbs + blue background = green light), the light blue display was a surprise to me, but I still like it, if you want the stock color, you might try a couple yellow bulbs and see how that looks
Miles
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OK,thanks! As for pointing someone in the direction of who sold me my "bolt-in,plug-n-play" LED tailites.Not only were they not easy to install,I havent found the supplier on eBay lately either.Had to carve up the tail lite holes,& yes,I lost the back-up lites.I did however retain back-up lites,by installing a license plate frame with 6 brite white LEDs on each side.PLENTY bright enough.I feel they help with seeing backing up,but the main thing,everyone else can see Im backing up as well
Miles
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Burning Brakes
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ones like these should fit into your original housing, just ebay your bulb number and "SMD LED" so it looks like this: #### SMD LED and you should get ones that will fit with no modifications
Miles
Miles
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I am watching this thread with hopes the OP will show pics of the lights where 'you can't see the LEDS' as he stated.
all the other posts of LEDS show pics of the LEDS that are quite obvious.. it is one of the reasons that I don't like the LEDS. sure they are nice and bright, but they are kind of ugly and so obviously custom on a car where I prefer something closer to original looking...
just IMHO...
all the other posts of LEDS show pics of the LEDS that are quite obvious.. it is one of the reasons that I don't like the LEDS. sure they are nice and bright, but they are kind of ugly and so obviously custom on a car where I prefer something closer to original looking...
just IMHO...
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ones like these should fit into your original housing, just ebay your bulb number and "SMD LED" so it looks like this: #### SMD LED and you should get ones that will fit with no modifications
Miles
Miles
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I find I can get great deal at this place. Many of the products have buyer review too, which helps set expectations...
http://s.dealextreme.com/search/t10
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What? You have been a member since 2003. You have had to notice that about half of the threads on here have pictures. Without them they would be extremely difficult to understand most.
Plus, you idea of awesome could be someone's else's idea of disgusting.
Pictures are worth a 1000 words. ---> this statement exists for a reason.
Plus, you idea of awesome could be someone's else's idea of disgusting.
Pictures are worth a 1000 words. ---> this statement exists for a reason.
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this will tell you ever bulb number in the car, then just ebay or google an SMD LED version of that bulb for a direct drop in replacement
Yes, you will need an electronic flasher, I picked one up from Auto Zone for 5-6 bucks, or you can put in line resistors in each turn signal line, which is a way bigger PITA than just spending a couple bucks extra
Miles
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WOW this is a great site with great info.....Thanks for the heads up....
go here Link
this will tell you ever bulb number in the car, then just ebay or google an SMD LED version of that bulb for a direct drop in replacement
this will tell you ever bulb number in the car, then just ebay or google an SMD LED version of that bulb for a direct drop in replacement
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From: Henderson Nv-Rohnert Park/Sonoma C o. ca/born in NY Rockaway Beach.
OK you knwo this question is going to come.....What headlights are those ? ? a
and how did you mount the PIAA's I have n=bene wanting to install something to assist my old school light ? ?
When I Was at SEMA a few weeks ago. I was almost blinded with some LED's that were the smallest lights I have ever seen...
THanks in advance.....Looks cool
and how did you mount the PIAA's I have n=bene wanting to install something to assist my old school light ? ?
When I Was at SEMA a few weeks ago. I was almost blinded with some LED's that were the smallest lights I have ever seen...
THanks in advance.....Looks cool
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