C3, L.E.D.'s ANyone converted yet?
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C3, L.E.D.'s ANyone converted yet?
Just wondering if anyone has converted from the standard bulbs to the L.E.D.'s available out there?
I have been considering doing it as the bulbs in my 77 are a little on the Dim side. :cheers:
I have been considering doing it as the bulbs in my 77 are a little on the Dim side. :cheers:
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Re: C3, L.E.D.'s ANyone converted yet? (Madmikeee)
I put the 'Stylin Concepts' 1157 direct replacement LED's in my 69 rear lights about a year ago and I really like them Very bright and fast.
One comment, though, if your standard bulbs are dim, then you may have connection issues (either ground or 12v).
[Modified by pws69, 11:29 AM 11/21/2003]
One comment, though, if your standard bulbs are dim, then you may have connection issues (either ground or 12v).
[Modified by pws69, 11:29 AM 11/21/2003]
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Re: C3, L.E.D.'s ANyone converted yet? (pws69)
I put the 'Stylin Concepts' 1157 direct replacement LED's in my 69 rear lights about a year ago and I really like them Very bright and fast.
One comment, though, if your standard bulbs are dim, then you may have connection issues (either ground or 12v).
[Modified by pws69, 11:29 AM 11/21/2003]
One comment, though, if your standard bulbs are dim, then you may have connection issues (either ground or 12v).
[Modified by pws69, 11:29 AM 11/21/2003]
Ya I figured that as well and I will be going through the system when I get a chance to make sure all is well.
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Re: C3, L.E.D.'s ANyone converted yet? (pws69)
I put the 'Stylin Concepts' 1157 direct replacement LED's in my 69 rear lights about a year ago and I really like them Very bright and fast.
One comment, though, if your standard bulbs are dim, then you may have connection issues (either ground or 12v).
One comment, though, if your standard bulbs are dim, then you may have connection issues (either ground or 12v).
You use thier load equalizer and whatnot? What did it cost you overall?
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Re: C3, L.E.D.'s ANyone converted yet? (Madmikeee)
Check out this option:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=680443
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=680443
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Re: C3, L.E.D.'s ANyone converted yet? (Pete76Shark)
I'm in the middle of a complete rebuild. Part of it is to eliminate the back up lights and go with a four way brake/tail light system.
I found a super neat set of clear white chrome LED lights that will fit in with a chrome bezel cover for the rubber fittings.
The fiberglass was cut to allow the mod, and I have all four slots trimed and test fitted.
The lights are white lens, with chrome insides, and shine red when lit.
The mods are on a 70 with shallow lights, and the mod I did will not effect the use of the standard lenses, or the housings.
You shouldn't have to do this mod unless you have a chrome bumper vette, the later c3's with rubber bumpers have deaper slots for the lights.
Total cost for lights, bezels,rubber fittings, and connectors: $179.00
I'll post picures when I can.
Frank
I found a super neat set of clear white chrome LED lights that will fit in with a chrome bezel cover for the rubber fittings.
The fiberglass was cut to allow the mod, and I have all four slots trimed and test fitted.
The lights are white lens, with chrome insides, and shine red when lit.
The mods are on a 70 with shallow lights, and the mod I did will not effect the use of the standard lenses, or the housings.
You shouldn't have to do this mod unless you have a chrome bumper vette, the later c3's with rubber bumpers have deaper slots for the lights.
Total cost for lights, bezels,rubber fittings, and connectors: $179.00
I'll post picures when I can.
Frank
