Interior LEDs
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Drifting
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
Interior LEDs
I have noticed some interest in changing the original bulbs over to LEDs of different colors [ blue, orange, red, or bright white ].
I replaced the bulbs in my armrests with bright white, and it made a big improvement. I have the equipment and can do it quickly.
For those that want the color but not the hassle, I am thinking of offering to do it as a service for a nominal charge.
I don't know if anyone would be interested in this. I have a stock of bright white, red, blue and amber leds that can be installed instead of the bulbs.
What I propose is to send me the bulb/retainer, and I would replace with the LED of choice.
The LEDs require a resistor to prevent burnout, and the resistor is exposed. It requires some care in handling, but once installed, it is fine.
Let me know your thoughts
I replaced the bulbs in my armrests with bright white, and it made a big improvement. I have the equipment and can do it quickly.
For those that want the color but not the hassle, I am thinking of offering to do it as a service for a nominal charge.
I don't know if anyone would be interested in this. I have a stock of bright white, red, blue and amber leds that can be installed instead of the bulbs.
What I propose is to send me the bulb/retainer, and I would replace with the LED of choice.
The LEDs require a resistor to prevent burnout, and the resistor is exposed. It requires some care in handling, but once installed, it is fine.Let me know your thoughts
Le Mans Master
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My thoughts are this:
First, I suspect most people who want the LED mod in their interiors are going to want more done than just the door controls.
Secondly, it's going to depend on your pricing.
Third, you're going to need to convince a few brave souls to be your test subjects. Once you establish your reputation as an honest guy who does great work at a reasonable price with excellent customer service and fast turnaround, you may stand a chance of making a few bucks and establishing a nice little side cottage industry.
First, I suspect most people who want the LED mod in their interiors are going to want more done than just the door controls.
Secondly, it's going to depend on your pricing.
Third, you're going to need to convince a few brave souls to be your test subjects. Once you establish your reputation as an honest guy who does great work at a reasonable price with excellent customer service and fast turnaround, you may stand a chance of making a few bucks and establishing a nice little side cottage industry.
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My thoughts are this:
First, I suspect most people who want the LED mod in their interiors are going to want more done than just the door controls.
Secondly, it's going to depend on your pricing.
Third, you're going to need to convince a few brave souls to be your test subjects. Once you establish your reputation as an honest guy who does great work at a reasonable price with excellent customer service and fast turnaround, you may stand a chance of making a few bucks and establishing a nice little side cottage industry.
Bet you wish you didn't ask Mr know it all!!!!
My thoughts are this:
First, I suspect most people who want the LED mod in their interiors are going to want more done than just the door controls.
Secondly, it's going to depend on your pricing.
Third, you're going to need to convince a few brave souls to be your test subjects. Once you establish your reputation as an honest guy who does great work at a reasonable price with excellent customer service and fast turnaround, you may stand a chance of making a few bucks and establishing a nice little side cottage industry.
Bet you wish you didn't ask Mr know it all!!!!
Melting Slicks
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From: Brea CA
For those in Southern CA, I am holding a LED Mod day Saturday November 25. Click on the link to the thread in Southern California.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1529436
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1529436
Racer
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From: Enterprise Al
The only efficient way to run that type of operation would be to start with an inventory. When the customer tells you what color they send you their parts and you send the ones with the new leds. Point being it does take time to solder the the a/c and stereo and you will need the bulb holders for the doors and other peices. A customer is not going to want to be missing parts for more than a few days. I think someone has tried this before and gave up on it. Good luck.
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Drifting
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
Originally Posted by j99vette
The only efficient way to run that type of operation would be to start with an inventory. When the customer tells you what color they send you their parts and you send the ones with the new leds. Point being it does take time to solder the the a/c and stereo and you will need the bulb holders for the doors and other peices. A customer is not going to want to be missing parts for more than a few days. I think someone has tried this before and gave up on it. Good luck.
This could be fun in a couple of years when I retire.....
thanks to all for the input. I will keep monitoring and see what comes along.
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Do these work? http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...&highlight=led
Last edited by Trojan FRC; Nov 17, 2006 at 03:20 AM.
Melting Slicks
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Yes, some of those can be used. If you have the Electrochromatic mirror, it already uses LED's that are not that bright and too yellow IMO. My car has this and I replaced mine with White LED's. I had to unsodder each and insert the new ones. Same goes for the HVAC controler and factory radio. These three area if you do not have any experience with electronics do not attempt your self.
I can help anybody in my area who wants to do these, just PM me to set up a time. Or as I have posted earlier, I am holding a LED mod day at my house Saturday Nov 25. See my earlier post for a link to the thread for the Mod Day.
Gary
I can help anybody in my area who wants to do these, just PM me to set up a time. Or as I have posted earlier, I am holding a LED mod day at my house Saturday Nov 25. See my earlier post for a link to the thread for the Mod Day.
Gary