Another LED thread.......
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Another LED thread.......
Looking to swap out the tail /brake light bulbs with 3057 / 3157 SMD/SMT LED bulbs.
And keep the existing originals lens (no halos, new lens, etc.). I need them to look stock!
And I want the brightest SMD/SMT LED plug-ins available.
If anyone has done this, what LEDs did you use (and where did you get them)?
I understand that adding load resistors is necessary to keep the proper current for the flasher.
Thanks,
Plasticman
And keep the existing originals lens (no halos, new lens, etc.). I need them to look stock!
And I want the brightest SMD/SMT LED plug-ins available.
If anyone has done this, what LEDs did you use (and where did you get them)?
I understand that adding load resistors is necessary to keep the proper current for the flasher.
Thanks,
Plasticman
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
I would check with JW @ JWMotoring. He is the LED man to talk to.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/memb...oring-com.html
Mr.Bill
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/memb...oring-com.html
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Mr. Bill,
Thanks, and will do.
Rebel,
Have LEDs on my 62 for brake/turns signal, and they are much brighter than the original bulbs. But they came as complete assemblies, that included a stock looking type lens.
LEDs also come on quicker (.4 second from what I have read), and alert the idiot tailgating you a little more time to react.
I also have them as my front running lights on the 62, and due to less current and heat, they do not "transfer" the amber coating from the bulb to the glass lens, like incandescent bulbs do.
Plasticman
Thanks, and will do.
Rebel,
Have LEDs on my 62 for brake/turns signal, and they are much brighter than the original bulbs. But they came as complete assemblies, that included a stock looking type lens.
LEDs also come on quicker (.4 second from what I have read), and alert the idiot tailgating you a little more time to react.
I also have them as my front running lights on the 62, and due to less current and heat, they do not "transfer" the amber coating from the bulb to the glass lens, like incandescent bulbs do.
Plasticman
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Rebel,
Have LEDs on my 62 for brake/turns signal, and they are much brighter than the original bulbs. But they came as complete assemblies, that included a stock looking type lens.
LEDs also come on quicker (.4 second from what I have read), and alert the idiot tailgating you a little more time to react.
I also have them as my front running lights on the 62, and due to less current and heat, they do not "transfer" the amber coating from the bulb to the glass lens, like incandescent bulbs do.
Plasticman
Have LEDs on my 62 for brake/turns signal, and they are much brighter than the original bulbs. But they came as complete assemblies, that included a stock looking type lens.
LEDs also come on quicker (.4 second from what I have read), and alert the idiot tailgating you a little more time to react.
I also have them as my front running lights on the 62, and due to less current and heat, they do not "transfer" the amber coating from the bulb to the glass lens, like incandescent bulbs do.
Plasticman
Last edited by UM Rebel; May 8, 2011 at 02:29 PM.
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Rebel,
Believe what you want. Obvious from the get go I know what I want. If you think me an idiot, then go with it.
Go away, far away................
Plasticman
Believe what you want. Obvious from the get go I know what I want. If you think me an idiot, then go with it.
Go away, far away................
Plasticman
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
It's better to keep quiet and have people THINK you're ignorant then to open your mouth and have it confirmed.
Just thought you'd take the day and find a way to blow the candles off someone's cake for absolutely no reason, ehhh?
If you have nothing good to say then:
KEEP YOUR MOUTH/PEN SHUT!
Just thought you'd take the day and find a way to blow the candles off someone's cake for absolutely no reason, ehhh?
If you have nothing good to say then:
KEEP YOUR MOUTH/PEN SHUT!