Req

What are your thought on bright vs super bright LEDs for accent lighting (cove, puddle lights, foot wells, etc)? Headlight/tail lights for that matter?

I can't find any comparison photos, just sites that state the latter are 40% brighter, so I'm not sure what the 'real world' different would be.

Slo Yelo C5

I bought all my exterior (headlights and tail lights) and interior lights from Radio Flyer. I haven't installed them yet, but I've heard from others the quality of the lights he sells are second to none, so I'm sure I'll be happy.

The stock interior and exterior lights on the C5 suck. Just get all new lights from Radio Flyer...you won't find better quality and George is super knowledgeable and honest.

hatewhatownsyou

I have Sylvania zevo leds in my interior and reverse lights. Much brighter than stock and there's no corvette tax.

Verrückt ZR1

I bought cheap Fleabay LEDs to start, and they burned out within a few months. Save yourself time and money, and start with RadioFlyer products. You won't be disappointed.

Choreo

Might check out an earlier post of mine...

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-be-light.html

FX VETTE

Nice thread ^

Hey Choreo, do you still have the Muth Signal Mirrors installed? Was it worth the effort to do the mod?

Choreo

Yes, still have them. One of my best mods. I think they have helped me avoid at least a couple close calls with on-ramps.

Req

Slo Yelo C5, hatewhatownsyou & TorchRedLS6 - Thank you very much for the endorsements and warnings!

Choreo - Great looking lights . . . gives me a lot to thing about!


However, I was looking for a comparison of standard Bright LEDs vs Super Bright LEDs. After a bit of digging, I was able to get a few pics to compare the two . . . so with this in mind, I'm leaning to the standard Bright as I'm looking for a more subtle accent look.


Thank you very much again for the comments!

hatewhatownsyou

I would recommend buying one or two bulbs to see how you like them, and also remember not all led brands will be equal

I will try to find my comparison pic of my rear interior lights led vs standard.

v6turbo87

I've had "cheap Fleabay LEDs" in my car for over a year with no problems. I have also had them in my 87 Buick for over 2 years with no issues. Buy what you want but any LED will be brighter than the stock incandescent bulbs.

Req

Thanks for the clarification. I'll start small and work my way to the rest of the C5 if it looks good.

hatewhatownsyou

All led's will work "work" but there will be britness differences. I was going to buy eBay ones also, but started tearing my hair out with the 100 different Chinese 194 bulb options and just ended up going with the name brand.

SuperTom

You can get all the bulbs for like $10 shipped on aliexpress. Just type in "LED" and the bulb #

6speedsteve

I purchased all mine from Radio Flyer, all the exterior, foot wells, & rear storage, all other lighting I did my self.

Svelte_C5

What backup lights are these?

Mr. Peabody

As one who commutes 2 - 3 hours a day in my vette in stop and go traffic I have to tell you that from my perspective the super bright LED lights in the tail lamps and brake lamps are really annoying.

I understand that if your in a rural or very dark area the extra light is helpful but ... being stuck behind a guy in rush hour traffic at night with super bright brake lights is PIA