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Old Feb 27, 2019 | 02:27 PM
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There are a lot of threads here on LEDs but they confuse me more than help me. I am putting on some smoked turn signal housings on my 2004 Z06.

I already bought two white/yellow switch back LEDs and a hyperflash unit which came with two small amber LEDs which I assume are the front side markers. I hope to install these as the weather gets warmer.

My question is what white LED goes in the tail lights? Is it a Cree 194 LED?

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Old Feb 27, 2019 | 03:28 PM
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That 3157 that you're putting in the turn signal will work as well.
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Old Feb 27, 2019 | 03:57 PM
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I used Raidoflyers led tail light bulbs and they are bright for sure, I also used his switch backs in the front and his led side marker and fogs, I think you get what you pay for from him.
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Rear tail light bulbs: I did not use these, I have Halos but if not using Halos I would buy these.
https://radioflyerinnovations.com/sh...et-of-4&page=2

Rear Side Markers: I used these and they are very high quality.
https://radioflyerinnovations.com/sh...bs-pair&page=3

Front side markers (corners) Select Amber with the lenses you are installing. Or use the amber ones you got. I used these and they are very high quality.
https://radioflyerinnovations.com/sh...bs-pair&page=3

Shown are the DEPO smoked lenses. I used different switchbacks than what you purchased or RadioFlyer.



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Thanks Ed.

Originally Posted by Ed Ramberger
Rear tail light bulbs: I did not use these, I have Halos but if not using Halos I would buy these.
https://radioflyerinnovations.com/sh...et-of-4&page=2

Rear Side Markers: I used these and they are very high quality.
https://radioflyerinnovations.com/sh...bs-pair&page=3

Front side markers (corners) Select Amber with the lenses you are installing. Or use the amber ones you got. I used these and they are very high quality.
https://radioflyerinnovations.com/sh...bs-pair&page=3

Shown are the DEPO smoked lenses. I used different switchbacks than what you purchased or RadioFlyer.


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Old Feb 27, 2019 | 07:41 PM
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You'e welcome. I researched and researched and finally upgraded. Any questions, feel free to PM me.
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I just replaced mine with these. World of difference!! Super bright. The wife was concerned that people would have a hard time seeing our brake lights before the swap. She is confident they can’t miss them now.
JDM ASTAR 1260 Lumens Extremely Bright PX Chips 3057 3157 4057 4157 Red Brake LED Bulb
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I also replaced the third brake light.
For Chevy Corvette C5 Rear High Mount LED 3rd Brake Light (Red Lens) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N3JM1WA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Aj2DCbAKMJ11C

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