(curious about the resistors as well)
LED tail light kits
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Burning Brakes
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From: Tucson Arizona
LED tail light kits
Read they are really cool and very bright. Too bright? Checked a couple of vendors with no luck. Where did you get yours? Found a 31 led bulb kit on ebay. No housing, just bulbs the seller says are snap in's. The DIY thread in FAQ was an entire assembly.
Last edited by holdin5aces; Jun 23, 2007 at 01:25 PM.
Drifting
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From: Honolulu HI
i don't think anyone is making them yet.... i changed only my bulbs to LED's....
the LED's match the color and brightness of the stock center stop light
there is also no bulb lag... (instant on /off)
here are some old pictures....
the left bulb is the type to use - need to have reflected light
brake on
parking light.... (yes it is that bright - but you can tell the difference when you press the brake)
the LED's match the color and brightness of the stock center stop light
there is also no bulb lag... (instant on /off)
here are some old pictures....
the left bulb is the type to use - need to have reflected light
brake on
parking light.... (yes it is that bright - but you can tell the difference when you press the brake)
Instructor
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From: Eugene OR
I did install the resistors, which came with the kit. Without them, the lights blink way too fast and look mickey mouse. I gotta tell you, this kit is just as simple as can be to install. Took less than a half hour for all four.
Had a niuce club drive to a local winery today and had 3 others ask about them. The guy following me on the drive said they were terrific. He has MR C5 and I expect the next time I see it, the lights will be LED.
Had a niuce club drive to a local winery today and had 3 others ask about them. The guy following me on the drive said they were terrific. He has MR C5 and I expect the next time I see it, the lights will be LED.
Melting Slicks
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From: Central Coast CA
I did install the resistors, which came with the kit. Without them, the lights blink way too fast and look mickey mouse. I gotta tell you, this kit is just as simple as can be to install. Took less than a half hour for all four.
Had a niuce club drive to a local winery today and had 3 others ask about them. The guy following me on the drive said they were terrific. He has MR C5 and I expect the next time I see it, the lights will be LED.
Had a niuce club drive to a local winery today and had 3 others ask about them. The guy following me on the drive said they were terrific. He has MR C5 and I expect the next time I see it, the lights will be LED.
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Team Owner
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From: When all is said and done... there is a hell of a lot more said than done. Riverside,Texas
St. Jude Donor '05 thru '26
What kit? Those bulbs are the same bulbs I used on my C6 w/European taillights. I purchased mine @ www.autolumination.com and I see they have LED flashers now.
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Burning Brakes
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From: portland OR
I did install the resistors, which came with the kit. Without them, the lights blink way too fast and look mickey mouse. I gotta tell you, this kit is just as simple as can be to install. Took less than a half hour for all four.
Had a niuce club drive to a local winery today and had 3 others ask about them. The guy following me on the drive said they were terrific. He has MR C5 and I expect the next time I see it, the lights will be LED.
Had a niuce club drive to a local winery today and had 3 others ask about them. The guy following me on the drive said they were terrific. He has MR C5 and I expect the next time I see it, the lights will be LED.
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Drifting
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From: H.V. PA
i don't think anyone is making them yet.... i changed only my bulbs to LED's....
the LED's match the color and brightness of the stock center stop light
there is also no bulb lag... (instant on /off)
here are some old pictures....
the left bulb is the type to use - need to have reflected light
brake on
parking light.... (yes it is that bright - but you can tell the difference when you press the brake)
the LED's match the color and brightness of the stock center stop light
there is also no bulb lag... (instant on /off)
here are some old pictures....
the left bulb is the type to use - need to have reflected light
brake on
parking light.... (yes it is that bright - but you can tell the difference when you press the brake)
Racer
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From: Dallas TX
You can get load resistors pretty much anywhere. Most places sell 8 ohm ones for approximately $5-10. I have about 40 left over after trying to do the taillight retrofits, I'll sell you some if you're interested. Shoot me a PM if you are.
Racer
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From: Dallas TX
You can buy load resistors here:
http://autolumination.com/equalizers.htm
You'll want the 6 ohm versions. MAKE VERY SURE YOU DO NOT ATTACH THEM ANYWHERE CLOSE TO PLASTIC OR EVEN USE SCREWS TO ATTACH TO PLASTIC. They get so hot and even will transfer that heat down metal screws to plastic and eventually melt that too.
http://autolumination.com/equalizers.htm
You'll want the 6 ohm versions. MAKE VERY SURE YOU DO NOT ATTACH THEM ANYWHERE CLOSE TO PLASTIC OR EVEN USE SCREWS TO ATTACH TO PLASTIC. They get so hot and even will transfer that heat down metal screws to plastic and eventually melt that too.
Drifting
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From: Honolulu HI
You can buy load resistors here:
http://autolumination.com/equalizers.htm
You'll want the 6 ohm versions. MAKE VERY SURE YOU DO NOT ATTACH THEM ANYWHERE CLOSE TO PLASTIC OR EVEN USE SCREWS TO ATTACH TO PLASTIC. They get so hot and even will transfer that heat down metal screws to plastic and eventually melt that too.
http://autolumination.com/equalizers.htm
You'll want the 6 ohm versions. MAKE VERY SURE YOU DO NOT ATTACH THEM ANYWHERE CLOSE TO PLASTIC OR EVEN USE SCREWS TO ATTACH TO PLASTIC. They get so hot and even will transfer that heat down metal screws to plastic and eventually melt that too.
(one for each bulb - don't use the 3 ohm ones they may blow the fuses)
above resistors are for the (burned out bulb feature - fast blinking)
bulbs are 3157 Light Tower II 20 Wide Angle Oval LEDS
from: http://autolumination.com/3157_3156.htm
Burning Brakes
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From: portland OR
(one for each bulb - don't use the 3 ohm ones they may blow the fuses)
above resistors are for the (burned out bulb feature - fast blinking)
bulbs are 3157 Light Tower II 20 Wide Angle Oval LEDS
from: http://autolumination.com/3157_3156.htm
there are 28 "flux" flat wide angle look Goood