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10-01-2005, 12:08 AM
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good thing someone resurrected this thread
i forgot about it, and did end up testing those white leds. It worked in that the lense was still red, but they still are nowhere near as bright as the filament globes
i forgot about it, and did end up testing those white leds. It worked in that the lense was still red, but they still are nowhere near as bright as the filament globes
10-10-2005, 12:26 PM
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Summarize the LEDs that you keep
Originally Posted by boma
I installed the reverse 15 led bulbs, and they're maybe half as bright as the stock incandescent bulbs.
They look like dim hyper-white bulbs. O well.
They look like dim hyper-white bulbs. O well.
Boma,
Could you please summarize the LED bulbs that you would keep after making all the modifications.
Thanks
10-10-2005, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by NeedIt
Boma,
Could you please summarize the LED bulbs that you would keep after making all the modifications.
Thanks
Could you please summarize the LED bulbs that you would keep after making all the modifications.
Thanks
-Yes I would definately get the LED's for the license plate. They Light up the ground under the car!
-I would definately get the wedge bulbs for the headlights. They look nice!
One of my wedge bulbs either burnt out already or has become loose. I will look into that soon.
-I wouldn't recommend the red wedge leds I got for my taillight. They don't make any noticable difference.
-I would definately leave the brake lights and turn signals alone. It isn't worth the hassle of splicing the factory wiring to install a resistor so the blinkers blink at normal speed. On the brake lights, I hear people saying that they can't even see their brake lights during the day.
-I changed the led in my trunk light. It's about the same brightness or slightly less. But it runs alot cooler now, and I'm sure if I leave my trunk open by accident it won't drain my battery.
10-10-2005, 03:10 PM
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New Order: Monday, October 10, 2005 at 17:22:45
PRODUCT INFORMATION--
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Product: 7443-15 LED bulb $ 6.99 (each)
Options: Red
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Product: 7440-15 LED bulb $ 6.99 (each)
Options: White 2.00
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Product: WLED 5-LED Wide Angle LED bulb $ 2.79 (each)
Options: Red
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Product: WLED 6-LED bulb $ 2.99 (each)
Options: White 0.65
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Product: 3022-4 LED Festoon bulb $ 1.89 (each)
Options: White 0.95
i got 2 day air i cant wait
now all i gotta do is get 8000k HIDs and get rid of that F***in ugly a** orange reflector in my headlight
PRODUCT INFORMATION--
Quantity: 2
Product: 7443-15 LED bulb $ 6.99 (each)
Options: Red
Quantity: 6
Product: 7440-15 LED bulb $ 6.99 (each)
Options: White 2.00
Quantity: 2
Product: WLED 5-LED Wide Angle LED bulb $ 2.79 (each)
Options: Red
Quantity: 5
Product: WLED 6-LED bulb $ 2.99 (each)
Options: White 0.65
Quantity: 2
Product: 3022-4 LED Festoon bulb $ 1.89 (each)
Options: White 0.95
i got 2 day air i cant wait
now all i gotta do is get 8000k HIDs and get rid of that F***in ugly a** orange reflector in my headlight
10-11-2005, 04:45 AM
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Originally Posted by boma
-Yes I would definately get the LED's for the license plate. They Light up the ground under the car!
-I would definately get the wedge bulbs for the headlights. They look nice!
One of my wedge bulbs either burnt out already or has become loose. I will look into that soon.
-I wouldn't recommend the red wedge leds I got for my taillight. They don't make any noticable difference.
-I would definately leave the brake lights and turn signals alone. It isn't worth the hassle of splicing the factory wiring to install a resistor so the blinkers blink at normal speed. On the brake lights, I hear people saying that they can't even see their brake lights during the day.
-I changed the led in my trunk light. It's about the same brightness or slightly less. But it runs alot cooler now, and I'm sure if I leave my trunk open by accident it won't drain my battery.
-I would definately get the wedge bulbs for the headlights. They look nice!
One of my wedge bulbs either burnt out already or has become loose. I will look into that soon.
-I wouldn't recommend the red wedge leds I got for my taillight. They don't make any noticable difference.
-I would definately leave the brake lights and turn signals alone. It isn't worth the hassle of splicing the factory wiring to install a resistor so the blinkers blink at normal speed. On the brake lights, I hear people saying that they can't even see their brake lights during the day.
-I changed the led in my trunk light. It's about the same brightness or slightly less. But it runs alot cooler now, and I'm sure if I leave my trunk open by accident it won't drain my battery.
Thanks Boma, I appreciate it.
10-11-2005, 04:47 AM
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8000 Hid
Originally Posted by Cambelsoop
New Order: Monday, October 10, 2005 at 17:22:45
PRODUCT INFORMATION--
Quantity: 2
Product: 7443-15 LED bulb $ 6.99 (each)
Options: Red
Quantity: 6
Product: 7440-15 LED bulb $ 6.99 (each)
Options: White 2.00
Quantity: 2
Product: WLED 5-LED Wide Angle LED bulb $ 2.79 (each)
Options: Red
Quantity: 5
Product: WLED 6-LED bulb $ 2.99 (each)
Options: White 0.65
Quantity: 2
Product: 3022-4 LED Festoon bulb $ 1.89 (each)
Options: White 0.95
i got 2 day air i cant wait
now all i gotta do is get 8000k HIDs and get rid of that F***in ugly a** orange reflector in my headlight
PRODUCT INFORMATION--
Quantity: 2
Product: 7443-15 LED bulb $ 6.99 (each)
Options: Red
Quantity: 6
Product: 7440-15 LED bulb $ 6.99 (each)
Options: White 2.00
Quantity: 2
Product: WLED 5-LED Wide Angle LED bulb $ 2.79 (each)
Options: Red
Quantity: 5
Product: WLED 6-LED bulb $ 2.99 (each)
Options: White 0.65
Quantity: 2
Product: 3022-4 LED Festoon bulb $ 1.89 (each)
Options: White 0.95
i got 2 day air i cant wait
now all i gotta do is get 8000k HIDs and get rid of that F***in ugly a** orange reflector in my headlight
Could you please let us know when and where you get the 8000k HIDs. If I understand correctly, it will emit a blue light. Is this correct? Please take pictures if possible.
Thanks.
10-11-2005, 05:10 AM
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yes im not doin it right away they r like 170 bucks... if not more.. so when im ready to take out the reflector then i will do it.
but i will be putting those super white xenon bulbs in the high beam slot
i got a question fo ne 1 that used the resistors. superilluminations say that the get real hot and shouldnt be touching ne plastic of metal... so in that case where and how did u install them? i bought 2 3ohm resistors from superillumination.com
but i will be putting those super white xenon bulbs in the high beam slot
i got a question fo ne 1 that used the resistors. superilluminations say that the get real hot and shouldnt be touching ne plastic of metal... so in that case where and how did u install them? i bought 2 3ohm resistors from superillumination.com
10-11-2005, 06:12 AM
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ok so can you just replace your stock bulbs with LED's? I just want to replace my parking lights, front and rear turn signals to get rid of that amber color you see throught the lens. I just want it to be clear and blink amber to have a cleaner look. so my question is do I just pull out the stock bulbs and replace them with the LED's?
10-11-2005, 12:27 PM
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I don't know
Originally Posted by NJDAN
needit, is that all the bulbs that need to be ordered for the Z?
Sorry, I am not the person to ask since I haven't installed them in my Z yet.
10-11-2005, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul350Z
They are dimmer by about 50% but they look 50% cooler so it's a wash! It might be possible to squeeze larger bulbs in there - a little dremel action? - so that you could use the 9 LED lamps that are a bit longer.
Another possiblity is to use a flat array like the DIY-9 with a square circuit board with 9 LED's http://www.theledlight.com/led-clusters.html
I found a third source for auto LED bulbs at http://autolumination.com/ so I've got an order coming from them with some more bulbs. They make a 15 LED with some diodes set off to the sides to use more of the reflector in the turn signals.
Another possiblity is to use a flat array like the DIY-9 with a square circuit board with 9 LED's http://www.theledlight.com/led-clusters.html
I found a third source for auto LED bulbs at http://autolumination.com/ so I've got an order coming from them with some more bulbs. They make a 15 LED with some diodes set off to the sides to use more of the reflector in the turn signals.
10-11-2005, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by COJ_General
Has Anyone Had Some Of The Led Lights Blow Out?!? I Replaced All The Lights In The Car With These Leds And Some Of The Leds Lights Are Blown....i Contacted The Vendor And They Stated They Had Never Heard Of This Issue Before...maybe Once Or Twice A Year But Thats It.....so Im Wondering If Anyone Else Has Had This Problem? The Vendor Informed Me To Check To See If My Voltage Regulator Is Working Properly.....anyway Please Help! Thank You!
10-11-2005, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Superhung
I have everything that's listed, except the license plate LED's.
Here's my take....
- Front amber LED turn signals = Not brighter, but give a more crisp/clean look
over stock.
- Rear clear LED turn signals = Definitely brighter than stock, looks
awesome at night. I was very happy with
these.
- Front clear LED parking light = Looks awesome but doesn't match the
stock HID. Parking light is more blue than
white, while the HID is more white. 6000K
headlights would match perfectly.
- Rear red LED brake/tail lights = I didn't see a difference with these bulbs.
Maybe a tad bit brighter, but save your
dough.
I will post pics later tonight if I don't go out w/ my g/f =)
Here's my take....
- Front amber LED turn signals = Not brighter, but give a more crisp/clean look
over stock.
- Rear clear LED turn signals = Definitely brighter than stock, looks
awesome at night. I was very happy with
these.
- Front clear LED parking light = Looks awesome but doesn't match the
stock HID. Parking light is more blue than
white, while the HID is more white. 6000K
headlights would match perfectly.
- Rear red LED brake/tail lights = I didn't see a difference with these bulbs.
Maybe a tad bit brighter, but save your
dough.
I will post pics later tonight if I don't go out w/ my g/f =)
I didnt get my LED turn signals and brake lights for them being any brighter. I honestly like the fact that they are so crisp. Instant on and off, no fading off. And the brake lights come on instantly witht he read center LED roof mount. If you have someoen brake your car whiel you watch behind, the roof mount LED lights up before the filament stock bulbs in the brake lights. I love the instant and crisp on off response the LEDS give.
10-11-2005, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Roger V
What are the led sizes of the top strip that lights up when you brake? [top of hatch] I want to change all my break lights to leds because I love the look.
10-11-2005, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by boma
-Yes I would definately get the LED's for the license plate. They Light up the ground under the car!
-I would definately get the wedge bulbs for the headlights. They look nice!
One of my wedge bulbs either burnt out already or has become loose. I will look into that soon.
-I wouldn't recommend the red wedge leds I got for my taillight. They don't make any noticable difference.
-I would definately leave the brake lights and turn signals alone. It isn't worth the hassle of splicing the factory wiring to install a resistor so the blinkers blink at normal speed. On the brake lights, I hear people saying that they can't even see their brake lights during the day.
-I changed the led in my trunk light. It's about the same brightness or slightly less. But it runs alot cooler now, and I'm sure if I leave my trunk open by accident it won't drain my battery.
-I would definately get the wedge bulbs for the headlights. They look nice!
One of my wedge bulbs either burnt out already or has become loose. I will look into that soon.
-I wouldn't recommend the red wedge leds I got for my taillight. They don't make any noticable difference.
-I would definately leave the brake lights and turn signals alone. It isn't worth the hassle of splicing the factory wiring to install a resistor so the blinkers blink at normal speed. On the brake lights, I hear people saying that they can't even see their brake lights during the day.
-I changed the led in my trunk light. It's about the same brightness or slightly less. But it runs alot cooler now, and I'm sure if I leave my trunk open by accident it won't drain my battery.
You don't thinkt he turn signals are worth it? They're my favorite ones! Well the license plate ones are tied for 1st. I dont mind the faster blinking at all. I think its kinda cool and sets my Z apart from other Z's especially during clubs meets when we are caravaning. Also the filament turn signals, particularly the ones in the rear, light up kinda like this funky yellow color at night, whereas the LED turn signals are a distinct vibrant amber/orange.
10-11-2005, 01:33 PM
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I just oredered these.
Quantity: 4
Product: 7440-15 LED bulb $ 6.99 (each)
Options: Amber
Quantity: 2
Product: 7440-15 LED bulb $ 6.99 (each)
Options: White 2.00
Quantity: 2
Product: WLED 6-LED bulb $ 2.99 (each)
Options: White 0.65
will post pics and reviews when I get them installed.
Quantity: 4
Product: 7440-15 LED bulb $ 6.99 (each)
Options: Amber
Quantity: 2
Product: 7440-15 LED bulb $ 6.99 (each)
Options: White 2.00
Quantity: 2
Product: WLED 6-LED bulb $ 2.99 (each)
Options: White 0.65
will post pics and reviews when I get them installed.
