Reverse LED VS OEM
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Reverse LED VS OEM
Just thought i would post a picture of the difference between the LED reverse lights and the stock reverse lights.
OEM on the left, LED on the right
OEM on the left, LED on the right
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Sweet!
I think that looks great. One thing though... those aren't bright enough to blind somebody at night are they? I know that LED's are bright with output, but they just dont throw the light out very far.
Example... reverse lights believe it or not actually serve a purpose. Besides warning people that you are backing up, they also light up the rear a little bit at night. Or at least that's what they were originally intended for. By swapping out the halogen bulbs for LED's, do you find that it lights up the rear less? since LED's dont throw as far?
Also, can you share where you got the modules? Are they drop-in or do they require modification?
I think that looks great. One thing though... those aren't bright enough to blind somebody at night are they? I know that LED's are bright with output, but they just dont throw the light out very far.
Example... reverse lights believe it or not actually serve a purpose. Besides warning people that you are backing up, they also light up the rear a little bit at night. Or at least that's what they were originally intended for. By swapping out the halogen bulbs for LED's, do you find that it lights up the rear less? since LED's dont throw as far?
Also, can you share where you got the modules? Are they drop-in or do they require modification?
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use this to find the bulb you want to replace.
http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...lacementGuide/
use this to buy them.
www.superbrightleds.com
http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...lacementGuide/
use this to buy them.
www.superbrightleds.com
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Originally Posted by Benz_05_TSX
Nice thread man!!!
How come the reverse LEDs look blue?? so sweet...but could get in trouble`
How come the reverse LEDs look blue?? so sweet...but could get in trouble`
Its pure white direct on. At an angle, it has a blue tint. I've had mine in for a few years and no trouble at all.
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Originally Posted by Reach
Would you describe the output as brighter or dimmer than stock? (For both red tails and white reverse lights please)
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I did this mod as well a few weeks ago, I can tell you that there's no problems at all with brightness and they look very cool.
TSX420J, what LEDs did you use for your tail lights? I'm looking for ones that will be bright enough, the ones you have don't look like they're too dim, but they also don't look like they have radially mounted LEDs (which is something that I'd want.
I have
those in mind...although I'm not sure if they will be bright enough either. But I do like that they have radially mounted LEDs. Those are avalible from superbrightleds.com
One more thing...have you done your turn signals yet?
TSX420J, what LEDs did you use for your tail lights? I'm looking for ones that will be bright enough, the ones you have don't look like they're too dim, but they also don't look like they have radially mounted LEDs (which is something that I'd want.
I have
those in mind...although I'm not sure if they will be bright enough either. But I do like that they have radially mounted LEDs. Those are avalible from superbrightleds.com
One more thing...have you done your turn signals yet?
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Originally Posted by DMBand0026
I did this mod as well a few weeks ago, I can tell you that there's no problems at all with brightness and they look very cool.
TSX420J, what LEDs did you use for your tail lights? I'm looking for ones that will be bright enough, the ones you have don't look like they're too dim, but they also don't look like they have radially mounted LEDs (which is something that I'd want.
I have
those in mind...although I'm not sure if they will be bright enough either. But I do like that they have radially mounted LEDs. Those are avalible from superbrightleds.com
One more thing...have you done your turn signals yet?
TSX420J, what LEDs did you use for your tail lights? I'm looking for ones that will be bright enough, the ones you have don't look like they're too dim, but they also don't look like they have radially mounted LEDs (which is something that I'd want.
I have
those in mind...although I'm not sure if they will be bright enough either. But I do like that they have radially mounted LEDs. Those are avalible from superbrightleds.com
One more thing...have you done your turn signals yet?
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...gi?product=CAR
T 13 6 led bulb red (For inner tailights and upper stop light)
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...2.3343&next=50
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Originally Posted by TSX420J
7443 15 bulb led red (For outer tailights)
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...gi?product=CAR
T 13 6 led bulb red (For inner tailights and upper stop light)
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...2.3343&next=50
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...gi?product=CAR
T 13 6 led bulb red (For inner tailights and upper stop light)
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...2.3343&next=50
Thanks for the speedy reply.
I have the break lights done, I just have to do my tail lights since the lights I bought for the tail lights I bought were the wrong type. I want to get ones that are bright enough and give off more than just a small point of light...if you understand what I mean.
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I believe it's 15-LED 7440
One additional question, I remember someone said something about this before, but I couldn't find the post.
Is it better to have a white light behind red or red behind red?
One additional question, I remember someone said something about this before, but I couldn't find the post.
Is it better to have a white light behind red or red behind red?
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Originally Posted by loulinjai
is it plug and play?, i mean...does it plug with into the OEM light socket without modification?
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15 LED's seem kinda dim......what are your thoughts? im really lookin into LED tails but the guy from LM Retrofit is asking 400 bux for the lights. i guess you get wut u pay for but im not willing to spend that much.
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Originally Posted by loulinjai
15 LED's seem kinda dim......what are your thoughts? im really lookin into LED tails but the guy from LM Retrofit is asking 400 bux for the lights. i guess you get wut u pay for but im not willing to spend that much.
nope they are bright..
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Originally Posted by tuoncan
I believe it's 15-LED 7440
One additional question, I remember someone said something about this before, but I couldn't find the post.
Is it better to have a white light behind red or red behind red?
One additional question, I remember someone said something about this before, but I couldn't find the post.
Is it better to have a white light behind red or red behind red?
red behind red, white behind white, orange behind amber and if you go to the web sites i told y'all to go to you will have all the answers..
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Eh does anyone know where to get the light for the pull down mirror in the front?
I want to turn them into white LED too. I don't like the orange look at all.
I believe it says 7649 12V 2W [ |---------| ]
I want to turn them into white LED too. I don't like the orange look at all.
I believe it says 7649 12V 2W [ |---------| ]
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Originally Posted by loulinjai
has anyone got rear turn signals in LED's? I saw on the site it doesn't work, but since its a 7440 bulb I wonder if any of u guys got one, thanks
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Originally Posted by TSX420J
7443 15 bulb led red (For outer tailights)
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...gi?product=CAR
T 13 6 led bulb red (For inner tailights and upper stop light)
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...2.3343&next=50
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...gi?product=CAR
T 13 6 led bulb red (For inner tailights and upper stop light)
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...2.3343&next=50
7443 15 bulb led red (2)
T 13 6 led bulb red (2)
15-LED 7440(2) for reverse lights?
Could someone clear up the which is the stop light?
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There is a 16-LED here (Light Tower):
http://autolumination.com/7443_7440.htm
maybe this can be brighter. Have anyone tried it yet?
http://autolumination.com/7443_7440.htm
maybe this can be brighter. Have anyone tried it yet?
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Originally Posted by lcrazyaznl
7443 15 bulb led red (2)
T 13 6 led bulb red (2)
15-LED 7440(2) for reverse lights?
Could someone clear up the which is the stop light?
T 13 6 led bulb red (2)
15-LED 7440(2) for reverse lights?
Could someone clear up the which is the stop light?
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http://mysite.verizon.net/resow073/TSXLED/
I found this
Taillights/Stop lights
7443 - 15 LED Bulb - Red - $6.99 each, I got 4 for a total of 27.96
Reverse lights
7440 - 15 LED Bulb - White - $8.99 each, I got 2 for a total of 17.98
Do you think that is all?
I found this
Taillights/Stop lights
7443 - 15 LED Bulb - Red - $6.99 each, I got 4 for a total of 27.96
Reverse lights
7440 - 15 LED Bulb - White - $8.99 each, I got 2 for a total of 17.98
Do you think that is all?
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Originally Posted by loulinjai
has anyone got rear turn signals in LED's? I saw on the site it doesn't work, but since its a 7440 bulb I wonder if any of u guys got one, thanks
You can get the resistors from www.superbrightleds.com
For anyone who is curious, the LEDs are more than bright enough, I have them installed in every light except for the turn signals as I haven't wired the load resistors yet. They look great and are very bright. However, make sure you get the bulbs with the radially mounted LEDs so that it makes use of the reflectors and sends light out in more than one direction or your lights may not be bright enough.
Also, for anyone who is unsure of which bulbs to use, visit here. That site has the correct bulbs to use for the TSX, that link is for the 2005 TSX, I'm not sure there are any differences between the models. Be aware that one bulb type on that site is incorrect, it lists the tail lights as 7440 type when they are really 168. Do not buy 7440 LEDs for the tail lights, they will not fit. However, the rest of the lights are correct (including the stop/brake lights, they really are 7443.)
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Originally Posted by TSX.Fury
Anyone know what LED bulb would fit in the front marker light (the one that is constantly on when you have your headlights on?)
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Originally Posted by TSX.Fury
Anyone know what LED bulb would fit in the front marker light (the one that is constantly on when you have your headlights on?)
It's a 168, but they're a pain in the butt to replace so good luck with them. You have to go in through the front wheel wells.
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Originally Posted by DMBand0026
It's a 168, but they're a pain in the butt to replace so good luck with them. You have to go in through the front wheel wells.
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They look very cool though when it's all done. I bought my LEDs from superbrightleds.com and they look great. I always stand back and admire my car every time I lock/unlock it with the fob just because the side markers look really cool when they come on, the deep red/amber color of the markers is awesome with the LEDs.
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Originally Posted by DMBand0026
They look very cool though when it's all done. I bought my LEDs from superbrightleds.com and they look great. I always stand back and admire my car every time I lock/unlock it with the fob just because the side markers look really cool when they come on, the deep red/amber color of the markers is awesome with the LEDs.
is it awesome? show us. take a picture.