I know its kinda been talked about, but I was considering converting my interior lights to LEDs and was wondering if this is gonna make my car look "riced" out. Functionally I like the idea of brighter lights, but it's not like I can't see anything with the current bulbs. I've seen some of the posted pics, but pictures don't properly show the intensity of the lights. What do you guys think? Thanks for your input!

 

Interior LEDs can swing either way IMO. If they are done tastfully they can look real nice. Though, if you're adding some of those Autozone LEDs that plug into the cig. lighter and stuck onto the dash, that would be something I would not like to look at.

 

I have my dome, courtesy lights, map lights, trunk light, and license plate light all done super white leds and they look amazing, when I unlock my car with the fob it is awesome to look at, and all the time people think its just part of the luxury of the car and they love it. Just don't do them like all orange or Purple and you will be fine, blue probably looks really good to.

 

I think it would put a sort of "ricey" touch on the vehicle.

 

depends on what color lights. if they're all matching or some color scheme. it also should keep functionality.

like the dome light should remain white, and not red/blue.

 

Blue LEDs FTW

 

I vote no only if they are white. Any color leds are rice IMHO

 

Oh ok, well I was planning on doing white for sure... I should have noted that in the original post.

 

LED's are NOT "ricey" IMO. I think they are just another cheap quick way to spice up the interior a little bit. Definitely wouldn't consider them "ricey" though. . .

 

not ricey at all. again unless its some cheap lights or colored lights. stay with white or even possibly blue, but not a deep blue, the ones that sorta match the hids

 

i think the younger people here will say no, while the older guys might say yes

 

also, it's your car. if you like it, then do it

 

well seeing as to how the new lexus's have led interior lights stock, I dont think it adds a "ricey" touch

 

I agree, white ftw. I honestly think you will see more and more cars go to them because of how efficent they are. But to each there own....

 

Exactly!!!!!

 

 

another led thread?


i say no to the rice if they're white
other colors could be used as little accents but if your entire car is outfitted with blue or red led's you're for sure

 

Mine are white!! I stole the idea from the new Lexus GS350

 

No i think if done in the right color like white or maybe blue wouldnt be that bad just dont go crazy..post some pics when you get em in

 

keep it simple too many colors is horrible but the leds on the lexus look amazing!!!

 

I kinda think so...then again, the stuff I've seen were poorly done. However, if you do it nicely, you can always counter that opinion.

 

a question:

why do some of you guys want to make your license plate more visible with the brighter lights?

 

I just did the interior, but I'm with you, I have no clue why they'd want to do that...more visible to the coppers

 

For me it was just for some continuity... The LED in back matches the HIDs in the front, so it gives the car a nice look. IMO, bringing attention to the plate is not gonna get the cops to pull me over. The sound of a WOT with headers and intake is more than likely what gets me that ticket!

 

I agree with tnobori that it would be more for continuity. I don't see how a brighter white or yellow license plate light would draw unwanted attention.

 

Does anyone know the bulbs I would need to replace the gauge bulbs, Dome Light, Map Light and Vanity Light? I'm on SuperbrightLED.com but I don't know what bulbs to get without busting my dash all apart and pulling the bulbs out.

 

I JUST finished replacing every light on my car with LED's from SuperBrightLED.com. I thnk it makes the car more high end.

License Plate WLED 1-LED bulb $0.79
Front turn signal 1157A 1157-A19 Amber LED bulb wide $6.99
Rear turn signal 1157A 1157-A19 Amber LED bulb wide $6.99
Tail light 7443 7443-15 LED bulb $8.99
High mount stop light 7440 7440-15 LED bulb $8.99
Back up light 7440 7440-15 LED bulb $8.99
Front sidemarker 168 WLED 4-LED bulb $1.59
Map light 168 WLED 5-LED Wide Angle bulb $3.94
Dome light DE3022 3022-x4 LED Festoon $1.89
Step/Courtesy light 158 WLED 4-LED bulb $1.59
Trunk/Cargo area 168 WLED 5-LED Wide Angle bulb $3.94

 

Sorry the format didn't turn out right, but you get the idea

 

make sure you replace the bulbs with white lights. my friend replaced all the interior lights to blue LEDs to his 5series and it looks alright, but the light function is prettymuch useless. if you really needed to look for something at night with thsoe lights, you can barely find anything. hahah so.... white > blue lights.