037

Figured this would save research time as well as trial/error for everyone else, enjoy

1. Front dome

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

2. Trunk

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT

3. Doors

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT

4. Rear dome

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2x-Ca...Q5fAccessories

5. Reverse (might not be as bright as stock when in housing)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2X-SM...item2555316fa5[/QUOTE]

A flat screw driver is the only tool required for this job (if you prefer to use something else to avoid scratching that's fine too)

A hint for the front dome cover:

insert flat screwdriver in the middle of the top (windshield side) horizontally and push down until the cover pops off.

KB1Spec

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Are you planning on installing those

037

Rear Dome Lights

off (for whatever reason there is still a faint glow)

037

reverse lights (cell camera makes them look a bit brighter, but the color is good)

037

already installed. Will post more photos as I get them.

KB1Spec

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looks nice

socal28

Nice! I need to upgrade my reverse lights.

037

caution on the reverse lights, stock units are 21 watts and I have not seen a single LED setup (I tried 4) that manages to get the same or greater amount of light out of the housing.

The one's linked currently are the brightest I came across but still not as bright as stock. Get them for the color look, not to light up the way for when you're going back.

KB1Spec

iTrader: (4)

Cadillac Seville uses LED reverse light. Maybe you can try those if it fits the housing or you might need to mod it.

KB1Spec

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Sorry....CORRECTION: its the 2010 Cadillac DTS.

037

The only super bright LEDs I have seen are the one's in my Inova T5-MP flashlight making 200 lumens out of a 4 watt bulb.

Got link to the caddy bulb?

KB1Spec

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I tried to look for some images but nothing. BUT I did see a few Caddy DTS when reverse it was super bright. Maybe go to your nearest Caddy dealer and take a look at one.

037

maybe Bob would like to share a photo of super bright reverse lights on his CTS-V?

OLD_HATCH

looks good. I want to tackle this as well.

Might want to add a small description of the bulb size etc since those links will be gone in 3 months I believe.

037

they are active links, plus I intend to do a full photo shoot as well so I'm gonna throw in sizes and everything.

I'm sure Bob will help me sort it out.

ReverendOlaf

Thanks for the info. Do these bulbs have built in resistors or are there no issues with not having them?

ReverendOlaf

These likely would provide ample light for the back up lights:
http://www.eautoworks.com/product-Putco-183995.htm

037

I have considered those and chances are they won't.

The closest I got to that bulb is having 1 front facing 3 watt LED with 10 SMDs on the sides.

037

6. Vanity mirror led's

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

these are the cheapest I found, will provide photos once they get here.

remikinz

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^ hmmm I wonder if those would fit on the g8... the vanity mirror lights are a joke lol sooo dim

sargeant

You thought of superbrightleds lights?
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...F744x-xLX3.htm

I like how they tend to rate their stuff in lumens or an equivalent instead of the color temp of the light as that is a big miss representation on how much area will be lit up.

Also the 360 deg bulbs I doubt will be of much help if not just a waste of extra $ as you really only need a directional style bulb.

037

The link above seems exactly like the bulb I've ordered minus the side bulbs.

That was dimmer than the stock and also dimmer than a cheap 8 led bulb as well.

As far as 360 degree bulbs, that I purchased only for the front console as it has a reflector that does not evenly distribute the light coming from 1x 1.5 watt directional festoon bulb (which is very bright).

neuronbob

Sorry I missed this! I'll take care of this shortly. All of the rear lights on my CTS are LEDS and the reverse ones seem pretty bright.

037

No worries, I'll alert you when I post photos and will need you to re-arrange stuff to make pretty.

Thanks!

Nismode

Leo, I'm about to order those same vanity bulbs....4 of them.

sargeant

That bulb is deff not dimmer than the cheap 8led bulbs. Check their website and if you bring up the 15led bulb and compare the two your looking at 80lumens for that single led bulb which is quite a lot of light.

sargeant

Check their website and if you bring up the 15led bulb and compare the two your looking at 80lumens for that single led bulb which is quite a lot of light.

neuronbob

The CTS has three VERY bright LED lights in the reverse light housing. Not sure what size they use--GM's not as open about its light specs--but they are bright enough that in the dark, they light the way as I always back up into the garage. Luckily, I'm on vacation this week so it was just a short trip to the garage for me today:





HTH, and LMK when you are ready with your pics, Leo.

TampaRLX-SH

Although LEDS may be brighter, they tend to be a more focused beam.

I have considered them for the backups, but it may be a trial and error for the scope of the beam they emit. I also wonder if they would was out the rear backup cam if they create too much glare on the rear bumper finish. This was the result when I tried LEDs for the rear tag lights.

The OEMs cast a glow that produces two nice arcs in the backup camp not unlike the grid-lines superimposed on some aftermarket cams.


*Heading South to Amundsen - Scott*

037

I'm speaking from experience. As in I took a 3w forward facing bulb with 10x SMDs on the sides and put it next to a regular cheap 9 LED bulb powered by same car and the 9 led one was brighter.

037

if you look at the pics above, my LEDs look pretty bright too, even though I have to assume that the CTS-V housing was specifically designed to take advantage of the light they emit.

I got 3x 1 watt facing forward

037

Bob, can you add photos under the links above, I think this might be easier to show people

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