The definitive LED thread: All you'll ever need to know about LED's 3G Garage #G-076
02-04-2008, 03:18 PM
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ya i kinda wanted to do BLUE or RED door lights but just went with white all around to serve the "purpose" of the light i dunno if ill regret it or not
all white would def be good if u have a WDP but i have NBP so not sure (i have black 2toned int) so yeah we'll see =X ill post pics after i install em all
all white would def be good if u have a WDP but i have NBP so not sure (i have black 2toned int) so yeah we'll see =X ill post pics after i install em all
02-04-2008, 03:59 PM
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oh, and this is really off topic but Kennedy i really like how u wired ur V-1 in ur car i was just
searching around and saw how u placed the concealed display and everything it's really neat
i was gonna try to attempt it but i kinda decided not to for now cuz i'm too noobie for it =P
searching around and saw how u placed the concealed display and everything it's really neat
i was gonna try to attempt it but i kinda decided not to for now cuz i'm too noobie for it =P
02-04-2008, 07:48 PM
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i was actually looking at them for my reverse lights and purchased them by accident (i was going to replace them anyway) was just curious thats all. now the debate continues, what number of LED's for the dome lights and the doors.... 
Originally Posted by Kennedy
looks like you'll soon find out. Not sure why you'd pay that price for those.
02-04-2008, 08:36 PM
#48
Originally Posted by Kennedy
LED technology is ever evolving. I've changed my setup a bit. Here's where I'm at today:
- 4 interior dome lights:
www.superbrightleds.com - WLED-WHP
- 2 Side Door light - Pick your favorite color
921-x12 LED Wedge Base Bulbs
www.superbrightleds.com
- Vanity Mirror:
www.superlumination.com - SMT Towers
http://superlumination.com/images/au...94smt_w_wm.jpg
I may swap these out eventually with a downfacing PCB board LED like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/1pc-T10-T15-W5W-...QQcmdZViewItem
But they're f'ing pricey. These would be great in the trunk and license plate lenses as well.
- License plate lights:
www.superlumination.com - SuperNova
http://superlumination.com/194.htm
Same LED at 1/2 price:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2x-25...spagenameZWDVW
Again... I think these downfacing PCB LEDs would be great in the license plate lens:
http://cgi.ebay.com/1pc-T10-T15-W5W-...QQcmdZViewItem
- Trunk:
Same as Vanity. Thinking of switching to:
http://cgi.ebay.com/1pc-T10-T15-W5W-...QQcmdZViewItem
I'm actually thinking I'm going to install a supplemental LED light bar to really light up the trunk.
- Reverse LEDs:
I was using the same leds as the Vanity/Trunk here, but have since upgraded-
www.v-leds.com - 18 SMT - BOMBS!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-WHI...spagenameZWDVW
- Front Turn Signals:
7443 V-Leds 36 SMT with chrome bezel
- Rear Turn Signals:
7443 V-Leds 27 SMT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-AMB...spagenameZWDVW
- 4 interior dome lights:
www.superbrightleds.com - WLED-WHP
- 2 Side Door light - Pick your favorite color
921-x12 LED Wedge Base Bulbs
www.superbrightleds.com
- Vanity Mirror:
www.superlumination.com - SMT Towers
http://superlumination.com/images/au...94smt_w_wm.jpg
I may swap these out eventually with a downfacing PCB board LED like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/1pc-T10-T15-W5W-...QQcmdZViewItem
But they're f'ing pricey. These would be great in the trunk and license plate lenses as well.
- License plate lights:
www.superlumination.com - SuperNova
http://superlumination.com/194.htm
Same LED at 1/2 price:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2x-25...spagenameZWDVW
Again... I think these downfacing PCB LEDs would be great in the license plate lens:
http://cgi.ebay.com/1pc-T10-T15-W5W-...QQcmdZViewItem
- Trunk:
Same as Vanity. Thinking of switching to:
http://cgi.ebay.com/1pc-T10-T15-W5W-...QQcmdZViewItem
I'm actually thinking I'm going to install a supplemental LED light bar to really light up the trunk.
- Reverse LEDs:
I was using the same leds as the Vanity/Trunk here, but have since upgraded-
www.v-leds.com - 18 SMT - BOMBS!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-WHI...spagenameZWDVW
- Front Turn Signals:
7443 V-Leds 36 SMT with chrome bezel
- Rear Turn Signals:
7443 V-Leds 27 SMT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-AMB...spagenameZWDVW
Will the LEDs fit only the the front sidemarkers? Where else can it fit? Do they come with LEDs that you would just plug in? Or is it harder to install? How much is each by the way?
02-04-2008, 08:38 PM
#49
Originally Posted by Kennedy
Recent update from Rockyfeller as of today:
For the turn signals - Switchbacks:
another option for those who want white running lights and at the same time have amber turn signals in a single dual circuit led bulb... in a PnP version:
(the old version required dremeling your headlight housing, and had a kind of a purple hue to it due to the high flux white 3mm leds used)
http://autolumination.com/7443_7440.htm
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Here's how it works:
For the turn signals - Switchbacks:
another option for those who want white running lights and at the same time have amber turn signals in a single dual circuit led bulb... in a PnP version:
(the old version required dremeling your headlight housing, and had a kind of a purple hue to it due to the high flux white 3mm leds used)
http://autolumination.com/7443_7440.htm
SCROLL DOWN
Here's how it works:
Will the LEDs fit only the the front sidemarkers? Where else can it fit? Do they come with LEDs that you would just plug in? Or is it harder to install? How much is each by the way?
02-04-2008, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Sondinh
Will the LEDs fit only the the front sidemarkers? Where else can it fit? Do they come with LEDs that you would just plug in? Or is it harder to install? How much is each by the way?
I can only lead you to water my friend... Judging by the 17 or so posts you have asking similar questions about leds, you really should take some of that "posting time" and use it for "reading time".
02-04-2008, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Kennedy
Huh?
I can only lead you to water my friend... Judging by the 17 or so posts you have asking similar questions about leds, you really should take some of that "posting time" and use it for "reading time".
I can only lead you to water my friend... Judging by the 17 or so posts you have asking similar questions about leds, you really should take some of that "posting time" and use it for "reading time".
02-04-2008, 11:35 PM
#53
For real, Sondinh. Your posts seem like you are lazy to search. Also you are starting new threads about topics discussed 100x. Waste of space and time for other people. I'm trying to be as polite as possible.
95% of any questions I ever had I didn't have to ask. I got the answers by searching.
95% of any questions I ever had I didn't have to ask. I got the answers by searching.
02-05-2008, 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by x rsx 2 env x
anyone done this to a license plate light on a TL yet??
Been discussed and covered about 100 times.
02-05-2008, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Kennedy
LED technology is ever evolving. I've changed my setup a bit. Here's where I'm at today:
- Reverse LEDs:
I was using the same leds as the Vanity/Trunk here, but have since upgraded-
www.v-leds.com - 18 SMT - BOMBS!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-WHI...spagenameZWDVW
- Reverse LEDs:
I was using the same leds as the Vanity/Trunk here, but have since upgraded-
www.v-leds.com - 18 SMT - BOMBS!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-WHI...spagenameZWDVW
2 WHITE SMT 18 LED PARKING/BACKUP LIGHT BULBS 7443 7440
2 WHITE SMT 18 LED LIGHT BULBS 917 918 920 921 922 923
Kennedy, in your message, the link in the refers to the second (917, 918, ...) for reverse, but wouldn't it be the first one (7443 7440)?
02-05-2008, 10:48 AM
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Thanks.
So this is what my order looks like. I will place it in the next day or so:
White
Backup Lights (WHITE SMT 18 LED LIGHT BULBS) Qty 2
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/f...44247244231234
Blue
Domes and Doors (921-x12 LED Wedge Base Bulbs) Qty 6
http://www.superbrightleds.com/mini-wedge.html
Super White
Vanity (T10 Wedge SMT Tower) Qty 2
http://autolumination.com/194.htm
Super White
Trunk (T10 Wedge SMT Tower) Qty 1
http://autolumination.com/194.htm
Super White
License Plate (T10 Wedge Supernova) Qty 2
http://autolumination.com/194.htm
So this is what my order looks like. I will place it in the next day or so:
White
Backup Lights (WHITE SMT 18 LED LIGHT BULBS) Qty 2
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/f...44247244231234
Blue
Domes and Doors (921-x12 LED Wedge Base Bulbs) Qty 6
http://www.superbrightleds.com/mini-wedge.html
Super White
Vanity (T10 Wedge SMT Tower) Qty 2
http://autolumination.com/194.htm
Super White
Trunk (T10 Wedge SMT Tower) Qty 1
http://autolumination.com/194.htm
Super White
License Plate (T10 Wedge Supernova) Qty 2
http://autolumination.com/194.htm
02-05-2008, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by khiyal
There are two separate items listed:
2 WHITE SMT 18 LED PARKING/BACKUP LIGHT BULBS 7443 7440
2 WHITE SMT 18 LED LIGHT BULBS 917 918 920 921 922 923
Kennedy, in your message, the link in the refers to the second (917, 918, ...) for reverse, but wouldn't it be the first one (7443 7440)?
2 WHITE SMT 18 LED PARKING/BACKUP LIGHT BULBS 7443 7440
2 WHITE SMT 18 LED LIGHT BULBS 917 918 920 921 922 923
Kennedy, in your message, the link in the refers to the second (917, 918, ...) for reverse, but wouldn't it be the first one (7443 7440)?
02-05-2008, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by JLJL
ah fudge cakes
i think i ordered 7443/7440 cause the pic looked the same sigh;;;
i think i ordered 7443/7440 cause the pic looked the same sigh;;;
02-05-2008, 02:42 PM
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If any of you guys need em...
I have the following leftovers for sale:
- Supernova's (for license plate) $10 shipped - 2 pair (Extra's)
- SMT towers (for trunk and vanity mirrors) - 1 pair $17 shipped (replacing with PCB booad leds)
- V-Leds 36 led -front turn signal amber - 1 pair $30 shipped (replacing with switchbacks)
Hit me up if you want em...
I have the following leftovers for sale:
- Supernova's (for license plate) $10 shipped - 2 pair (Extra's)
- SMT towers (for trunk and vanity mirrors) - 1 pair $17 shipped (replacing with PCB booad leds)
- V-Leds 36 led -front turn signal amber - 1 pair $30 shipped (replacing with switchbacks)
Hit me up if you want em...
02-06-2008, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by x rsx 2 env x
anyone done this to a license plate light on a TL yet??
Search works wonders... Cold Cathode is by far my favorite, however, I just never got around to doing the mod...Maybe on one of those long summer evenings I'll get err done.
To answer the question though... I actually have red super nova bulbs installed above my license plate and personally think they look fantastic while putting an exclamation point on the Type S theme... I tried snaping a few pictures but they just don't do any justice
02-06-2008, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by khiyal
Wow! Talk about fast shipping.
Order placed at superbrightleds at 14:19, shipping notification received at 15:22.
Order placed at superbrightleds at 14:19, shipping notification received at 15:22.
02-06-2008, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Kennedy
If any of you guys need em...
I have the following leftovers for sale:
- Supernova's (for license plate) $10 shipped - 2 pair (Extra's)
- SMT towers (for trunk and vanity mirrors) - 1 pair $17 shipped (replacing with PCB booad leds)
- V-Leds 36 led -front turn signal amber - 1 pair $30 shipped (replacing with switchbacks)
Hit me up if you want em...
I have the following leftovers for sale:
- Supernova's (for license plate) $10 shipped - 2 pair (Extra's)
- SMT towers (for trunk and vanity mirrors) - 1 pair $17 shipped (replacing with PCB booad leds)
- V-Leds 36 led -front turn signal amber - 1 pair $30 shipped (replacing with switchbacks)
Hit me up if you want em...
pm sent
02-14-2008, 07:00 AM
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got my order in (2 wled-whp, white & 2 wled6, white) and they are bright, love em. question is, i noticed the price for the wled-whp and wled-whp6's are the same, why not get the "6"? they do fit correct? i
02-14-2008, 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by JimiThng
got my order in (2 wled-whp, white & 2 wled6, white) and they are bright, love em. question is, i noticed the price for the wled-whp and wled-whp6's are the same, why not get the "6"? they do fit correct? i
They're interesting, but thier 360 light emmiting orientation makes them not well suited for any spot I've found...
02-14-2008, 07:33 AM
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10-4, ill just order 2 more wled-whp!
Originally Posted by Kennedy
I didn't reccomend the wled-whp6 for any application.
They're interesting, but thier 360 light emmiting orientation makes them not well suited for any spot I've found...
They're interesting, but thier 360 light emmiting orientation makes them not well suited for any spot I've found...
02-18-2008, 05:43 PM
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supernovas still for sale?
Originally Posted by Kennedy
If any of you guys need em...
I have the following leftovers for sale:
- Supernova's (for license plate) $10 shipped - 2 pair (Extra's)
- SMT towers (for trunk and vanity mirrors) - 1 pair $17 shipped (replacing with PCB booad leds)
- V-Leds 36 led -front turn signal amber - 1 pair $30 shipped (replacing with switchbacks)
Hit me up if you want em...
I have the following leftovers for sale:
- Supernova's (for license plate) $10 shipped - 2 pair (Extra's)
- SMT towers (for trunk and vanity mirrors) - 1 pair $17 shipped (replacing with PCB booad leds)
- V-Leds 36 led -front turn signal amber - 1 pair $30 shipped (replacing with switchbacks)
Hit me up if you want em...
02-18-2008, 06:21 PM
#77
Originally Posted by Kennedy
evnash. I have those in my interior right now. Changing them back to the superbrightleds version today. They're inconsistent in color, and don't use the reflector as well as the ones above.
02-19-2008, 11:46 PM
#79
Originally Posted by Kennedy
If any of you guys need em...
I have the following leftovers for sale:
- Supernova's (for license plate) $10 shipped - 2 pair (Extra's)
- SMT towers (for trunk and vanity mirrors) - 1 pair $17 shipped (replacing with PCB booad leds)
- V-Leds 36 led -front turn signal amber - 1 pair $30 shipped (replacing with switchbacks)
Hit me up if you want em...
I have the following leftovers for sale:
- Supernova's (for license plate) $10 shipped - 2 pair (Extra's)
- SMT towers (for trunk and vanity mirrors) - 1 pair $17 shipped (replacing with PCB booad leds)
- V-Leds 36 led -front turn signal amber - 1 pair $30 shipped (replacing with switchbacks)
Hit me up if you want em...
I am interested in buyin the Supernova. Is it brand new still? And $10 for 2, right?
Also is the SMT towers new as well? How many LED are there. Can you please post me some pics. Thank you!
02-20-2008, 06:39 AM
#80
Originally Posted by Sondinh
I am interested in buyin the Supernova. Is it brand new still? And $10 for 2, right?
Also is the SMT towers new as well? How many LED are there. Can you please post me some pics. Thank you!
Also is the SMT towers new as well? How many LED are there. Can you please post me some pics. Thank you!
Side markers are gone.
SMT towers are the 5 led variant I reccomend in post 7 of this thread. Perfect for vanity mirror and trunk leds... They're still available.