JLC CREE LED Reverse bulb
#1
JLC CREE LED Reverse bulb
I just got these to test out for the TL reverse light as well but since it is compatible to the Scion xD reverse set up and a lot easier to take out the bulb than taking the panel on the TL. So I'm testing these JLC CREE LED. Very bright and directional. But these can get hot too. So these are specifically for reverse light ONLY. They do make CREE LEDs for the DRL and not that hot. So here are the pictures.
CREE LED with built in heat sink. But to be honest with you if you keep these on for a long period of time....like 1 - 2 minutes it gets pretty hot.
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011346.jpg)
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011345.jpg)
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011344.jpg)
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011339.jpg)
Comparison of CREE LED left and regular bulb right
These were taken around 7PM so still an amount of daytime light.
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011318.jpg)
Regular
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011321.jpg)
CREE
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011320.jpg)
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011323.jpg)
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011324.jpg)
Night time around 9PM CREE LED Left and Regular bulb right
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011330.jpg)
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011331.jpg)
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011335.jpg)
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011334.jpg)
With camera flash
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011337.jpg)
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011336.jpg)
Without camera flash
CREE LED with built in heat sink. But to be honest with you if you keep these on for a long period of time....like 1 - 2 minutes it gets pretty hot.
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011346.jpg)
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011345.jpg)
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011344.jpg)
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011339.jpg)
Comparison of CREE LED left and regular bulb right
These were taken around 7PM so still an amount of daytime light.
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011318.jpg)
Regular
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011321.jpg)
CREE
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011320.jpg)
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011323.jpg)
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011324.jpg)
Night time around 9PM CREE LED Left and Regular bulb right
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011330.jpg)
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011331.jpg)
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011335.jpg)
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011334.jpg)
With camera flash
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011337.jpg)
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011336.jpg)
Without camera flash
![](http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/ua6spec/2012%20Acura%20TL/CREE/08312011333.jpg)
#5
Moderator
need a shot of the actually light going in the back, also if you can do a shot of navi in reverse, i really want to see how bright it is on the navi.
#9
hey i had those on my 3g tl and also had hid kit in the reverse, so when i reversed i would use the cree and when tailgated i'd use the hids.these are bright as well i used them for a while as tailgate lights until i modded hid in there. and now that i have an rl i plan on using these as well so to luis and jack here i come..they also made these as DRL and considering it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNjYBYlt5aw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNjYBYlt5aw
#14
I didn't use CREE on the license plate section since CREE is too hot. I use the 12 LED panel dome LED set up.
I am waiting for the new low heat CREE LED in a few week and test them out.
Reversed 15W HID would be nice but a bit overkill. I've seen some online and those are crazy bright.
I am waiting for the new low heat CREE LED in a few week and test them out.
Reversed 15W HID would be nice but a bit overkill. I've seen some online and those are crazy bright.
#15
Three Wheelin'
Do you have a link to the info on the new bulbs?
From what I've seen, the current version uses the old XR-C or more likely the XR-E emitter. With the limited heatsink, they could get much more light with less heat by using an XM-L and probably come in at the same price point. The XM-L is roughly a $5 LED when purchased in bulk vs $3 for the XR-C or XR-E.
They could then use a wider lens and make better use of the extra light by making the beam pattern more floody. That's the only thing I don't like about the current bulbs, besides the price. The narrow optics act too much like a spot light.
From what I've seen, the current version uses the old XR-C or more likely the XR-E emitter. With the limited heatsink, they could get much more light with less heat by using an XM-L and probably come in at the same price point. The XM-L is roughly a $5 LED when purchased in bulk vs $3 for the XR-C or XR-E.
They could then use a wider lens and make better use of the extra light by making the beam pattern more floody. That's the only thing I don't like about the current bulbs, besides the price. The narrow optics act too much like a spot light.
#16
Look into here:
http://www.jlclightings.com/CREE-LED...show=10&page=2
I know they will come out a low heat CREE LED soon and will test them once it is out.
http://www.jlclightings.com/CREE-LED...show=10&page=2
I know they will come out a low heat CREE LED soon and will test them once it is out.
#18
Personal preference. Some like it for the look and some like it for funtionality. I just like it because I want it bright. There are a wide range of LEDs ranging from elef LED to CREE LED or Plasma LED.
It's good that my friend owns the shop so I can test them out and give you all reviews and feedbacks.
It's good that my friend owns the shop so I can test them out and give you all reviews and feedbacks.
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