JLJL

Hey guys, I'm sort of new to the community and still have my stock TL. Changing the lights will be my first "mod" so i'm kinda excited. I have alot more listed as my wishin' and dreamin' list but i'm starting off with the lights =D

I looked at many posts regarding to this matter and alot of them were outdated so i would like to know what you guys are using currently for the lights since new lights come out everyday (specially you kennedy!) and where ya got em from.

- Interior dome lights
- Side door lights
- Vanity mirror lights
- License plate lights
- Trunk Lights
- Reverse Lights

I have 07 NBP type s so i was thinking if i should go with red interior but decided not to because i saw some posts saying that its not bright (defeats the purpose of the int light) and it can be scary / annoying after awhile so i think i'll go with a white.

But for side door lights, should i go with white or red? what do you guys think? =D

and THANKS in advance guys sorry for bringing this old stuff again - but hope it'll help me out as well as other noobies that just joined the community!




MOD EDIT: TYPE-S front blinkers are 1157 NOT 7443. This only pertains to the type-s

LyfeIs

I'd say go with the white bulbs.

Bought my lights from superbrightleds.com and I'm pretty satisfied. Theyre not as bright as I wanted them to be, but the price was great and they were delivered fast.

BrianC636

I used the WLED-WHP lights on mine and really like them. I would probably do the SMT towers from autolumination or V-LED for the vanity mirrors and trunk just B/C they have a wider light pattern. The WLED-WHP lights are direct out the end of them.

I used 12 LED 921 blue bulbs in the doors.

TeknoKing

Can someone who really knows this stuff by heart, make one thread, and sticky it!

LyfeIs

^^^

BrianC636

I think it changes from month to month. As manufacturers get better at creating more compact brighter bulbs, we change what we want.

I know some have had good luck with the following.

Turn signals - 27 LED cluster from V-LED
Backup lights - 18 LED cluster from V-LED
Plate lights - 194 SMT towers from V-LED, I think Kennedy used the "supernova" from autolumination
Console/Glove box - #74 HP from Superbright LED ( I have these and Like them)
Doors - Either 9 or 12 LED cluster

Kennedy

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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

enigmaos

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great info, Kennedy. that definitely makes our lives much easier on finding the right LEDs.

rockyfeller

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Thank you Kennedy....I get questions all the time too and I try to point to your thread and I get WHat? wHO? WheRE?............

I hope this will be the last thread on this stuff.....at least for 2008.

Kennedy

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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:

leedogg

i wish they made those switchbacks for just the 3 high powered LEDs pointing forward. I dislike the side firing led's cause the reflections make everything fuzzy.

Fyi, i'm trying to buy all my leds from v-leds if possible from now on. Think they have better quality and arent just a 'reseller'

I got a set of their license plate LEDs and they are...frickin bright

JLJL

wow can't believe you took so much of your time to write all that info + pics! if you were
anywhere near where i live i woulda took u out for a lunch hahaha

thanks Kennedy ur the man! this will help out everyone who needs to change their lights in the near future hehe

2008. The definitive LED thread fosho!

now i just need to clear out my headlights... i'll do it eventually... hopefully. haha.

dr_brains510

thanks for the info kennedy

Fulani has a TL

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Kennedy-It says the new 20LED Switchbacks require cutting as well because it is still 1" in width?

Is that right?

Kennedy

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Sort of. The 20 LED version is the old style that requires cutting. It's been updated too though, hence the name, switchback tower II- but it's still the same old tower.

The 30 led switchback tower III should fit with no cutting.

Tripnbeats

are resistors supposed to be thrown inline so the flashing doesnt go bananas?

Kennedy

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To be correct, it's in Parallel... but yes.

I don't like em though. They chew up more electricity than stock bulbs, and create lots of heat. I'd be wary of using my parking hazards with resistors for fear of the battery drain.

I like the rapid flashing anyway. It's more attention getting, and with an all LED setup, looks pretty cool as the "drag" you get with bulbs is gone.

If you go all LED, try em out without resistors and see if you like it... I'm used to it and like it now.

rockyfeller

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2 for sale here if you're interested

enigmaos

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Kennedy, do all turn signals (front and rear) rapid/hyper flash at the same speed with hazard on?

Kennedy

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Yes...

JAH Bless

My old car used to have an indicator on the bezel when a light was out. Would running these without the resistor cause the same "problem"?

Kennedy

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Honda's way of telling you a blinker is out is to make it blink 2X as fast as normal on the side it's out. There's no other "dash indicator". Go unplug a blinker bulb and you'll see.

Running LEDs causes this rapid blinking as the LEDs don't require as enough wattage to tell the ECU that the bulb is there.

The solution is to leave as is... or install those resistors. My opinion on those is noted above... but many others are running them without issue.

Pharmduq64

I would just like to say thanks man, I changed all my lights except for my turns last spring in my 07 Type-S, and I love them. I really want to change my turns, but did not feel confident enough to put in the resistors without screwing something up. But after reading your opinion on the switchbacks, I think I will put'em in minus the resistors and go with the hyperflash. Are they easy to install otherwise? Have not really messed around with the housing for the headlights much. And FYI to anyone who wants to replace their stock fogs, I have the HOEN Endurance, they are awsome if you want that JDM yellow look. Thanks again man.

evnash

do these look ok for interior?ebay link

Kennedy

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Pharmduq... Directions for changin your front turn signal is in the owners manual. Not hard, just gotta get at from the fender well.

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.

jumbosizeme79

i disagree with red not being bright, i have reds in my car and there prtty bright compared to my friends blues in his altima, but i personally would say red all around, looks pretty BA..

i was also wondering if anyone knows how to change the light under the arm rest, i couldnt figure out how to get the plastic off

JLJL

hmm, jumbo, can u post a pic with all ur red lights on? (at night please hehe)

and BA..? as in bad ass? or like bah! =x

haha i'm confused =P

JLJL

Just ordered everything.
4x int lights - white
2x door lights - white
2x backup lights - white
2x vanity mirror - white
1x trunk light - white
2x license plate light - white

total came to around $116 ouch.

Not too sure if ALL WHITE on NBP is a good idea but we'll see hMm. if you guys convince me to get other colors ill return some of em =P

i will post before and after picture after i install them! thanks again guys. and thanks x100 to you Kennedy!

rockyfeller

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lol guys your avatars are way too similar!

jumbosizeme79

bad ass haha, yea ill try n take some soon

Sondinh

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What is vanity mirror light? By the way is it true that too much LED can cause the housing to burn? Does LED last longer? By the way do you know how to install these lights cause I might need help. Where did u buy ur LEDs?

ggesq

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^^ I suggest you re-read the first page.

BrianC636

Dude, seriously, search a little. The LED thing has been beat to death. There are about 2.5 million posts (ok not really that many) on AZ about what everyone is using and where the got them.

Here are the top 3 (not in any particular order)

V-LEDs.com
Autolumination.com
superbrightleds.com

JLJL

yeah thats exactly where i got em from and if u look at page 1 of this thread, KENNEDY gave us all the info we need (even pictures!) so yeah.

jumbosizeme79

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how you like em?

jumbosizeme79

how you like em?

KylesTL

I'm really digging the red.

rockyfeller

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submarine style! looks wicked.

ttribe

So, based on this thread, I went out and ordered two license plate LED's for my TL. I GOTTA stop coming to A-Zine...it's going to bankrupt me!

JLJL

dang red looks pretty sick too bad i already ordered ALL WHITE =( red has that "mood"

feeling so when ur in a car with ur gf or w/e haha better mood settings i guess =D (some
might think its kinda scary tho hehe)

but how bright is it? can u read under it with no prob?