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ThoR294 07-31-2014 06:26 PM
LED brake lights?
 
Anyone use a led bulb for their brake lights? I have an ls1 harness being installed so I have the wedge style 3057s. Is it just plug and play?

NJ Torque 07-31-2014 07:32 PM
Yes. Turn signals will not work unless a electronic flasher is installed.

ThoR294 07-31-2014 08:51 PM
So kinda plug and play just need an electronic flasher. Would I have to make the 3rd bulb led also with that flasher? The 194
http://www.amazon.com/CEC-Industries.../dp/B00JXLH7CG
http://www.amazon.com/CEC-Industries.../dp/B00K00RKGM

V 07-31-2014 09:10 PM
Is it really worth the effort to make it led when you wont even see it directly?

ThoR294 07-31-2014 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by V (Post 907570)
Is it really worth the effort to make it led when you wont even see it directly?
http://i.imgur.com/mN1wulL.jpg

Worried the frosting might make the lights too dim and possibly ruin the frosting

Blackbirdws6 07-31-2014 10:28 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by V (Post 907570)
Is it really worth the effort to make it led when you wont even see it directly?
There is a small benefit in the time difference between full illumination of an incandescent lamp vs a LED. This may or may not be worth a few feet of stopping distance from a potential rear end situation. I had LEDs in my tails before but they crapped the bed rather quickly. Due to the cost, I never went back to them. The instant on is nice though.

ThoR294 08-01-2014 06:15 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6 (Post 907575)
There is a small benefit in the time difference between full illumination of an incandescent lamp vs a LED. This may or may not be worth a few feet of stopping distance from a potential rear end situation. I had LEDs in my tails before but they crapped the bed rather quickly. Due to the cost, I never went back to them. The instant on is nice though.
What brand did you go with? Did you have to change your flasher? Was it a 2057 or 3057 led?

sweetbmxrider 08-01-2014 07:17 AM
You need the electronic flasher to use the led bulbs. The electronic flasher is compatible with incandescent bulbs.

Blackbirdws6 08-01-2014 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by ThoR294 (Post 907582)
What brand did you go with? Did you have to change your flasher? Was it a 2057 or 3057 led?
I have used Autolumination products almost exclusively. Everything has worked well except for the 60LED towers I purchased. Vleds and superbrightleds are also well known on the market. Regarding the flasher, you need to go with an electronic unit (EL12) as Adam has already mentioned. You will need two of these, one for the turn signals and one for the hazards. My car was a late build and got the 98+ harness using the 3057 lamp base.

Quote:
Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider (Post 907583)
You need the electronic flasher to use the led bulbs. The electronic flasher is compatible with incandescent bulbs.
:nod:

ThoR294 08-01-2014 09:19 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6 (Post 907585)
I have used Autolumination products almost exclusively. Everything has worked well except for the 60LED towers I purchased. Vleds and superbrightleds are also well known on the market. Regarding the flasher, you need to go with an electronic unit (EL12) as Adam has already mentioned. You will need two of these, one for the turn signals and one for the hazards. My car was a late build and got the 98+ harness using the 3057 lamp base.



:nod:
Ty sir. I'm going with the late model harness just because haha. I see quote a few flashers.. This one good?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JXL...pgmp-74-100-20

Blackbirdws6 08-01-2014 09:32 AM
That one looks fine but I've never used one with the little ground wire.

http://www.amazon.com/Tridon-EL12-C-...tronic+flasher

You can pick these up in a local part store nowadays so no need to buy online if you are anxious to buy.

ThoR294 08-01-2014 12:18 PM
Haven't pulled the trigger on LEDs. Need to see how mine look first

sweetbmxrider 08-01-2014 01:14 PM
Your stock bulbs? will look terrible. Get the leds

ThoR294 08-01-2014 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider (Post 907614)
Your stock bulbs? will look terrible. Get the leds
Damnitttttt lol.

Blackbirdws6 08-01-2014 01:35 PM
Adam is 2 for 2 today. Stock lamps behind a clear lens will look miserable unfortunately.

ThoR294 08-01-2014 01:38 PM
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/l...8-534--203731/


http://www.vleds.com/3157-red.html

Jesus.... So $100 for 4 led bulbs? Shoot me now lol.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-X-7-5Watt-...-/371101617844


http://www.autolumination.com/3157_3156.htm

V 08-01-2014 03:06 PM
those lights almost call for LED panels, much nicer than individual bulbs

ThoR294 08-01-2014 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by V (Post 907633)
those lights almost call for LED panels, much nicer than individual bulbs
Probably... But I'm not looking for too much fabricating haha


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