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> The LED supplimental, The extra bulbs to finish out the outside of the car
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post Mar 13 2015, 03:01 PM
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Having recently participated in an Amazing Group Buy for Spoke's front and rear LED turn signals... ( Thread here: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...mp;hl=LED+bulbs )

I wanted to round out the rest of the exterior bulbs for the car making it fully LED (not including headlights yet...)

I recently finished my project and figured I'd post up info to help others that are looking to make that change as well. Its as easy as changing out the bulbs, provided the LED's are the right replacements...

I used superbrightleds.com as my vendor, there are other choices, I'm not saying any one is better than another, this is only meant for a guide for those who want to skip the research portion and get 'er done. If you guys have more to add go for it...
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post Mar 13 2015, 03:02 PM
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(2) Front side marker bulbs – Amber [BA9S-AHP5] $6.95

https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/ba...#/attributes/16

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They're this bright and that's without the lens attached!
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post Mar 13 2015, 03:04 PM
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(3) License Plate Lights and Rear Trunk Light bulbs – Cool White [BA9S-WHP9] $9.95

https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/ba.../#/attributes/1

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Left side is the old bulb, new LED on right

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post Mar 13 2015, 03:05 PM
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(2) Reverse Light bulbs – 1156 Cool White 100 degree [1156-W24-WV] $6.95

https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/s-.../#/attributes/1

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post Mar 13 2015, 03:05 PM
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(1) Interior Dome Light bulb – Natural White [4410-NW9] $4.74

https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/fe.../#/attributes/3

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I went with the Natural here because it looked just like "stock" -- I'd also picked up a Red and a Blue bulb, they're cool but dont really produce enough light to use as an effective dome light...If you're just going for looks the colored ones are cool, but for real life use they're going to be kind of dark.
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post Mar 13 2015, 03:11 PM
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Other photos for reference...

Note brightness of LED sidemarker compared to standard from TS/Marker:
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Reverse bulb reference for size in housing:
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post Mar 13 2015, 03:13 PM
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Front complete with Spoke's LED boards:
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post Mar 13 2015, 03:14 PM
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Rear of car complete:
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The pictures don't do them justice, they're very bright and clear, great upgrade and overall it took maybe an hour to complete! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
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post Mar 13 2015, 03:22 PM
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Thanks for including all the specific bulb information. I'l be ordering everything you listed.

The led headlights are not cheap but you wont be disappointed. Driving at night is so much easier with bright modern headlights. The high beams are insane.
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post Mar 13 2015, 03:22 PM
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How about the interior light bulb? That would help preserve the housing as well by not producing as much heat.
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post Mar 13 2015, 03:25 PM
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QUOTE(GeorgeRud @ Mar 13 2015, 01:22 PM) *

How about the interior light bulb? That would help preserve the housing as well by not producing as much heat.

Funny you mention that-See Post #5 for the info on that-I actually tested that by leaving the dome light on for about 20 minutes, then popped it out, bulb was cool to the touch!

No more torched dome lights!
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post Mar 13 2015, 03:25 PM
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QUOTE(GeorgeRud @ Mar 13 2015, 05:22 PM) *

How about the interior light bulb? That would help preserve the housing as well by not producing as much heat.

see post #5
dome light = back pad light
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post Mar 13 2015, 03:35 PM
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Noticed this on all the bulbs...coincidence, I think not! The universe has spoken:
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post Mar 13 2015, 04:08 PM
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And these are what you want for the dash instruments.

https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/ba...-bulb-1-led/10/

What about taillights just replacing the bulb?
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post Mar 13 2015, 07:11 PM
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You won't be able to use the dimmer on the instrument lights if you go LED. Not without adding some electrical parts along the way.

Oh, and don't replace the alternator warning bulb with LED. The charging system won't work right if you do.

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post Mar 13 2015, 08:15 PM
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QUOTE(eric9144 @ Mar 13 2015, 05:01 PM) *

Having recently participated in an Amazing Group Buy for Spoke's front and rear LED turn signals... ( Thread here: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...mp;hl=LED+bulbs )

I wanted to round out the rest of the exterior bulbs for the car making it fully LED (not including headlights yet...)

I recently finished my project and figured I'd post up info to help others that are looking to make that change as well. Its as easy as changing out the bulbs, provided the LED's are the right replacements...

I used superbrightleds.com as my vendor, there are other choices, I'm not saying any one is better than another, this is only meant for a guide for those who want to skip the research portion and get 'er done. If you guys have more to add go for it...


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) that's where I got all my LED bulbs from.
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post Mar 14 2015, 05:53 PM
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Moving to all Led's- is this all plug n play?
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post Mar 14 2015, 09:07 PM
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What LED headlights?!

[quote name='mepstein' date='Mar 13

The led headlights are not cheap but you wont be disappointed. Driving at night is so much easier with bright modern headlights. The high beams are insane.
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post Mar 14 2015, 09:26 PM
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[quote name='87m491' date='Mar 14 2015, 11:07 PM' post='2160127']
What LED headlights?!

[quote name='mepstein' date='Mar 13

The led headlights are not cheap but you wont be disappointed. Driving at night is so much easier with bright modern headlights. The high beams are insane.
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http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...mp;hl=headlight
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post Mar 15 2015, 05:48 AM
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Thx, looks like all of my"E" codes with replaceable bulbs might be getting outdated. Thankfully it also looks like reasonable LED bulbs for existing lamps may be right around the corner. Even if they generate some heat it will be nowhere near that of a 100W H1/HD and no wiring upgrades needed is also a money/ time saver.


QUOTE(mepstein @ Mar 14 2015, 07:26 PM) *

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QUOTE(87m491 @ Mar 14 2015, 11:07 PM) *

What LED headlights?!

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