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bigsherv Aug 12, 2005 03:29 PM

OMG LED's are great!
 
I ordered amber and red LED's from www.superbrightleds.com and man do they really make a difference. No more pink and light oragne clears at night. If you spend the 60 bucks on clears(or hoowever much you soend) invest in colored or white LED's. They really make a difference.

I got all 4 shipped for 16 bucks.

Starchild2K2SE Aug 12, 2005 03:40 PM

Yeah led's really make the appearance of your car a little better, my friend has a 98 maxima with blue led's and red led's in his tailights and brake lights, you should see when he presses the brake on the sucker, beautiful.

LA02MAX Aug 12, 2005 04:32 PM

yeah i have some 9-LED 921 bulbs for my clear corners and not only are they really bright, but they produce a true red and orange color that looks great during both night and day....i would shy away from 'white' LEDs though because it seems that in all these wedge type bulbs, the 'white' LEDs turn out looking more of a purple color...i've tried two brands of white wedge type LEDs and they both turned out this way...

n3985 Aug 12, 2005 05:34 PM

You guys should put 9-LED 194 wedge bulbs in your doors....that sh*t is bright! :doublethu

jester120 Aug 12, 2005 05:38 PM

I'm looking to get corners for my 2k SE. Thanks for the help with bulbs!!!

chr0nos Aug 12, 2005 05:59 PM


Originally Posted by bigsherv
I ordered amber and red LED's from www.superbrightleds.com and man do they really make a difference. No more pink and light oragne clears at night. If you spend the 60 bucks on clears(or hoowever much you soend) invest in colored or white LED's. They really make a difference.

I got all 4 shipped for 16 bucks.

are you talking about the clear sidemarkers?

bigsherv Aug 12, 2005 09:23 PM

yes I am.

I only got the 6 led ones but they are 100X better than the colored 194 bulbs before.

00Max00 Aug 12, 2005 10:53 PM

Is there any replacement guide available?

Maxi113 Aug 12, 2005 11:53 PM

How do I find out the size for certain bulbs? I wanted some for the side markers (both front n rear), the side corner lights on the 2k2 headlights, rear tails, and blinkers for both rear and also for the front 2k2 headlights.. =0

Rayn4est Aug 13, 2005 03:42 AM


Originally Posted by n3985
You guys should put 9-LED 194 wedge bulbs in your doors....that sh*t is bright! :doublethu

I've got PIAA Xtreme white's in the doors now and although I like the color, they aren't bright enough for my taste. Where did you get your 9-LEDs?

Bl_asd Aug 13, 2005 07:34 AM

http://www.autolumination.com/

LA02MAX Aug 13, 2005 09:18 AM


Originally Posted by Maxi113
How do I find out the size for certain bulbs? I wanted some for the side markers (both front n rear), the side corner lights on the 2k2 headlights, rear tails, and blinkers for both rear and also for the front 2k2 headlights.. =0

http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...RG-Results.htm

all you'll ever need right there...if i were you, however, instead of using 194's for the sidemarkers, i would get some 9-LED 921's off of ebay..they're a lot brighter and are plug and play...i don't think they would fit in any of the other 194 locations though, becuase the diameter is quite a bit larger and it just happens to fit into the sidemarkers...

n3985 Aug 13, 2005 03:56 PM


Originally Posted by maxilvr06
http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...RG-Results.htm

all you'll ever need right there...if i were you, however, instead of using 194's for the sidemarkers, i would get some 9-LED 921's off of ebay..they're a lot brighter and are plug and play...i don't think they would fit in any of the other 194 locations though, becuase the diameter is quite a bit larger and it just happens to fit into the sidemarkers...

And doors :thumbsup:

OOmaxSE Aug 13, 2005 04:23 PM

would these 9-led 921's be worth putting under the stock side markers? at night, you only see a dot (the bulb) of the side marker light up, instead of the whole side markers

Rayn4est Aug 14, 2005 05:03 AM


Originally Posted by OOmaxSE
would these 9-led 921's be worth putting under the stock side markers? at night, you only see a dot (the bulb) of the side marker light up, instead of the whole side markers

Good question. I'm about to order some for the doors (and I'll try one in the trunk...in case I want to read back there or something) and if they brighten up the sidemarkers evenly, I'll put them in there too.

Metal Maxima Aug 14, 2005 06:11 AM

Don't foget that if you guys are adding LEDs to any of the blinker lights that you will need to install a resistor on the circut in order to prevent the LED bulb from blinking too fast and burning out. I have LED lights in ALL of my lights right now, and after several of them burned out, I am GLADLY going back to filament style bulbs.

Metal Maxima Aug 14, 2005 06:11 AM


Originally Posted by OOmaxSE
would these 9-led 921's be worth putting under the stock side markers? at night, you only see a dot (the bulb) of the side marker light up, instead of the whole side markers


The look fawking awesome and the light output is tremendous on these. You will not be dissapointed.

n3985 Aug 14, 2005 07:04 AM


Originally Posted by Metal Maxima
The look fawking awesome and the light output is tremendous on these. You will not be dissapointed.

Bright yes, but being a focused LED, the light is like a beam. If you want full coverage of the sidemarker, get either inverted or the 5-LED matrix ones.

LA02MAX Aug 14, 2005 07:46 AM


Originally Posted by n3985
Bright yes, but being a focused LED, the light is like a beam. If you want full coverage of the sidemarker, get either inverted or the 5-LED matrix ones.

wrong....if i could take a picture, i would, but i dont have a digital camera....at night it covers the ENTIRE sidemarker housing evenly and it looks as if your car is totally stock with the red and amber bulbs....even when it's light out, you can see how much of the housing this thing covers...it's extremely bright and since there are so many reflectors within the sidemarker, it doesn't seem to localize the light like you would think would happen with LEDs..

Maxi113 Aug 14, 2005 07:52 AM

Sweet tanx Maxilvr!!! =)

Metal Maxima Aug 14, 2005 08:19 AM

:sprint: for the post by maxilvr08.

ColdSHO Aug 14, 2005 09:16 AM

i used to have some 4led sidemarkers, but the law enforcement where i live has gotten worse adn i recieved a $75 ticket for them. since then i have unpluged my sidemarker bulbs and just run without them. all that money on bulbs and i cant even use them.

i have a set of the scatter leds, 1bulb facing forward and 4 pointiong in different directions, those are super bright and would fill the sidmarker all the way, not just a dot, but then again that would prob attract more attention.

oh yeah all the sidemarker bulbs are size 194, 168s will fit too but 194s are better. 921s are too deep and i beleive arent set to the same power rating.

n3985 Aug 14, 2005 09:35 AM


Originally Posted by maxilvr06
wrong....if i could take a picture, i would, but i dont have a digital camera....at night it covers the ENTIRE sidemarker housing evenly and it looks as if your car is totally stock with the red and amber bulbs....even when it's light out, you can see how much of the housing this thing covers...it's extremely bright and since there are so many reflectors within the sidemarker, it doesn't seem to localize the light like you would think would happen with LEDs..

I'll take a pic of my doors at night with the 9-LED so you can see where I'm coming from. The light will scatter yes, but to me it doesn't scatter at the base of the tip of the bulb.

LA02MAX Aug 14, 2005 11:10 AM


Originally Posted by ColdSHO
oh yeah all the sidemarker bulbs are size 194, 168s will fit too but 194s are better. 921s are too deep and i beleive arent set to the same power rating.

there are several people, including myself that have used the 921 bulbs for the sidemarkers..they are a lot brighter than the 194s and there has been no problem with shorting issues and i've owned them since december! definitely a worth while investment (as long as they're amber and red :doublethu )


Originally Posted by n3985
I'll take a pic of my doors at night with the 9-LED so you can see where I'm coming from. The light will scatter yes, but to me it doesn't scatter at the base of the tip of the bulb.

you're correct about the door lights...sorry i misinterpreted you...you have to realize, however, that in the door lights, the bulb comes a lot closer to the very tip of the housing, which causes the LED to have a beam rather than spreading...another reason it does this in the door light is because it doesn't have reflectors like the side markers do...i also had LED lights in my doors at one point and i took them out immediately...they didn't provide near enough light and like you said, they looked like a beam....

n3985 Aug 14, 2005 11:11 AM


Originally Posted by maxilvr06
you're correct about the door lights...sorry i misinterpreted you...you have to realize, however, that in the door lights, the bulb comes a lot closer to the very tip of the housing, which causes the LED to have a beam rather than spreading...another reason it does this in the door light is because it doesn't have reflectors like the side markers do...i also had LED lights in my doors at one point and i took them out immediately...they didn't provide near enough light and like you said, they looked like a beam....

Oh right, the sidemarkers have reflectors...haha you are right. :sprint:

ColdSHO Aug 14, 2005 11:18 AM

hmm, dint think the sidemarker was deep enough but i guess it is. learn something new everyday.

anyone have any good bulbs for the map light, all the aftermarket ones ive tried have been really dim

n3985 Aug 14, 2005 11:21 AM


Originally Posted by ColdSHO
anyone have any good bulbs for the map light, all the aftermarket ones ive tried have been really dim

6-LED DE3175 bulbs are the brightest I've seen.

maximillien Aug 14, 2005 09:36 PM

I am at the site super bright leds but I do not see the bulb size in the buy now section, are all of these leds needed hardwire instead of plug in? meaning they are all the same size just needs to be hardwired to power up? also where can I find leds small enough to fit in the in cabin window module, I've seen a couple members had it in but where can I find these leds....thanks for ur response...

rbrown81 Aug 15, 2005 05:49 AM


Originally Posted by maximillien
I am at the site super bright leds but I do not see the bulb size in the buy now section, are all of these leds needed hardwire instead of plug in? meaning they are all the same size just needs to be hardwired to power up? also where can I find leds small enough to fit in the in cabin window module, I've seen a couple members had it in but where can I find these leds....thanks for ur response...

Amen to that. Whats the story on these? Are they plug and play? and what size do you need for the rear brake and indicator lights?

n3985 Aug 15, 2005 06:00 AM

LEDs are plug and play, a direct replacement for your stock bulbs. Only difference is they last longer, shine faster, emits no heat, and draws less power. To see what bulbs are used in your car go to

www.sylvania.com then automotive then bulb replacement guide.

rbrown81 Aug 15, 2005 06:39 AM


Originally Posted by n3985
LEDs are plug and play, a direct replacement for your stock bulbs. Only difference is they last longer, shine faster, emits no heat, and draws less power. To see what bulbs are used in your car go to

www.sylvania.com then automotive then bulb replacement guide.


Alright, very good.

BUT!

What part number do I need for the SuperBright LED page. Its a 7440 or 7443 on the sylvania page, but what part number does that translate into on the Superbright page. I know they are either 1156 or 1157's.

Which ones eh?

n3985 Aug 15, 2005 06:43 AM


Originally Posted by rbrown81
Alright, very good.

BUT!

What part number do I need for the SuperBright LED page. Its a 7440 or 7443 on the sylvania page, but what part number does that translate into on the Superbright page. I know they are either 1156 or 1157's.

Which ones eh?

1156/1157 is NOT the same as 7440/7443. I'm pretty sure you need 7440 for the turn signal and stop lights. BUT if you are putting LEDs in the turn signals, you'll need load resistors so they don't hyper-flash.

rbrown81 Aug 15, 2005 06:45 AM

I am only doing tail lights.

Either Way, that aint helping because Superbright dont sell 7440 or 7443!

n3985 Aug 15, 2005 06:47 AM

Then just swap in the LEDs, and if they don't turn on the first time, just turn them around since the LEDs have a distinct + and -

n3985 Aug 15, 2005 07:02 AM

Then go to www.autolumination.com ...............

rbrown81 Aug 15, 2005 07:06 AM

done and done

maximillien Aug 15, 2005 11:51 PM

can anyone clear up the led bulb size in the window roll up module?

xtantmaxima Aug 16, 2005 06:44 AM


Originally Posted by maximillien
I am at the site super bright leds but I do not see the bulb size in the buy now section, are all of these leds needed hardwire instead of plug in? meaning they are all the same size just needs to be hardwired to power up? also where can I find leds small enough to fit in the in cabin window module, I've seen a couple members had it in but where can I find these leds....thanks for ur response...

call me crazy, but I see them at the following link:

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...gi?product=CAR

StL I30 Aug 16, 2005 07:58 AM


Originally Posted by maximillien
can anyone clear up the led bulb size in the window roll up module?

Bump for this info. Anyone know? Driver side and the other doors.

Emaxxima Aug 16, 2005 08:36 AM

Nice Lights
 
http://www.customenterprise.com/view.../vts/design000

This place has nice lights.


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