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The holy grail of headlights
Mr.D:
--- Quote from: Deltarider on August 16, 2025, 12:36:05 AM ---Why bother? Just add a switch or a light sensor. Who needs instrument lights at daytime?
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Well, short answer... because I wanted to. I like the safety aspect of having brigher turn signals and tail light, and I also think it looks really good. One turn signal had burnt out anyway, so rather than replace it with an ancient-style bulb, I looked into LEDs and found these ones very suitable. I like the look, they'll last forever, and they draw less power. (I know, I know... in Europe.... blah blah)
scottly:
--- Quote from: Deltarider on August 16, 2025, 12:36:05 AM ---Why bother? Just add a switch or a light sensor. Who needs instrument lights at daytime?
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Why bother? Who cares if the instrument lights are on at daytime? ::)
Nachtderuntoten:
--- Quote from: Mr.D on August 15, 2025, 06:51:11 PM ---I did all my instrument lights, turn signals, and tail light with LEDs from SuperBrightLEDs.com
I'm very happy with them. I think I went with the 1157 Dual Function one (in red) for the tail light; the 1156 27 LED Tower (in amber) for the turn signals; and BA9s 4 LED bulbs (each in the correct color) for the instrument cluster.
I do remember one of the blue's I ordered for the high beam indicator was crazy bright, so I bought another one that's much more reasonable, though I forget which one it was. Anyway, they have a huge selection. Not the easiest website to navigate, but worth a look.
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¿Did the red taillight bulb not give you a red lit license plate, lol?
Mr.D:
--- Quote from: Nachtderuntoten on August 16, 2025, 05:08:50 PM ---
--- Quote from: Mr.D on August 15, 2025, 06:51:11 PM ---I did all my instrument lights, turn signals, and tail light with LEDs from SuperBrightLEDs.com
I'm very happy with them. I think I went with the 1157 Dual Function one (in red) for the tail light; the 1156 27 LED Tower (in amber) for the turn signals; and BA9s 4 LED bulbs (each in the correct color) for the instrument cluster.
I do remember one of the blue's I ordered for the high beam indicator was crazy bright, so I bought another one that's much more reasonable, though I forget which one it was. Anyway, they have a huge selection. Not the easiest website to navigate, but worth a look.
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¿Did the red taillight bulb not give you a red lit license plate, lol?
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Oh! You're right! I went with the white light!
Nachtderuntoten:
--- Quote from: Mr.D on August 16, 2025, 08:36:03 PM ---
--- Quote from: Nachtderuntoten on August 16, 2025, 05:08:50 PM ---
--- Quote from: Mr.D on August 15, 2025, 06:51:11 PM ---I did all my instrument lights, turn signals, and tail light with LEDs from SuperBrightLEDs.com
I'm very happy with them. I think I went with the 1157 Dual Function one (in red) for the tail light; the 1156 27 LED Tower (in amber) for the turn signals; and BA9s 4 LED bulbs (each in the correct color) for the instrument cluster.
I do remember one of the blue's I ordered for the high beam indicator was crazy bright, so I bought another one that's much more reasonable, though I forget which one it was. Anyway, they have a huge selection. Not the easiest website to navigate, but worth a look.
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¿Did the red taillight bulb not give you a red lit license plate, lol?
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Oh! You're right! I went with the white light!
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Did you have problems with the white led creating a washed-out orangey light from the red taillight lens?
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