LED taillights,turn signals,brake... - Page 4

**Gonzo** · 03-21-2007, 01:46 PM

I am interested in putting clear/chrome turn signals that illuminate amber in an FG2's front headlights.

Is the current choice only those chrome incandescent style bulbs? I hear they aren't very bright which makes me apprehensive about getting some, but I want cleared headlights. I've seen no example of anyone putting led front signals in their car.

reelbigfish241 · 03-21-2007, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonzo

I am interested in putting clear/chrome turn signals that illuminate amber in an FG2's front headlights.

Is the current choice only those chrome incandescent style bulbs? I hear they aren't very bright which makes me apprehensive about getting some, but I want cleared headlights. I've seen no example of anyone putting led front signals in their car.

I have LED turn signals in the rears right now and they are brighter than the incandescents because of the radially mounted LED's on the bulb. I am going to be clearing my headlights over the summer and already have my chrome incandescent bulbs, but may also try LED's.

The biggest issue with LED's in the front is heat, but the touch test after driving for a while the turn signal area wasn't hot at all while the headlight area was.

I'll still give a shot though.

bonith · 04-01-2007, 07:13 PM

What the reverse light for the coupe ?

inyong1988 · 04-01-2007, 10:50 PM

so does the trunk and dome lights have different size of the bulbs?

Bambamsd · 04-08-2007, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by inyong1988

so does the trunk and dome lights have different size of the bulbs?

Yes, the trunk is a 194 and the map, dome lights are 31mm festoon bulbs.

**CrackThatTec45** · 04-08-2007, 07:14 PM

im trying to convert the bulbs to LED on the site

**Gonzo** · 04-08-2007, 08:42 PM

I received and attempted to install some LED's for my front signals on Friday. I'll have more to say in a few days (depending on the response of autolumination concerning their return policy) but to suffice for now, I'd recommend Silverstars.

**CrackThatTec45** · 04-08-2007, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonzo

I received and attempted to install some LED's for my front signals on Friday. I'll have more to say in a few days (depending on the response of autolumination concerning their return policy) but to suffice for now, I'd recommend Silverstars.

i kinda just want the plate light LED, to have the "Lexus plate look"

**Gonzo** · 04-09-2007, 10:06 PM

If you are looking for plate LED's, articsilber recommended some to me which I ordered last week. They should be here any day now. Once I get them installed I will post my opinion.

Bambamsd · 04-11-2007, 12:50 AM

Well, here are some pictures of my LEDs.

whos_1st · 04-16-2007, 09:28 PM

I'm also replacing the plate lights, but i cant get the bulb out.

Am i supposed to just yank it out? cuz it feels like its gonna break. i tried squeezing the 2 metalic pieces but my fingers arnt small enough, so now wat?

**CrackThatTec45** · 04-16-2007, 09:31 PM

should just be able to pull it out with a little pull.....is it really fighting you that much b/c it really shouldnt?

**truflip** · 04-16-2007, 09:57 PM

supposed to yank it out. hold it from the base as much as u can.. if u have big fingers.. uhmm.. i guess wear some rubber gloves so that they grip the bulb more? as long as u dont squeeze on it too hard, it shouldnt break on u

***GETxERxDONE*** · 04-16-2007, 10:03 PM

dont forget to wiggle (the bulb not you)

Bambamsd · 04-17-2007, 09:41 AM

I had a little problem with it also, but you just pull it out.

jballer187 · 04-26-2007, 12:13 AM

sub'd

hondab1015 · 05-12-2007, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Si4Life

dont waste your money on those wack led bulbs......i am on my second set.....pooooooops.

Where did you get your led's?

Coop · 05-29-2007, 09:18 PM

worst case scenario if you break the bulb, just use needle nose pliers to pull the metal part out.

Coop · 05-29-2007, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HkyGrL2

Someone help me here. I've read all the posts, but looks like everyone had a diff. point of opinion as far as the number for the front light.
I want to get bulbs for my front(i'm clearning headlights) and back turn signals that are CLEAR but show AMBER color when turned on.

Front = #3157 ???
Back = #7443

Am I correct in believing those are the numbers? What type of bulb do I get. Also, which site or store(like pep boys or advanced autostore) do you recommend?
Someone told me of this site http://autolumination.com/7443_7440.htm
but there are soo many to choose from. What type of light should I go with, LED? I want one that will DEFINITELY show up during the day and I also DON'T want to have to install anything. I basically need the bulb to just be switched out with the old one....what to do what to do

anyone have any luck to answer her question, i am curious too. also what can i do with the bright headlamp to keep it close to the same color as my HIDs, which are 6000K.

son of man · 06-11-2007, 04:18 PM

I'd like to see a complete tailight assembly with l.e.d strips and resistors built in that you can just plug and play, made availible. Maybe in a red and clear housing! But not like those cheap looking "euro/altezza" ones that look like they came off of some kind of ufo.

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CrackThatTec45 Im Not Going Anywhere!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York Age: 23 Posts: 12,397 Mike iTrader: 36 / 100%	should just be able to pull it out with a little pull.....is it really fighting you that much b/c it really shouldnt? __________________ MY SUPERCHARGED FG2 IS GONE - EVERYTHING FOR SALE CLICK HERE

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truflip Mad Destroyer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Age: 22 Posts: 8,424 iTrader: 11 / 100%	supposed to yank it out. hold it from the base as much as u can.. if u have big fingers.. uhmm.. i guess wear some rubber gloves so that they grip the bulb more? as long as u dont squeeze on it too hard, it shouldnt break on u __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Project 8 - October 2008 Photography Challenge "Physical Traces"

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Gonzo You're doing it wrong!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 21 Posts: 5,651 iTrader: 5 / 100%	I am interested in putting clear/chrome turn signals that illuminate amber in an FG2's front headlights. Is the current choice only those chrome incandescent style bulbs? I hear they aren't very bright which makes me apprehensive about getting some, but I want cleared headlights. I've seen no example of anyone putting led front signals in their car.

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bonith Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: QC Posts: 226 iTrader: 0 / 0%	What the reverse light for the coupe ?

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inyong1988 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: VA Posts: 17,963 BIPPU iTrader: 41 / 98%	so does the trunk and dome lights have different size of the bulbs?

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CrackThatTec45 Im Not Going Anywhere!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York Age: 23 Posts: 12,397 Mike iTrader: 36 / 100%	im trying to convert the bulbs to LED on the site

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Bambamsd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Age: 40 Posts: 260 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Well, here are some pictures of my LEDs.

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whos_1st Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southern California Age: 23 Posts: 795 Thomas iTrader: 4 / 100%	I'm also replacing the plate lights, but i cant get the bulb out. Am i supposed to just yank it out? cuz it feels like its gonna break. i tried squeezing the 2 metalic pieces but my fingers arnt small enough, so now wat?

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*GETxERxDONE* Dont Mess With This Zohan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Age: 22 Posts: 7,775 Nick iTrader: 3 / 100%	dont forget to wiggle (the bulb not you)

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Bambamsd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Age: 40 Posts: 260 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I had a little problem with it also, but you just pull it out.

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Coop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: TX Posts: 1,980 Coop iTrader: 7 / 100%	worst case scenario if you break the bulb, just use needle nose pliers to pull the metal part out.

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son of man Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I'd like to see a complete tailight assembly with l.e.d strips and resistors built in that you can just plug and play, made availible. Maybe in a red and clear housing! But not like those cheap looking "euro/altezza" ones that look like they came off of some kind of ufo.