GS - 4th Gen (2013-2020) Discussion about the 2013 and up GS models

LED Turn Signal Bulbs for 4GS!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-25-12, 09:43 PM
  #1  
TitanFan
Rookie
Thread Starter
 
TitanFan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: GA
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default LED Turn Signal Bulbs for 4GS!!

Anyone know where to get led turn signal bulb for the 4gs. I would like them white as close as possible to the led's that are on the vehicle now or even the headlight color. The orange is kind of ugly to me. Please give me guidance. Thanks
Old 08-25-12, 10:01 PM
  #2  
DoriSaru15
Lead Lap
 
DoriSaru15's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: CA
Posts: 449
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by TitanFan
Anyone know where to get led turn signal bulb for the 4gs. I would like them white as close as possible to the led's that are on the vehicle now or even the headlight color. The orange is kind of ugly to me. Please give me guidance. Thanks
Are you talking about the front or rear?
Old 08-26-12, 06:02 AM
  #3  
onexcite
Lead Lap
 
onexcite's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 759
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Here is what I have for both front & rear. It's amber but more like orange and super bright:

http://www.v-leds.com/AMBER-7440-11W...95539-1-2.html

For while color go with this one:

http://www.v-leds.com/5K-WHITE-PLATI...14760-1-2.html

You have to add a pair of 3ohm load resistor since the 4GS blinker control can't be replace.
Old 08-27-12, 07:13 AM
  #4  
TitanFan
Rookie
Thread Starter
 
TitanFan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: GA
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Where do you get the 3ohm load resistors? Also are these easy to install by yourself with the loa resistors?
Old 08-27-12, 07:14 AM
  #5  
TitanFan
Rookie
Thread Starter
 
TitanFan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: GA
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Onexcite can you take a pic of your so I can see how it looks. Front and rear please thanks.
Old 08-28-12, 12:22 AM
  #6  
onexcite
Lead Lap
 
onexcite's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 759
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Here the link for the load resistor. You need 1 each side:

http://www.v-leds.com/Load-Resistors...-p5679822.html

I use the amber because I want to keep it like stock. I try the white in front but don't like it since it don't match the DRL. After market LED more blue than OEM LED. Use the white in rear then you get the same orange turn signal.

When using amber it more like BMW's turn signal color. It's bright orange.

This is what I'm currently have right now:

http://www.v-leds.com/AMBER-7440-11W...95539-1-2.html

It got 5 LED total, rate only 4 star but it's brighter than some other 5 star IMO. 4 led firing to reflector and 1 front projector firing so really sparking bright. That's why they ran out now.

When you order from v-leds, remember google for coupon code or check their facebook . Up to 20% discount. Check the review for each item to make sure you get the brightest one.

It 's easy to install. I mount the resistor inside the rear quarter panel using double side tape, below the tail light. There are plenty of room in there. Just open the plastic cap cover to change the bulb and you will figure out.

I'll take some pix tomorrow.
Old 08-28-12, 12:48 PM
  #7  
TitanFan
Rookie
Thread Starter
 
TitanFan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: GA
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Ok so the bulb that I need is a 7443 or a 7440 for the front blinkers? I was planning on getting the 5k LEDs. Do you think that this will look good?
Old 08-28-12, 02:26 PM
  #8  
BRN64666
Driver School Candidate
 
BRN64666's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: manama
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Thanks onexcite for the useful link ....

I was also planning to change the reverse light to bright white LED , does the supplier sell those lights too
Old 08-28-12, 06:29 PM
  #9  
James281
Driver School Candidate
 
James281's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: TX
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

instead of tap into the original harness you could buy this and leave the original wire alone, i prefer this method.
Decode Error Free Bypass Wiring
Old 08-28-12, 08:47 PM
  #10  
onexcite
Lead Lap
 
onexcite's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 759
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
Default Here are some pix

Some pix for the rear & front. Same bulb 7440.
Attached Thumbnails LED Turn Signal Bulbs for 4GS!!-img_1212_resize.jpg   LED Turn Signal Bulbs for 4GS!!-img_1220_resize.jpg   LED Turn Signal Bulbs for 4GS!!-img_1227_resize.jpg   LED Turn Signal Bulbs for 4GS!!-img_1229_resize.jpg  
Old 08-28-12, 10:10 PM
  #11  
onexcite
Lead Lap
 
onexcite's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 759
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by TitanFan
Ok so the bulb that I need is a 7443 or a 7440 for the front blinkers? I was planning on getting the 5k LEDs. Do you think that this will look good?
Both 7440 & 7443 will work. I used 7440 for front & back. Just double check my order history.

The 5K I didn't get one yet so I'm not sure. There are two things that concern me about the 5K: The size diameter kinda big and long and there no projector LED forward so you don't get the beam out far. Just go for it right now and you can return for exchange since the other one is back order.
Old 08-28-12, 10:17 PM
  #12  
onexcite
Lead Lap
 
onexcite's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 759
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by BRN64666
Thanks onexcite for the useful link ....

I was also planning to change the reverse light to bright white LED , does the supplier sell those lights too
This is what I use previously for reverse:

http://www.v-leds.com/6K-WHITE-9W-LE...96372-1-2.html

The pros: got the projector on the top and 4 firing LEDs to the housing so very bright

The con: expensive but you can look for 20% discount coupon code on their facebook.

Currently I'm using the 15W HID for reverse and it's like you having the headlight in the taillight. But it take 3-5 second to warm up and no melting housing or wiring so far. I have this on 3 different vehicle.
Old 08-28-12, 10:22 PM
  #13  
onexcite
Lead Lap
 
onexcite's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 759
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by James281
instead of tap into the original harness you could buy this and leave the original wire alone, i prefer this method.
Decode Error Free Bypass Wiring
The LED Decoder won't work.

There are 2 problem:
First the socket too big and thick so it won't fit the GS housing. I used the Dremel to trim down to get it fit and then the resistor won't cure hyper flashing. I order two set of LED decoder one 7440 and one 7443 from 2 seller but both didn't work.

So NO go for led decoder.
Old 08-29-12, 12:32 PM
  #14  
TitanFan
Rookie
Thread Starter
 
TitanFan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: GA
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

One excite is that a 1.5w bulb and did you get it off of v-led?
Old 08-29-12, 12:41 PM
  #15  
onexcite
Lead Lap
 
onexcite's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 759
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by TitanFan
One excite is that a 1.5w bulb and did you get it off of v-led?
The 15W HID for reverse I order from china.


Quick Reply: LED Turn Signal Bulbs for 4GS!!



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:03 AM.