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Old 05-17-11, 01:13 AM
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Default Front Turn Signal Lights LED conversion

Hi I recently changed my '95's front turn signal lights to LED 'cause the yellow shade of the bulb is really annoying me on how it looks like when you're in front of the car, so here are some pics taken. It's really nice also 'cause it has a deeper amber color to it and the flash is more snappy.

Right-regular bulb Left-LED
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqFrmXfIYgc
Attached Thumbnails Front Turn Signal Lights LED conversion-p5170718.jpg   Front Turn Signal Lights LED conversion-p5170719.jpg  

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Old 05-17-11, 01:22 AM
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Your video is set to private
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unprivate the video so we can see!...
Old 05-17-11, 01:34 AM
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My bad. Can you see it now?
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Thank you sir by chance does 1 blink faster then the other 1..?
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Originally Posted by mrlextasy
Thank you sir by chance does 1 blink faster then the other 1..?
On the vid yes, because the right side is the regular bulb on the left is the LED. I'm just showing the difference.
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Thats why they made these bulbs with the chrome liner, flashes amber, doesnt reflect any color when off



But hey LED is an upgrade so cool video
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Originally Posted by Candela
Thats why they made these bulbs with the chrome liner, flashes amber, doesnt reflect any color when off



But hey LED is an upgrade so cool video
Well, I'm changing all of the bulbs to LED so I don't really see any use for it. I kinda want a lower wattage draw because not only our cars are of age now, and the wirings probably are a bit crispy by this time but regular bulbs and halogen bulbs create heat (which I was actually victimized while removing the bulb after testing it on that vid) that also make the head lamps housing yellow or build up soot (carbon). And like what I said, the flash is more snappy and it's got that deep amber color.
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where can i get these at?
Old 05-22-11, 11:49 AM
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very nice, I like it. What kind and where did you buy the bulb?
Old 05-22-11, 12:37 PM
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I think they are APC iirc.
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It's the 1157

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...1156-x18-T.htm

Then you need this for it to blink properly

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...CF13GL-02.html
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has anyone tried those dual color led bulb?
btw where should I install the flasher unit? and 1 unit for a pair or a bulb?
nice mod bro!
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Just curious, how does it look during the day?
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Do you notice any diminished light output at all? Can't really judge by the video but they looked equal.


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