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Old Aug 29, 2021 | 09:07 AM
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My ‘14 250 AWD has regular tungsten (1156?) amber bulbs at all 4 corners. Can I replace them with LED bulbs?

I would want high quality/bright units if possible.

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Old Aug 29, 2021 | 09:09 AM
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My ‘14 250 AWD has regular tungsten (1156?) amber bulbs at all 4 corners. Can I replace them with LED bulbs?

I would want high quality/bright units if possible.

TIA!
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Old Aug 29, 2021 | 03:33 PM
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Are you sure it's 1156 and not 7440/7444 bulbs? You can fit LEDs regardless, you'll need resistors for them to prevent hyper flashing as well.

I recommend Alla Lighting 7443 Ambers
For resistors, if you don't want to tap into wiring I recommend these Load Resistors

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Old Aug 29, 2021 | 09:08 PM
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Why making them super bright?

It's super annoying to both pedestrians and those following your car!
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Old Aug 29, 2021 | 10:11 PM
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Brighter is better sells. MOAR LUMENS. I'm converting all my cars to have two signal light modes, day is normal night is 60%.
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Old Aug 30, 2021 | 02:52 AM
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Originally Posted by LeX2K
Brighter is better sells. MOAR LUMENS. I'm converting all my cars to have two signal light modes, day is normal night is 60%.
We are talking about TURN SIGNALS here, why do we need SUPER BRIGHT TURN SIGNALS?
What's the point?
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Old Aug 30, 2021 | 06:36 AM
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I should have been more clear, I want them AS BRIGHT, as OEM. My primary reason, is I don’t like the way tungsten bulbs that “glow” on, then off…I like/want the bulbs that are instant on/off, like LEDs are.
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There are dozens of LED bulbs that are not super bright but most are yellow not amber.
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Old Aug 30, 2021 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by wongnee
Why making them super bright?

It's super annoying to both pedestrians and those following your car!
I never said the word “super”.
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