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Old Jun 26, 2020 | 12:08 PM
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Hi ladies and gents, I'm working my way through the lights changing to LEDs and need some advice. I'm going to change the rear cluster bulbs, that involves a few dual filament bulbs, so when the brake is pressed the stop light brightens and running light are just on but less bright. Can I get an LED bulb that is capable of doing both these without changing the cars lens cluster or will I only be able to get a single LED that wont brighten when the brake is depressed? Also same deal with the front high and low bean on the same bulb etc. I'm going to opt for cambus for the indicators so it doesn't send the flasher unit into hysterics. I know a few have done upgrades on here and wondered i fyou had to change any fitments. Also found these bulbs on ebay.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1156-BA15...53.m1438.l2649
 
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Old Jun 27, 2020 | 08:00 AM
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Think I found my own answer last night, amazing what you can do when it rains with the tinterweb..!!

The price of these LEDs has dropped dramatically been buying them in packs of 10 + for very little money... But the result is impressive
 
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Old Oct 6, 2021 | 04:27 PM
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I would advise not to install LED as brake lights. Most LED brake bulbs do not offer the big difference in light while at park and brakes are applied. The light difference is too small and it's not safe. It's good if you have 3rd brake light to compensate for that, but when you install it check for yourself the difference in light brightness on the halogen and LED bulb.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2021 | 10:19 PM
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@simeon40 don't know what bulbs you looked at. I converted ALL my lights to LED and they are exceptionally brighter.

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-bulbs-203755/

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...change-202828/

 
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Old Oct 7, 2021 | 01:43 AM
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They are brighter yes. Check this graphic and you can also watch the video in which is explained everything.
 
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