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Old 03-23-2008, 08:40 PM
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i am going to change my reverse lights for led's. I am not sure which ones would look best so, i will let everone else pick for me.


Number 1:

2 HID WHITE 24 LED PARKING LIGHT BULBS 1156 (see link)

http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481


Number 2:

HID WHITE HIGH FLUX 18 LED PARKING LIGHT BULB 1156 (see link)

http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481

 
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Default RE: which led's to get?

EIther one would be cool but I would go with the 24 LED.
 
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I have those 24's in my X and they look great! I'll try to get a few pictures on here as soon as I can, but if you want to put them in right away, go with the 24's. You won't be sorry!
 
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Old 03-24-2008, 04:58 AM
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Seen these praised on the .co.uk forum

You can buy them here:-
http://www.quadconversions.com/jagua...ear_lights.htm
 
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Old 03-24-2008, 05:00 AM
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Just read it was reverse lights....[:'(]
 
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Old 03-24-2008, 05:21 AM
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24 led should be better choice
 
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ok 24 led it is. thanks

 
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Old 03-24-2008, 10:14 AM
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Jvegas, the 24-bulb LED does not do justice to the whole reflecter...you'll just see the bulb, not enough on the sides. The 18-led is what I use in my brake and turn signals. Did you see this writeup?

I recommend the 18-bulb style for almost all applications...at least until a better design comes out.


 
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ok..... now i don't know what to do... maybe the 18 would be better. would it be as bright?
 
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lol
 
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lol... screw it... i am just going to flip a coin.......... it was heads! that means i will go with the 18 led.
 
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You will be happy with that. I wish I could show you the ones in mine, but alas, I didn't get any 'white' ones. Wanna see red or amber? lol
 
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I just got the 24 LED bulbs today and there really bright
 
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lol!! the one's the coin told me to get, the 18 led are no longer in stock! LOL
 
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These are same design, but two additional leds on the end. So, whatcha gonna do now?
 
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hhmm that might work...
 
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good things come to those that wait! i checked back at V-leds.com today and found a new item. I just ordered them and think they will look great! check it out.


http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
 
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Old 03-29-2008, 10:27 AM
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Didn't you read my article buddy? Tested them in the turn/brake applications (brake would be equivalent to the backup, essentially)

These are the priciest LEDs out there right now, however, no better than the $30 pair SMT design, or the $15 dollar 18/20 -LED pair that I recommended to you initially...sorry to say.
 
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Old 03-29-2008, 11:03 AM
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damn. i must have missed that part. lol. the 18/20 led was no longer on the site. when you tested these where they ok?
 
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Old 03-29-2008, 09:48 PM
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Yes, they were good for turn and brake both, but I believe the 18-20 LEDs had a slightly brighter 'high' setting becasue of the type of LEDs it uses. I still think you will be happy with them, nonetheless, just poorer.
 


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