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Why did Jag use yellow bulbs all over the car instead of LED

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Old Nov 19, 2015 | 05:55 PM
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Default Why did Jag use yellow bulbs all over the car instead of LED

So my first mod was the puddle lights install LED, which is pretty cool to see the Jaguar Emblem light up under the door when its open, but i was wondering a few other things:

Is there a particular reason Jag used regular old school bulbs ( at least they appear to be ) in the dome light section, license plate and under mirrors? The yellow tint is kind of ugly in my opinion. Is this done for style? Has anyone ever replaced all of those those ? If yes;

Can someone provide link to:
1. Mirror led light
2. license plate light
3. dome light
 
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Old Nov 19, 2015 | 06:14 PM
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I think they did it to give the interior lighting a warm feeling. I had warm white LEDs in my last car and it still felt too harsh even though it was mellow compared to standard white LEDs.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2015 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Torrid
I think they did it to give the interior lighting a warm feeling. I had warm white LEDs in my last car and it still felt too harsh even though it was mellow compared to standard white LEDs.
I see, now i feel that the puddle lights i updated are too aftermarket looking
 
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Old Nov 19, 2015 | 06:57 PM
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I wouldn't say don't do it, it's easy to do if you like it. I'm just hyper sensitive to the LED flash. They pulse so fast that it's supposed to be imperceptible to the human eye. I see an extremely fast flash in LED lighting and it makes me feel funny.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2015 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Torrid
I think they did it to give the interior lighting a warm feeling. I had warm white LEDs in my last car and it still felt too harsh even though it was mellow compared to standard white LEDs.
its either this reason or cost cutting reasons. they probably bought a bunch of those bulbs and need to finish them up.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2015 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by carzaddict
its either this reason or cost cutting reasons. they probably bought a bunch of those bulbs and need to finish them up.

Dude, haven't seen you on in a while...how's it been?
 
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