LED Brakelights

[Piet]

Has anyone used the LED version of the 1157 bulbs?

 

[Evolution1980]

Not me, but I'm certainly interested in the idea...

 

[Viet Nam Vett]

Has anyone used the LED version of the 1157 bulbs?

Do a search on LED tail lights.. This has been covered in many a post.. There's some good info there.

 

[sebring silver]

I have a set on my 96 CE coupe, had to adjust the bulb holders slightly to get them to fit though, I also have led indicator bulbs and reversing bulb with bleeper, they all appear a lot shaper and light quicker than the originals

 

[Piet]

Do a search on LED tail lights.. This has been covered in many a post.. There's some good info there.

I did a search for "LED" "LED LIGHTING" "LED BREAK LIGHTS"... most of the posts were on the C5 lighting.

The closest thing was the C4 LED conversions: http://store.adjureinc.com/cv101-4.html

I am just looking for the 1157 LED bulbs
EG: http://superbrightleds.com/tail-brake-turn.html

I was also thinking of the High Power 3 Watt Luxeon LEDs

 

[Evolution1980]

I am just looking for the 1157 LED bulbs
EG: http://superbrightleds.com/tail-brake-turn.html

Looks cool! May have to check that out! they are pretty cheap too! Maybe I'll bite the bullet and buy 'em. What's a couple bucks??? :cool

 

[pws69]

I have been running the "superbrights" for 3 years with no problems. I did have to use a HD flasher.

The only "issue" is that the fiber optics are pretty dim because light from LED's doesn't diffuse to the sides. Can only really see them at night. Other than that, I really do like them.

 

[76okievette]

I used a LUKS Halogen Blub 1157 (can't locate info on where I got them) and although I did get one bad blub they are much brighter. At first I had problems with the drives side rear and though it was the blub drawing more power but later found out I had a intermintant break in the wire, fix that it works great. The just go in exactly like an orginal 1157 the glass area is actually smaller than an 1157 but brighter.

Here is a pic they are available at JC Whitney
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs...601&TID=101&productId=2003601&catalogId=10111

 

[zgator]

Don't they burn hot?

 

[Peer81]

Here is a pic they are available at JC Whitney
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs...601&TID=101&productId=2003601&catalogId=10111

I have these for my backup lights. I tested them for 5 minutes and the plastic didn't meld but I wouldn't use them for any light that is on longer than that. On the other side, the light this bulb produces so much light it's almost daytime when I put it in reverse

Groeten Peter

 

[zgator]

Thats what I thought.too much heat!!!ad

 

[pws69]

Don't they burn hot?

Not at all - they are LED's, not "light bulbs"

 

[Evolution1980]

I used a LUKS Halogen Blub 1157...Here is a pic they are available at JC Whitney
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs...601&TID=101&productId=2003601&catalogId=10111

Don't they burn hot?

Not at all - they are LED's, not "light bulbs"

pws69, I think zgator was referring to the halogens, not the LED's.

 

[Evolution1980]

Maybe this week I'll buy one of each (LED and Halogen) and take pics and give a report. As I said, above, what's a couple of bucks if it's for the betterment of us all?

 

[pws69]

pws69, I think zgator was referring to the halogens, not the LED's.

Oops - I missed that one - right you are - sorry!

I agree - Halogens can get incredibly hot!

Paul

 

[76okievette]

I have not compared the heat but as I don't use my car for daily driver and don't drive it to much at night it has not been a problem. I have them in the brakelight and tail light socket and really like the bright brakelights should not be a problem for the break light but might for the tail light. I will do some testing and see how hot they get compared to a normal 1157 in the tail light socket.

 

[Piet]

Maybe this week I'll buy one of each (LED and Halogen) and take pics and give a report. As I said, above, what's a couple of bucks if it's for the betterment of us all?

Can't wait

 

[EYESOFTEX]

You can get LED 1157 @ Most custon Bike Shops Cost about each $5.00 .
Red LED / clear LED

 

[75 flame orange]

LED LIGHTS

http://www.superbrightleds.com/

guys try this site,lots of information and it should answer all your questions.

carmen

 

[76okievette]

Still planing on testing my Halgon blubs hope to do it this weekend.