LED Replacements

[rexus31]

Has anyone tried these? If so, how much brighter are they?

Standard Red 57

 

[300rag]

I haven't tried them, but given the reflector layout in our cars, these may be bright only from directly behind. With the lack of omnidirectional LEDs they will not give a good light spread, and may be almost invisible from an angle.

 

[CBODY67]

From the picture the link goes to . . . remember that a signal lamp has a reflector that spreads and amplifies the light from the bulb. As the only LEDs on that particular lamp are only pointing "out", it would very possibly render the reflector and its related function inoperative as the light from the bulb would be "out" rather than "everywhere". In other words, probably not a good choice. Especially when compared to the other LEDs for that same bulb replacement that have light sources all around the outside of the bulb housing. To shine one the reflector for best results, in addition to the LEDs that just point "outward".

The other things about using LEDs for signal lights which flash is that you'll need an electronic flasher (to replace the current "thermal load" flasher) and/or an add-in to let the flasher see the same load as it'd see with the former bulbs, so the flasher will work decently well.

Rather than brightness and less electrical system load, the advantage of using LEDs for signal lights is that they illuminate quicker than an incandescent bulb does. That can mean that a following driver can see your brake lights at full illumination about 15'+ sooner with both vehicles travelling 60mph (for example) than with the stock bulbs.

Just some thoughts,
CBODY67

 

[rexus31]

Thanks for the feedback, guys.

 

[carrman]

SYLVANIA 6000k ZEVO Super Bright LED Lamps | eBay

Much better choice, they worked well in my Newport. But now I've switched to these:

B2R) 2ea WCCC1157R Plasma LED Red bulbs | eBay

These work very well.

 

[CBODY67]

I've seen some of the Sylvania ZEVO bulbs at the local WalMart.

CBODY67

 

[cbarge]

I use bulbs from these guys..
LED Brake Light, Turn Light and Tail Light Bulbs | LED Car Light Bulbs | Super Bright LEDs
Get the 360 barrel bulbs,they light up the whole housing.
When running LED in your C Make sure you use this:

You will have to swap the polarity of the black/red wires to the flasher plug to make them work.

 

[cbarge]

rexus, for the front run this bulb..
Search Results For "1157 switchback" | LED Brake Light, Turn Light and Tail Light Bulbs | LED Car Light Bulbs | Super Bright LEDs
It is white on park,but switches amber on turn signal.
Right park lamp on,left turn signal on.

Really cool.
just park lamps.Almost like DRL's

 

[cbarge]

The BoaB at night with the 360 LED's

 

[carrman]

Mine with the Zevos installed.

 

[75LandYacht]

I just did a full LED conversion on my dad‘s 95 F150, I know it’s not a C body, but I thought I’d share my experience. I did the entire truck from tag light to headlights and all interior light.. the difference is Amazing!! Just say’en..

 

[bnz84]

Another option - I put these Phillips Intense red in the tail lights and they work great. No other additions necessary.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P2D415K/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[live4theking]

How timely. I was just looking into LED's the other day.

 

[mr. fix it]

Here are a few videos I did back a few years ago with the Sylvannia ZEVO LED's...