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macabethiel
19-10-2016, 11:29
What's the view of our community of the LED & CREE type bulbs that you can use to replace interior festoon bulbs and your standard tungsten fillament type side, stop & tail type bulbs ?

Are they worth the bother in terms of better illumination etc ?
Banshee
19-10-2016, 11:41
What's the view of our community of the LED & CREE type bulbs that you can use to replace interior festoon bulbs and your standard tungsten fillament type side, stop & tail type bulbs ?

Are they worth the bother in terms of better illumination etc ?

Did a before and after on the Terrano rear plate, I'm sure there was a member on her making them and I brought a few and they are still going strong

Left bulb is the LED and right is the normal filament bulb
https://image.ibb.co/hW0yCv/20141017_200247.jpg

Both LED's in :thumb2
https://image.ibb.co/npnZkF/20141017_231514.jpg
Lazy-Ferret
19-10-2016, 11:53
Inside the car I have found the COB LEDs seem the best as they seem less directional, so give a better light. I have replaced the bulb in Suz's cubby hole (ohh err) and my main courtesy light, but did take a bit of modding to fit them.

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Banshee
19-10-2016, 13:43
Inside the car I have found the COB LEDs seem the best as they seem less directional, so give a better light. I have replaced the bulb in Suz's cubby hole (ohh err) and my main courtesy light, but did take a bit of modding to fit them.

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They sound interesting Clive!!! You got any links?
macabethiel
19-10-2016, 13:47
Banshee,

That looks quite impressive on the number plate I think I will start with the number plates first and see how it goes.
jims-terrano
19-10-2016, 17:59
I have found cheaper LEDs are not long lived and soon start to flicker. I bought some festoon bulbs from Sweety which have been fine as interior at the very back but not done anything with the fron interior lights.
I fancy playing with a pcb and some white LEDs that I have for the high level brake light. Would like some kind of good led lamp for the boot area.
The Patrolman
19-10-2016, 18:21
I've just ordered two of these to see what they are like

http://www.dx.com/p/gt-698-4w-110lm-6000k-car-vehicle-36-led-white-light-dome-roof-ceiling-interior-lamp-373098#.WAerGWjTVpU

I'll keep you updated:thumb2
The Patrolman
19-10-2016, 18:25
Sorry didn't read all f the post
But they might be of interest.
I thought of replacing the full interior light, but the switch may pose a problem :nenau
RJL Services
20-10-2016, 10:32
i have fiited these t replace my interior lights and are very bright as my terrano had no front map lights so fitted the unit and works fine on the door switches etc:thumb2
macabethiel
20-10-2016, 18:04
Obviously they will need to be fitted the right way round but is there an LED version of a Capless Bulb ?

Any links welcome especially if used by a member.
Banshee
20-10-2016, 18:37
Obviously they will need to be fitted the right way round but is there an LED version of a Capless Bulb ?

Any links welcome especially if used by a member.

Oh yeah there is I'm sure just don't know what it is :nenau
The Patrolman
20-10-2016, 21:45
Try these from www.dx.com
http://www.dx.com/p/festoon-39mm-3w-30lm-1-smd-led-white-light-car-tail-lamp-12v-2-pcs-153506#.WAksk2jTVpU
jims-terrano
20-10-2016, 22:26
Yes you can get cap less type bulb led things. Fleabay list loads but a lot are the cheapo that don't seem to last two minutes.
Banshee
21-10-2016, 07:11
Try these from www.dx.com
http://www.dx.com/p/festoon-39mm-3w-30lm-1-smd-led-white-light-car-tail-lamp-12v-2-pcs-153506#.WAksk2jTVpU
Mine don't have glass around the actual LED'S :O
Yes you can get cap less type bulb led things. Fleabay list loads but a lot are the cheapo that don't seem to last two minutes.


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