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Posted by: Joe Bob Mar 12 2017, 10:16 AM

See attached....I'd like to get a little more visible light from LEDs as opposed to the anemic incandescent bulbs that are in this set up.....

LED bullets or somehow convert to more modern socket style bulbs....

Posted by: bandjoey Mar 12 2017, 10:47 AM

Super bright dot com. They have most anything in leds. If it's not Porsche sacrilegious what about adding a 3rd brake light?

Posted by: Joe Bob Mar 12 2017, 11:07 AM

Going to try an LED replacement Festoon bulb.

Local auto parts stores only carry 1 watt LED Festoons.....gonna try and find 3Ws.....

Posted by: Madswede Mar 12 2017, 12:59 PM

I'm interested in seeing how they turn out for you. I have RSR tail lights on my 914 and wouldn't mind them being more noticeable. I'm paranoid about my fellow drivers.

Posted by: Chris914n6 Mar 12 2017, 01:33 PM

All sorts of options for festoon bulbs on ebay.

Posted by: Joe Bob Mar 12 2017, 02:28 PM

After five parts stores answered my call with "WTF is a Festoon bulb?" and the inevitable "What year, model and whatever" stock question....like the IT dick-in-charge "have you rebooted?"

Autozone had some at 9.99 each. Pricey but they had a tester to make sure they worked. Rated at 3 watts......nice and bright. A BIG improvement.


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Posted by: Joe Bob Mar 12 2017, 05:23 PM

This doohickey was in the package. Ten button batteries providing power with a momentary switch.

Somebody with too much time on their hands...

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Mar 12 2017, 05:35 PM

Nice to know that they work though right? Are those interior lights?

Posted by: Joe Bob Mar 12 2017, 05:39 PM

They ARE used as interior lights. But in this case brake lights. They also have a marine application for the dash.

I guess because they seem to take the wet better than plug in type bulbs. I looked up the part number online. But......No marine supply stores were open today....

Posted by: edwin Mar 12 2017, 05:54 PM

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LED-INTERIOR-LIGHT-PANEL-TOYOTA-HILUX-4RUNNER-PRADO-4WD-36-SMD-WHITE-12V-/121336232575?hash=item1c4033fa7f:g:9T4AAOSw4HVWFGAP

Try searching for "12v LED panel" on ebay. typically come with a bunch of socket and festoon adapters, heaps of different panel sizes available. Again they are designed as interior lights so I'm sure the legals would be interesting if anything ever happened.

Posted by: Spoke Mar 12 2017, 08:41 PM

Someone just asked me about LEDs for the RSR fixtures. Where can I purchase a set to check for fitment of LEDs?

Posted by: Joe Bob Mar 12 2017, 08:46 PM

Post #6 should have what you need. Autozone has an online store.....

Posted by: Joe Bob Mar 12 2017, 09:02 PM

BTW has anyone found a source for cheaper replacement lenses w/o having to buy the $350 "kit"?

Posted by: Jeff Hail Mar 12 2017, 10:02 PM

Been there done that.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=76791&st=600

Posted by: Jeff Hail Mar 12 2017, 10:13 PM

I buy them here and sell them to the 911 guys for $200 for the 4 lamps because I can and 911 guys think they dropped out of a Porsche 917's vagina.

http://www.rallylights.com/hella-1259-series-signal-lamps-ece.html

Don't tell anyone the entire lamp assembly runs $12 a piece.

Posted by: mepstein Mar 12 2017, 10:16 PM

Camp 914 used to have them.

Posted by: Joe Bob Mar 12 2017, 11:14 PM

Thanks, Jeff your secret is safe with me.....after 10 years mine are faded.....