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Posted by: MedFly914 Dec 4 2020, 02:13 PM
During the last Malibu run, it was brought to my attention the my brake lights are not bright. The gentleman who told me this mentioned a user who makes LED tail light kits. can someone please point me in his direction?
Thanks,
Posted by: mmichalik Dec 4 2020, 02:25 PM
During the last Malibu run, it was brought to my attention the my brake lights are not bright. The gentleman who told me this mentioned a user who makes LED tail light kits. can someone please point me in his direction?
Thanks,
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3031 https://www.spokeworksled.com/ Jerry is the man you want to talk to. I've purchased two complete sets (well, almost. I'm about to get the rears and reverse lights) and they are awesome.
I think everyone here will agree with that as well.
Posted by: mepstein Dec 4 2020, 02:26 PM
Great guy, great product.
Posted by: horizontally-opposed Dec 4 2020, 03:04 PM
Been thinking about these more and more, if only for the brake lights.
Have to admit I like the incandescent glow of the original parking lights—but having been rear-ended once, the LED brake boards are something I just need to do.
Posted by: Cairo94507 Dec 4 2020, 03:21 PM
Yeah, they are definitely on the list of must haves if you drive your 914 on the Bay Area streets with all these fools doing everything but driving all over the place. 
Posted by: mepstein Dec 4 2020, 03:24 PM
Been thinking about these more and more, if only for the brake lights.
Have to admit I like the incandescent glow of the original parking lights, but having been rear-ended once…
They clip in and can be removed in minutes if you are showing your car but this is one thing that is good to differ from stock.
Posted by: ndfrigi Dec 4 2020, 03:29 PM
yes I also have almost complete set (Spoke’s product) that I bought from Cairo94507 Michael. Waiting to be installed on my 74 project.
Posted by: lierofox Dec 4 2020, 04:13 PM
Been thinking about these more and more, if only for the brake lights.
Have to admit I like the incandescent glow of the original parking lights—but having been rear-ended once, the LED brake boards are something I just need to do.
That was my reasoning for switching to LED, and installing a 3rd brake light. People follow way too close, drive way too fast, and aren't paying attention to anything smaller than a Ford F250.
Posted by: tygaboy Dec 4 2020, 04:18 PM
I have Spoke's entire set up. They are Super AWESOME. 
Got them from @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=2388 . I ended up with euro ones, I guess and one really neat-o thing I didn't expect is that even with US (all red) tail light lenses, when you hit the turn signal, it flashes orange, right through the red US plastic! Very stealthy!
Maybe I should sell those original Euro Hella rear lenses... 
Posted by: drem914 Dec 4 2020, 04:33 PM
During the last Malibu run, it was brought to my attention the my brake lights are not bright. The gentleman who told me this mentioned a user who makes LED tail light kits. can someone please point me in his direction?
Thanks,
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=24478 That was me.
Posted by: Olympic 914 Dec 4 2020, 04:46 PM
I have the full compliment of Spoke's LED lights.
During a Teenerpaluza run I had someone come up and tell me my brake lights were always on. So of course I checked, Nope just the tail lights. They are so bright it looks like brake lights. And when the brake lights come on brighter still.
I would actually like the regular taillights to be a little Less bright.
Posted by: bbrock Dec 4 2020, 05:02 PM
Been thinking about these more and more, if only for the brake lights.
Have to admit I like the incandescent glow of the original parking lights—but having been rear-ended once, the LED brake boards are something I just need to do.
Jerry's kits are definitely the premium way to go but you can get LED replacement bulbs through https://www.superbrightleds.com/ . They won't be as bright as Jerry's kits but way brighter than incandescent. You can even get them in warm white where you want that nostalgic glow.
FYI, I put red LEDs in the rear side markers of my euro lenses so now the side markers look euro amber when they are off, but DOT legal US red when they are on.
Posted by: PanelBilly Dec 4 2020, 05:22 PM
While I was doing a PCA tour the fellow following me pointed out how weak my tail lights were. With Spoke’s leds that problem is fixed.
Posted by: Beeliner Dec 4 2020, 05:26 PM
OK,
I'm in the loop.... Signed in at the site... 
I took the advice gained here and purchased head lights... They are great!!!
I know these will be just as good..
B
Posted by: Spoke Dec 4 2020, 09:53 PM
I would actually like the regular taillights to be a little Less bright.
You're not the first one to mention this. I'm thinking of toning down the running lights on future builds.
You can do a simple modification to reduce the taillight intensity. There are 3 resistors which determine the taillight brightness. Removing one will reduce the brightness. The resistor can be either unsoldered (you'll likely need 2 solder pencils) or just crush one of the resistors with a good set of needle nose pliers. You won't void the warranty. Give me a shout if for more info if interested. I could do it for you if you want as well.
Posted by: Spoke Dec 4 2020, 09:56 PM
—but having been rear-ended once, the LED brake boards are something I just need to do.
That was me around 2005...The reason I started making LED lights.
Posted by: 76-914 Dec 4 2020, 11:56 PM
Jerry's LED taillight assembly's were my Christmas present to myself during his Holiday Special last year. Great guy and great service; even if your stupid and try to install the front turn signal kits upside down. 
Posted by: eric9144 Dec 5 2020, 12:33 PM
Spokes LED's are worth every penny, I put them in both of my 914s--lots of our local roads want you to run headlights on all the time, the LED taillights make it visible from much further away and the brake lights are a big pop of light vs the incandescent, even during daylight hours. They use less energy and create less heat and they're totally plug and play, as well as 100% reversible if you needed it 'back to stock'
Posted by: mepstein Dec 5 2020, 12:56 PM
The “less heat” thing is a big deal. Half the twilight housings I’ve seen are melted from hot bulbs. Especially on early cars.
Posted by: Coondog Dec 5 2020, 12:57 PM
Best mod for the buck out there.
Posted by: horizontally-opposed Dec 5 2020, 05:17 PM
—but having been rear-ended once, the LED brake boards are something I just need to do.
That was me around 2005...The reason I started making LED lights.
Did that car get fixed?
Okay, need to order some brake boards. And one of my bulbs just happens to be dead back there...so the timing is perfect.
Posted by: Spoke Dec 5 2020, 07:35 PM
—but having been rear-ended once, the LED brake boards are something I just need to do.
That was me around 2005...The reason I started making LED lights.
Did that car get fixed?
Okay, need to order some brake boards. And one of my bulbs just happens to be dead back there...so the timing is perfect.
Yes. I ended up straightening the car out as best I could. I used an Audi scissors jack and a boat hand crank winch from HF to push and pull the metal out. Had to replace the bumper and turnsignal bucket. That was all the parts replaced. The car is a bit shorter on that side but runs like a champ.
I've put a 2056 T4 in it and 5 lug suspension from a '72 911, 6x16 Fuchs on the front and 7x16 Fuchs on the rear.
Posted by: MedFly914 Dec 7 2020, 02:15 PM
Thanks Guy's! I just ordered a pair of brake LEDS from Spoke's.
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