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> LED Turn Signal/Driving Lights Front and Rear, Looking for factory looking upgrade
ben*james
post Apr 23 2024, 08:56 PM
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OK, so I suck at searches! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

I recall there being an option but not finding anything that looks factory but utilizes LED lights. I'm a little tired of messing with fussy bulbs that are dimly lit to begin with.

I recently upgraded my driving lights to LED and WOW - (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
Needless to say I'm hooked on bright lights and my car will never be a show concours winner so why not. However, it at least has to look somewhat stock!

Photo just for fun. One light LED one not so much

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drem914
post Apr 25 2024, 09:07 AM
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Spoke's LED boards are incredible. Top of the list is to do the brake lights first. They improve visibility to others 100%. The Euro style front indicators let you run them as you daytime driving lights when you don't want to flip your headlights up.
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post Apr 25 2024, 03:59 PM
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QUOTE(drem914 @ Apr 25 2024, 09:07 AM) *

Spoke's LED boards are incredible. Top of the list is to do the brake lights first. They improve visibility to others 100%. The Euro style front indicators let you run them as you daytime driving lights when you don't want to flip your headlights up.



I modified the fog lights to be on full time as driving lights. All bulbs other than the alternator and heating control have been replaced with direct replacement plug-in LEDs. Much of my motivation was DC current availability with a new AC system installation. Two large condenser fans require about 9A each. Reducing power requirements elsewhere helps compensate.

I'm planning to add a couple diodes to turn on all markers from the modified fog light controls. The car will be fully lit other than lifting the headlights at all times while driving.
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post Apr 25 2024, 08:16 PM
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QUOTE(Warren914 @ Apr 25 2024, 05:59 PM) *

I'm planning to add a couple diodes to turn on all markers from the modified fog light controls. The car will be fully lit other than lifting the headlights at all times while driving.


I changed the running lights to always be on when the key is ON. Used a relay to power the running lights so the running light power did not go through the ignition key.

The relay connection is described here:
DRL on a 914

If you decide to use diodes to power the markers, make sure the diodes are schottky barrier diodes. They have much lower on voltage than standard silicon diodes.
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