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> LEDs For Front Turnsignal Bucket
chads74
post Apr 3 2014, 07:47 AM
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I would love a set. I am keeping my fingers crossed I made the list for the rear set.
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post Apr 3 2014, 09:37 AM
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QUOTE(CptTripps @ Apr 3 2014, 09:22 AM) *

QUOTE(69telecaster @ Apr 3 2014, 08:56 AM) *

Wouldn't white LED's behind the amber lenses be better?


Amber light through amber lenses will give more/better light. The wavelengths match, so you'll get more color.

::: someone correct me if I'm wrong, I just remember reading an article about that :::


This was posted in my LED brake thread. One picture says a lot.

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Here's the spectrum of a white LED compared with other light sources including a tungsten lamp. Notice how the LED, vapor lamp, and bar code scanner have high peaks at certain frequencies.

Much of the white LED's power is filtered out by the amber lens.

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post Apr 3 2014, 01:59 PM
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Sooooo. . what if I want to use the Euro version with an American lens? Will it be crappy or decent?
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Soooooo do we have a final answer on this? I love this idea!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)


I'm targeting 3 versions:

US (all amber lens): All amber LEDs. All on softly for running lights; bright for turnsignals

Euro (clear bottom; amber top lens): White LEDs on the bottom, on bright when running lights on; top amber LEDs blink bright for turnsignals (the amber could be on softly or off for running lights for running lights)

Clear lens: White LEDs around perimeter, on bright when running lights on; center amber LEDs blink bright for turnsignals (the amber could be on softly or off for running lights)

After conversation with CptTripps, I don't think I will blank out the white LEDs when the turnsignal is blinking. More light = better. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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post Apr 3 2014, 03:39 PM
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I like #2 for my 914:

2) Euro lens: White LEDs on the lower section; on for running lights; amber for turnsignals.
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post Apr 3 2014, 04:11 PM
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Sooooo. . what if I want to use the Euro version with an American lens? Will it be crappy or decent?
Sean



Should work ok. White LEDs may look a little less bright.

Will have to test this out. I am ordering some white LEDs to do some testing. I need to see how bright the white LEDs are plus I need to measure the on voltage to determine the bias circuit.
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post Apr 3 2014, 04:14 PM
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EURO

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post Apr 3 2014, 04:48 PM
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I'm in for a set, just not sure which one. I have euro lenses but are the US/euro housings different? I opened mine up expecting to find a bulb top and bottom but there was only one up in the top. Yes, I'm new to 914s...
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post Apr 3 2014, 06:12 PM
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I'd be in for a set of the Euro's
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post Apr 3 2014, 06:25 PM
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in for euro pair
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post Apr 3 2014, 08:37 PM
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I would be in for one set as well. I have the clear Italian lenses so option 3 would be for me.
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post Apr 5 2014, 05:04 PM
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euro por favor! 1 pair with blanking feature...
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post Apr 5 2014, 10:23 PM
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I am in for 1 pair of euros
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post Apr 6 2014, 12:45 AM
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1 set of Euros when they are ready. Thank you.
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post Apr 8 2014, 10:21 AM
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Add me to the Euro lens list.
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post Apr 8 2014, 11:35 AM
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It would add to build cost, of course, but a selector switch to change configuration and a universal board?

But there probably isn't space for that either.
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post Apr 8 2014, 11:43 AM
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I like the Euro idea. May want to run with amber lenses for now though, since that is what I have.
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post Apr 8 2014, 11:56 AM
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I would like an amber set please Mr. Spoke
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post Jun 14 2014, 10:12 AM
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Good morning Jerry,

Any update on the Front turn signal buckets.

Thanks

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post Jun 14 2014, 11:14 AM
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Euro for me too!
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post Jun 14 2014, 08:31 PM
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Jerry, you suck. Now I HAVE to buy these too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/KMA.gif)

I like the Euro setup that you're working on especially if it plugs right into a standard US setup and only requires a lens change.

Put me down for a pair.
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