LED Turn Signal/Driving Lights Front and Rear, Looking for factory looking upgrade |
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LED Turn Signal/Driving Lights Front and Rear, Looking for factory looking upgrade |
ben*james |
Apr 23 2024, 08:56 PM
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LIFER Group: Members Posts: 519 Joined: 16-February 09 From: Portland Oregon Member No.: 10,062 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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 Thank you for your consideration |
ben*james |
Apr 23 2024, 09:11 PM
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LIFER Group: Members Posts: 519 Joined: 16-February 09 From: Portland Oregon Member No.: 10,062 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
OK. I did find this:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...l=Lighting++LED Looks like a good place for me to start. Speaking of which, I need an alternator (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
JeffBowlsby |
Apr 23 2024, 09:58 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,517 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
Search this linked page (control-F) for "LED". The page is a sticky at the top of the Garage forum so it is easy to find:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=361087 |
ben*james |
Apr 24 2024, 07:58 AM
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LIFER Group: Members Posts: 519 Joined: 16-February 09 From: Portland Oregon Member No.: 10,062 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Search this linked page (control-F) for "LED". The page is a sticky at the top of the Garage forum so it is easy to find: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=361087 thank you! looks like its plug and play with new led bulbs! |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Apr 24 2024, 10:30 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,872 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
we have Hella Leds plug and play
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 Thank you for your consideration |
Chris914n6 |
Apr 24 2024, 02:54 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,324 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I only did the exterior bulbs in the 914. I did everything but the dash on the daily. All thru Amazon -- Ebay too risky for quality -- superbrightleds are pricey and tend to be not-the-newest offerings.
The 914 got Auxlight bulbs The Chevy got Yorkim and Sealight X2, and misc for the interior. I didn't have the hyper flash relay issue others did. Maybe it's because I have a 75, maybe it's because I have a good working stock flasher relay. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
bkrantz |
Apr 24 2024, 07:21 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,774 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I kept all the standard fittings, and replaced bulbs with LED equivalents.
https://www.superbrightleds.com/vehicle-lig...ASAAEgKQ-_D_BwE |
Spoke |
Apr 24 2024, 09:56 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,986 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
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drem914 |
Apr 25 2024, 09:07 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,030 Joined: 16-May 08 From: Trabuco Canyon, CA Member No.: 9,062 Region Association: Southern California |
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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raynekat |
Apr 25 2024, 11:10 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,159 Joined: 30-December 14 From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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scallyk9 |
Apr 25 2024, 01:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 323 Joined: 16-October 16 From: Port Orchard, WA, USA Member No.: 20,499 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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. Agree 100% Ditto for me. I have full exterior sets on both of mine and consider them a big safety upgrade. |
Warren914 |
Apr 25 2024, 03:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 93 Joined: 26-February 21 From: Nova Scotia Member No.: 25,265 Region Association: Canada |
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. |
Spoke |
Apr 25 2024, 08:16 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,986 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
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. |
ben*james |
Apr 25 2024, 09:20 PM
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LIFER Group: Members Posts: 519 Joined: 16-February 09 From: Portland Oregon Member No.: 10,062 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Sir Spoke: I believe this is what I'm looking for and will be reaching out soon!
Thank you to all who commented on this thread. |
ConeDodger |
Apr 25 2024, 09:44 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,598 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
Sir Spoke: I believe this is what I'm looking for and will be reaching out soon! Thank you to all who commented on this thread. I used the @Spoke alternative and so far, flawless. I got in very early, so my front don’t do the running light thing. Highly recommend. |
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