[Spyderluv]

Has anyone tried LEDs as replacements tail lights?

 

[BigFoot]

I haven't. Are there tangible benefits for such a modification?

 

[TravisJ]

There are a number of benefits to LEDs as bulb replacements for cars/motorcycles. They last longer, are usually brighter/easier to see, and are less prone to failure.

If I had a bulb fail on my car, I would replace the pair with LEDs. However, I wouldn't bother with the replacement if everything was working fine at the time.

 

[The Head]

Light dispersion is going to be the only issue where we have non reflector type tail lenses the light will just transmit straight through the lenses hence you will have very small bright round circles instead of the whole taillight lighting up

 

[BigFoot]

Thanks guys. I also read somewhere that from 2012 all new cars in Europe need to have some degree of LED lighting (not sure why).

 

[Spyderluv]

No attempts?

I'm surprised no one has tried LEDs (as replacements). If I can find the proper replacements, I'll give them a shot. (I love the look).

 

[DeaneG]

I had a look at taillight replacements and also came to the conclusion that today's LEDs would not work well, since there is no reflector in the taillight assembly. The LEDs I found online would look dim and spotty.

 

[cardiffGiant]

I tried a few sets in my tail light clusters and wasn't happy. The clusters of like 10-15 standard LEDs are not nearly as bright as an incandecent. They do make newer higher wattage LEDs that are supposed to be as bright, but are WAY overpriced and do not last as long in practice. (People are replacing $25-30 Luxeon LED's withing 6 months) I like the look of the instant on and off of LED too, but its not quite there yet unless its a factory installation in my opinion.

 

[Spyderluv]

thanks

Thanks for the input guys. I appreciate it.

 

[GCalo]

A little bit of experimentation can produce great results.

Sometimes when you think the LED is not as bright as the incandescent it actually is, because the light band is whiter and cleaner!

There has been considerable discussion on the Ferrari sites about LED B/U bulbs because the incandescents are too close to the plastic and deform it after a while.

Try: www.superbrightleds.com

They have an incredible assortment, and I have bought a few to play around. It's actually a bit of fun and very informative.

 

[Spyderluv]

Hope !

Thanks GCalo! I'll investigate further.

 

[GCalo]

Thanks GCalo! I'll investigate further.

Sure. See what they offer and experiment.

They are not expensive.