LED Conversion time!

SvB4EvA · #1 (**permalink**) 03-06-08, 11:33 PM

So after having a DTS loaner car from the dealer, I MUST HAVE LEDs! And I mean every where!

I already have LEDs in my parking lamps and side markers, so I ordered:

4 x 44mm 9-LED Festoons (Both front doors, rear dome and trunk)

2 x 44mm 9-LED Rigid Loop Festoons (Under dash, both sides)

2 x 194 4-LED (Map lights)

2 x 194 1-LED Frosted bulb (License plate. I went with this style for the plate because it is supposed to be a subtle wide angle light. If I don't like them I can always change.)

2 x 3157 32-LED Matrix bulbs (Reverse lights)

I think I got em all... Anyone that has done this before, if I am missing something or messed something up, please yell at me. (I dont care about vanity lights or DRLs, btw)

YuraB · #2 (**permalink**) 03-06-08, 11:57 PM

DO A STEP BY STEP INSTALL THREAD!!
I know there is already one, but more helps.
Just take pictures and give brief descriptions, its not hard.

the cadillac kid · #3 (**permalink**) 03-07-08, 12:40 AM

what color stevie? you didnt the get to see mine at night

i love em.

LastOneLeft · #4 (**permalink**) 03-07-08, 12:51 AM

I've done all these mods except the reverse lights and side markers!

I have to say there a huge apperance difference after installing interior LEDs and yes you have everything covered!
(do not change bulbs at night or you will find out the hard way like I did *burnt fingers*)

maybe you can help me with the LEDs side markers converison?

FlyFlip420 · #5 (**permalink**) 03-07-08, 12:56 AM

Sooooo...since your sooooo excited about doing this mod, excitement is done better when 2 people are celebratin........................................ ......................

So buy me some too

Dont be cheap and try to say NO when its so fun and exciting to say YES

the cadillac kid · #6 (**permalink**) 03-07-08, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by LastOneLeft

I've done all these mods except the reverse lights and side markers!

I have to say there a huge apperance difference after installing interior LEDs and yes you have everything covered!
(do not change bulbs at night or you will find out the hard way like I did *burnt fingers*)

i did mine in the driveway as the sun was going down...
still light enough to see what you're doing, but "dark" enough that the car would turn the lights on.
you want to see if the LEDs are working, and have to test them out one at a time. yeah if the car was just running, the bulbs (stock ones) will be hot; i tried to avoid touching the "glass" part of the bulb as much as possible. but for some of the bulbs, its simply unavoidable.
take comparison pictures though

good luck bro

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maybe you can help me with the LEDs side markers converison?

its not hard.. 194 T10 bulb. Try ebay vendor CalMotor. thats where i got mine. best price + awesome customer service. triangle lights & the side markers use the same type bulb.

FlyFlip420 · #7 (**permalink**) 03-07-08, 01:47 AM

Bout how much??????????????????????????????

the cadillac kid · #8 (**permalink**) 03-07-08, 02:21 AM

"bout" try searching

the cadillac kid · #9 (**permalink**) 03-07-08, 02:22 AM

dont remember...look for thread "LEDs, Read On" there should be a link or something... i made links in there

Coma · #10 (**permalink**) 03-07-08, 09:49 AM

Did someone say LEDs?? Aahahahah...

Yes, I have changed every light on my car to LED except for the brake lights. Once you have bought the correct bulbs (which it seems as though you have) then installing really is a no-brainer. I mean, you take the old bulbs out and put the new bulbs in.

Protips:
-Map lights can be accessed by popping the little plastic housing for them with a flat head screw driver from the front of sides.
-Hooked (Rigid Loop) festoons were the biggest trouble for me. They are not going to be an exact replacement with the stock bulbs, but you should be able to manage a tight fit (so they don't fall out!).
-These LEDs get hot as hell, don't touch them after they've been on for more than 10 seconds. It will burn your finger.
-Buzzed driving is drunk driving. (courtesy of the on-site ads)

FlyFlip420 · #11 (**permalink**) 03-07-08, 11:46 AM

I dont wanna do the research...Im LAAAAZY, not looking thru all those posts for a quick answer, and I wouldnt get to harrass you. It would have been faster for you to type a price than that whole sentence you typed too

Sooooo ballpark....How much did it cost to do all of them?

SvB4EvA · #12 (**permalink**) 03-07-08, 11:52 AM

FlyFlip420 · #13 (**permalink**) 03-07-08, 11:54 AM

Thanks steve....throw it on your credit card for me

UmmmmmKAY....Thanks

87vertgt · #14 (**permalink**) 03-07-08, 01:22 PM

please take before and after pics!

SvB4EvA · #15 (**permalink**) 03-07-08, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YuraB

DO A STEP BY STEP INSTALL THREAD!!
I know there is already one, but more helps.
Just take pictures and give brief descriptions, its not hard.

If I have time I will do this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by the cadillac kid

what color stevie? you didnt the get to see mine at night

i love em.

Super Bright White... Even tho I was feeling silly and almost bought red. haha

Quote:

Originally Posted by LastOneLeft

I've done all these mods except the reverse lights and side markers!

I have to say there a huge apperance difference after installing interior LEDs and yes you have everything covered!
(do not change bulbs at night or you will find out the hard way like I did *burnt fingers*)

maybe you can help me with the LEDs side markers converison?

Yea, sidemarkers are easy. Just turn your wheel all the way right to get to the left wheel well, remove the pins on the plastic lining and reach in. The housing has a plastic clip on the top part of it, squeeze to release the clip and push the top outward. Then just twist the bulb out and replace. Same for the other side, just turn the wheel the other way.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyFlip420

Sooooo...since your sooooo excited about doing this mod, excitement is done better when 2 people are celebratin........................................ ......................

So buy me some too

Dont be cheap and try to say NO when its so fun and exciting to say YES

Nice try Flip!

Quote:

Originally Posted by xocomaox

Did someone say LEDs?? Aahahahah...

Yes, I have changed every light on my car to LED except for the brake lights. Once you have bought the correct bulbs (which it seems as though you have) then installing really is a no-brainer. I mean, you take the old bulbs out and put the new bulbs in.

Protips:
-Map lights can be accessed by popping the little plastic housing for them with a flat head screw driver from the front of sides.
-Hooked (Rigid Loop) festoons were the biggest trouble for me. They are not going to be an exact replacement with the stock bulbs, but you should be able to manage a tight fit (so they don't fall out!).
-These LEDs get hot as hell, don't touch them after they've been on for more than 10 seconds. It will burn your finger.
-Buzzed driving is drunk driving. (courtesy of the on-site ads)

Thanks coma. I knew this all except for the map light housing, you can pop off that little tiny clear lense? cause last night i ripped the whole fixture off my ceiling and figured ide get to them like that.

And, LEDs get hot to the touch? Other LEDs ive ever had were always cool to the touch... or are you talking about the stock bulbs?

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Originally Posted by 87vertgt

please take before and after pics!

I will try... It is hard to take pics of lights in the dark tho...