V-LEDs Tail Light Star Design
12-10-2009, 12:38 PM
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V-LEDs Tail Light Star Design
Has anybody tried these LEDs? Will they fit in the factory light housing?
V-LEDs White V-Star M-SMT Parking Lights
V-LEDs White V-Star M-SMT Parking Lights
12-10-2009, 12:43 PM
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Pico has them in his brake lights
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-exterior-appearance-body-kits-27/v-led-upgrade-brake-signal-lights-169490/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-exterior-appearance-body-kits-27/v-led-upgrade-brake-signal-lights-169490/
12-10-2009, 01:35 PM
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I notice that the stock bulbs are not tinted red. Is it safe and reasonable to use white LED taillights to provide a brighter glow while the red enclosure will still provide the red tint.
12-10-2009, 03:43 PM
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Pico: any night time pics?
any draw backs to swapping out to these LED's? Is it the brake lights that freak out the abs system for some people?
Rev: isn't that what happened to RedFox?
any draw backs to swapping out to these LED's? Is it the brake lights that freak out the abs system for some people?
Rev: isn't that what happened to RedFox?
12-10-2009, 04:04 PM
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the amber turn signals are V-Led AMBER 1157 V-LEDS 7W HIGH POWER 20 LED TURN SIGNAL BULBS 2057
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12-10-2009, 04:10 PM
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Installing a resistor in the 3rd brake light solves the problem if you have all LEDs
12-10-2009, 04:28 PM
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I also have the LED 3rd brake light that isn't shown in the pics above. I 'm not using a resistor on the 3rd brake light and there are no problems to report .
Only resistors being used are two 3ohms for the rear turn signals.
Here's a full view
Only resistors being used are two 3ohms for the rear turn signals.
Here's a full view
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12-10-2009, 09:01 PM
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Pico, is that 3rd brake light one of the ones available on ebay? Been looking for a good 3rd brake light as well, what do you think of the one you have there?
12-10-2009, 09:05 PM
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Pico, I like the look of the turn signals as well, but I'm not sure about double the price for the "high power" ones, anybody have any experience with the standard amber turn signals and the standard white back up lights? I presently have the tail-light kit from rotaryfx and i'm disappointed with the results.
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Pico, I like the look of the turn signals as well, but I'm not sure about double the price for the "high power" ones, anybody have any experience with the standard amber turn signals and the standard white back up lights? I presently have the tail-light kit from rotaryfx and i'm disappointed with the results.
the OE and FX lights are very under power. I have had the FX lights in the past and they definitely not worth the money.
12-10-2009, 10:13 PM
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What about the V-LEDs standard (I already know too well to avoid the rotaryfx ones). Here's a link: V-LEDs M-SMT 27 LED Amber.
And the same for white backup lights: V-LEDs M-SMT 27 LED White.
And the same for white backup lights: V-LEDs M-SMT 27 LED White.
12-12-2009, 10:56 PM
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I have them as brake lights as well:
https://www.rx8club.com/members/daisun-19985-albums-led-tail-lights-1431/
https://www.rx8club.com/members/daisun-19985-albums-led-tail-lights-1431/
12-13-2009, 10:46 AM
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What about the V-LEDs standard (I already know too well to avoid the rotaryfx ones). Here's a link: V-LEDs M-SMT 27 LED Amber.
And the same for white backup lights: V-LEDs M-SMT 27 LED White.
And the same for white backup lights: V-LEDs M-SMT 27 LED White.
Definitely not as bright as the 7w bulbs but they still would be a good upgrade
12-15-2009, 03:18 AM
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They dont need resistors. I have all my brake lights replaced with LEDS and they work fine. However, if you want to change the indicator lights to prevent hyper flashing I think you will need resistors.
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