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pocketscience · Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 11:38 pm Post subject: LED brake lights - don't bother!

I decided to try out some LED brake, parking, and reverse lights (turn indicators require new flasher can and I wanted to check the regular stuff first). I got the largest replacements and am so disappointed in them I've taken them out already - they were in for about 30 seconds... The existing bulbs are so much better. I got the type with LEDs around the side as well that supposedly provide a wider spread of light - man the ones without side LEDs must totally suck...

Nice way to p1ss some beer money up the wall...

G.
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skemcin · Joined: 02 Sep 2003 Posts: 1284 Location: Plainfield, IL

any pics of what you had that were so disappointing?

did you buy these, from where?

etc.

re:
http://www.autodirectsave.com/product/list/All/Porsche/924/Bulbs_&_HID/LED_Tail_&_Brake_Lights
http://www.autodirectsave.com/prod/AutoDirectSave/Bulbs_&_HID/LED_Tail_&_Brake_Lights/Brake_Load_Resistor_Blinker_50W_6_OHM_LED/13388
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pocketscience · Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 9:46 pm Post subject:

Purchased from "virtualvillage-au" on Ebay...

They are probably 75% the brightness of existing old-skool bulbs... and poorly made - the little tangs either side which lock the bulb in-place weren't 180° apart - so an arse to fit into the bulb holder...

The ones on Autodirect do look significantly more interesting, but over twice the price - but I guess if they work...

For me, I think I'll stay with bulbs... unless someone wants to buy mine off me...

G.
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skemcin · Joined: 02 Sep 2003 Posts: 1284 Location: Plainfield, IL

Thanks for the additional information. Sorry it was a bust, I've been wondering about some of the lights that are available so this was helpful.

I might try these from AutoDirect once I muster the cash, I'll be sure to pay a bit more attention to it outside of just swapping them out and running off.

Thanks
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pocketscience · Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 10:38 pm Post subject:

I installed the left side only, then lit it all up and took a look... it was clear as a bell which side was brighter... would recommend a similar approach before "running off"

Cheers,
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skemcin · Joined: 02 Sep 2003 Posts: 1284 Location: Plainfield, IL

Great - thanks again for the info and tip. It will be a few weeks before I give this a shot - I'll post my findings.

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924.org (no time to complete)
9249206346 - 89k – new shifter bushings, belts, running well.
9249206347 - 8k – waiting its resurrection, no power at the fuel pump and fuse #7 blows w/power