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 Sep 27, 2006 - 11:15 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Mar 23, '06 From Nashville Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%)  |
Ok well i ve search but im still not sure...
Whaat is the best led bulb for my guages..im wanting blue ones to match my autometer cobalt gauges? also ive read that i can use a 5 watt 195 bulb.. what about a 5 watt led? i need help and i want it bright... Thank for any info... pics are welcome... This post has been edited by Shocker: Sep 27, 2006 - 11:25 PM -------------------- |
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Sep 27, 2006 - 11:55 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
www.superbrightleds.com
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Sep 28, 2006 - 12:16 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 23, '06 From Nashville Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE(Bitter @ Sep 27, 2006 - 11:55 PM) [snapback]484701[/snapback] www.superbrightleds.com i know where to get them but im wondering from personal experience..which type is the best. -------------------- |
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Sep 28, 2006 - 12:24 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
generally the wider the angle and the brigther the better. you can cut and polish the lense to alter the light pattern sometimes, but that gets tedious.
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Sep 28, 2006 - 12:47 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '05 From USA/Virginia Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
i've had lots of luck with the 194 5-led matrix bulbs.
http://superlumination.com/194.htm i've had some burn on me. which almost certainly means there was a wiring defect and the led got over-juiced. but the ones i've had in there now have been going strong since last november. but i've also wanted to try the superstar leds as well for some time now. typically leds draw like 20 milli-amps of current so you're probably not going to see an auto led pull 5 watts. but if you meant watts as in "visible light" remember that watts really measures power (watts = volts * amps), and leds produce much more visible light than incandesent bulbs of a similar power. uh, so anyways, check the dash pic in my profile, it was done with the 5-led matrix things. |
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Sep 28, 2006 - 7:12 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 10, '03 From Wichita, KS Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Stick with the 5 LED Matrix style. I've used both and the superstars just aren't worht the extra money.
BTW, you can find them cheaper on eBay. --------------------  Project ST204.5 99.88946% complete... |
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Sep 28, 2006 - 12:45 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 28, '06 From Los Angeles, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I have the Matrix bulbs and I really like them. They seem to light very evenly. I have the 3 main bulbs replaced and love it. Mine are red by the way.
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Sep 28, 2006 - 1:25 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '06 From Sunnyvale CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
yea id go with matrix. ive got 3 white ones in mine and they look perfect with my reverse indigo gauges.
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Sep 28, 2006 - 7:32 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 9, '05 From Bedford, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
im working on putting 3mm led in each number and cutting the tiny numbers with an exacto knife and replacing it with something that could make it look like a lexus gauge.
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Sep 28, 2006 - 8:24 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 23, '06 From Nashville Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE(My2Celi @ Sep 28, 2006 - 7:32 PM) [snapback]484993[/snapback] im working on putting 3mm led in each number and cutting the tiny numbers with an exacto knife and replacing it with something that could make it look like a lexus gauge. will definatly hav to see pics of that when you get that done... thanks guys for all the info.. -------------------- |
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Sep 29, 2006 - 6:05 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 2, '05 From Guam Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
I got non LED amber Raybrig bulbs, nice clean light.
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Sep 29, 2006 - 6:39 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 29, '06 From UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
u can use 5w sidelight/parking light bulbs. in the dash, the result is much better than the leds, and the bulbs are cheaper too. i have used led's in the past but they tend to leave dark patches on the dash, and your needles light up the same colour as the led's too, however if u use bulbs u can paint the needles to any colour that takes your fancy. heres a pic of my dash as proof...
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Sep 29, 2006 - 7:30 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 6, '06 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
thats hott
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Sep 29, 2006 - 7:41 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 29, '06 From UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
thankyou, all done using 5w bulbs. even glow and bright as daylight, and i painted the needles red to match my apexi gauges, the dials are custom made...
  
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Sep 29, 2006 - 9:24 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 26, '05 From Sweden Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i've used matrix's but all four i first ordered broke one after another, and according to autolumination their superstars were even more picky than the matrix, however their current matrix's now comes with an upgraded circuitry and i havent had any more problems since
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Sep 30, 2006 - 2:41 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '05 From USA/Virginia Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
ahh, predator that might explain why mine have been lasting this time.
i'm a big fan of leds, they use miniscule amounts of current. and if you ever see a side-by-side between electroluminescent (indiglo), incandescent (regular), & led the leds will always have the most saturated color (led blue is *way* blue-er than indiglo). |
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Sep 30, 2006 - 2:52 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 23, '06 From Nashville Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
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Sep 30, 2006 - 8:11 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 19, '06 From Long Island, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
QUOTE(Shocker @ Sep 30, 2006 - 3:52 AM) [snapback]485612[/snapback] Looks cheap because it's only 1 LED. But at least it's behind a wide-angle lens. I agree with the other guys that say incandescent bulbs are better for gauges. I have used LEDs in past, they are only good for certain applications. The only spot where I really liked superwhite LEDs is for the rear license plate lights. 194 style. -------------------- '92 Grey Mitsubishi 3000GT SL - Sold
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Oct 1, 2006 - 12:47 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '05 From USA/Virginia Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
i've tried the inverted lens led, it's ok. not as bright as the matrix, but i remember the light dispersing pretty evenly with them, then again is was like a year ago.
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Oct 1, 2006 - 1:09 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 13, '06 From Lebanon, Oregon Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Ive got superstar LEDs I love them, but from what everyone else is saying maybe you should go with the matrix LED?
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