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Re: Cree led's
[Re: Begbie]
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21/11/2012 00:22
21/11/2012 00:22
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Pondman
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Jame5, when are you going to LED up the high level brake light? You've got a dead bulb on one, so you might as well do the rest of them Spotted that too James What bulbs are in the high level brake light? LED's in that + standard stop & tails would be a good combo. It's a pretty easy to get the rear parcel shelf brake light out. From memory it unscrews from inside the boot.
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Re: Cree led's
[Re: jame5]
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21/11/2012 07:53
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RICHB
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Next on the list is giving the dash a second try and then the centre consol. That will be interesting, looking forward to that
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Re: Cree led's
[Re: jame5]
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23/11/2012 17:12
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dlongstaff
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Replaced my clear lens side repeaters with these. They are flatter and completely sealed units. My clear ones were not very water tight. They flashed fine without any other work to be done. Sorry the car is filthy at the moment! Link
Last edited by dlongstaff; 23/11/2012 17:17. Reason: added link
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Re: Cree led's
[Re: jame5]
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23/11/2012 18:08
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gargoil
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I really like them dblongstaff, I take it they were just a push fit?
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Re: Cree led's
[Re: jame5]
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23/11/2012 18:52
23/11/2012 18:52
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dlongstaff
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Yes, a push fit. I tried them on the original wings to size it up. I fitted the rubber grommet first (obviously with wire running through it) then pushed the lamp through, you can't push it in if the grommet is around the lamp. It's a nice snug fit so get the *orientation correct then push in.
*as in, which way you want the lines in the lens to sit for neatness
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Re: Cree led's
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24/11/2012 00:58
24/11/2012 00:58
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Pondman
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Pondman
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They flashed fine without any other work to be done. Does this mean that they require no resistors or other wiring mods and that they are plug & play
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Re: Cree led's
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24/11/2012 01:51
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dlongstaff
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They flashed fine without any other work to be done. Does this mean that they require no resistors or other wiring mods and that they are plug & play Yes. For me. I did remove the lamp and tested the indicator to see/witness a bulb missing. But it did not make any difference. So wether it's down to the quirks of my car or the side repeaters don't show an error? Maybe ask the seller. It was polarity sensitive. I'm very happy with them.
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Re: Cree led's
[Re: jame5]
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24/11/2012 10:16
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Pondman
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Good to know side repeaters are not resistance sensitive James, high level brake light bulbs? Which ones did you go for
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Re: Cree led's
[Re: jame5]
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24/11/2012 20:19
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gargoil
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I got my front cree LEDs in today as well, they are a fantastic match for the colour of my HIDs. Just need to work out what to do with the front fogs now as they are looking a bit kak!
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Re: Cree led's
[Re: jame5]
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24/11/2012 20:54
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jasgol
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Fitted mine today too, great match for my HIDs, I'm not too bothered about my fogs but would like to match the main beam to the HIDs. I've got Osram Nightbreakers in but they're not a great match, does anyone have any suggestions? (I don't really want HIDs on the main)
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Re: Cree led's
[Re: jame5]
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24/11/2012 23:43
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Got mine today as well, Haven't fitted them yet as I need to swim to the car.
Fast as FCCUK.org
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Re: Cree led's
[Re: jame5]
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25/11/2012 01:39
25/11/2012 01:39
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Pondman
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Looking good T. Got mine today too. Weather too foul down here to bother. Got a set for my sleeping beauty + the Forester. Should look like pretty good DTRL's
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Re: Cree led's
[Re: jame5]
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25/11/2012 10:46
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Pondman
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I concur, coupe a piece of cake the Forester is a grill & headlight out job though that's the one that's outside.
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Re: Cree led's
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25/11/2012 15:17
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Good to know side repeaters are not resistance sensitive James, high level brake light bulbs? Which ones did you go for I went for these in the end, they are the same as the white ones i currently have in there, because they have square SMLEDs the holes they fit through need widening slightly, 8mm if i remember correctly. The bulbs are also the same fitting for the dash bulbs.
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Re: Cree led's
[Re: jame5]
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25/11/2012 22:16
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Pondman
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Thanks James, do you think they are brighter than the standard filament type for the high level brake light? What wattage are the originals? I've tried Google, but it came back with my Q. On here
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Re: Cree led's
[Re: bockers]
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26/11/2012 17:55
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jasgol
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Halfords now stock bulbs that look like hids. Might be worth a try. Has anyone tried these? any other suggestions for a main beam bulb to match HIDs? cheers!
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Re: Cree led's
[Re: jame5]
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28/11/2012 19:15
28/11/2012 19:15
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gargoil
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Yeah they are superb upgrade for the outlay, doubly so as they are back up to full price now!
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Re: Cree led's
[Re: jame5]
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28/11/2012 19:18
28/11/2012 19:18
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RICHB
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Yes, they were a fair bit brighter than the originals. The original bulbs I presume are the same as the dash bulbs which from memory are 2w. I think it is in the FAQ section under 'useful 20vt info' with all the other bulb sizes. Any plans to fit these in the dash james ? or do you think the light may be too 'focused' for the instruments ?.....
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Re: Cree led's
[Re: jimbob13]
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28/11/2012 20:47
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RICHB
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Yeah, they have got to be frosted, and have as wide angle light span as pos....like a regular bulb. Something like these may offer an improvement over the standard 2w bulbs... Im sure these have been mentioned on here before... just seen these too....even brighter
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