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Old 09-29-2007 | 12:33 PM
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Looks like you don't need a load resistor. They look just right. Where did you get your bulbs? Also, I agree the red LED's look much better.
Actually, i do need the load resistors. They look perfect when the hazards are on but signaling left or right will make the blinkers flash rapidly. I ordered the bulbs and load resistor from
www.superbrightleds.com
The load resistor should be in next week and I will let you know if that rectified the problem.
 
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Old 09-29-2007 | 12:34 PM
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Oh, i get it. Thanks for the advise.
 
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Old 09-29-2007 | 01:01 PM
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cnugs127 - Any chance you can take a vid of brake plus turn signal? I'd be interested to see how they look together.
 
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Old 09-29-2007 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by cnugs127
Actually, i do need the load resistors. They look perfect when the hazards are on but signaling left or right will make the blinkers flash rapidly. I ordered the bulbs and load resistor from
www.superbrightleds.com
The load resistor should be in next week and I will let you know if that rectified the problem.
Oh no! I've heard that superbrightleds tend to die in a relatively short amount of time (0 to 2 months). Hopefully they have fixed those problems. I'd hate to hear of another G owner getting burned.
 
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Old 09-30-2007 | 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by TheIvoryG
cnugs127 - Any chance you can take a vid of brake plus turn signal? I'd be interested to see how they look together.
lemme see if I can do that tonight and post it. if not, I won't be able to do it for a few days.
 
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Old 09-30-2007 | 02:13 AM
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Old 09-30-2007 | 02:40 AM
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You might need to change the flasher relay or install a load resistor in line with the LED bulbs though - the LED does not have the same load as a normal bulb so it might flash faster
 
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Old 09-30-2007 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by psedog
Oh no! I've heard that superbrightleds tend to die in a relatively short amount of time (0 to 2 months). Hopefully they have fixed those problems. I'd hate to hear of another G owner getting burned.
I can testify to this. I bought some for my license lamps, and they lasted about 4 months.
 
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Old 09-30-2007 | 04:51 PM
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Man those look sick! I'm kinda scared about buying LED's from Super since I've also heard them not lasting very long + harsh shipping rate to Canada.
 
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Old 10-01-2007 | 10:42 AM
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has anyone replaced the license plate lights to LED? i was thinking about buying the red LEDs for my brake lights that cnugs used as well as license plate lights? do you know what bulb will fit there?
 
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Old 10-01-2007 | 11:12 AM
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also, did you get the high power LEDs or just the normal ones?
 
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Old 10-01-2007 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by CoppellStereo
has anyone replaced the license plate lights to LED? i was thinking about buying the red LEDs for my brake lights that cnugs used as well as license plate lights? do you know what bulb will fit there?
I replaced my license plate bulbs with these 194/168 LED lights from V-LEDS.COM.
 
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Old 10-01-2007 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by CoppellStereo
has anyone replaced the license plate lights to LED? i was thinking about buying the red LEDs for my brake lights that cnugs used as well as license plate lights? do you know what bulb will fit there?
I changed out my interior and license plate lights with 194 from the same place I got the taillights from. haven't had any problems yet.
 
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