tmc2k1

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I heard talk about SuperBrightLEDS.com and a few other places.
Where is the best place to get LED/SMD bulbs?

Thanks!

The Mighty Texan

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I didnt get mine from there, Its pretty expensive and you can get SMDs pretty much anywhere. However, some burnt out and some flicker cause of bad connections. If i were to do it again i would probably just get it from superwhite though.

ShortChevy

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I got mine from eBay. Way cheaper but I did have some problems. They were all with the red 194 type bulbs. I had one in the right rear cornering light (side of bumper) and one in the thrid brake light that would flicker when cold and get better when warmed up. Of course the TBL never stays light long enough to get warm. Not a connection problem or anything loose insidel. Shaking it does nothing. Just flickers even with the car off and the running lights on. Other then that they have been great and look awesome.

ssteven

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superbrights hands down. FAST shipping and good prices.

The Mighty Texan

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Yeah thats the other thing, the cheap lights from china take at least two weeks to get to you..pretty annoying

tmc2k1

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I have a quick question about the bulbs in the door handle buckets. If I want it to shine really bright red should I get red bulbs or white ones? I will get the SMD's.

ssteven

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Get the red SMDs # 74s , white will only be brighter.

Ls1CamaroGuy87

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Ebay has better deals than superbright with the same products as long as you know what you're looking for...

These are the BEST for the doors, shift indicator, and HVAC display...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2x-T5...ht_1344wt_1163

tmc2k1

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Perfect!

Does it look very obvious if I were to replace HVAC/Shift indicator with SMD's and not the gauge cluster?

Ls1CamaroGuy87

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Yes, you will notice the difference. You might as well change the gauge bulbs while you're at it. You'll need the xHP5/W5W bulbs with 5 SMDs on each bulb. I think they perform better than the more popular xHP6s..

NOTE: for the 74 to properly fit in the shift indicator you might have to sand off about a millimeter off the base. No big deal though

ShortChevy

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Mine were state side in CA. Took like three days.

tmc2k1

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I'm going to hold off on the shift indicator lights/HVAC for now until I get them for all the gauges. Do you think having the SMD's in the door handle buckets will make it look off compared to the rest of the interior lighting or will that look ok?

Yeah, I can get pretty particular.

Thanks man!

ShortChevy

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Na that shouldn't look outta place. GM should have made those a little brighter anyway.