Whats everyone using for LEDs in the gauge cluster these days?
03-13-2016, 11:34 PM
#21
Does anyone care to make a NEW list of 2016 LED bulbs and where to grab them?
I really hope my 6LE gauge overlay doesn't have those issues.
I bought it a few years ago when they thought they were going to no longer be available.
Cheers!
I really hope my 6LE gauge overlay doesn't have those issues.
I bought it a few years ago when they thought they were going to no longer be available.
Cheers!
03-14-2016, 06:54 AM
#23
I'm willing to do a thread for all LED replacements and keep it updated as technology progresses. I have a sticky on the Raptor forum of just this.
03-18-2016, 07:34 AM
#28
The cylinder type is what I ordered and know it'll work. I believe it'll be one of the brightest ones, but waiting on it to come in to test. The flat one is a 42mm and definitely should be bright, just not totally sure if it'll fit. I ordered it to try out though.
03-20-2016, 12:21 AM
#34
Damn, I was hopeful too. Any chance you can post a picture possibly? I'm curious what it looks like up there.
I'm not totally sure if the 01-02 are an upgrade, though may be. I think the festoon type may have more LEDs though not all pointing down too.
I'm not totally sure if the 01-02 are an upgrade, though may be. I think the festoon type may have more LEDs though not all pointing down too.
03-20-2016, 10:15 AM
#35
Ya I wanted to try to get a pic but the only way to get a good one was to take the mirror off the windshield. Once you pop the cover off all you really see is a reflector and then the bulb which does look like a common little wedge bulb
03-21-2016, 06:13 AM
#36
Good info, learned something new! Thanks for the info.
For couple other people that were asking, here's a thread I came across with LED sizes. While I think they're definitely not the worse option, but there are some way brighter options and for WAY less money than those people are charging.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...-led-list.html
For couple other people that were asking, here's a thread I came across with LED sizes. While I think they're definitely not the worse option, but there are some way brighter options and for WAY less money than those people are charging.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...-led-list.html
10-04-2016, 08:59 AM
#37
The picture I posted earlier of bulbs I planned to you, I don't recommend them. While they were bright and white, I had parts of my gauges where I could see the plastic behind them. It'd bug me and finally took the time to pull the cluster out and swap them. I already had these LEDs laying around and were a perfect choice. They're now a even brighter and even more whiter, no more seeing the plastic behind them and zero bleed through around needles which was an added bonus since I see others that have issues with that. Very happy with the gauges now, should have done this months ago!
As I suspected the whole reason I had issues was because the LEDs I originally used had LEDs on the top of them. Sorry for the cell picture, just snapped one for kicks so figured I'd share.
As I suspected the whole reason I had issues was because the LEDs I originally used had LEDs on the top of them. Sorry for the cell picture, just snapped one for kicks so figured I'd share.
10-04-2016, 11:31 AM
#38
Where does that leave those that purchased the original runs? I had to stop using mine a few years ago because I couldn't see any warning lights in daylight (and neither could the emissions inspectors, they assumed I disabled the CEL bulb) and never put it back it but would definitely be interested if that issue has been fixed.
10-04-2016, 01:55 PM
#39
Yeah, definitely do NOT use LEDs with the light on top as well. You just want the ones that have LEDs all around them just not on top.
1) Original runs were about a third the price they are now (because they were a third the work lol) but we still replaced them under the 2 year warranty we had on them at the time and the later runs that had the 5 year (warranty against bubbling).
2) If you ever want to replace it let me know and we do them at cost for previous customers we have on file.
Where does that leave those that purchased the original runs? I had to stop using mine a few years ago because I couldn't see any warning lights in daylight (and neither could the emissions inspectors, they assumed I disabled the CEL bulb) and never put it back it but would definitely be interested if that issue has been fixed.
2) If you ever want to replace it let me know and we do them at cost for previous customers we have on file.
10-04-2016, 02:27 PM
#40
Yeah, definitely do NOT use LEDs with the light on top as well. You just want the ones that have LEDs all around them just not on top.
1) Original runs were about a third the price they are now (because they were a third the work lol) but we still replaced them under the 2 year warranty we had on them at the time and the later runs that had the 5 year (warranty against bubbling).
2) If you ever want to replace it let me know and we do them at cost for previous customers we have on file.
1) Original runs were about a third the price they are now (because they were a third the work lol) but we still replaced them under the 2 year warranty we had on them at the time and the later runs that had the 5 year (warranty against bubbling).
2) If you ever want to replace it let me know and we do them at cost for previous customers we have on file.
And definitely second not using LEDs with a top, they hotspot and the light just isn't right. I had wondered if you could use some paint to cover the top lights on some, but worried about the heat they'd trap.