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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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Has anyone tried any of the products at superbrightleds? Are they really just a plug in and go installation? I'm interested in them if so, but would like some feedback from others first.

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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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Has anyone tried any of the products at superbirghtleds? Are they really just a plug in and go installation? I'm interested in them if so, but would like some feedback from others first.

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i have 3 of thier red led's
the single red led in a little platform.
those things are pretty bright
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i have 3 of thier red led's
the single red led in a little platform.
those things are pretty bright
For? Brake lights? Do you just take out the original bulb and plug in one of their LED bulbs. It looks like everything is built right into the bulb itself.
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I have bought from them many times. Good quality stuff. Gets to ya fast too. They are kinda plug and play. What are you going to use them for?
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Rear/Brake lights and rear turn signals... maybe reverse also. I really like the way LEDs come on for brake lights and turn signals.

What exactly do you mean by plug and "play".... I'm electronically illiterate, so depending on how much "playing" is involved, I may decide not to do this.
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If you are going to use them for tail/brake lights you will have to use load emulators to ensure the proper current flow. They are pretty cheap tho and you will need 4 of them. You need them for your cruise to work. I have had LED's in two of my birds and in one it caused the ABS to stop working that was my 97. In my 99 the cruise wouldn't work until the emulators were put in. They are nice tho. They look sweet. One more thing if you use them in the high mount brake lights they are on all the time. You can't see them in the day, but at night they are on very dim. I am guessing there is always a little current flowing and regular bulbs don't light up. LED's use a lot less power so maybe thats why?
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So where in the scheme of installation do these load emulators go?
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do they sell interior lights for dash and consule?
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Originally Posted by southpaw0314
do they sell interior lights for dash and consule?
Yes they do! I've purchased from superbrightleds for a lot of years and their products are great! They are plug n play btw!

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