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Old 11-12-2008, 01:01 AM   #201
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Re: 194/3157/211 led bulb comparison

Quote: Originally Posted by Wicked Mayhem
looks kinda bluish? that just my eyes playing with me? looks better than stock....
from the factroy the clusters overlay has a light blue film over the numbers
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Re: 194/3157/211 led bulb comparison

i cant wait to do mine in the spring!
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ah ok. i actually like the look of them like that the more i look at it.
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Re: 194/3157/211 led bulb comparison

Quote: Originally Posted by MPadgett
How much did the sockets cost you?
i think i got ripped off since i have seen them cheaper online but they arere 2.99 a package...and you need 6..so 18 bucks plus tax...but i tell you i have done it the other way where you modify the bulb to work in the stock socket.. it sucks
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Re: 194/3157/211 led bulb comparison

Awesome thread Brian keep it up! You are a great wealth of knowledge. I really don't think I have any more questions to ask haha.
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Quote: Originally Posted by 01cherryreds10
Awesome thread Brian keep it up! You are a great wealth of knowledge. I really don't think I have any more questions to ask haha.
good..do you think the thread is to jumbled? like the pics and info are scattered around to much?

i did not want to make a trhead for each test...so i did it this way...
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Re: 194/3157/211 led bulb comparison

No I think it's pretty good where it's at. Maybe just edit the first post to list the post #'s of everything so they can jump right to it? I know the stock cluster pictures will get alot of views vs the aftermarket gauges. But good thread all in all. A++ will view again!!!
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Re: 194/3157/211 led bulb comparison

can you update the first post to include the model number and link to the favored LED?

or even post the model and a link to everyone one you tested in each test.

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Quote: Originally Posted by dbinnc
can you update the first post to include the model number and link to the favored LED?

or even post the model and a link to everyone one you tested in each test.
sure...
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Re: led light bulb comparison

Promo code doesn't work on Ebay guys
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Re: 194/3157/211 led bulb comparison

Quote: Originally Posted by 91sonomast
yeah, grab a couple of pics during the day when u get a chance. During the day the red incandescent bulbs lit up the housing better. also try to get a pic from above the taillight, not level with it. because most drivers are looking down at ur taillight not looking straight into it. just trying to get a idea of just how bright these things are.
Thanks Brian
day time pics...you be the judge....led on the driver side and stock on the passenger side

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stil NJ plates?????????? wtf?
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Quote: Originally Posted by 1/4milecrazy
stil NJ plates?????????? wtf?
yeah i dont really care
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Maybe the cops in NC wont either. They'll be like aww fvck that he's from Jersey. Mothers are crazy up there.
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or theyll say, "what in the hell is that god darned yankee doin round these parts? pull em over cletus"
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Quote: Originally Posted by 1/4milecrazy
or theyll say, "what in the hell is that god darned yankee doin round these parts? pull em over cletus"
yeah i get strange looks from the locals
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Re: led light bulb comparison

Why is this no longer a sticky?
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Bookmarked now. I will be going back to this for sure.
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Yeah put it back as a sticky, too many threads with retarded questions that you can easily search for will bump this thread down to where it's no longer easily accessible.
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LEDS are on the way here, I will post some pics when I install them, especially in the map lights since alot of us have them.
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dome light


Quote: Originally Posted by orangesonoma
its bright...
this is close to what it looks like in real life...and it is a good 6-7 feet away from the wall and it is pitch black in my house
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Just a reminder again to those wanting the LEDS if you didn't catch it....

DO NOT buy off Ebay if you want the discount! Buy direct.
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hey brian.got my leds for the dome and the feet.do i have to splice the 2 pc boards together for the dome since im doing 2 48 leds?
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Can you compare running and break lights in the day too? And maybe a movie of the LEDs blinking with the running lights on?
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Re: led light bulb comparison

Quote: Originally Posted by monsterking254
hey brian.got my leds for the dome and the feet.do i have to splice the 2 pc boards together for the dome since im doing 2 48 leds?
yeah..its simple to do..just use one with the adapter then just cut off the plug from the other and splice them into the same color wires on the other one..best way would be to solder the connections...or you can use crimp connectors...

i would mount them in the lens first then wire them up...they fit almost perfect so a bead of glue on each side should work out great....take pics when you are done..and if you know how to set up your camera to a longer shutter speed it will gibe you real results...use like a 2-3 second shutter speed...also let me know how you like them and if the test i showed are accurate of the product...
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Quote: Originally Posted by nimrod8560
Can you compare running and break lights in the day too? And maybe a movie of the LEDs blinking with the running lights on?
who drives around with there running lights on during the day?

did you see the pics of the daylight brake light?
'just imagine them dimmer..lol
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I know it sounds stupid. I just have been having troubles with the LEDs I bought. They dont dim between breaking and running. And they dont blink when the are running lights on. Thats why I requested those things.
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sure thing brian.appreciate all the help.definitly nada problem.i will send the pics.and i broke my rear view mirror along time ago because of some super loud music in my truck so i orderd another one...what leds fit in the 2 lights under the rear view mirror?
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there 194's. i have the 360 leds and there really bright...
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Quote: Originally Posted by nimrod8560
I know it sounds stupid. I just have been having troubles with the LEDs I bought. They dont dim between breaking and running. And they dont blink when the are running lights on. Thats why I requested those things.
flip them around 180 in the socket

what bulbs did you order?
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Quote: Originally Posted by monsterking254
sure thing brian.appreciate all the help.definitly nada problem.i will send the pics.and i broke my rear view mirror along time ago because of some super loud music in my truck so i orderd another one...what leds fit in the 2 lights under the rear view mirror?
can you remove the covers and take pics just top be sure?
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ya i have the 2 48 led pc boards in the dome.and 1 pc board 48 led in each side of the foot lights.ordering the rear view mirrors today.pumped to see them
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Psst... Need to fix the links in post #2 since the name of the thread was changed
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Quote: Originally Posted by monsterking254
ya i have the 2 48 led pc boards in the dome.and 1 pc board 48 led in each side of the foot lights.ordering the rear view mirrors today.pumped to see them
Which ones are you ordering for the map lights?

I have 2 of the 20 LED 212 bulbs coming for them, it will be a tight fit but I'll try.
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Quote: Originally Posted by bwhitfield24
Psst... Need to fix the links in post #2 since the name of the thread was changed
shit

thanks...fixed

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I'm gathering a wish list with links and prices....
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I'm gathering a wish list with links and prices....
cool...glad to here it
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3157 (2 Front [amber], 4 Rear [red], 2 rear [white])
White 60 LED (2 pieces) $50
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...24524224925 0
Amber 60 LED (2 pieces) $50
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...24125025125 0
Red 60 LED (2 pieces) $55
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...24525023525 0

License plate
194
White 1 LED (2 pieces) $10
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...23724223323 8

Back up light
3156
White 60 LED (2 pieces) $55
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...23923223924 4

Front sidemarker
194NA
Amber 19 LED (2 pieces) $19
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...23124423325 2

Footwell
194 (need 2)
White 48 LED (1 piece) $20/each
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...24924224124 8

Map light
194
White 5 LED (2 pieces) $10
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...3524623524 8#

Dome light
211-2 (2 to combine into one)
White 48 LED (1 piece) $20/each
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...24323424325 0

Subtotal: $373.88
Shipping: $ 12.29
Pre-Total: $386.17 (Before 10% discount)
Total: $347.56

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what the frick is up with the links
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Fixed links
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se your map lights are 194..and some others are saying 211.. now i need to figure out what years had what...
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map light 194? are they different on Blazers?
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Quote: Originally Posted by tt85_GM
map light 194? are they different on Blazers?
wait...if you have the overhead console they are 194 in the little airplane style lights...may lights on a s10 or blazer with no console and 211?

i guess
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I have a sun roof...
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Rear seat roof light is a 212-2.
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see this is why i tell people to look before you order...glad you did..
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Can't do rear cargo, mine's unplugged currently because my third brake light covers it.
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Yea... I'm not going to make a $400 order all at once, lol
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Quote: Originally Posted by bwhitfield24
Can't do rear cargo, mine's unplugged currently because my third brake light covers it.
ah you flipped yours i did that in my 2 door also..but i made it so i had some light
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ohh I see, ya my map lights are inside the rearview mirror, 2 of the 212 bulbs. Stock '98+ trucks have these lights.



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