[orangesonoma]

this post will be list of leds that i would recommend you using if you don't like my recommendations pick something similar for the same effect
as always please check your bulbs before you order...this is from my experience and i may not know everything about what fits where...so check first..and if you don't know pm me a picture with the lights you want to replace
194 gauge lights
in white
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/Product/fp/vpid/4481039/vpcsid/0/SFV/32481
blue
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/Product/fp/vpid/4481018/vpcsid/0/SFV/32481
194 tag lights these should work best in all applications that the lights aim right at the tag
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/Product/fp/vpid/4481133/vpcsid/0/SFV/32481
dome light...few option and they all depend on $$
i will start off $ and go to $$$ the first ones i did not test..
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/Product/fp/vpid/4481172/vpcsid/0/SFV/32481
the pic can be seen in this thread of these
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/Product/fp/vpid/5108588/vpcsid/0/SFV/32481
two of these will fit in a standard dome light but need to be spliced together or one is just as good
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/Product/fp/vpid/5217649/vpcsid/0/SFV/32481


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[orangesonoma]

we now get a discount from v-leds.com
enter in s10forum in the promo code to get 10% off...
buy from the direct do not use ebay
i have a few different led bulbs and i figured i would do some real world testing in gauges...i also am in touch with a company that sells led bulbs and i should be receiving a good amount of bulbs to show you guys what they look like in different lenses and gauges so you can pick the one you like best...instead of guessing what they look like.
so first test is in a auto-meter pressure gauge...
this gauge relies on light to travel around the gauge face to light up the front
i have right now a
regular bulb
and three led ones

i will start it off with the regular bulb

and with a one second shutter speed

next is a forward facing led with two leds made by piaa

and a one second shutter speed

now the flat top led

and with the once second shutter speed

now the five led one with 360 degree lighting

one second shutter speed

the only led bulb that worked very well was the one with the 360 degree lighting...
i got them from this vendor
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/fp/SFV/32481
and this is the link to the bulb
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/Product/fp/vpid/4481039/vpcsid/0/SFV/32481

i must say i am impressed with the light output..and the pics do not lie..now i could have gotten better results from the dimmer ones by keeping the shutter open but then the results would not be true...

now this is just for gauges...i am going to test them one by one in a plate lights and in the front corner lights on both 94-97 and 98+

as well as test more along with taillight and blinker bulbs
comments? questions?

all these bulbs were paid for out of my pocket and nothing swayed my opinion other then results

thread update!
the company v-leds gave us 10% off our orders...

promo code is

s10forum

194 plate light test
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f62/led-light-bulb-comparison-376375/index2.html#post5729249
3157 tail light test
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f62/led-bulb-comparison-376375/index2.html#post5729281
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f62/led-bulb-comparison-376375/index2.html#post57293
interior light test
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f62/led-bulb-comparison-376375/index2.html#post5729328
dome light test
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f62/led-bulb-comparison-376375/index3.html#post5736733
foot well test
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f62/led-bulb-comparison-376375/index3.html#post5736751


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[orangesonoma]

re: 194/3157/211 led bulb comparison

this test is for you black face gauge lovers

regular bulb

straight forward led

flat top

360 degree

i did not do a one second shutter but i can if you like


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[Wicked Mayhem]

re: 194/3157/211 led bulb comparison

bad ass. now make me a list of all the bulbs i need to do my interior and exterior in bad ass led's.

i pay in sonic

 

[orangesonoma]

re: 194/3157/211 led bulb comparison

bad ass. now make me a list of all the bulbs i need to do my interior and exterior in bad ass led's.

i pay in sonic

yes that will come soon...when i get all my data i will put up a list..


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[Garage Customs]

re: 194/3157/211 led bulb comparison

nice info

 

[Wicked Mayhem]

re: 194/3157/211 led bulb comparison

yes that will come soon...when i get all my data i will put up a list..

that will be awesome. thats one of the reasons i havent gotten all led's. im to lazy to make up a list haha.

 

[orangesonoma]

re: 194/3157/211 led bulb comparison

after seeing the bad results with the other bulbs i wondered what it would take to see them in the gauge...well i set the camera for a 4 second shutter

my results
regular bulb

forward facing led

flat top led

360 degree

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[ßɭĬƮƵ]

re: 194/3157/211 led bulb comparison

good info... :tup:
i need to install the ones i have...

 

[Wicked Mayhem]

re: 194/3157/211 led bulb comparison

360 degree ftmfwwww

 

[1/4milecrazy]

re: 194/3157/211 led bulb comparison

I have a different set in my cluster, ther have the clear refractor arond a single LED, ill try to get you some pics, also i alsp have an extra first gen clear corner marker i could send you for testing.

 

[eyeluvink]

re: 194/3157/211 led bulb comparison

Great info. I had tried some LEDs in my gauges when I first got them and was not impressed at all. This helps to eliminate all the guess work and trial and error situations. Thanks for spending your time to save us some.

 

[orangesonoma]

re: 194/3157/211 led bulb comparison

I have a different set in my cluster, ther have the clear refractor arond a single LED, ill try to get you some pics, also i alsp have an extra first gen clear corner marker i could send you for testing.

that would be very nice of you rich!


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[fastSdime]

re: 194/3157/211 led bulb comparison

Good info Brian.

 

[orangesonoma]

re: 194/3157/211 led bulb comparison

Can we get some done in the 3rd brake light housing for a S10. I have the clear lens for my 3rd brake light. And been pulled over plent of times when I had the red bulbs cuz they shined pink then went to LEDs and they arent very bright now. What LEDs do you recommend for that application?

well the company i am getting the bulbs from only has blue or white leds for the 211-2 (festoon) application.. but there are others out there...if you are in need of them you can get some from www.autolumination.com

i have used ones similar with good results...
http://superlumination.com/images/auto_bulbs/44mm_2face_r_wm.jpg
4 LED 2 Face High Flux
http://autolumination.com/festoon.htm


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[fastSdime]

re: 194/3157/211 led bulb comparison

Thanks Brian. I edited my post cuz I was like oh crap this is only for the 194 someone is going to flame me. Thats what I couldnt find is ones that shined both ways. Due to with the single sided which ever way you point it either its looks kinda like to lines in the housing when you face them out or it really dim when you face them in.

 

[orangesonoma]

re: 194/3157/211 led bulb comparison

Thanks Brian. I edited my post cuz I was like oh crap this is only for the 194 someone is going to flame me. Thats what I couldnt find is ones that shined both ways. Due to with the single sided which ever way you point it either its looks kinda like to lines in the housing when you face them out or it really dim when you face them in.

its fine this is just the start of the testing...so yeah i will have no problem if the vendors agree so i can show you guys what they look like in your applications..

i know what you are talking about and i wish someone would have tested them in the first place...since you have no idea how they are going to look in the housing...


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[laydout97]

re: 194/3157/211 led bulb comparison

This is why I leave the electronics to you. Great Info BTW. Thanks for the testing.

 

[fastSdime]

re: 194/3157/211 led bulb comparison

its fine this is just the start of the testing...so yeah i will have no problem if the vendors agree so i can show you guys what they look like in your applications..

i know what you are talking about and i wish someone would have tested them in the first place...since you have no idea how they are going to look in the housing...

Well if I didnt just spend $600 on my truck friday plus a whole bunch more on lil stuff. I would ask the wife to let me buy them now. But I will wait till next payday then I'll take pics for ya Brian.

 

[orangesonoma]

re: 194/3157/211 led bulb comparison

Well if I didnt just spend $600 on my truck friday plus a whole bunch more on lil stuff. I would ask the wife to let me buy them now. But I will wait till next payday then I'll take pics for ya Brian.

if you could that would be great .. i can add them to the test


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