LED Bulb replacement

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December 10, 2006, 15:45 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by roger

I put my LED side-bulbs in yesterday - took me 45 minutes!

1st one about 90 seconds (I run without my plastic tray), the second one the balance.

I dropped it, and it settled on the front "nappy". s:oops: :oops: s:oops:

After much poking and scrabbling and getting nowhere, I jacked the back of the car up, banged the plastic, and it moved forward and dropped through a square hole in the plastic.

Moral of the story - make sure when you are refitting that

1. The bulb is in firmly, and

2. You place the holder into the light squarely without hitting the side of the lens!

Roger

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December 10, 2006, 16:21 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Draggon

Thanks Shauny and Roger.

Might have to go buy some...ive already ordered some H7's for the Vectra from here m http://www.powerbulbs.co.uk/ m and so i get a set free s:)

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December 12, 2006, 23:59 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous

I was so impressed by simonp's new leds that I really wanted the same ones.

If anyone is looking (the white seem not to list on ebay atm) then the seller has a website w www.directleds.co.uk w which has them.

Although I'm not looking forward to loosing all these clips when I try to change the sidelights!

Mike.

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December 13, 2006, 09:31 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by roger

Yes there is. I bought these.

Actually shipped from Hong Kong even though he states UK trader. Good value, basic packaging (just rolled up in bubble wrap), but never mind.

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December 13, 2006, 09:47 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Tem

Quote from: "roger"Actually shipped from Hong Kong even though he states UK trader.

Too many are doing that these days! s:evil: :evil: s:evil:

Makes people believe the item is already within EU, so you don't have to pay any taxes and the price looks more competitive. No big deal on small items like this, but on more expensive stuff caught by customs... s:cry: :cry: s:cry:

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December 13, 2006, 10:07 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by philster_d

yes and I have been waiting 2 weeks for something that should have came from London in 2 days. s:(

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February 23, 2007, 14:59 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous

Hi, found this site to be a hub of activity... plus you guys seem quite active on my sites, so I thought I would pop by and say 'hi' and don't worry I am not here to sell, just happy to answer a few questions.

Firstly, I should own up, while I love the MR2 (and Celica) and even came very close to buying one I ended up with... MX-5, sorry s:oops: :oops: s:oops:

Secondly, well I have been deeling with these LEDs for some time, so happy to answer any questions.. in fact I have already started!

Good to see a few familar names (and of course happy customers!)

All the best
David Sayce
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In reply to the questions already on the forum...

simonp -
>> Thanks for your comments!

"is it just as easy as plug and play as described on ebay?"
>> 99.9% of the time it is a simple replacement, in fact it is not different to replacing with a normal bulb

SimosSpyder -
>>Good to see another happy customer!

"Anyone replaced the rear side & brake lights with LEDs or even indicator
bulbs?"
>> These LED replacement bulbs are again a direct replacement, for brake lights
it is worth remembering the light spread from the LED is often different to
regular bulbs, so look for ones with forward and side facing LEDs

"no , but it should be a simple swap. I haven't bothered yet - because the bulbs will be behind colour filters I'd think the change in light quality qould be less."
>> When replaceing with LEDs behind colour filters/lenses always pick the same colour as the filter/lenses ie Amber or Red for the best colour reproduction. By the way LEDs will often give a shaper brighter light than bulbs and the time they take to light up is noticably faster!

ShaunyF - "ebay ref: 180053653555
buy it now £3.50 + £2.50 postage. I submitted a best offer of £2.60 for two
pairs. Accepted! -total cost £8.10 for 4 inc post."
>> You must have caught me when I was feeling generious!

b3ful - ""Do not use LED bulbs in the same housing with head lamps, the heat will cause them to fail quickly and void the warranty."
Is this just being overly cautious? or should I restrain myself?"
>> Generally LEDs are very robust although temperature is a big killer (anything over about 90-100c). It might be over cautious, but the possiblility of failure is there, it is simply a limitation of all LEDs

markiii - "for the price of an LED bulb suck it and see"
>> I Like your thinking!!

simonp - "no probs after 1st week - LED bulbs have a longer lifespan than
filament bulbs anyway so it may even out.
Interestingly he does list them as sidelight bulbs - which is strange as most
sidelights will be in the same housing as the main beam"
>> Yup the lifespan of LEDs is around 80,000 hours and up to 100,000 hours, heat is normally what will reduce this, yup most sidelights are housed in with the mainbeam... just trying to give people all the facts

rob_g_clarkson - yep i reckon it's a 'get out clause'....
>> hmmm.... suppose so, although I normally replace any that fail anyway (FOC)

Richie - "back on topic though, LED's are pretty resilient and unless they were in very close proximity to the main beam bulbs then i doubt you would have much of an issue to be honest.I think its just the guy writing a disclaimer just in case."
>> Very resilient, in real life I would have thought they would need to be
within 20-30mm for the heat to reall take effect... okay guys, hands up, it is a disclaimer, thankfully I have not had any 'blobs of plastic' returned... yet

ShaunyF - "many of fun days getting paid to blow things up for the government."
>> OOOO, sounds like fun

"This guy also does amber ones. Am I right in thinking the post 03 2 has amber bulbs & clear lenses for the side repeators. If so it should be a quick drop in with definately no heat issues."
>> Yup amber in your side repeators, although the low voltage can couse a 'blown bulb' error, ie fast flashing, this is easily solved with a resistor (also available) to regulate the current.

b3ful - "Gone for 2 sets, but the ebay shop is out of stock!! Must be all our
talk drumming up the interest!"
>>Yes you are!! THANK YOU!! all back in stock now

roger - "Whether that applies to all LEDs, don't know. Whether it stops you
taking them out or ruins the holder, don't know."
>> ALL LED's are currently prone to heat failure, but the heat would just stop them working, it is not hot enough to melt or cause damage - another eBuyer being cautious!

Draggon - "Hope this hasnt been covered already...but are LEDs legal as
sidelight replacements?"
>> Excellent question... bit of a gray area, as with other I have LEDs on my car, no probs with MOT. Police get upset if you use colours though. I also get asked about e-marking... as LED are diodes and not bulbs thay are not e-marked. Perhaps there will be changes when LED headlights start to be used in 2008/9

mw18 - "I was so impressed by simonp's new leds that I really wanted the same ones. If anyone is looking (the white seem not to list on ebay atm) then the seller has a website w www.directleds.co.uk w which has them
>> I do like it when you mention the website! All back in stock now

roger - "Actually shipped from Hong Kong even though he states UK trader. Good
value, basic packaging (just rolled up in bubble wrap), but never mind"
>> remember if the cost is over £18 you are liable for VAT and import duty. Also if you buy the 6-LED lights make sure they are the correct size, often they are T-13 rather than T-10 which might not fit. 6-LED T-10 sidelights are available and are not polarized (so work which ever way around you put them)