Post Title: Re: LED Upgrade Project + Dome Light Conversion (infinitiandbeyond)
Posted by: AD1787 at 7:56 PM 1/18/2009
I would love to see people's reaction to your backup lights. It would be fun just to throw it into reverse at a stop light and scare the crap out of the people behind you
I was wondering on the footwell light if the one stated in your post ended up being significantly brighter and worth the effort. I feel like i should be a gymnast to change that bulb.
Post Title: Re: LED Upgrade Project + Dome Light Conversion (AD1787)
Posted by: infinitiandbeyond at 9:40 PM 1/18/2009
I took a pic of one of the clear lenses from the trunk and emailed it to a couple of online suppliers. Too pricey IMO to just buy two clear lenses.
However, superbrightleds.com has a good selection of single led's. I'd recommend those for that particular location. You could then drill a hole in the black lens and put it back into place. A clear one to diffuse the light somewhat would be nice, though.
Post Title: Re: LED Upgrade Project + Dome Light Conversion (infinitiandbeyond)
Posted by: Bruno at 8:51 AM 1/19/2009
The alternative, which I've seen others here use, is the standard 27-led.
Post Title: Re: LED Upgrade Project + Dome Light Conversion ( ... (infinitiandbeyond)
Posted by: M4T5 at 3:40 PM 1/21/2009
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Posted by: abhik.light at 8:08 PM 1/22/2009
I keep reading mixed opinions on this issue.
J
Post Title: Re: LED Upgrade Project + Dome Light Conversion (infinitiandbeyond)
Posted by: Excellent09 at 11:45 AM 1/23/2009
| Quote, originally posted by M4T5 » |
| So..... will the V-LED #921_14_HP_W rear reverse lights increase the light intensity and help you see better than the OEM back up lights? I keep reading mixed opinions on this issue. J |
As far as replacing front FOGS, i also did that but the "jury is still out". Again, it depends on if you are after looks (these will do the trick!) or better lighting performance.
As another poster pointed out, they are just fog lights...use in fog or rainy conditions.
I don't know that I'll keep the LED's in my fogs. I may put that money into better headlight bulbs.
Post Title: Re: LED Upgrade Project + Dome Light Conversion (infinitiandbeyond)
Posted by: blazin_lo at 2:12 PM 2/7/2009
They are mucho fun to replace too ....
Post Title: Re: LED Upgrade Project + Dome Light Conversion (DaleHeller)
Posted by: cmark at 11:07 AM 2/23/2009
pics please!!
Post Title: Re: LED Upgrade Project + Dome Light Conversion (cmark)
Posted by: YMm45 at 11:46 AM 3/4/2009
| Quote, originally posted by infinitiandbeyond » |
| AN IMPORTANT UPDATE!! The 14-LED high power CANNOT be used for parking lights up front. There will be an issue with heat. The alternative, which I've seen others here use, is the standard 27-led. |
Did you have an issue with the hi power 14led's? The housing also holds the high beam halogen, which would seem like it would be WAY hotter than any LED light. Why shouldn't we use the Hi power 14 led?
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Posted by: rsg123 at 6:46 PM 6/7/2009
Sylvania's reference to a "dome" light only applies to rear seat lights, a "Festoon" type DE3157.
Post Title: Re: LED Upgrade Project + Dome Light Conversion ( ... (infinitiandbeyond)
Posted by: ajgsport7 at 5:17 PM 7/1/2009
I started about 4 months ago and changed out the front parking lamps, the trunk lights, backup light, license plate light and door courtesy puddle lights. Because I didn't want to permanently modify my new M35S I stopped short of doing the interior lights. Well, when this post was revived it motivated me to complete the job.
First thing I did was pop the DIY 30 SMT W's out of the trunk lights. Because they were just loosely floating around behind the diffuser lens you could always see that the LED panels were crooked. I put a small amount of clear, high-tech polymer adhesive/caulking on the edges of the LED panels and stuck it to the diffuser lenses. Now the LED's panels are lined up nice parallel to the top and bottom of the lens. Probably a little AR, but it looks more professional now.
Next to the interior. The rear 16 LED - 3175_16_SMT_W were plug and play. On to the front dome/maps lights. I took rsg123's suggestion of using an array and used the same 30 LED - DIY 30 SMT W I used in the trunk with the supplied adapter. You can get similar LED's on ebay but V-LED's gives me such good service I just ordered them from there and had them in 2 days. Note, if you use the DIY 30 SMT W from V-LED's with the supplied adapter they won't work out of the box because the polarity is backwards on the adapter. You need to gently pry or pull the 3-pin connector off the adapter and flip it around 180º and push it back on then they will work fine.
While the look of the LED's pressed up against the diffuser lens is fine for the trunk I really didn't want that look in the dome lights. To get around this I just used the existing post in the housing (the one infinitiandbeyond ground off in his installation) to "mount" the LED panel. To do this just used the same polymer adhesive I used in the trunk and stuck the back of LED panel to the bottom of the post. This recesses the array to about the same depth as the original bulb and give a much more diffuse light instead of seeing the 30 individual light sources as you see in the trunk. Plus, it is completely reversible if you ever need/want to go back.
I didn't bother with the footwell lights since I have never noticed they were there plus I forgot to order any LED's for them. Maybe later.
Anyway, the interior is really bright and really white now.
Post Title: Re: (About Tree Fiddy)
Posted by: DRIPS at 8:14 PM 7/9/2009
ay man wheree you get the mounting thing at?
Post Title: Re: LED Upgrade Project + Dome Light Conversion (BRIANxJDM)
Posted by: infinitiandbeyond at 4:08 PM 7/31/2009
Great question. Go to http://www.superbrightleds.com/festoon.html for the festoon bulb sockets if that is what you are referring to.
Post Title: Re: LED Upgrade Project + Dome Light Conversion (infinitiandbeyond)
Posted by: SteveTheTech at 4:49 PM 7/31/2009
Thanks for the hard work. 
Post Title: Re: LED Upgrade Project + Dome Light Conversion (infinitiandbeyond)
Posted by: mcp6530 at 4:51 PM 7/31/2009
| Quote, originally posted by infinitiandbeyond » |
| Backups ARE certainly brighter than OEM. Both through the backup cam and turning and looking backward. As far as replacing front FOGS, i also did that but the "jury is still out". Again, it depends on if you are after looks (these will do the trick!) or better lighting performance. As another poster pointed out, they are just fog lights...use in fog or rainy conditions. I don't know that I'll keep the LED's in my fogs. I may put that money into better headlight bulbs. |
What did you use specifically for your fog lights? The conversion kit H11 or something else? I don't need more light, just a better looking light than the stock junk. Thanks!
Post Title: Re: (About Tree Fiddy)
Posted by: rsg123 at 6:17 PM 8/1/2009
| Quote, originally posted by About Tree Fiddy » |
I didn't bother with the footwell lights since I have never noticed they were there plus I forgot to order any LED's for them. Maybe later. |
I would suggest doing this. I replaced the footwell bulbs with white SMD LEDs and removed the black tinted lens. The white light on the black carpets and your shoes is very nice. With the tinting removed, you will definitely notice the lights.
It's just a shame I drive my car 95% during daytime so I can't appreciate the lighting upgrades (or the awesome adaptive headlights).
Post Title: Re: LED Upgrade Project + Dome Light Conversion (mcp6530)
Posted by: infinitiandbeyond at 9:11 PM 8/1/2009
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior....html
Post Title: Re: LED Upgrade Project + Dome Light Conversion (infinitiandbeyond)
Posted by: mcp6530 at 12:13 PM 8/3/2009
| Quote, originally posted by infinitiandbeyond » |
| No conversion since they are already H11. I might suggest these... |
You used H11 LED's for your fog lights? Are they bright enough? Can't decide between HID conversion or LED's for fog lights.
Post Title: Re: LED Upgrade Project + Dome Light Conversion (mcp6530)
Posted by: rsg123 at 5:07 PM 8/3/2009
Please advise - thank you!
Post Title: Re: LED Upgrade Project + Dome Light Conversion (mcp6530)
Posted by: infinitiandbeyond at 7:43 PM 8/10/2009
These are what you want...
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior....html
Post Title: Re: LED Upgrade Project + Dome Light Conversion (infinitiandbeyond)
Posted by: mcp6530 at 10:02 PM 8/10/2009
| Quote, originally posted by infinitiandbeyond » |
| MCP, These are what you want... |
Thank you! Order has been placed!
Post Title: Re: LED Upgrade Project + Dome Light Conversion (infinitiandbeyond)
Posted by: Popster at 11:14 AM 8/23/2009
If you install a single LED, it lights it up real nicely and it won't come out of the socket.
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Posted by: rsg123 at 11:07 AM 8/24/2009
| Quote, originally posted by infinitiandbeyond » |
| MCP, These are what you want... |
License Plate: 194_HP2_W
Front Doors: 921_9_W
Rear Doors: 921_9_W
City Lights: 194_X5_HP_W
Trunk: DIY_30_SMT_W
Very happy with results. Light output in the trunk is much better then old OEM's!! Only wish the city lights came in 5000K rather than 6000K. Feel the 5000K would be a smoother match with the existing low beams. The 6000K looks much bluer than they really are next to them.
Looking forward to taking on the interior (front and rear map lights and foot wells). I plan on using the suggestions that "About Tree Fiddy" defined for the front map lights. I'm also looking to swap out the existing fogs and installing a HID kit. I think I'll go with yellow bulbs for improved lighting and functionality in adverse weather.
Anyone with suggestions for HID fog kit?
Modified by Moslof at 8:03 PM 9/21/2009
Post Title: Re: LED Upgrade Project + Dome Light Conversion (iPencil)
Posted by: infinitiandbeyond at 7:52 PM 9/21/2009
H11_28_W
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior....html
Post Title: Re: LED Upgrade Project + Dome Light Conversion (M45Owner)
Posted by: infinitiandbeyond at 7:06 PM 9/29/2009
I will say, however, that these "HI-POWER" LED's (that this new 28-LED uses) are outstanding! The hi-power leds in my backup lights are simply awesome!
Post a pic if anyone decides to try the 28-led fogs.
Keep contributing to the thread!
Post Title: Re: LED Upgrade Project + Dome Light Conversion (infinitiandbeyond)
Posted by: M45Owner at 5:15 AM 9/30/2009
| Quote, originally posted by infinitiandbeyond » |
| I did try the 68-LED fogs and while they looked good, my headlights are not HID so it didn't quite look right. I decided to search for a more powerful halogen. I haven't gotten around to it yet. I will say, however, that these "HI-POWER" LED's (that this new 28-LED uses) are outstanding! The hi-power leds in my backup lights are simply awesome! Post a pic if anyone decides to try the 28-led fogs. Keep contributing to the thread! |
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior....html
These are similar to the 14 LED that's on this thread, but has 5 more radially firing 1/2 watt LEDs. Do you think there will be a heat issue?
Post Title: Re: LED Upgrade Project + Dome Light Conversion (pangpang77)
Posted by: infinitiandbeyond at 7:05 PM 10/5/2009
I used and pictured the 5 watt 14-LED. I can tell you that even the 14's I have light the way really well.
However, these 8-watt 19-LED lights look AWESOME! I may order some and try them.
You want to watch that the length of these aren't too long. The 14's I have seemed to fit with room to spare.
Post Title: Re: LED Upgrade Project + Dome Light Conversion (infinitiandbeyond)
Posted by: pangpang77 at 9:00 PM 10/6/2009
| Quote, originally posted by infinitiandbeyond » |
| Hey, pang, I was WRONG! I didn't read your post close enough. I used and pictured the 5 watt 14-LED. I can tell you that even the 14's I have light the way really well. However, these 8-watt 19-LED lights look AWESOME! I may order some and try them. You want to watch that the length of these aren't too long. The 14's I have seemed to fit with room to spare. |
I ordered a set of the 8-watt 19-LED high power ones. I'll post findings once I install them.
Post Title: Re: LED Upgrade Project + Dome Light Conversion (pangpang77)
Posted by: jankenpo30 at 6:43 PM 10/7/2009
Post Title: Re: LED Upgrade Project (Petrol head)
Posted by: lino at 3:28 PM 11/19/2009
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