LED replacement tail light bulbs? Anyone use them?

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ks65stang

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I searched, didn't find the answer I'm looking for. Anyone use these? Pros & Cons? Photos?

They are super cheap even though they will take a month to get here.


http://cgi.ebay.com/1157-2057-36-LE...ultDomain_0&hash=item43a141c735#ht_2899wt_905

 

Az Pete

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I saw some like those a couple years ago. I wouldn't waste my time on them. It seemed they did not "light" the housing and lens enough to be better than a regular bulb. I would use those from Mustang Projects but they are more $$$.

 

EP429

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I have the Mustang Project LED lights, well worth the $ and easy install.

 

coolblue65

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I got some real nice ones from YearOne, they were like $79 I think and they let you use a discount code on them too (so you can save up to 20%).

 

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one problem first generation 1157 led bulbs had was that they did not use the factory reflector to amplify the light put out by the led's. the bulbs you referenced do. they are also the super bright led's so that will also make a difference. besides at $5 you cant go wrong.

 

tx65coupe

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If you just want better tail light bulbs get some GE Nighthawk 1157 bulbs from Amazon. They are brighter and dont cost much.

Amazon.com: GE Nighthawk 1157NH/BP2 Automotive Replacement Bulbs, Pack of 2: Automotive

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I have Scott Drake incandescant sequential setup with those bulbs and love it. If your set on LEDs get the ones from Mustang Project.

C5ZZ-STL-DLX MUSTANG SCOTT DRAKE SEQUENTIAL TAIL LIGHT DELUXE KIT 1965-1966

 

tx65coupe

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This is why the LED replacement bulbs are not the way to go. That produce a hot spot in the middle and dim on the sides.

 

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One other problem is that they do not draw enough amps to make the stock flasher work properly. It will still work but at a much slower rate. If you change the front markers to LED also then the flasher will need to be replaced with one designed for a LED system and very low amp draw