Blazeitup123

Thanks for posting the p1 and p2 packages for the tails on your site. It makes it much easier, and maybe even us saves a few dollars





edit: just noticed that it says 10 units in stock, but lower down it states "This product will be in stock on Tuesday 26 April, 2011"

ERROR: does not compute

AZN Optics

lol. Yeah, I will have 10 packages ready for sale on April 26th (maybe earlier). I have everything but the 1156 reverse light in white which sold out fast.

Blazeitup123

thanks man. i'll have my eyes peeled.

daniel.edwards1

Mike,
Got the LEDs today! Installed and look great. They make me wish I had gotten 4500K HIDs instead of the 8000K.

On a side note....if anyone wants to swap 8000K HIDs headlights for lower let me know.

jctevere

Yeah, stinks you won't have 1156 for a while... Let me give you my opinion. Stock up on TONS of the white reverse LED and red turn signal LED. Hopefully we won't have to wait too long for the white LED reverse lights.

daniel.edwards1

Agree.

AZN Optics

yeah, when I did this first batch, I said it was to test the market to see what the public wants. It's overwhelmingly white and red 1156 so will be opening full on production of those two lines.

Here's the video. Kinda hard to see the difference, but it's more dramatic in life. Right side has white 1156 tail lights, with white 1156 reverse light. Left has red 1156 tail lights, with stock reverse light

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zu-W2d6sP4g

Sportstick

OK...may I have another explanation, please? If I understand correctly, with the LED, the "egg yolk" concern is gone, as the LED doesn't show its color when off. Amber turn signals are demonstrably more effective, which is why the European Union has required them for years, so why would the interest be so strong for red turn signals? What is the benefit of a red turn signal, especially for something you don't see while driving? I would never consider going from amber back to red, which I see as a downgrade.

jctevere

I think its more of a youth or aesthetics thing than a practical use thing. Even though I want to get the LED to get rid of the egg yolk effect, I also dislike the yellow/amber look in the tailight. And while you are correct, that you can't see it while you are driving. I do it so my car looks nice to other people and unique from others on the road. Afterall, this is truely the point of all mods.

Sportstick

Thanks...never would have imagined that, but I understand. Just as with my anti-sway bars, brake pads, and steering wheel (and winter tires!...sorry..lol), I look for some mods which make the car perform/feel better, which is why I would be interested in the LEDs...brighter, crisper lights should be more noticeable and every .25 of a second in the other guy's reaction time helps me!

alexlev

Red is the new amber. The overall look of the rear tail lights is nicer with a red turn signal, rather than amber.

AZN Optics

Keep in mind that when I say I'll be carrying 1156 in red and whites, those are not your turn signal bulbs. Your turn signal bulbs are 7507 whichI will carry all three versions (red, white, amber). And yes, amber is the most functional. Red just goes a step further in eliminating all signs of amber from the vehicle. White looks sporty/edgy, but illegal (in rear) in most states.

Sportstick

LOL....I can remember when amber was the new red!! Unfortunately, I don't think retinas, optic nerves, and cortical responses have evolved similarly!

Here's a question for you guys, though. If everyone thinks red looks better, what happens to having your car stand out when everyone looks the same again?!?!?

alexlev

In comparison to all the cars that are still manufactured with amber turn signals - having a red turn signal would make you stand out. No?

Sportstick

True, but I guess I was thinking about the mod community. I am picturing a parking lot full of C Classes at a SoCal meet, all with red lamps, but each hoping to look unique I guess I will be standing out with amber turn signals!!

jctevere

I am getting red turn signals just because the car came with amber. I think people need justification in doing a mod that will actually get noticed. Putting in another amber LED for me - kind of defeats the purpose of the mod. But depending on how "amber" it looks, I might consider it. A deep orange would be pretty cool.

Sportstick

I get the idea of wanting a change...I am assuming that an LED version of amber will "pop" noticeably more, brightly and sharply...am I expecting too much?

killerg

only videos will tell

AZN Optics

I'll be getting video up on all three turn signals by end of the week

Sportstick

Great, thanks! Please leave one side stock amber, so the difference will be shown in the same video.

EASYDOES1T

Azn, sorry I'm confused with all the different LEDs and stuff lol. I just want red LED turn signals can you just tell me which exactly I need for both rear turn signals? And how many sets I need.

Thanks in advance

jctevere

You will need the 7507 led bulb type in red. One led for each tailight, two LEDs total. Since each set comes with two LEDs, you will only need one set of red 7507 led.

EASYDOES1T

Ahh thanks man Did you order yourself a set as well?

Doanster

This is what happens!



Sorry, just couldn't resist...

On a serious note, red rear turn signals are not illegal. Most (if not all?) rear OEM LED turn signals are red. I can't think of one car that has amber.

I am fully onboard with egg-yolk removal and already have stealth bulbs all around. Why will I probably get a set of 7507 LEDs from Mike? Because of the small advantage of having super fast turn-on times. That, along with being brighter, are the only true benefits of LEDs for signals and brake lights (again, IMO!). I will probably get amber vs red though due to the clear housing. Red LEDs in clear tend to be too harsh for the eyes for me.

AZN Optics

Red LED Turn Signal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSGwj6G6HtQ

White and Amber LED Turn Signal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7rhC5mBRs0

I don't have stock amber turn signals anymore so can't put it on to compare.