Conclusion on LED Bulbs. Wait couple more years!
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Conclusion on LED Bulbs. Wait couple more years!
Just want to share my recent experience. I really hate installing anything aftermarket on my car. Even something small like non OEM bulbs breaks my sweat. Even though I really love the look and instant ON/OFF of the LED turn signals. So, recently found and ordered some from Carid.com. I just received them and tried them on. These are Error Free, so flashing was correct and no light out warning message.
However, there just isn't enough brightness. The regular filament Sylvania bulb is just so much brighter. I believe if there would be several reverse facing LED's to hit the reflector of the light unit, the brightness would be equal. Unfortunately I don't feel like searching for more bulbs at this time.
Perhaps in some time the LED bulb design will significantly change, and match to the filament bulbs. For now I'm leaving my Sylvania's in.
Don't waste your money for LED's at this time. Factory built LED lighting is just designed from ground up and can't be matched to something aftermarket.
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However, there just isn't enough brightness. The regular filament Sylvania bulb is just so much brighter. I believe if there would be several reverse facing LED's to hit the reflector of the light unit, the brightness would be equal. Unfortunately I don't feel like searching for more bulbs at this time.
Perhaps in some time the LED bulb design will significantly change, and match to the filament bulbs. For now I'm leaving my Sylvania's in.
Don't waste your money for LED's at this time. Factory built LED lighting is just designed from ground up and can't be matched to something aftermarket.
Thanks
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I love the fact that the advert below your post is for LED bulbs from LED Hut.
I'm sure they're a great company with great products but you have to laugh...
I'm sure they're a great company with great products but you have to laugh...
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Never had a problem dealing with this guy .. https://mbworld.org/forums/members/1...zn-optics.html