Exterior LEDs?

[ThinkDima]

Hi,

i tried searching for it, but didn't come up with anything useful.
I'm thinking of switching most of the exterior lights to LEDs and was wondering if anyone had any experience with it?

i'm interested in all turn signals (front, middle one on the door, and back)
Tail/brake light - i've seen a couple, but the are dimmer then stock bulbs, especially don't want to end up with some that are barely noticeable when applying brakes vs tail lights just being on. Anyone know of a really good one? (without switching to LR4 lights)
reverse light (should also be bright)

i'm looking for something that will be as bright or brighter then stock. not throw any errors and last longer then the bulbs (especially brakes)

Thank you guys for the info. this forum is awesome

 

[hell pie]

I think the guys across the pond are more versed in this. Might want to check out that forum. One of their sponsors specializes in LED bulbs. http://tinyurl.com/lwawmpc

 

[ThinkDima]

Thanks. i've read quite a few posts there, but was wondering if there's anything in US?
Don't really want to pay £55.00 ($86.00) for shipping...

Also i didn't see much pictures to understand what LED actually look like on D3.

 

[Mx468]

I've replaced all my interior bulbs with LED's and a few bulbs on the exterior. I've added drl halo lights to my fogs to match my adaptive headlights, leds to my license plate and reverse lights. Going to do my front turn signal next. I've added some pics below.

 

[ThinkDima]

@Mx468 Thanks for posting some pics.
have a few questions for you.
which LEDs did you use for reverse lights? and where you got them from?
are you planning to swap your tail/brake lights as well?

Thanks! Looking good

 

[Mx468]

@Mx468 Thanks for posting some pics.
have a few questions for you.
which LEDs did you use for reverse lights? and where you got them from?
are you planning to swap your tail/brake lights as well?

Thanks! Looking good

These are the ones I got for the interior
http://www.ebay.com/itm/10x-T10-505...Bulb-DC-12V-/121284257587?hash=item1c3d1ae733
and these are the ones for reverse lights.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1156-BA15S-...Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cec803af9&vxp=mtr

 

[ThinkDima]

Thank you. The ones for reverse look huge. Did they fit ok? Any issues with them?

 

[Mx468]

No issues they work great. They're really bright and great when using the remote in conjunction with the follow me home lights.

 

[ThinkDima]

Good to know. Thanks!
did you change you brake lights too?

 

[Mx468]

Nope, didn't want to mess with them especially with all the computer problems these LR3's get from just a faulty brake light. I just use the oems. Also couldn't justify shelling out over $400 just for led lR4 brake lights. I could think of 20 other things I could use that money for on my LR3. If you do switch to lr4 brake lights, you will need to add a resister. Google LR4 rear brake lights on a LR3, theres tons of info about doing the switch.