malcoll
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So is the list on page 10ish the final list? Looks like the V3 LEDs are the best bet?
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LED Replacement Lighting Thread
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ohlarikd
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Well, in MY opinion, the V3 are the brightest best LOOKING, and most complete LED system at this point. You do not need any resistors or flasher modules, everything is built in. It is all plug and play with automotive grade connectors and there is no cutting of anything needed. They are a little pricey, but you do get what you pay for in this case.
As for list, here it is. I haven't verified everything in a while, but I think the links are still valid. Anyway, once you get to the right page, you can change colors, color temps, etc. I don't think I have listed the Rear White Reverse lights, but they are the same V3 bulbs I beleive. I chose to save the money there since they are rarely used. Same with the red rear tailight marker light - LED doesn't really look any different than incandescent, so I just left it. If the bulb BLINKS, that is where I spent my money, since LED is highly noticeable there.
| Superbrightleds.com | |||
| You will need ten of the following for the guages and odometer bulbs. Part number: T1.5-B | |||
| Quantity of three for the climate control. Part number: NEO5-BHP | |||
| Quantity of one for the keyring. Part number: NEO4-BHP | |||
| If you want 2 leds for the rearview mirror lights the part number is: WLED-NW5 | |||
| I'm not sure if you can search these part numbers on the site, might have to look for them. | |||
| Links to SuperbrightLEDs will usually come up with a size and color choice, so choose carefully. | |||
| For front blinkers, you can choose the standard amber (for parking and blinkers), or go with switchbacks (amber turn signal, but white parking) | |||
| Description | Purpose | Quantity | Link |
| 5K WHITE AMBER SWITCHBACK V3 TRITON LED SYSTEM | 1 PAIR 3157 | Choose either: Front Amber Blinker / White Parking | 1 | http://www.vleds.com/v3-triton/bulb-system/v3-wa-5k.html |
| AMBER V3 TRITON LED SYSTEM | 1 PAIR 3157 | OR: Front Amber Blinker / Amber Parking | 1 | http://www.vleds.com/v3-triton/bulb-system/v3-a.html |
| AMBER V3 TRITON LED SYSTEM | 1 PAIR 3157 | Rear Amber Blinkers | 1 | http://www.vleds.com/v3-triton/bulb-system/v3-a.html |
| RED V3 TRITON LED SYSTEM | 1 PAIR 3157 | Rear Red Brakes | 1 | http://www.vleds.com/v3-triton/bulb-system/v3-r.html |
| 5K WHITE 10 LED DRL/FOG LIGHT BULBS HB3 9005 H10 9145 | 1 PAIR | H10 Foglight Bulbs | 1 | http://www.vleds.com/bulb-type/drl-fog-lights/h10-9145/5k-white-10-led-drl-fog-light-bulbs-hb3-9005-h10-9145-1-pair.html |
| T1.5-CWHP: PC74 LED Bulb - High Power Instrument Panel LED : Cool White | Instrument Panel | 10 | http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/subminiature-bulbs/pc74-led-bulb-high-power-instrument-panel-led/709/ |
| NEO5-WHP: LED Bulb - High Power Instrument Panel LED : 5mm Cool White | HVAC | 3 | http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/subminiature-bulbs/neox-led-bulb-high-power-instrument-panel-led/221/ |
| NEO4-BHP: LED Bulb - High Power Instrument Panel LED : 4mm Blue | Key Ring | 1 | http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/subminiature-bulbs/neox-led-bulb-high-power-instrument-panel-led/221/ |
| WLED-WHP5: 194 LED Bulb - 5 SMD LED Wide Angle Wedge Base : Cool White | License Plate, Footwells, and Rearview Mirror | 6 | http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/wedge-bulbs/194-led-bulb-5-smd-led-wide-angle-wedge-base/206/ |
| WLED-A5-CBT: 194 CAN Bus LED Bulb - 5 SMD LED Wedge Base Tower - AMBER | Front Amber Side Markers in Headlight | 2 | http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/wedge-bulbs/194-can-bus-led-bulb-5-smd-led-wedge-base-tower/1127/ |
AgentXXX
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Thanks for the great thread, I replaced most of my bulbs with the info here. I cannot get the rearview mirror bulbs out though...can anyone give me help on this? Thanks.
ohlarikd
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Yes, I had a really hard time. If I recall, I eventually broke the glass bulb trying to use all kinds of tools. But with the broken glass, I was able to grab the metal part of the bulb base with either needle nose pliers or tweezers and get them out. Others report they just came out easily, but I was not so lucky.
TheOldViperMan
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Another item from Superbright you might consider is their LED brake light replacement.
They have a built in 3 strobe flasher. When you hit the brake, all the bulbs flash 3 quick times, then go solid red.
Plug and play, with no control box, etc. I replaced all six brake/tail bulbs in my '09 and works great.
3157-R3W-FL
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/tail-brake-turn/filter/Color,0,3,104:
BillyC
They have a built in 3 strobe flasher. When you hit the brake, all the bulbs flash 3 quick times, then go solid red.
Plug and play, with no control box, etc. I replaced all six brake/tail bulbs in my '09 and works great.
3157-R3W-FL
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/tail-brake-turn/filter/Color,0,3,104:
BillyC
AgentXXX
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Thanks Ohlarikd,
I took the whole mirror down and it doesn't come apart....I was finally able to get them out with a pair of tweezers....what a pain. It looks great now though and worth the trouble.
ohlarikd
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Oh yeah... I did that too. Took mirror out but no way to open it... But at least with the mirror out of the car, the glass pieces didn't fall over my interior when I broke them.
ROYMAN
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has anyone figured out what size the window switch and mirror control LEDs are?
ohlarikd
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I never even considered those. I didn't even know they lit up! I suspect they are not twist in type bulbs, and may require soldering. Car is in hibernation at this point...
ROYMAN
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Viper specialty offers them, but I'm not trying to buy the whole package or buy different LEDs than the ones I have already ordered
ohlarikd
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Yeah, I saw that, and because its a service, not a part, that led me to believe the bulbs need to be desoldered and LEDs soldered in. Like the RB1 radio I did. Next time I have my console apart, maybe I'll take a look at the windows switches. On the other hand, they are so subtle and dim, and I want them to stay that way. An LED may make those switches too bright. Hard to say.
Yes we do, though you may be incorrect as "how" we sell them. The Window/Mirror/Lock package is separate from everything else, as is the RB1/RBQ/MyGig radio package. Those two package types are installed items, not just LED's for end user installation. The Window/Mirror/Lock are PCB or SMD LED's, and are quite complicated to install. You REALLY need an SMD rework station to properly install them all, and get the housings apart.
Links:
Mirror/Lock/Window: http://viperspecialtyperformance.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=248
RB1/RBQ: http://viperspecialtyperformance.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=247
MyGig: http://viperspecialtyperformance.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=246
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Steve M
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Is red an option for the Window/Mirror/Lock package?
At this time, no. If there was enough of a demand, we could surely make the option available.
ohlarikd
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Finally replaced my HIDs (stock 4300K) with 5000K Sylvania Silverstars. This matches the 5000K LEDs in the markers and fogs, so everything looks nice now. Will try to take a picture at night, but my camera never seems to pick up the difference - but in person its clear. The old HIDs looked yellow in comparison (relatively).
ROYMAN
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I am looking to do the same with 6000k, and looking into the phillips ultinons.
Did you use the stock ballasts?
ohlarikd
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I used Sylvania/OSRAM 66144CBI (Cool Blue Intense). Pretty much 5000K. They are plug and play replacements, so no need to change anything like ballasts. They also are 'supposed' to be the brightest.
I looked up Philips Ultinons, I have not heard of them. Looks like reports from users say they actually reduce light output over stock, and the market is flooded with fake ones. Also - I don't think they come in D1S, which is what my 05 Viper uses. I assumed all Vipers use D1S.
I actually don't see any 'name brand' 6000K bulbs. Not sure how to choose.
ohlarikd
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Back with a Fog Light update. The LED tower I had before was way too bright and scattered light everywhere. I never used them. The color was good though for me at 5K.
I found these single LED 'projector' bulbs. It really focuses light forward and not into the lens. I am just looking for a 'look', not actually any kind of usefulness.
Now, in the car. These bulbs are 6K. I actually wanted 5K, but they don't make them. So I figured I'd give them a whirl anyway out of curiosity. You can see the difference between the LED Tower and this LED Projector
Jury is still out if I like them. I mean they are better than the tower for sure. If had some old cheap fogs, I could paint the reflector black. But I don't. And they are expensive to buy.
I found these single LED 'projector' bulbs. It really focuses light forward and not into the lens. I am just looking for a 'look', not actually any kind of usefulness.
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Now, in the car. These bulbs are 6K. I actually wanted 5K, but they don't make them. So I figured I'd give them a whirl anyway out of curiosity. You can see the difference between the LED Tower and this LED Projector
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Jury is still out if I like them. I mean they are better than the tower for sure. If had some old cheap fogs, I could paint the reflector black. But I don't. And they are expensive to buy.
I have three different 5K foglight options at the moment, ranging from about 875 Lumens, to 2100, to 3000 for the brightest. Its also worth noting that even at the brightest, the bulb design dictates that the light pattern is rather "slit like" as is intentional on a fog light creating a sheet effect. They are definitely bright, but will not make most drivers want to strangle you.
ohlarikd
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Hey Dan. What I REALLY want is a complete fog replacement. That is, a normal sized projector in that fog spot. I don't like the gigantic looking stock units. I know companies make projector fogs, but I've been too lazy to craft any kind of bracket, plus it probably would need a blacked out surround to fill the space. So instead of all that, I just bought these small pin-point type bulbs for now. Perhaps a fog embedded in the ACR cover plates, something like that...
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Swapped out my ‘03 map lights this weekend. 2 mins tops. Pop off clear cover, wrap blue shop towel around knurled needle nose pliers, work out the bulb side to side. The bulb did take a lot of pressure to remove, but no broken glass. Seems that the chrome reflector also fell out of passenger map light making that bulb easier to remove.
Be sure to wear eye protection in case of broken glass
