RE: [DML] LED replacements.

["Video Bob" <videobob@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

People ask me all the time for the Festoon bulbs, and no they are not as 
bright.
They are also very white and look weird since we are used to the yellow 
light.
Also, you can easily turn the interior lights off.
I am going to add the festoon bulbs to my website soon for those of you who 
want
them for display purposes. I can get colors as special orders.
- Videobob


>From: Dick Ryan <deloreanbiker@xxxxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>CC: Dan Botkin <danielb649@xxxxxxx>
>Subject: [DML] LED replacements.
>Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2004 09:02:54 -0700 (PDT)
>
>I've received a couple of emails "off-line" asking
>about the trunk, engine compartment and interior light
>LED replacements.
>
>These are called "festoon" bulbs. Many sites don't
>tell you what bulbs they replace; instead they give
>you measurements for determining which size you need.
>
>I got mine from DeLorean Motor Center.
>
>First, you must realize that there is hardly an LED
>out there that is as bright as an incandescent.
>
>Given that, here is my take:
>
>Trunk:  This light has never been bright enough for
>any real use.  I merely wanted to get it lit for show
>and not run down the battery.  For that, the
>replacement is fine.
>
>Engine compartment:  I have added a second light,
>identical to the original and located it on the
>driver's side, balanced with the stock light.  The two
>lights equipped with LEDs are only slightly brighter
>that the single light, but they do bounce nicely off
>the chrome which I recently added.
>
>Interior:  Definitely not as bright, but, again, great
>for shows.  I never could read a map with the existing
>bulbs and I carry a small flashlight just for that
>purpose (and, when looking for something in the trunk
>or checking the engine in the dark.
>
>The light emitted is almost blue/white, much like the
>newer HID headlights.  VERY cool when showing off your
>car.
>
>There is no doubt that brighter LEDs are on the way
>and that they will be quite expensive.  These will do
>nicely for me until those LEDs are more reasonable.
>
>Size:  I BELIEVE the trunk/engine compartment are
>39mm.  The interior are shorter and I believe you
>would look for replacement of incandescent 211.
>
>FWIW, I have no experience with LEDs provided by
>others.  They may even be better or cheaper.  I only
>know I am happy with what I installed.
>
>Dick Ryan
>VIN 16867



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