RE: [DML] LED's for the center console

["Scott McMullan" <mcmullas@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I use blue behind the console, and I think it looks much better.  I tried
white back there, but with the blue I can see the console much more clearly,
and it seems brighter than what I saw with white.  I even tried them
side-by-side (half white, half blue), and for me it was no contest.  Of
course, YMMV.  These bulbs are cheap compared to some of the parts we
routinely need, so it won't kill you to try it out if you're curious.

I love knowing I can leave my doors open indefinitely without fear of heat
or battery issues.  One of my lenses was partially melted before I put in
the door LED's.  I even put LED's in the trunk and courtesy lights.  Haven't
found the right one for the glove box yet.  I might try to shoehorn an 1156
LED in there; I thought it was too dim in the tail, but should be fine in
the glove box.

-----Original Message-----
From: Jake Kamphoefner [mailto:jakekamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 2:41 PM
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [DML] LED's for the center console




Hi Andy,

I was afraid of the same thing before I put the LEDs in 1063, but I was
wrong.  The bulbs I posted about a few days ago have lenses on the end that
widen the angle of the light produced.  I was highly satisfied.  I think
these are the same Bob is using, but I certainly can't verify that.

Also, don't use the white or blue bulbs in the fan fail/lock doors/ rear
def. sockets.  Use the red LEDs.  The white doesn't really look right.  The
red ones are beautifly even, rich, and much more stock-appearing
(admittedly, in my own opinion).  I used 3 red LEDs, and 4 "super white
inverted lens", all BA7s from www.autolumination.com

I'll try to remember to post a picture of my setup for you to see.

Jake Kamphoefner


Soma576@xxxxxxx wrote:


I can't imagine LED's would look very good at night time behind the center
console. The very nature of LED's would make dispersal difficult, which is
what illuminates the console in the first place. I think LED's would make
the console spotty instead of warm looking. LED's may be better for some
things, but in other places regular bulbs are important for the right feel
instead of a cold, digital look. Change my mind with some pictures.

Andy




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