Hello all,
Has anyone changed any of their bulbs to led bulbs ? I like the looks of these bulbs but not sure how they would look as far as brake lights and turn signals go. I went to a site that recommended using the same color led as the lens. Here is the site http://www.superbrightleds.com/carbulb-notes.htm
I thought using a clear led would be better than red on red <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> ?? Anyone have any info on this or pictures ? Tia
Chris

I tried changing the rear running and brake lights to red LED..

I installed the LED bulb on one side only so I could compare brightness. The running lights were about the same brightness, but the brake lights were definitely dimmer..

So I took it out..no way am I going to run with dimmer brake lights..

The Toyota tail light reflector design makes good use of the light given off to the side of a standard bulb, but the LED bulb (even one with additional LEDS mounted in a circle pointing to the sides) doesn't work well with the reflector.

I installed some LED bulbs that supposedly works better and technically they do in regards to heat/longevity/etc, but I opted to go to colored bulbs from Japan (bluebirds). I have the LED bulbs if your interested in trying them out. They're just sitting in my glove box!! lol

so far i am not convinced that the led is better so i just might leave what i have in already. Thanks for all the input.

Chris,
If you really want OEM or better brightness from a set of LEDs, it's gonna cost you. I tried the Ebay ones for awhile but wasn't impressed due to the lack of side lighting from the bulbs and the fact you should install a load resistor to compensate for the lack of voltage drop of the LED fixture. There is one company that makes a commercial quality bulb with side LEDs but they are spendy. Check em out... LEDtronics <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

One thing to note on the resistors...they get extremely HOT during operation so consider that during placement.

Thanks FLYMHI for the info, I'll check out that site. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />