LEDs - Do Not Install Load Resistors for Hyperflashing!
09-08-2015, 12:40 PM
#11
Converting them is more trouble than its worth. Running incandescent turn/brake bulbs instead of LEDs is about number 600 on the list of reasons that car accidents happen.
Sure the LEDs last longer but its a moot point since I only have to spend $15 over the course of 20 years to have working brake/turn lights.
Less heat is also a moot point for 3157 bulbs. Not to mention there are no good, hack-less resistor mounting options in the rear of these trucks. I researched it, got sick the whole concept and the fact that you HAVE to hack the factory wiring, so i liberated myself from the desire to have LED turns.
I did my cargo and reverse lights with high power LEDs because those are both easy and effective. But the directionals? Forget it.
Also, my cargo led bulbs get very hot, hotter than the stockers. I had to replace one that went out due to heat, despite the heatsink on it.
Last edited by johndog82; 09-08-2015 at 12:55 PM.
09-08-2015, 12:46 PM
#12
Converting the turn signals on these trucks is more trouble than its worth. Car accidents happen for many reasons, and running incandescent turn/brake bulbs instead of LEDs is probably about number 600 on the list of reasons that accidents happen.
Sure the LEDs last longer but its a moot point since I only have to spend $15 over the course of 20 years to have working brake/turn lights.
Less heat is not true for the turns because the inline resistors get very hot. The energy has to go somewhere. Not to mention there are no good, hack-less resistor mounting options for our tails. I researched it, got sick the whole concept and the fact that you HAVE to hack the factory wiring to accomplish it, so i liberated myself from the desire to have LED turn signals.
I did my cargo light and reverse lights with high power LEDs because those are both easy and effective.
Sure the LEDs last longer but its a moot point since I only have to spend $15 over the course of 20 years to have working brake/turn lights.
Less heat is not true for the turns because the inline resistors get very hot. The energy has to go somewhere. Not to mention there are no good, hack-less resistor mounting options for our tails. I researched it, got sick the whole concept and the fact that you HAVE to hack the factory wiring to accomplish it, so i liberated myself from the desire to have LED turn signals.
I did my cargo light and reverse lights with high power LEDs because those are both easy and effective.
09-08-2015, 12:53 PM
#14
. Now I wanna find some brighter LEDs for the mirrors.
09-08-2015, 01:52 PM
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09-08-2015, 03:16 PM
#16
Bye F150, hello F250
LEDs are instant ON. You might not notice, the 5 mSec response time could save 50ft at 30Mph. Your call...
09-08-2015, 04:16 PM
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09-08-2015, 04:48 PM
#18
No dice, with the lights off they flash normal, soon as I turn on the parking lights they go hyper, there is one possibility however that may have some affect, the led's I put up front are not regular led's, they are CANBUS led's so I ordered a pair of regular ones, they will be here tomorrow so stay tuned.
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Last edited by RLXXI; 09-08-2015 at 05:10 PM.
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09-08-2015, 05:47 PM
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LEDs - Do Not Install Load Resistors for Hyperflashing!
Sure wish someone would come out with switchbacks that work correctly when DRLs are activated. VLEDs is the only one who sells them and there $200!:-O
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09-08-2015, 05:53 PM
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LEDs - Do Not Install Load Resistors for Hyperflashing!
Originally Posted by Rnlcomp
No dice, with the lights off they flash normal, soon as I turn on the parking lights they go hyper, there is one possibility however that may have some affect, the led's I put up front are not regular led's, they are CANBUS led's so I ordered a pair of regular ones, they will be here tomorrow so stay tuned.
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