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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 06:23 AM
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I'm ordering 10 LEDs for my step/courtesy lights and high mount stop light, these are the packs of 10 I'm looking at. Anyone try them yet and if there's a better way to go let me know.
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by 7700SCREW
I'm ordering 10 LEDs for my step/courtesy lights and high mount stop light, these are the packs of 10 I'm looking at. Anyone try them yet and if there's a better way to go let me know.
I used the first ones with the 5 LED's that are on the top and sides, not just on the top, they spread the light out better in the reflectors, I'm afraid the ones with them only on top you will lose most of the light, and you'll have hot spots in the doors.
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 09:41 AM
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I used the equivalent of those EC9s posted (in hyper white). They throw light in all directions, and aren't too long to fit in the gauge cluster. In my '98, they WERE too long to fit in the license plate light assembly, but they fit everywhere else.
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 7700SCREW
I'm ordering 10 LEDs for my step/courtesy lights and high mount stop light, these are the packs of 10 I'm looking at. Anyone try them yet and if there's a better way to go let me know.
I used those t10 8 smds on my mustang the are pretty bright
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by BrowningSCrew

I used the first ones with the 5 LED's that are on the top and sides, not just on the top, they spread the light out better in the reflectors, I'm afraid the ones with them only on top you will lose most of the light, and you'll have hot spots in the doors.
Ya I was thinking the same thing. I think I'll order the 5 LEDs like you say. Thanks!
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 12:54 PM
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If anyone is interested in a different option I put these in my doors, they are 1.5 watt single led lights. They put out good light but they won't fit in the license plate housing.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 04:36 AM
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I'm considering replacing the reverse lights on my '99 scab. Would I have to put a relay in just like the turn signals? Or would it just pop in like a normal bulb?
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 07:44 AM
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I'm considering replacing the reverse lights on my '99 scab. Would I have to put a relay in just like the turn signals? Or would it just pop in like a normal bulb?
Not for reverse, the resistors are only for lights that flash.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 11:52 AM
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Excellent! Seems like a good way to throw down $40 bucks. Thanks guys!
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 02:18 PM
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What bulbs did u guys put in your license plate sockets cause I bought these and there not even as bright as the stock bulbs
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