How to Install Subaru BRZ RGBW™ & Switchback LED Boards by Diode Dynamics

[JPxM0Dz]

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[AzureShadow]

Anyone know if these are as bright as the DIY mod that was posted a while back? If it was it'd be a great alternative for those of use that don't want to mess around with breaking and re-soldering traces.

[sactownbwoy]

They appear to be much brighter than stock so I am going to guess that yes they are as bright as the DIY

[ajcarson11]

Originally Posted by AzureShadow

Anyone know if these are as bright as the DIY mod that was posted a while back? If it was it'd be a great alternative for those of use that don't want to mess around with breaking and re-soldering traces.

They are NOT as bright as the mod posted. I asked Diode Dynamics about this today in an email -- The LED boards here will increase brightness over stock but not substantially as heatsinks/heat management would be required.

I wish it were true... but if you're going for higher brightness I don't think this will cut it!

[ryoma]

I think the switchback would be cool since it will work as a turn signal too, but would it be too much with the original turn signal AND the boomerang? lol

[Kodename47]

Originally Posted by ryoma

I think the switchback would be cool since it will work as a turn signal too, but would it be too much with the original turn signal AND the boomerang? lol

If you have an LED flasher module you could remove the standard indicator without issue. Or you could replace it with an LED bulb and I reckon it would look quite good.

[AzureShadow]

Originally Posted by ajcarson11

They are NOT as bright as the mod posted. I asked Diode Dynamics about this today in an email -- The LED boards here will increase brightness over stock but not substantially as heatsinks/heat management would be required.

I wish it were true... but if you're going for higher brightness I don't think this will cut it!

I wonder if their LED's can handle more current or not. I would think you could throw some small heatsinks on the back of the LED's and be alright. I mean no one seems to be having issues with the DIY mod.

[xkalelx]

Originally Posted by AzureShadow

I wonder if their LED's can handle more current or not. I would think you could throw some small heatsinks on the back of the LED's and be alright. I mean no one seems to be having issues with the DIY mod.

This would be a good question for @Acree

[ajcarson11]

Originally Posted by xkalelx

This would be a good question for @Acree

I've already contacted DD on this to some degree:

"Thank you for choosing Diode Dynamics! Our LED drop in boards will be at a slightly brighter then factory brightness level but this was not the main focus of the replacement boards. To safely increase the brightness of these boards, you would also want to provide the necessary heat sinks within the headlight. To keep the modification to a minimum the brightness level has only been slightly increased.

Both the RGBW and switchback LED board will work in conjunction with the Always on Module!

Best,

Justin"

It looks like you could drive more current through with some additional heat protection (heat sinks) but the boards aren't made to be much brighter than stock.

So yes, if you want to buy some boards and do some modification (add heat sinks, change components) to increase current flow I can't see why this would be a problem.

[Acree]

Originally Posted by xkalelx

This would be a good question for @Acree

Considering Diode Dynamics created the new boards, I would ask them for the maximum current rating for the new LEDs.

Obviously whatever controller they use will need to be replaced with something compatible to run at a higher current.

You will also need to take care of all of the same thermal considerations.