BRZ Front and Rear LED Turn Signal Bulbs - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

convoy · 01-28-2013, 11:06 PM

This past weekend I installed LED bulbs all around my car and wanted to share the results. I ordered the bulbs from Diode Dynamics and they are pretty awesome. I was unable to do the license plate lights because I didn't order any small enough to fit in the lenses. Sorry I didn't do a DIY but I would be happy to answer any questions or provide advice if anyone is interested.

http://www.diodedynamics.com

Here is a video I made of the turn signals at night.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew0zzGoGAYE"]Subaru BRZ LED Turn Signals(Front & Rear) - YouTube[/ame]

Diode Dynamics · 02-13-2013, 05:39 PM

Thanks for posting, looks great!

Paul

convoy · 02-16-2013, 11:36 PM

I finally got some good pics of the tails after I finished the redout.

spgrizz22 · 02-17-2013, 12:11 AM

How did you get your interior white?

convoy · 02-17-2013, 12:42 AM

I wrapped it with 3M White Carbon Fiber Vinyl film.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26943

Cjymiller · 02-26-2013, 07:46 PM

The LED's appear to be a great solution to getting rid of the amber color the OEM bulbs reflect. Would you say that they clean up the bulb housings?

Also, do you notice a difference in brightness over stock?

mezdup · 02-26-2013, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cjymiller

The LED's appear to be a great solution to getting rid of the amber color the OEM bulbs reflect. Would you say that they clean up the bulb housings?

Also, do you notice a difference in brightness over stock?

a cheaper way would be to buy chrome amber bulbs like these: http://www.hidlightsusa.com/shopping...s&sc=7440/7443.

one set of each would get rid of the amber color in the housings. 7443 in the front and 7440 in the back.

Cjymiller · 02-26-2013, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mezdup

a cheaper way would be to buy chrome amber bulbs like these: http://www.hidlightsusa.com/shopping...s&sc=7440/7443.

one set of each would get rid of the amber color in the housings. 7443 in the front and 7440 in the back.

Good call. They look like they're much cheaper.

tjoy · 02-26-2013, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mezdup

a cheaper way would be to buy chrome amber bulbs like these: http://www.hidlightsusa.com/shopping...s&sc=7440/7443.

one set of each would get rid of the amber color in the housings. 7443 in the front and 7440 in the back.

I got the half-chrome bulbs for my heads and you can still get some amber refraction in them.

Chrome coated bulbs aren't as bright, so I didn't want to use them on the rear blinkers since those are the more important ones.

On the front, I might order full chromes, maybe go LED in the rear.

convoy · 02-26-2013, 11:12 PM

I think the lamps have too much chrome in them already so I couldn't add to it.

Also, I prefer the way LED's turn on/off almost instantly rather than the increase/decrease in intensity that incandescent bulbs do when they flash.

Ad8707 · 02-26-2013, 11:51 PM

What did you use for your redouts? Overlays or
Paint(which)?
Thanks

Cjymiller · 02-27-2013, 02:04 AM

Would you happen to have a daytime pic of your front signals, both on and off?

convoy · 02-27-2013, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ad8707

What did you use for your redouts? Overlays or
Paint(which)?
Thanks

I used a paint I learned about in other threads, it is called Duplicolor Metalcast - Red. I also put a few coats of a urethane clear coat called SprayMax 2K. They turned out pretty good considering I have never done anything like this before.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cjymiller

Would you happen to have a daytime pic of your front signals, both on and off?

I took some pics today of the front signals in the daylight.

subiestar · 02-28-2013, 05:21 AM

How well can you see the turn signals with the sun hitting the back of your car?

Thats the only thing I worry about getting LED rear turn signals, drivers behind me will not be able to notice its flashing.

01-28-2013, 11:06 PM	#1
convoy Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited(White) Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 55 Thanks: 4 Thanked 20 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	BRZ Front and Rear LED Turn Signal Bulbs This past weekend I installed LED bulbs all around my car and wanted to share the results. I ordered the bulbs from Diode Dynamics and they are pretty awesome. I was unable to do the license plate lights because I didn't order any small enough to fit in the lenses. Sorry I didn't do a DIY but I would be happy to answer any questions or provide advice if anyone is interested. http://www.diodedynamics.com Here is a video I made of the turn signals at night. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew0zzGoGAYE"]Subaru BRZ LED Turn Signals(Front & Rear) - YouTube[/ame]

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