KiKaZz74 Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 so ive been seeing more and more videos on LED lights like brake lights, turn signals, reverse lights, head lights, fog lights, and interior lights. i was looking on CarId for stuff for my car and ran across some LED lights that replace the stock incandescent. my question is are they worth it? at this time im looking to do the brake lights, reverse lights to illuminate better at night since i do alot of backing in unlit places, and maybe the turn signals. they have two different types and im wondering if the one is worth the cost or if there is something else you guys would recommend? the two different ones they have are the standard and Plazma, if i had to choose id do reverse in plazma, brake and turn in standard. here are the reverse lights- http://www.carid.com/2009-dodge-journey-led-lights/lumen-led-lights-25668669.html Brake, i would do red although it is already a red lens- http://www.carid.com/2009-dodge-journey-led-lights/lumen-led-lights-25671409.html Turn will be amber- http://www.carid.com/2009-dodge-journey-led-lights/lumen-led-lights-25700696.html Fogs idk if i want to do since they are like $80+ per bulb depending which one but here is a link still- http://www.carid.com/2009-dodge-journey-led-lights/putco-fog-light-led-conversion-kits-65729804.html Headlights for future possibly idk which ones though if either- http://www.carid.com/2009-dodge-journey-led-lights/putco-headlight-led-conversion-kits-65730111.html i will be upgrading the one light that is not led in my interior to LED also, but is there a different place to buy from with better bulbs or prices? im wanting a plug and play bulb, not where i need a resistor or a ballast like HIDs. thanks anyone My SPL to SQ Build Log Vehicle:1997 Dodge Dakota Ext Cab 4x4 2009 Dodge Journey SXT5.2L V8 Magnum 3.5L V6 Stock AltEquipment: Headunit- Alpine CDE-147BT Mids/Highs Amp- JL Audio G6600 Class AB 6 Channel Sub Amp- Hifonics BRZ1700.1D @ 2 Ohms Taramps DSP3000.1D Sub- Hertz Hi Energy 12" HX300D SounDrive SDA3 12 Tweeters- Rockford Fosgate Power Series Silk Domes Hertz Hi-Energy Mids- Dayton Audio Reference 4" Full Range Drivers Midbass- Silver Flute 6.5" Hertz Hi-Energy 6.5" Processor- MiniDSP 2x4 RCA- 6 channels of SounDrive HF series Wire- EB Flex 2/0 -Member of Team SounDrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedal Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 I wouldn't do it with your head lights. The housing is designed to work with the OEM bulb. Not an aftermarket LED or HID, or whatever other type of light you may have a choice of. You might see that it is brighter in areas close to you, but the distance won't be as much as it was more than likely, and the way the light will reflect in the housing will more than likely scatter the light in all directions, rather than direct the light the way it was designed to with OEM bulb, thus possible glaring/ "blinding" other drivers. Same thing with the PnP HIDs. Unless you get a retrofit housing, it shouldn't be done. Just my 2 cents. SMD Tool Map https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/193176-smd-tool-map-new-november-2014/ Build log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/197217-reeds-03-tahoe-hat-sqaq-singer-xs-shca-cockbox-80prs/?page=32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdblue Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 In the descriptions, I didn't see them mention anything about the bulbs not causing hyperflash in blinkers or the brake light warning to illuminate on the dash. IIRC, it has something to do with the resistance of the bulb and if the LEDs or plasmas your replacing them with don't have the same resistance, it causes either or both of those to happen. Not the end of the world but annoyed me when I tried replacing mine. AA-Atomic-Clif Designs-DC-Diamond-Digital Designs-Directed-Eclipse-Fi-Hertz-Hifonics-Kenwood-Memphis-Phoenix Gold-Pioneer-PPI-PSi-Stinger-Sundown-TC Sounds-Viper-Zapco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiKaZz74 Posted October 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Most of them say they are designed with it all built it in to keep it from happening. The headlights I will avoid for now. Same with fogs unless I do the entire housing with them built in. As for the signal bulbs and everything what do you think of them? My SPL to SQ Build Log Vehicle:1997 Dodge Dakota Ext Cab 4x4 2009 Dodge Journey SXT5.2L V8 Magnum 3.5L V6 Stock AltEquipment: Headunit- Alpine CDE-147BT Mids/Highs Amp- JL Audio G6600 Class AB 6 Channel Sub Amp- Hifonics BRZ1700.1D @ 2 Ohms Taramps DSP3000.1D Sub- Hertz Hi Energy 12" HX300D SounDrive SDA3 12 Tweeters- Rockford Fosgate Power Series Silk Domes Hertz Hi-Energy Mids- Dayton Audio Reference 4" Full Range Drivers Midbass- Silver Flute 6.5" Hertz Hi-Energy 6.5" Processor- MiniDSP 2x4 RCA- 6 channels of SounDrive HF series Wire- EB Flex 2/0 -Member of Team SounDrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotorCityFats13 Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 In the descriptions, I didn't see them mention anything about the bulbs not causing hyperflash in blinkers or the brake light warning to illuminate on the dash. IIRC, it has something to do with the resistance of the bulb and if the LEDs or plasmas your replacing them with don't have the same resistance, it causes either or both of those to happen. Not the end of the world but annoyed me when I tried replacing mine. I never cared about the hyperflash... but now with this ford canbus shit... i give up.... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebringR/T Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 I would suggest going through a place called V-LED. I'm warning you now that their products are gonna be almost double what you have listed, but their products are SOLID. And on top of good products their lights don't cause hyperflash. There is also SuperBrightLEDs and Autolumination that are both very reputable. Bought LED lights from all three vendors and have been happy with them all. Most of my exterior lights have come from V-LED though. Team Droppin' Hz Tuxedo Black Metallic 2010 Ford Taurus Limited Build Log "Financial Mistake" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiKaZz74 Posted October 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 So I was on there. Is it really worth doing the ones with the controller and everything or can I just do the plug and play ones? I'm hoping the pnp ones would be just fine and still better than the stock ones. What's everyone's thoughts? My SPL to SQ Build Log Vehicle:1997 Dodge Dakota Ext Cab 4x4 2009 Dodge Journey SXT5.2L V8 Magnum 3.5L V6 Stock AltEquipment: Headunit- Alpine CDE-147BT Mids/Highs Amp- JL Audio G6600 Class AB 6 Channel Sub Amp- Hifonics BRZ1700.1D @ 2 Ohms Taramps DSP3000.1D Sub- Hertz Hi Energy 12" HX300D SounDrive SDA3 12 Tweeters- Rockford Fosgate Power Series Silk Domes Hertz Hi-Energy Mids- Dayton Audio Reference 4" Full Range Drivers Midbass- Silver Flute 6.5" Hertz Hi-Energy 6.5" Processor- MiniDSP 2x4 RCA- 6 channels of SounDrive HF series Wire- EB Flex 2/0 -Member of Team SounDrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebringR/T Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 So I was on there. Is it really worth doing the ones with the controller and everything or can I just do the plug and play ones? I'm hoping the pnp ones would be just fine and still better than the stock ones. What's everyone's thoughts? Controller for what? Team Droppin' Hz Tuxedo Black Metallic 2010 Ford Taurus Limited Build Log "Financial Mistake" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiKaZz74 Posted October 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 There's the $110 per set ones or the other cheaper ones. Are the expensive ones really worth it over the cheaper ones? My SPL to SQ Build Log Vehicle:1997 Dodge Dakota Ext Cab 4x4 2009 Dodge Journey SXT5.2L V8 Magnum 3.5L V6 Stock AltEquipment: Headunit- Alpine CDE-147BT Mids/Highs Amp- JL Audio G6600 Class AB 6 Channel Sub Amp- Hifonics BRZ1700.1D @ 2 Ohms Taramps DSP3000.1D Sub- Hertz Hi Energy 12" HX300D SounDrive SDA3 12 Tweeters- Rockford Fosgate Power Series Silk Domes Hertz Hi-Energy Mids- Dayton Audio Reference 4" Full Range Drivers Midbass- Silver Flute 6.5" Hertz Hi-Energy 6.5" Processor- MiniDSP 2x4 RCA- 6 channels of SounDrive HF series Wire- EB Flex 2/0 -Member of Team SounDrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebringR/T Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 There's the $110 per set ones or the other cheaper ones. Are the expensive ones really worth it over the cheaper ones? Can you link or give me an item description? Link would probably be better Team Droppin' Hz Tuxedo Black Metallic 2010 Ford Taurus Limited Build Log "Financial Mistake" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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