[Shambles]

I've decided to upgrade the amber PY21W rear indicator bulbs to LED.

Out with




And in with


(eBay)

I considered many styles (see our stickied post here) but decided against the rearwards-focusing type as the reflector within the housing seems to provide the most light, meaning the bulb has to spread its light sideways for the illumination to work properly.

[The Gonz]

 

[asathorny]

I've decided to upgrade the amber PY21W rear indicator bulbs to LED.

Out with




And in with


(eBay)

I considered many styles (see our stickied post here) but decided against the rearwards-focusing type as the reflector within the housing seems to provide the most light, meaning the bulb has to spread its light sideways for the illumination to work properly.

Photos of the job ???   

[Shambles]

Photos will be forthcoming

[plasticphyte]

They appear to be CANBUS compatible. Will be interested to know how the perform.

[Shambles]

Yeah, I decided to go with those that claimed to have ballast resistance, at the expense of a couple of extra ££.

If they work well I'll upgrade the front set too

[Surferdude]

There goes your warranty. 

[Ugly Mongrel]

I'm looking forward to see how these work out for you, Steve.

[The Gonz]

 
Well, I for one will be happy to run with good feedback and place an eBay order for them, perhaps even a few sets to save on postage for the Adelaide membership.

[Doggie 1]

Photos will be forthcoming

Thirdcoming would be better.

[The Gonz]

Or even a biblical secondcoming.

[Doggie 1]

Well, I always come first.
I win. 

[The Gonz]

 

[Dazzler]

[AlanHo]

What is the real advantage of LED flashers? Am I missing something important here.

I can't recall ever having to change an indicator bulb in almost 60 years of motoring and the standard bulbs seem to work fine. (before some smart alec jumps in - yes - my first car had those flag type indicators that were a nightmare)

[Shambles]

I have a sole reason for "upgrading".

Having been behind two modern i30s recently, I've remarked to myself how poor the indicator kit really is.

My desire is not borne from cosmetics, but functionality - I want my flashers to be seen.

[AlanHo]

Fairy nuff - it's something I had not noticed. GD I30's are thin on the ground in our area.

A recent issue with flashers was last week. I was driving down a wide main road with nose to tail traffic coming the other way. An ambulance came down the centre of the road overtaking the oncoming traffic with sirens on and covered in flashing lights. It was impossible to see that he was signalling to turn right into a side road across my bows - but I slowed down just in case. It was a good job I did.

[plasticphyte]

I find a lot of modern cars have actually got poor indicator light placement. Especially on the front of the car.
The indicator is either part of a wrap around assembly that can't be seen head on, or any other angle; or the lamp is a tiny little bulb barely powerful enough to even bother exciting some photons.

[Dazzler]

I find a lot of modern cars have actually got poor indicator light placement. Especially on the front of the car.
The indicator is either part of a wrap around assembly that can't be seen head on, or any other angle; or the lamp is a tiny little bulb barely powerful enough to even bother exciting some photons.

 

I have noticed this too!

[Phil №❶]

There are regulations dictating the size, location, brightness and flash rate of turning signals. Why would these regs, allow these important safety signals to be "poor" 

[plasticphyte]

No doubt there are regulations, it just seems that a lot of modern cars have poorly located/visible indicators.
It also doesn't help that a lot of drivers in my neck of the woods seem to think the indicator is part of an optional tech pack, or the driver thinks the use of the indicator gets charged at $500 per flash.

Some bad examples, IMO, are certain versions of the Nissan X-Trail, recent Honda Accords.
There are a few others which, to me, are pretty horrid locations, or are next to useless thanks to their particular design.

[Dazzler]

Some of them seem quite small! 

[The Gonz]

We just got back from some 'light' shopping duties and bought a replacement Edison screw bulb for our son's 240V desk lamp. I opted for an LED variant which consumes 4W and looks just like Shambles's picture, albeit with a little extra base for the rectfication.

[Shambles]

I'm wondering how marcelo_pe went on with his LED replacements:

LED turning bulbs


Might bump his thread and ask him



EDIT: just read that he abandoned the idea.

[Shambles]

Well they've arrived (that was quick)

I'll get on this when the rain stops

[The Gonz]

Nice, looking forward to it.

[eye30]

Well they've arrived (that was quick)

I'll get on this when the rain stops

Nip over here it dry/sunny....

[Shambles]

Not too impressed, though I'll see what they're like when it gets darker...










New on nearside, original on offside:

[Perspective owner]

No drastic change from previous lamps?

[asathorny]

You forgot the commentary Steve ?   

So, is it litteraly just a straight swap with nothing else to do?