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slothy
31-08-2004, 01:03 PM
hey i see alot of cars out there now and it looks cool and is quite functional.

would like to replace my rear lights with LED's. Brake and indicator (maybe reverse) on my 03 protege.

anyone know of anyone else whos done this before and/or would know how to do it? i have a couple of mates who are good with electronics who would do it for me.

obviously ill have to buy another set of lights to mod them.

Thanks for help!
CityEnd
31-08-2004, 03:26 PM
Rupewrecht is currently working on LED tail lights for his BA hardtop

you could ask him

I"m still waiting to see the results dan! =P
SehnKhan
31-08-2004, 04:35 PM
Adam suggested doing the reverse lights on my BG with LED's, he found an article and some LED style globes or something last night. Will ask him about that when he gets home.
cgunther
26-09-2004, 10:18 PM
Haven't tried them yet, but Jaycar sells them. I assume they'd just plug in.
http://www1.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=ZD0316
Rupewrecht
27-09-2004, 11:33 AM
and you'll be waiting a while longer, chris! :P
Nate
27-09-2004, 01:20 PM
im off to jay car tonight!!!
mrpayner
27-09-2004, 06:52 PM
Yes. most places like Super Crap Auto and Autobarn have LED lights with standard light fittings for sale.. different colours too.

They aren't cheap from memory.. i think 1 interior light was in the vacinity of $10, but no doubt the pricing has come down as they've become more popular.

AP
platypus
27-09-2004, 07:01 PM
and they last for ages and ages and ages
mrpayner
27-09-2004, 07:26 PM
obviously.. as they don't have a filament!

AP
platypus
27-09-2004, 07:28 PM
and in general you'll never replace them again
ezin
28-09-2004, 07:15 PM
In the 03 onwards cars they have large wedge type globs. Those ones from jaycar have the round metal bases on them, so would only fit older mazdas.
Nate
29-09-2004, 09:19 AM
In the 03 onwards cars they have large wedge type globs. Those ones from jaycar have the round metal bases on them, so would only fit older mazdas.

woohoo!!
SehnKhan
29-09-2004, 11:19 AM
I'l be getting them to try soon, for my brake and reverse lights
Nate
29-09-2004, 12:33 PM
got some for the brake lights today .. will test em out tonight!!
Rupewrecht
29-09-2004, 12:37 PM
let me know if they're pink or red!
Nate
29-09-2004, 12:40 PM
i chucked em in the olds commy (astina is off getting new rubber) **** they are bright ... and they are red ... they look ****ty in the commy (VT wagon with those foot long lights) ... but should look good in the square lights of the bg!!