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rich67vw

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LED Bulbs for dash
« on: March 30, 2015, 11:52:24 am »
Here's a good source for LED bulb replacements for dash bulbs

www.auto-hub.com

They have them for all models
« Last Edit: March 30, 2015, 07:32:52 pm by MugMan (Rich) »
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Re: LED Bulbs for dash
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2015, 05:04:24 pm »
I've had my eye on these for a while. Just waiting for the electrical stage of the rebuild.
I wish they had them for the tail lights, too.
Do you have first hand experience with these?
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Re: LED Bulbs for dash
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2015, 05:46:21 pm »
In truck stops they sell LED replacements for just about any standard bayonette bulbs.
I know they have a few different options for 1156 and 1157.
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Re: LED Bulbs for dash
« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2015, 05:58:26 pm »
has anyone actually used any of these yet?  If so, please let us know what you think of them.  Brightness, install, etc...
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Re: LED Bulbs for dash
« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2015, 06:44:49 pm »
I ordered some yesterday. If MugBug catches Fire or I launch them across the street because they are a PITA to install I'll let u all know
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Re: LED Bulbs for dash
« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2015, 06:54:11 pm »
I have not used them, but I have read a few things that say the light from a standard incandescent bulb emits in a round pattern the shape of the glass and LEDs only emit light straight out. And the lenses and light housings that came on vehicles originally equipped with standard bulbs are designed to reflect and concentrate or spread the light pattern accordingly so if you use an aftermarket LED it won't look right in the light housing, but I can't confirm that. If you look at the retro LED bulbs there is usually a few different ones with different size and amounts of LEDs in different patterns for each bulb number. It's like a standard bayonette with a cylinder sticking out with some LEDs around the sides and some on the flat face.
They aren't cheap to experiment with from the truck stops, but I am sure they are way cheaper online.
And that's about all I know about them.
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Re: LED Bulbs for dash
« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2015, 06:55:43 pm »
Quote from: MugMan (Rich) on March 30, 2015, 11:52:24 am
Here's a good source for LED bulb replacements for dash bulbs

www-auto-hub.com

They have them for all models

Hey Muggy, that link isn't working for me.
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Re: LED Bulbs for dash
« Reply #7 on: March 30, 2015, 07:33:31 pm »
try it now
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Re: LED Bulbs for dash
« Reply #8 on: March 30, 2015, 07:48:57 pm »
Quote from: MugMan (Rich) on March 30, 2015, 07:33:31 pm
try it now

It works now. These look like they are probably much better than the ones at the truck stops.
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Re: LED Bulbs for dash
« Reply #9 on: March 30, 2015, 07:56:55 pm »
Ill let ya know- supposedly a wide projection path
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Re: LED Bulbs for dash
« Reply #10 on: March 30, 2015, 09:40:19 pm »
Yeah, the complaint that seems to be the most consistent is that the lamp's light output tends to be directional. Especially in arrays with fewer segments. Looking forward to your impressions.
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Re: LED Bulbs for dash
« Reply #11 on: March 31, 2015, 08:48:07 am »
I got replacements LED's for all of the bulbs in my taillight housings then went to Sylvania Silverstar bulbs because they are brighter  then the LED's 11&*
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Re: LED Bulbs for dash
« Reply #12 on: March 31, 2015, 10:14:20 am »
Didn't know Silverstar came in anything other than headlights.
Probably a moot point though cause I'd like to stay 6 volts.
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Re: LED Bulbs for dash
« Reply #13 on: March 31, 2015, 10:19:22 am »
I think the ones at auto-hub are 6 volt friendly
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Re: LED Bulbs for dash
« Reply #14 on: March 31, 2015, 10:40:55 pm »
All of the dash lamps are available in both 6v and 12v. The ones for the dome and parking lamps are 12v only, AFAICT.

Just checked Sylvania's web site. I could find no mention  of a Silverstar lamp for anything other than a 12v headlight. Searching for other automotive lamps by Sylvania for a '64 beetle found only the standard 6v incandescent.
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