[Supras] LED bulbs in our Supras

[Eric Boeck]

The place I got them (http://superbrightleds.com/) also sells the load
resistor kits, but I'm holding off on those for now.  Pretty sure I can get
load resistors from local surplus stores.  I *did* buy the electronic
flasher, so the turn signals shouldn't be a problem.  And no, I certainly
didn't buy them to save power.  I've always thought the Supras lights were a
bit dim for my comfort (seeing them from behind in rain, fog, etc).  I do
however also like the snappy on/off characteristics of the lights in late
model vehicles with them.

The web site is NOT a recommendation.  I haven't installed them, so I don't
have a clue how they are yet. 

Since they ARE LED's, I don't really NEED the brake light out indicator,
since they should never burn out.  Could probably just disable the light
failure sensor (disconnect H1
http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/TEWD/MK3/manual.aspx?Section=Main&Page
=64), or just put one load resistor on the G/R wire.  Either way, if one
light stops working, it won't set off the dash light anyway.

We'll see.  In the end, I may not even like them.  

I'll take pics :)

Eric
91T


-----Original Message-----
From: joe at wilmcd.com [mailto:joe at wilmcd.com] 
Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2006 10:08 PM
To: Eric Boeck
Subject: Re: [Supras] LED bulbs in our Supras

Should just be able to put a resistor on the brake lights to make it think
there is a filament type bulb there. Post some before and after pics if you
feel like it!

-Joe Rushlow


> In a fit of "I-have-money-burning-a-hole-in-my-pocket", I bought a 
> complete set of LED lights to go around the outside.  Marker, brake, 
> turn, and
backup
> LED's, and a replacement flasher.  Unfortunately, they are still in
North
> Carolina waiting for me to pick them up and bring them back to Toronto. 
The
> g/f is bringing them up Boxing Day, and sometime between then and New
Years,
> I'll be installing them, *if* you can wait that long for a review.
>
> I *think* I might have a problem with the brake-light-burnt-out 
> sensor, but I'll cross that when I get to it ...
>
> Eric
> 91T
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: supras-bounces at supras.com [mailto:supras-bounces at supras.com] On
Behalf
> Of D P
> Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2006 10:20 AM
> To: supras at supras.com
> Subject: [Supras] LED bulbs in our Supras
>
> Anyone ever tried using the LED bulbs in their supra?  I'm thinking of
replacing the dash cluster lights first with the LED's, i think 194.
Saw
> them on jamstrait.com.
> I'm also thinking of trying some 1156 and 1157 in the rear but not 
> sure how effective those will be since on the MK3's, the bulbs are 
> turned
sideways.
> Input anyone?
>
> Darren
> 92T 5-Speed White Package
> Canadian Model in Florida
>
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