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klee1981

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Posted: May 08, 2005 at 10:21 PM / IP Logged

Hello all, I have a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GT, 3.8 ltr NOT supercharged. I would like to try and put LED tail lights in, but the last ones I put in made by APC just acted like brake lights, and not turn signals. They also started blowing fuses in my engine compartment fuse box. A friend told me I had to get 5 amps up in the fuse rating for LEDS, is this true? Also is there a set that will work well for my Grand Prix and maybe NOT mess it up?

Thank you for any help you can provide.

Kevin

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Francious70

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Posted: May 09, 2005 at 10:03 AM / IP Logged

http://www.superbrightleds.com

That's where I got mine. They work great: lights, break lights, blinkers. You have to make sure that the resistor is in there, otherwise they won't work. Also, since LEDs take considerbly LESS current than an incandescent bulb, you have to make sure your blinker relay is a timed relay, not a thermal relay.

Hope that helps some.

Paul

klee1981

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Posted: May 09, 2005 at 3:17 PM / IP Logged

thank you

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JBL BP1200.1

2 infinity Perfect 12" subs

1.70cft, 37hz

Infinity CS5000 Front 5.25" and Tweeters

Infinity Kappa 6x9" Rear Mids

Pioneer 4" rear tweeters

Hornshockey

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Posted: May 10, 2005 at 2:17 AM / IP Logged

Have you been happy with the light output of those LED brake and marker lights so far? I noticed the site stated that the LED do not produce as much light as a standard incandescent bulb. But in a group of 24 or 30, how do they compare? I know that they light up much quicker than a standard incandescent, which may give the idiot who's tailgating you just that extra split second to avoid rear ending you.

Life moves pretty fast; if you don't stop and look around once in a while; you could miss it.

Francious70

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Posted: May 10, 2005 at 10:46 AM / IP Logged

They're not as bright, but they're still bright enough. Either way, you will notice them. Even the large groups of them are still dimmer than a normal bulb.

Paul

Master Asylum

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Posted: May 12, 2005 at 9:03 AM / IP Logged

Anyone happen to know of a site that can provide light covers and such? At some point I wanna change out my ugly ass tail lights and head lights to allow for an LED setup and get a chromed finish. I doubt for some reason they have them for a 98 Monte Carlo though, since not hardly any kids drive the ugly ass old person car. Just wanna know of some options, since the casing right now would make it stupid to put in LEDs.

1998 Monte Carlo w/

Eclipse CD8454

2xRockford 5.25" Power 2-way T152C

2xRockford 6"x9" Punch 3-way FRC4369

1xMemphis 16-MCH1300 5-channel

2xKicker 12" L5 Solobaric-2 Ohm

Francious70

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Posted: May 12, 2005 at 9:41 AM / IP Logged

Why's that?? IMHO LED's arn't for looks, but to signifigantly reduce current draw.

Hey, my girlfriend drives a '97 Monte Carlo.

Paul

klee1981

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Posted: May 12, 2005 at 6:15 PM / IP Logged

I like the quick response (fast on and off ) of the LEDs, I know the new Cadillacs with the LED arrays get my attention more than any bulbs.

Kevin

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geepherder

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Posted: May 12, 2005 at 9:34 PM / IP Logged

Do not even try replacing your headlights with led's- they're simply not bright enough.

My ex once told me I have a perfect face for radio.

klee1981

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Posted: May 13, 2005 at 7:02 PM / IP Logged

hahaha, no no no, I mean the tail light arrays the cadillac devilles. i have HID head lights, but all the other lights except the driving lights, I want to be LED.

Kevin

Sony CDX-f5700

Hifonics Zeus 170x4 zx6400

JBL BP1200.1

2 infinity Perfect 12" subs

1.70cft, 37hz

Infinity CS5000 Front 5.25" and Tweeters

Infinity Kappa 6x9" Rear Mids

Pioneer 4" rear tweeters

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