LED Tailights. Are they worth it?

[Sharpshooter]

Hi All. I was thinking of upgrading my Tailights to LED ones. Not because i need to, but its something the lids can get for me for crimbo. Are they worth having? I know about all the current draw, and come on quicker stuff.

Are thay as bright, Clear as normal lamps?

If so, which are best to get?

Cheers . Wayne. :)

[carbore]

In theory yes, especially brake lights.

As you say the light up quicker. I saw a review on top gear (before it was "The Clarkson show") and it went something like "LED lights illuminate xMilliseconds quicker than a normal bulb, now xMillisconds does not sound a lot, but at 70mph its about 3 feet, or the distance between your bumper and where your kids sit"

Also if they fail its only 1 led, having found both normal bulbs fialed symalteniously on my golf I think I may get some.

Cant say about brightness, but provided they are E marked (I think, thats it) an from a reputable seller then they should be ok.

[Llanigraham]

I've got them on the back of the Freelander and can't say I see much difference for light amount. They certainly draw a lot less current, which is why I fitted them.

[muddyjames]

are you talking about the led bulbs that fit into your current lighting bulb holes? I have always thought about them too.  :-k

[Sharpshooter]

are you talking about the led bulbs that fit into your current lighting bulb holes? I have always thought about them too.  :-k

Yes James. They are the ones. I just thought its a bit of bling. And as the disco's lights arnt easy to get to in the back, i would change them for longer lasting ones.

I would like to know a reputable seller of them too. :)

[muddyjames]

I would too. I have seen them on ebay but unsure about the sellers. Need to look at ratings I guess and yes as you say, bulbs are a pain to put in the disco. I am having issues on getting my current brake / side light bulb in so it stays on at the mo. :roll:

[wrecker]

i have leds in all lights at the back mate,disco,

i got stop,tail,bright but very very bright when on the brake

normal red led for fog lights,very bright

orange for indicator but had to mod the wiring as they flashed well fast :roll:

and white for reverse,

i paid £3,99 a pair at a market in cornwall,the make are neon if that's of any help,ill grab the box and see whats on there

[Range Rover Blues]

I've got them, some I've fitted are not as bright but if you fit Red ones at the back, not white ones and make sure they are the 36 LED types then they are every bit as good and you can clearly see how much quicker they light up.  I fitted them so I can leave parking lights on, plus my sister's caravn seems to have fried her brake light switch (I suspect it was on it's way out) so I fitted them throughout my caravan too.

[adafish]

got them alround in the 110.....the rear are alot brighter and react quicker...also the front ones (side lights) are good....the indicators give it that new look flash....brought all mine from BOLTONBITS......about £75 in total, with flasher relay

[carbore]

Are any of the above e-marked (is that right) and all good on the MOT. I know lights can be funny especially those blue tinged ones (that were on all the cops Omegas!)

[Llanigraham]

Mine has just passed it's MOT and as long as they work and are the correct colour that is all he was interested in.
I bought mine from
www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk
Good service and quick. They are also good for other bulbs too.

[Sharpshooter]

Well. Ive ordered some of the 36 red ones. So i will let you know how i get on. :) Cheers. Wayne.

[Range Rover Red]

my sister's caravn seems to have fried her brake light switch (I suspect it was on it's way out) .

I think I got the point across to HWTHSBO why I like to check all the bulbs on the van before we set off for EVERY journey - the brake lights worked when we set off to Goole in June, but when we came home - nothing.  That was an experience, especially when some clown decided to hit the brakes at the front of the line of traffic just before we joined the motorway and we had to slam the anchors on - luckily the one behind us was able to slow down in time.

[Sharpshooter]

Well, i got them. Now fitted. I cant really notice a difference, apart from they come on quicker than the third light in the back window. Very bright and hopefully wont need changing for a long long time. :)

[Range Rover Blues]

I don't think you'll notice them being brighter, as long as they aren't dimmer.  They don't go dark as they get older and they come on quicker, mostly they draw a lot less current.