New LED Tails
09-10-08, 07:18 AM
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09-10-08, 06:58 PM
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I've got the Sonar's too and IMO they're pretty bright, seem to be on par with most car's with OEM LED's.
The JP tails have the thin turn signal at the bottom while the Sonar's have a thicker clear strip; there is some kind of connection there though, was JP selling Sonar-made tails at one point or are the JP's manufactured by Sonar? Something like that, I don't remember for sure. When I researched before I bought, the JPs and Sonars were the hands down choices for quality and reliability, alot of problems with various tails off Ebay, they seem to be really hit or miss although I'll admit I like the thin clear look better.
Sick, from what I read the easiest way to get rid of the dash light is to pull the bulb, people said it takes about 3 minutes, pop off the dash trim and pull the offending bulb. I never had to figure out exactly what to do since mine had resistors for everything; but the exact instructions are out there somewhere.
The JP tails have the thin turn signal at the bottom while the Sonar's have a thicker clear strip; there is some kind of connection there though, was JP selling Sonar-made tails at one point or are the JP's manufactured by Sonar? Something like that, I don't remember for sure. When I researched before I bought, the JPs and Sonars were the hands down choices for quality and reliability, alot of problems with various tails off Ebay, they seem to be really hit or miss although I'll admit I like the thin clear look better.
Sick, from what I read the easiest way to get rid of the dash light is to pull the bulb, people said it takes about 3 minutes, pop off the dash trim and pull the offending bulb. I never had to figure out exactly what to do since mine had resistors for everything; but the exact instructions are out there somewhere.
10-01-08, 01:50 AM
#24
I dont see how Sonar can be JP.. Heres a link for a full set of 4 by Sonar for $99 shipped!? how could they be the same as the $880 ones from JP?
http://www.speed-element.com/servlet/Detail?no=356
http://www.speed-element.com/servlet/Detail?no=356
10-01-08, 10:44 AM
#27
You pay the big money for the JP name and the generally more desireable thin turn signal at the bottom. I'm sure Sonar has an agreement with JP not to sell the exact tails they use un-branded for cheaper.
I paid about $260 for my Sonar's and I'm happy with them; if I had money to burn I'd get some JP's since I do like the thin clear but the Sonar's are perfect for my budget and people generally seem to have years of trouble free performance.
I paid about $260 for my Sonar's and I'm happy with them; if I had money to burn I'd get some JP's since I do like the thin clear but the Sonar's are perfect for my budget and people generally seem to have years of trouble free performance.
10-01-08, 09:32 PM
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I've got the Sonar's too and IMO they're pretty bright, seem to be on par with most car's with OEM LED's.
The JP tails have the thin turn signal at the bottom while the Sonar's have a thicker clear strip; there is some kind of connection there though, was JP selling Sonar-made tails at one point or are the JP's manufactured by Sonar? Something like that, I don't remember for sure. When I researched before I bought, the JPs and Sonars were the hands down choices for quality and reliability, alot of problems with various tails off Ebay, they seem to be really hit or miss although I'll admit I like the thin clear look better.
Sick, from what I read the easiest way to get rid of the dash light is to pull the bulb, people said it takes about 3 minutes, pop off the dash trim and pull the offending bulb. I never had to figure out exactly what to do since mine had resistors for everything; but the exact instructions are out there somewhere.
The JP tails have the thin turn signal at the bottom while the Sonar's have a thicker clear strip; there is some kind of connection there though, was JP selling Sonar-made tails at one point or are the JP's manufactured by Sonar? Something like that, I don't remember for sure. When I researched before I bought, the JPs and Sonars were the hands down choices for quality and reliability, alot of problems with various tails off Ebay, they seem to be really hit or miss although I'll admit I like the thin clear look better.
Sick, from what I read the easiest way to get rid of the dash light is to pull the bulb, people said it takes about 3 minutes, pop off the dash trim and pull the offending bulb. I never had to figure out exactly what to do since mine had resistors for everything; but the exact instructions are out there somewhere.
I also have the dash light icon on and by removing the offending bulb on the dash it is not going to cause any issues right? What about just not doing anything ie leaving that icon on the dash screen, it should be fine right.
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10-01-08, 11:03 PM
#29
The light on the dash won't hurt anything, I'd find it very annoying though.
I don't see anything that could be harmed by removing the bulb, I'd search this forum for more details from the people who've done this just to make sure you don't break anything in the process but removing the bulb itself is pretty harmless. Any time you switch the tails like that you'll probably lose the function of the warning light so you won't know if a bulb is out so it might be a good idea to check them out once in a while.
I don't see anything that could be harmed by removing the bulb, I'd search this forum for more details from the people who've done this just to make sure you don't break anything in the process but removing the bulb itself is pretty harmless. Any time you switch the tails like that you'll probably lose the function of the warning light so you won't know if a bulb is out so it might be a good idea to check them out once in a while.
10-02-08, 05:03 AM
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The light on the dash won't hurt anything, I'd find it very annoying though.
I don't see anything that could be harmed by removing the bulb, I'd search this forum for more details from the people who've done this just to make sure you don't break anything in the process but removing the bulb itself is pretty harmless. Any time you switch the tails like that you'll probably lose the function of the warning light so you won't know if a bulb is out so it might be a good idea to check them out once in a while.
I don't see anything that could be harmed by removing the bulb, I'd search this forum for more details from the people who've done this just to make sure you don't break anything in the process but removing the bulb itself is pretty harmless. Any time you switch the tails like that you'll probably lose the function of the warning light so you won't know if a bulb is out so it might be a good idea to check them out once in a while.
I'm just too lazy to figure out what kind of resistor I need to resolve it.