GS 350 LED Turn Signal Hyper Flash Fix
03-28-12, 01:45 PM
#34
I know I'm extremely late to the discussion, but I just wanted to mention that a flasher does exist that will provide the lock/unlock confirmation lights as well as deal with the fast flashing of low-resistance LED turn signal bulbs.
I got mine from a company called Think Design in Japan. (http://www.think-design.jp/led_bulb_top.html) It wasn't cheap though. It cost me about $250 USD to get the four LED bulbs and the flasher. It would be much much cheaper to use a resistor and/or use the V-LED flasher, but using this kit allows for the confirmation lights when locking/unlocking, doesn't cause any increase in heat in strange areas of the car, and is completely plug and play.
Anyway, just wanted to let CL know that you can get a flasher that keeps it basically OEM but it will cost you...
And I am still looking for the brightest amber 7440 LED turn signal bulb on the market. I see some Cree Q5-based bulbs with 20 SMDs on the side but I have no clue how it would compare to the bulb I have now. Here's a link to the bulb I'm somewhat interested in: http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/51...5050_auto.html
Anyone have any experience with that style of bulb? (There are a ton of Chinese manufacturers that make that exact same bulb...)
I got mine from a company called Think Design in Japan. (http://www.think-design.jp/led_bulb_top.html) It wasn't cheap though. It cost me about $250 USD to get the four LED bulbs and the flasher. It would be much much cheaper to use a resistor and/or use the V-LED flasher, but using this kit allows for the confirmation lights when locking/unlocking, doesn't cause any increase in heat in strange areas of the car, and is completely plug and play.
Anyway, just wanted to let CL know that you can get a flasher that keeps it basically OEM but it will cost you...
And I am still looking for the brightest amber 7440 LED turn signal bulb on the market. I see some Cree Q5-based bulbs with 20 SMDs on the side but I have no clue how it would compare to the bulb I have now. Here's a link to the bulb I'm somewhat interested in: http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/51...5050_auto.html
Anyone have any experience with that style of bulb? (There are a ton of Chinese manufacturers that make that exact same bulb...)
Last edited by RudeDoggy; 03-28-12 at 01:49 PM.
03-28-12, 02:31 PM
#35
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I know I'm extremely late to the discussion, but I just wanted to mention that a flasher does exist that will provide the lock/unlock confirmation lights as well as deal with the fast flashing of low-resistance LED turn signal bulbs.
I got mine from a company called Think Design in Japan. (http://www.think-design.jp/<br /> <..._bulb_top.html) It wasn't cheap though. It cost me about $250 USD to get the four LED bulbs and the flasher. It would be much much cheaper to use a resistor and/or use the V-LED flasher, but using this kit allows for the confirmation lights when locking/unlocking, doesn't cause any increase in heat in strange areas of the car, and is completely plug and play.
Anyway, just wanted to let CL know that you can get a flasher that keeps it basically OEM but it will cost you...
And I am still looking for the brightest amber 7440 LED turn signal bulb on the market. I see some Cree Q5-based bulbs with 20 SMDs on the side but I have no clue how it would compare to the bulb I have now. Here's a link to the bulb I'm somewhat interested in: http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/51...5050_auto.html
Anyone have any experience with that style of bulb? (There are a ton of Chinese manufacturers that make that exact same bulb...)
I got mine from a company called Think Design in Japan. (http://www.think-design.jp/<br /> <..._bulb_top.html) It wasn't cheap though. It cost me about $250 USD to get the four LED bulbs and the flasher. It would be much much cheaper to use a resistor and/or use the V-LED flasher, but using this kit allows for the confirmation lights when locking/unlocking, doesn't cause any increase in heat in strange areas of the car, and is completely plug and play.
Anyway, just wanted to let CL know that you can get a flasher that keeps it basically OEM but it will cost you...
And I am still looking for the brightest amber 7440 LED turn signal bulb on the market. I see some Cree Q5-based bulbs with 20 SMDs on the side but I have no clue how it would compare to the bulb I have now. Here's a link to the bulb I'm somewhat interested in: http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/51...5050_auto.html
Anyone have any experience with that style of bulb? (There are a ton of Chinese manufacturers that make that exact same bulb...)
My friend has that in white on his scion and its bright as hell looking directly at it. So, amber should be OK. Don't worry, you're gonna blind the cars across the intersection looking at you.
03-28-12, 04:03 PM
#36
But good to hear that your friend has the bulbs I referenced and they're bright. I may consider picking up some of these bulbs. Unfortunately, the only place I can find 7440 bulbs in amber is from alibaba and the manufacturers on that website require minimum orders and they basically sketch me out big time.
03-28-12, 05:17 PM
#37
My concern isn't really visibility at night, since the LEDs I have now are more than adequate. I'm more concerned about during the daytime, since I know when it's sunny outside, it gets harder to see. The other problem with LED lights is that they're unidirectional whereas incandescent lights are omnidirectional. So while they might be bright in one direction, it may not necessarily be bright in all directions...
But good to hear that your friend has the bulbs I referenced and they're bright. I may consider picking up some of these bulbs. Unfortunately, the only place I can find 7440 bulbs in amber is from alibaba and the manufacturers on that website require minimum orders and they basically sketch me out big time.
But good to hear that your friend has the bulbs I referenced and they're bright. I may consider picking up some of these bulbs. Unfortunately, the only place I can find 7440 bulbs in amber is from alibaba and the manufacturers on that website require minimum orders and they basically sketch me out big time.
Here's another place you can get it at:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3BSpec-T20-7...2890ec&vxp=mtr
Good luck and post pics when you install them
03-29-12, 10:34 AM
#38
My concern isn't really visibility at night, since the LEDs I have now are more than adequate. I'm more concerned about during the daytime, since I know when it's sunny outside, it gets harder to see. The other problem with LED lights is that they're unidirectional whereas incandescent lights are omnidirectional. So while they might be bright in one direction, it may not necessarily be bright in all directions...
But good to hear that your friend has the bulbs I referenced and they're bright. I may consider picking up some of these bulbs. Unfortunately, the only place I can find 7440 bulbs in amber is from alibaba and the manufacturers on that website require minimum orders and they basically sketch me out big time.
But good to hear that your friend has the bulbs I referenced and they're bright. I may consider picking up some of these bulbs. Unfortunately, the only place I can find 7440 bulbs in amber is from alibaba and the manufacturers on that website require minimum orders and they basically sketch me out big time.
Compare the LED bulbs from Think Design and V-LED, I will say V-LED's way brighter than Think Design's even at daytime still can see it well.
I would also like to know how the Cree one works please keep us updated!
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04-15-12, 11:40 PM
#40
I've received the bulbs and I must say that I am quite satisfied with them. They are significantly brighter than the think-design bulbs and they are pretty much as bright as the stock incandescent bulbs. I've made a video clip comparing the Cree Q5 + 12 SMD LEDs vs. the think-design LEDs vs. stock incandescent bulbs. If you're interested in these bulbs, please PM me as I still have three pairs left.
11-10-13, 04:57 PM
#45