c14nhl
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Hey
Im going thru loads of red bulbs at the mo. Because I have the clear rear lights I need the red bulbs, but they don't last long!
Is there anywhere I can get red LED's instead?
I take it they would last a lot longer?
Thanks
CJ
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Joff
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The problem is that you're going through a lot of red bulbs... ever thought to find out why you're going through a lot of bulbs?
Red bulbs should be good for about 6 months/year.
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c14nhl
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I just always thought that it was because of the heat fading the red?
They start going orange!
But if you have any idea why this is happening any help is appreciated?
Thanks
CJ
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Icy
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mine lasted 2 weeks coz was durin winter and i did deliveries in the car with lights on most of the nights
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Joff
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If they're not lasting, send them back.
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Icy
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he bot them from me
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c14nhl
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lol
Na it aint that! lol
It happens to them all.
That being why I want to know if you can get LED's?
CJ
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stevegreetham
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believe eurolite make some mate, going to a local garage in a few days to see if he has any, will find out for you
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IntaCepta
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its true, i've tried 3 different pairs of red bulbs, and they don't last very long. It will change to orange and then just completely fade out into white.
I just got 2 pairs of leds, one pair for brake and the other for sidelights.
Although the sidelights are just as bright as the brake lights, which looks kinda wierd to me.
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IntaCepta
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oh and it took a £30 fine before i got leds!
coppers weren't too happy with them at all.
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Icy
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my way round it was i sold them and bought proper MHW lights which used normal bulbs
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c14nhl
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Cheers mate plz do!
IntaCepta, where did you get your LED's from?
CJ
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cossie_corsa
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www.ultraleds.co.uk
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j0hn
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u can buy LED clusters they are a group of em in bulb shape
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Joff
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We used to sell the Ultra Truecolor bulbs and if they didn't last long enough, they'd go back for a replacement set.
Don't just accept they don't last long - make a nuisance of yourself!
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c14nhl
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lol ok.
Anyone know if these ones will work?
http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=11&products_id=530
Its a Corsa B?
Thanks
CJ
[Edited on 29-12-2004 by c14nhl]
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M2RTY
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halfords do 2 for a tenner
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IntaCepta
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you might have a problem with having leds for sidelights.
the surround is too narrow for the LEDs to go through.
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lee gsi
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The paint does just burn off
You wnat these: http://www.speeding.co.uk/acatalog/Car_Accessories_Hot_Spots___Assorted_Lighting_Products_108.html
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Icy
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quote: Originally posted by IntaCepta
you might have a problem with having leds for sidelights.
the surround is too narrow for the LEDs to go through.
same prob i had, useless
duno where i put mine tho
cost me like £15
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Adam-D
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halfords sell them
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