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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 05:01 AM
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Replacement LED Bulbs

Anybody ever tried to switch the OEM bulb with something like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/High-Power-Y...e310a2&vxp=mtr

Any idea if an error will occur? Is there a better option besides changing the tail light assembly?
 
Old Jan 4, 2013 | 09:43 AM
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This is a parking light not for tail light, not sure about the quality.
 
Old Jan 4, 2013 | 09:46 AM
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you will get an error code, ive tried tons of bulbs. if your using stock tails go with 7507 hoen chromium turn signals and call it a day. I ran those for a while before going with the dectane full LED.
 
Old Jan 4, 2013 | 10:26 AM
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I just replaced my OEM's with the full kit from Max-Speed. No error codes. Well priced.
I never appreciated how good LED's look when they're on.
 
Old Jan 4, 2013 | 10:54 AM
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I just replaced my OEM's with the full kit from Max-Speed. No error codes. Well priced.
I never appreciated how good LED's look when they're on.
Have Maxspeed as well, "cool" mod
 
Old Jan 4, 2013 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by eurotom
Have Maxspeed as well, "cool" mod
This is what I was looking for. Thanks. Is this the package you guys used?
http://www.maxspeed-motorsports.com/coolwhiteleds.html
Are the light too bright for the interior?
 
Old Jan 4, 2013 | 02:15 PM
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Yep.
Not too bright for the interior at all. You'll appreciate it when you're getting in.
You get enough LED's plus some for replacement, whenever that may be.
 
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I ordered a full kit from ECS. Anyone run these bulbs?
http://www.ecstuning.com/News/Porsch...010_2011_2012/
 
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Just ordered LED's from Max-Speed. Great to deal with.
 
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[QUOTE=triblk6spd;3734889]I ordered a full kit from ECS. Anyone run these bulbs?

Yes, I ordered these same brand bulbs from ECS for the license plate area and they work fine. Easy install and no codes. The light emitted is a lot cleaner/modern of a look, compared with the outdated "yellowish" stock bulbs
 
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How about the tail lights? Any LED's for the brake and signal?
 
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For the taillights, I haven't seen anyone achieve the LED setup, without changing the entire light housing. Some, including I, have gone with the Dectane/Depo lights. Some, have had problems with the LED lights, others haven't. When working properly, they are a very nice upgrade. The turn signal is a normal yellow bulb behind the clear portion of the lens only illuminating when the turn signal is being used.
 
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