I ordered some wedge LED lights for my side makers from this place:

http://www.led.net/index.htm

As far as I can tell, they install right into the stock socket, so it will be easy to test them. I'll report back when the test has been done.

Too bad they don't make wedge LEDs in the right size for the front turn signal. But I do think that some of the other LED arrays they sell may fit the rear lamp assemblies.

The LEDS give an instant on/off, with no dimming characteristics when they switich off, and of course, they last forever, which is how long I'm keeping my S2000.

Many manufacturers are already beginning the switch to LEDS for brake and turn signals.

 

My cheapo civic-based clear side markers have started to collect some water in them...

Clearly an inferior solution! I hope the LED project works out.

 

Rick:

Sounds awesome! Can't wait for an update. . .perhaps I will be so lucky to see them in person in October. . .

 

Sounds interesting Rick.....keep up the research and keep us informed.

 

Hey Rick, can you let me know which LED you bought for the side markers? They don't look like direct plug and play replacements to me.

 

WF321-0UO-014B and WF3216-0UO-014B are the two types I ordered. They're 9mm wedges, exactly the same size as the stock wedge incandescent bulbs for the side markers.

 

Can you please clarify? Are you talking about just the bulb inside the side marker lenses? And what color are you trying out?

 

interesting... would like to see the outcome....

 

Have you tried www.hzengineering.com ?
they have a very large selection of different color LEDs
I had some in my civic and am planning an order soon for the S2000.

 

I recently noticed that, almost overnight, they changed all the local traffic signals to using LED lights. It's amazing what a difference they make; the lights are so much brighter (higher intensity) now - especially when you're driving directly toward them. Apparently, the changeover throughout the city was done as a long-term cost saving measure, because of the long life expectancy of the new LEDs.

I'm going to be looking at the possibility of replacing the tail lights on my S2K with LED replacements. I feel that the current red stop lights and the turn signal lights are really very weak - especially in misty or foggy conditions.

Thanks Rick for passing this info on. Looking forward to hearing about the results you get with the side markers.