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Old 02-14-2012, 11:48 AM
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Noticed today that one of my sidelight LED's has gone. Makes the car looks rubbish and I find it embarrassing having a bulb out. The pair I fitted were a spare pair I had, slightly blue for my taste but they passed the MOT

Since I now need a new pair, anybody have any suggestions for a good set to go for? Bright as possible and decent enough quality to not need changing every few months (its a bugger of a job to do with big hands!) White enough to match the HIDS if possible

I believe http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/ used to be good, but which to go for? Your help is much appreciated!
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Right, how much money have you got to spend? PIAA 4500k would get my vote. Matches perfectly with the HID's.
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Originally Posted by PedroHicken
Right, how much money have you got to spend? PIAA 4500k would get my vote. Matches perfectly with the HID's.
How much? £30? My car is the only thing I spend money on (apart from rent) so its worth it as long as they last longer than 6 months!
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PIAA-H-458...-/110677346436

Due to how awkward they are getting to the bulbs, id go down to that route. PIAA are very good bulbs and are brighter then anything else ive used.
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I have these...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-501-W5W...ht_2122wt_1392

Perfect!
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Yup i agree with Gary, Cree's are sooo much better and whiter than traditional LED's.
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Perfect timing, my sidelight bulb has gone too. I'm just about to order a set of the cree's so that'll be my next job.
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I also have the CREES suggested above and can confirm they look great and are noticeably brighter than stock and normal LED's
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The PIAAS are a little expensive for me right now so CREES it is then - thanks for the help everybody!

Will post some pics when fitted.
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+1 for Crees


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