Author Topic: Diode Dynamics LED bulbs (Read 15323 times)

Ambystom01 · « **on:** March 25, 2014, 08:09:23 pm »

I replaced my map lights, dome light, and reverse lights with Diode Dynamics LEDs.

For the map lights and dome lights, I got their stage 2 bulbs in white. Install was really easy; I did it in my apartment's parking lot. All you need is a flathead screwdriver. The bulbs are noticeably brighter than stock, and it's a very clean white. I'll try to take a picture at some point.

For the reverse lights, I got the stage 3 bulbs again in white. Install was easy; again you only need a flathead screwdriver. These bulbs are insanely bright. It looks like I have HIDs for reverse lights.

Price wise, the bulbs aren't cheap, but they seem to be fairly well made if initial feel is any indication.

Dev · « **Reply #1 on:** March 26, 2014, 12:38:46 am »

That's good to hear cause I ordered mine earlier this week!

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #2 on:** March 26, 2014, 07:15:02 am »

Good good... Now come to Calgary.

Tenacious_B · « **Reply #3 on:** March 26, 2014, 09:28:17 am »

I've had mine for months but have yet to install them because I get home when it's dark.

I really need to do this. Glad that you like them.

kold911 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 26, 2014, 09:41:22 am »

I've had them mounted in the XT since December, and they are much better than the halogen POS.

Ambystom01 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 26, 2014, 06:01:12 pm »

Pictures:

Map lights

Dome light

Reverse lights

Asstuna · « **Reply #6 on:** March 26, 2014, 09:25:49 pm »

Thos reverse lights need to be wired to a hand switch for the lifted bro trucks following you on the Deerfoot.

Ambystom01 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 26, 2014, 09:32:32 pm »

They're almost brighter than my headlights.

canehdianJ · « **Reply #8 on:** March 26, 2014, 09:35:03 pm »

Quote from: Asstuna on March 26, 2014, 09:25:49 pm

Thos reverse lights need to be wired to a hand switch for the lifted bro trucks following you on the Deerfoot.

i actually intend to do this.

edit: I looked at the schematic. its really easy

Ambystom01 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 26, 2014, 09:50:05 pm »

Quote from: joe_mar on March 26, 2014, 09:48:40 pm

yo i got LEDs and reverse lights too, good quality, bright and cheaper poke if ur interested.

(i might have broke a rule on this one, not sure though)

Maybe we could leave this thread a review thread, and not make it a marketing thread.

joe_mar · « **Reply #10 on:** March 26, 2014, 09:51:01 pm »

yup, i thought of that too, haha *delete

joe_mar · « **Reply #11 on:** March 26, 2014, 09:51:52 pm »

Quote from: Ambystom01 on March 26, 2014, 06:01:12 pm

Pictures:

Map lights

Dome light

Reverse lights

these are sick dude

thetallone · « **Reply #12 on:** March 26, 2014, 11:44:54 pm »

Care to link to the type of reverse lights you got?

They have a number of different models and yours look just like the kind of output I need as my current bulbs just aren't cutting it when I am backing up.

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #13 on:** March 27, 2014, 07:05:35 am »

Quote from: thetallone on March 26, 2014, 11:44:54 pm

Care to link to the type of reverse lights you got?

They have a number of different models and yours look just like the kind of output I need as my current bulbs just aren't cutting it when I am backing up.

I had a similar issue finding them. You need to search via car rather than bulb type, and it's listed in there.

http://www.diodedynamics.com/store/led-bulbs-1/listed-by-vehicle/subaru/sti.html
http://www.diodedynamics.com/store/led-bulbs-1/listed-by-vehicle/subaru/sti/2004-2010-subaru-wrx-sti-backup-leds.html

I think we ordered the XPE16, but I don't see them listed anymore. Regardless, they're the brightest backup lights in the dropdown, for $90.

Ambystom01 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 27, 2014, 09:18:53 am »

Yes, XPE16.

sukhpaulsidhu · « **Reply #15 on:** March 27, 2014, 06:58:59 pm »

i was also looking to order these lights, i was wondering where did you order them and how much. and do you have any experience with license plate lights ?

Ambystom01 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 27, 2014, 07:02:09 pm »

Quote from: sukhpaulsidhu on March 27, 2014, 06:58:59 pm

i was also looking to order these lights, i was wondering where did you order them and how much. and do you have any experience with license plate lights ?

Seriously? A few posts up, LDS provided links to the bulbs. The map lights and dome light cost about $8 each while the reverse lights were $90.

Dev · « **Reply #17 on:** March 27, 2014, 09:22:54 pm »

Quote from: sukhpaulsidhu on March 27, 2014, 06:58:59 pm

i was also looking to order these lights, i was wondering where did you order them and how much. and do you have any experience with license plate lights ?

Also the entire thread is based on a review of the dealer