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LED signal and brake light?

Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 2:20 pm
by Vibe2009
Any of these product out there for vibe 2009 that are directly plug-in?I like the reaction time of LED, you can really see them going on/off... is way faster than bulb... as well, is much brighter!

Re: LED signal and brake light? (Vibe2009)

Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 11:46 am
by tpollauf
Quote, originally posted by Vibe2009 »Any of these product out there for vibe 2009 that are directly plug-in? Don't know if you ever got an answer about this question It's been over 1-1/2 years Anyways if you NEVER did, then pay attention to my posts during the next month and you might find something you'll really like I'm designing and building an LED 3rd brake light that will be VERY unique and will look awesome

Re: LED signal and brake light? (tpollauf)

Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 12:39 pm
by lowincash
Don't our cars already have the LED 3rd brake light on the hatch? Interested to see what you've got brewing over there =D

Re: LED signal and brake light? (lowincash)

Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 12:45 pm
by 09vGT
Quote, originally posted by lowincash »Don't our cars already have the LED 3rd brake light on the hatch?Yes sir they do!

Re: LED signal and brake light? (lowincash)

Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 1:00 pm
by tpollauf
Quote, originally posted by lowincash »Don't our cars already have the LED 3rd brake light on the hatch? Interested to see what you've got brewing over there =DTrue they currently do have LED's lighting the 3rd brake light. To be exact FOUR ,5mm,8000mcd LED's. What I'm putting together will have 60, 3mm, 6000mcd LED's, oriented in a way where they "spell " something AND not only will illuminate during braking (obviously ) but also with the park/running lights, thanks to a 4.7K ohm resistor. I've already got it bench tested and works flawlessly. Just have to GET OFF THIS FORUM (only for a while) and get to the shop and fabricate the enclosure/housing & make it all fit. I should have it done in a couple weeks

Re: LED signal and brake light? (tpollauf)

Posted: Sat May 08, 2010 11:08 pm
by vibenvy
^ I'm intrigued...

Re: LED signal and brake light? (Vibe2009)

Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 10:27 pm
by A Psycho Martyr
I found this on MatrixOwners....Only $25 shipped in the states.http://matrixowners.com/index....76928

Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 10:45 pm
by Wolfman213
It's possible that it will be "hotspotted" as you put it since the LEDs are not diffused and there is no diffuser back there, but since there are 54 jam packed like that, it would probably create one big hotspot, which is exactly what you are wanting, a brake light lol.

Re: (Wolfman213)

Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 10:51 pm
by A Psycho Martyr
That's what I was askin on the thread on MO. Told him we need some action shots so people will really know what they're buying. We'll give em a couple days....not sure how they do things over there but we like pics w/o having to ask.lol

Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 10:58 pm
by Wolfman213
yeah, i read that and since I'm not a member over there, I figured I'd give my thoughts over here. Yeah, if it was a GVC member who was doing those, there would already be before and after and a how to lol. Not knocking on them, but give props to our community though.

Re: (Wolfman213)

Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 2:02 am
by tpollauf
Quote, originally posted by Wolfman213 » Yeah, if it was a GVC member who was doing those, there would already be before and after and a how to lol. Damn right about us GVC members For the price, that 54 LED cluster is a good buy ..... BUT , it won't fit the 09-10 vibes (current 3rd light dimensions = 3/4" tall x 7-1/2" wide). Also they used 5mm LED's. This arrangement MIGHT bet a bit warm ???? My 60 LED, 3mm arrangement does not get warm at all, and total current draw is a mere .25 amps I really have to get off my but and finish it so I can post pics. It will be done before Memorial day ..... promise

Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 2:18 am
by ponta2147
Very excited for this... or *anything at all* for an '09/'10 Vibe actually... our car is such a neglected stepchild...

Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 2:33 am
by Wolfman213
In your case I guess it's safe to say it's the "neglected redheaded stepchild" right?

Re: (Wolfman213)

Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 7:50 am
by A Psycho Martyr
hahahahahaaaaa! good call.....just sayin

Re: (Wolfman213)

Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 9:16 am
by tpollauf
Quote, originally posted by Wolfman213 »In your case I guess it's safe to say it's the "neglected redheaded stepchild" right?The abuse our Red Vibes have to take They may seem neglected for now, BUT soon they will outshine all other Vibes They're still too new and with warranties & such prohibiting some owners from "tearing into them" just yet. The aftermarket field isn't ready for us .... YET! That's where creative guys like me come in to play Testing the waters on "safe" mods and sharing with fellow Vibers Do I sense a milestone here ????? My 100th post