LED interior light upgrade

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 7:26 pm

Being a bit of an electronics nerd, i love LED lights.

So i am converting all the interior lights in my Outback to LED.

I have one in the boot, i am toying with ideas for narrow focus leds for the map lights and i made this today for the main interior light.

I bought 2 x 36 LED panels off eBay for $16 each including postage direct from china. I then modified the factory interior light to make them fit.

Here are some pics

I'll fit it in my car tomorrow and take some pics of how well it works

subarooster · Post by **subarooster** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 7:34 pm

wow. :O sign me up for one of those :P

twilightprotege · Post by **twilightprotege** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:19 pm

how to pls???

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:23 pm

Looks good there, where did you get the kit from?
If it can bright up the cargo area then I'm super happy!
Cheers
AP

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:37 pm

This is the one i used in the boot
36 LEDs Car Auto Interior Dome Box Light Lamp

And this is what what i bought 2 of for the interior light
Universal 36 LED Car interior Room Dome Light White HID

I also bought a 50 pack of individual LEDs to play with (these will be used for my map lights)

Subyroo · Post by **Subyroo** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:52 pm

I replaced my map lights with these (very tight fit)

and the Dome bulbs with one of these 1W LED's

and the Cargo Bay bulb with one of these T10 1W high power LED's

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:22 pm

Subyroo wrote:I replaced my map lights with these (very tight fit)

and the Dome bulbs with one of these 1W LED's

and the Cargo Bay bulb with one of these T10 1W high power LED's

What are your opinion about the upgrade compared to old globes? I did that once years ago and they weren't as bright as normal globe would be...
Cheers
AP

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:02 pm

The last 2 images that subyroo posted are of 1W leds. Notice that they have a metal case, that is to dissipate the heat they produce.

These would be very bright.

Subyroo · Post by **Subyroo** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 10:50 am

AlpineRaven wrote:What are your opinion about the upgrade compared to old globes? I did that once years ago and they weren't as bright as normal globe would be...
Cheers
AP

I'm very happy with them AP.
The single 1W LED cabin bulb has replaced a 4 x LED Festoon type bulb and is equal to or better than that bulb and the cargo bulb is a huge improvement IMO, the map lights ......... awesome, but seeing as how they are a tight fit I will consider replacing them with the 1W Festoon bulbs when they die.

Remember that my opinion is based on my visual appraisal not what the bulbs are rated at etc.

vincentvega · Post by **vincentvega** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 12:08 pm

LEDs have come a long way in the past few years. I recommend them for everything.

I have 2 LED downlights mounted in my tailgate and they are brilliant, and pull 120mA all up

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 4:16 pm

vincentvega wrote:I have 2 LED downlights mounted in my tailgate and they are brilliant, and pull 120mA all up

Got pics?

I installed my light back in my car, i'll take photos when it gets dark

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 6:33 pm

Ok i just went out and took some photos

The main interior light is a bit bluer than the rear light, but very very bright. The digital camera didnt even use its flash.

This is the main light

The boot light

Bright enough?

The boot light (a more natural white than the interior light)

Subafury · Post by **Subafury** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:43 pm

i just got a 24led panel type for the rex and its good but id prefer more led's/brighter.

username · Post by **username** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 10:22 pm

Yeah i did the same thing to my L, bought all the LED globes that fit straight in from http://www.dealextreme.com, there is no comparison, waaaaaaaay brighter...

Cheers,

Jake

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 10:31 pm

I can tell straightaway its lot better!
Cheers
AP