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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 11:16 PM
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L.E.D. Dome Light disapointment

I just recieved my LED Dome Light from SuperBriteLEDs. I must say, Im quite disapointed to find out that the light is not too bright. It is bright without the Dome Light Cover lens, but with the lens on, it doesnt cut the cheese. The type I bought is model number:
RL4410-xHP9: Rigid Loop Festoon bulb-RL4410-CWHP9: Cool White
( http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...L4410-xHP9.htm# )
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 11:17 PM
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Which one is the brightest white available?
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 07:19 AM
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Re: L.E.D. Dome Light disapointment

You want bright? Try this:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/inte...-overhead.html

Be sure to note post #5.

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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 02:35 PM
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Re: L.E.D. Dome Light disapointment

I did the same LED panel as shown in above link (well, not from Superbright, but cheap China model) and it's blinding!
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 04:34 PM
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Re: L.E.D. Dome Light disapointment

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I did the same LED panel as shown in above link (well, not from Superbright, but cheap China model) and it's blinding!
Do you remember the model number or the name of the ebay seller?
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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Re: L.E.D. Dome Light disapointment

I'm waiting on one of these right now.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 05:56 PM
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Re: L.E.D. Dome Light disapointment

It was over a year ago, so ebay history no longer there. But it was one just like this (they are all about the same): http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Car-I...Q5fAccessories
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 06:18 PM
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Re: L.E.D. Dome Light disapointment

Originally Posted by camaronewbie
It was over a year ago, so ebay history no longer there. But it was one just like this (they are all about the same): http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Car-I...Q5fAccessories
DAAAAMMMNNN!!!! Dirt Cheap!!! Ima buy it right now!!!! Thanks camaronewbie. Ohh. One more question. How bright is the interior after you installed your panel?
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 06:24 PM
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Re: L.E.D. Dome Light disapointment

Bright enough to read by - all night long, in front seat or back seat (or even the trunk) - it's blindingly bright!

BTW - I also replaced my truck light with a 18 LED panel (18 LED panel needed since trunk light "facing" is much smaller than the dome light area).
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 06:26 PM
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Re: L.E.D. Dome Light disapointment

Originally Posted by camaronewbie
Bright enough to read by - all night long, in front seat or back seat (or even the trunk) - it's blindingly bright!

BTW - I also replaced my truck light with a 18 LED panel (18 LED panel needed since trunk light "facing" is much smaller than the dome light area).
Nice. But certainly it is brighter than the incandescent bulb right?
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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Re: L.E.D. Dome Light disapointment

I just dont wanna get burned as I just did by SuperBriteLED.com. I got a LED for the dome light but it aint that bright. Also in their vehicle buld identifier, it claims that a bulb for the map light in the rearview mirror is of a certain type. Well that damb type ended up being WAY too bulky and it dont fit. So I may just use them for the trunk and the kickpanel lights.
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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Re: L.E.D. Dome Light disapointment

At those China prices, all you have to lose really is time. It takes about 2 weeks to get them (slow boat, customs, etc.)

Mine is literally about 50 times brighter than the stock incandescent bulb ever was.
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 06:36 PM
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Re: L.E.D. Dome Light disapointment

Originally Posted by camaronewbie
At those China prices, all you have to lose really is time. It takes about 2 weeks to get them (slow boat, customs, etc.)

Mine is literally about 50 times brighter than the stock incandescent bulb ever was.
Nuff said. Thank you camaronewbie.
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 10:13 PM
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Re: L.E.D. Dome Light disapointment

totally buying one of these
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 06:07 PM
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Re: L.E.D. Dome Light disapointment

Originally Posted by SinCityLocal
I'm waiting on one of these right now.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT
Got these a few weeks ago. Almost too bright!
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 10:09 PM
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Re: L.E.D. Dome Light disapointment

This is what I got, cheaper too.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...84.m1439.l2649
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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Re: L.E.D. Dome Light disapointment

just ordered one myself.
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 06:00 PM
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Re: L.E.D. Dome Light disapointment

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just ordered one myself.
Cool. Ill try to remember to take a picture of how I installed mine. All I did was use the Festoom spring loaded and pushed it all the way up and then put the LED board in the spot where the light bulb goes. The board is just wide enough to fit in the holder. Im very very pleased with the results.
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Chevy86 IROC-Z
Cool. Ill try to remember to take a picture of how I installed mine. All I did was use the Festoom spring loaded and pushed it all the way up and then put the LED board in the spot where the light bulb goes. The board is just wide enough to fit in the holder.
The link I provide above shows the install.

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Last edited by JamesC; Sep 22, 2011 at 08:31 PM. Reason: Bourbon
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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Re: L.E.D. Dome Light disapointment

Yup. The link that JamesC is another method. Its is a more permanent solution, but the way i did mine, it is still plug and play. In other words, you can still switch to a bulb if you chose to switch.
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