Did this same upgrade for my 86' Coupe. This has been one of the best upgrades I have done... Great to see you take the time to do a full video on the install for others on the fence of upgrading. As an FYI - I was actually pulled over for having my turn signal on while driving down the road as my switch had a malfunction and the original lights were so dim I had no idea in the bright sunlight. No ticket just an officer letting me know. The new LED indicators are very bright and definitely let you know your turn signals are on/off. Again, thanks for taking the time to show your install I am sure many will find it useful. Erik
I enjoy your videos. They are very methodical and they stick to the point without drama and hyped up "music". I have a couple of ideas for future videos for your consideration if you are interested. One would be tackling the many unfused circuits on the SC. There are many circuits that should have been fused by the factory but were not. A video showing where and how to install inline fuses to protect these circuits would be helpful. A second would be a detailed video of the HVAC air distribution systems showing where each of the air hoses go from source to end destination. It is very confusing given the separate systems for fresh air, heat and air conditioning. Cars with footwell blowers especially have a spaghetti bowl of hoses that are hard to trace. There are write-ups on Pelican forums, but videos would be super helpful and your detailed way of explaining things would be beneficial. Cheers.
Great video: the open chip type bulbs are fragile and you can get shorting: I used glass enclosed led bulbs, which have no exposed chips and also a more even light pattern, like the original incandescent, avoiding the need to fiddle about with orientation. Having gone to the trouble of pulling out the clocks, I also changed the other bulbs : indicators, full beam, oil etc. Best to use an led bulb of the right colour for these but DO NOT CHANGE THE RED IGNITION BULB to LED; this must remain a traditional bulb with a higher current draw, to give the right feedback to the alternator .
I usually turn my gauges down to the minimum when driving at night if I can so I can see the road. I would like brighter headlights, however. Thanks for the installation information, though all the same.
Sometimes it' the small things like this that make the driving experience better. My PC security software is throwing warnings on the link to the bulbs provide.
Thanks for that heads up. It is a weird url for sure. Try googling Car Magic LED Porsche and see if it's better. Otherwise I'm sure there are other LED suppliers out there.
Did this same upgrade for my 86' Coupe. This has been one of the best upgrades I have done...
Great to see you take the time to do a full video on the install for others on the fence of upgrading.
As an FYI - I was actually pulled over for having my turn signal on while driving down the road as my switch had a malfunction and the original lights were so dim I had no idea in the bright sunlight. No ticket just an officer letting me know. The new LED indicators are very bright and definitely let you know your turn signals are on/off.
Again, thanks for taking the time to show your install I am sure many will find it useful.
Erik
I enjoy your videos. They are very methodical and they stick to the point without drama and hyped up "music". I have a couple of ideas for future videos for your consideration if you are interested.
One would be tackling the many unfused circuits on the SC. There are many circuits that should have been fused by the factory but were not. A video showing where and how to install inline fuses to protect these circuits would be helpful.
A second would be a detailed video of the HVAC air distribution systems showing where each of the air hoses go from source to end destination. It is very confusing given the separate systems for fresh air, heat and air conditioning. Cars with footwell blowers especially have a spaghetti bowl of hoses that are hard to trace.
There are write-ups on Pelican forums, but videos would be super helpful and your detailed way of explaining things would be beneficial. Cheers.
Great video: the open chip type bulbs are fragile and you can get shorting: I used glass enclosed led bulbs, which have no exposed chips and also a more even light pattern, like the original incandescent, avoiding the need to fiddle about with orientation. Having gone to the trouble of pulling out the clocks, I also changed the other bulbs : indicators, full beam, oil etc. Best to use an led bulb of the right colour for these but DO NOT CHANGE THE RED IGNITION BULB to LED; this must remain a traditional bulb with a higher current draw, to give the right feedback to the alternator .
Thanks for the feedback. I'll keep an eye out for more modern bulbs!
Tony. What bulbs and from where are u using and recommending
They are Ba7s..I got mine from Emberton Imperial Classic Land Rover in UK..they are warm white which look like original..
I usually turn my gauges down to the minimum when driving at night if I can so I can see the road. I would like brighter headlights, however.
Thanks for the installation information, though all the same.
Sometimes it' the small things like this that make the driving experience better. My PC security software is throwing warnings on the link to the bulbs provide.
Thanks for that heads up. It is a weird url for sure. Try googling Car Magic LED Porsche and see if it's better. Otherwise I'm sure there are other LED suppliers out there.
I have done the LED change in my 71 911S/T, and not a huge difference.
Has anyone can propose the best LED kit.
Thanks
Can the new LEDs be dimmed
These dim very little.