Interior & License LED Bulb replacements in action (pics)

[ClarksonCote]

I'm wondering what you mean by "I didn't go switchback as I was chicken of the definition between the two colors and didn't want somebody blaming an intersection accident on my Volt.

I believe Switchbacks are white park lights that are brightly illuminated, and when you use your directionals, they change to the typical amber color.

[AZ-Volt]

I believe Switchbacks are white park lights that are brightly illuminated, and when you use your directionals, they change to the typical amber color.

I have switchbacks installed. I get how they work. Just didn't understand the concern with the "definition between the two colors"
The turn signals are just as noticeable as the stock application perhaps even moreso.

[Brittt1]

I have switchbacks installed. I get how they work. Just didn't understand the concern with the "definition between the two colors"
The turn signals are just as noticeable as the stock application perhaps even moreso.

Agreed, the switchbacks look great, if you cant see them flashing you have no business being on the road...

Here is a video of them in action... the fact that the lights are White now instead of that horrible Amber is the biggest bonus, only Amber when you need it.

[Top_Speed1]

@AZ
The main difference is the SB's (I looked at) were both hi (on both white running and amber) which creates a small amount of contrast between the two. On my all ambers, the running lights are low in running mode while the turns are high output (like normal filament bulbs). Your SB's may be different where the white is low but v-leds SB's were not that way, the white was bright as the amber.

@ ClarksonCote
Yes, just go with the 2 LED one's instead of the 4 (2nd set down from top, my set is the 4 LED on top). You may want the 4 in the cargo trunk area however... killers!
http://www.v-leds.com/194-168-158-LE...orLanding/true

@Bammasteve
Yeah those are better than stock and help the camera b/u. Makes the camera more clear and crisp with the 6K and that bulb doesn't rely on the reflector in the housing much at all so it's direct non wasted light projected. Sorry again for not remembering to get pics of the b/u.

@Dan
I like your thinking (outside the box style!) about reversing the Red/Wht. Let me know how that works out!
The reason I went red on the maps (like who reads a map hardly ever) is for pleasant driving while still giving enough light to g/f to scrum through her purse etc. It is really cool not to be bothered by a light going down the road (I stole the idea from my boat who uses red navigation/reading lights for this reason also).

To save you some purchases (through the courtesy of my wallet Put lower output in the backseat than the HP2w (than the front center. Man, 2 of the HP 2w 6K's was just too dang bright back there. Heck the one single up front is freeqn bright! (trust me, your kid loses a McD's frenchfry down the seat, you will find it! (No eating in my Volt however

You links, here is my interior:
Front center single 6K (BRIGHT!) http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED-B...87987-1-2.html
Backseat 6K: http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED-B...77820-1-2.html
Map (Red):http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED-B...82925-1-2.html
^IF you don't want real bright red ones: http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED-B...81183-1-2.html
License & Cargo/Trunk (same type): 5K Brightazz: http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED-B...25900-1-2.html
^ same not as bright: http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED-B...08401-1-2.html

-Think I covered everybody's q's, if not let me know!
Cheers and lite up everybody!

[AZ-Volt]

@AZ
The main difference is the SB's (I looked at) were both hi (on both white running and amber) which creates a small amount of contrast between the two. On my all ambers, the running lights are low in running mode while the turns are high output (like normal filament bulbs). Your SB's may be different where the white is low but v-leds SB's were not that way, the white was bright as the amber.

Ok, I get what your saying now. Someone who could not tell the diffenrece between white and amber (color blind) might not see a change in brightness. Though in those rare cases hopefully the side markers on the mirrors will help. Thanks for clearing that up!

On edit: I did try your idea of red maps and like them very much! Wasn't sure I was going to care for them but they really do work well at night and allow for some temporary lighting without blinding the driver.

[DCFusor]

Wonder why no one has mentioned the brake lights.


I'm considering doing all this to mine, and have already ordered the HID headlights (not here yet). The more I can keep people off the back end, the better, especially when using L to regen brake - takes some people awhile to notice that (you know, the ones for whom the only situation the word smart applies to is to their phone, not the user). A nice blinding license plate sounds like the ticket there...but brighter brake lights couldn't hurt, either. I've been known to tap brakes even when not needed to alert the less perceptive of other drivers...

I wonder on the switchbacks - we get real fog here, and isn't amber better for that?

[Top_Speed1]

Hi DC,
Brakes would be complex as they're already LED. THe one thing you could do is putr LED's in the dead part of the Tail (where it goes into the trunk/hatchback lid). That is not lit up (reflective I guess) so that may be a mod for you?

Amber is better for fog but I don't think they are going to be bright enough to do any good as fogs either way.

[DCFusor]

That mod sounds interesting if I can figure out how to get in there - and hey, hook them up to a mercury tilt switch that lights (or brightens) them on deceleration (or going downhill, but that's fine too).

Hmmm, have to take a look at that one. I have a machine shop, so mods aren't too scary or difficult if I can figure out how to get the original off without damage.

[Top_Speed1]

Yeah I haven't ventured into that area yet either. It would be nice to have that part of the tail light lit (kinda looks like it should anyway but doesn't).

One reason why I opted out of leasing the Volt... I knew I had to tinker with this bad boy!

[DCFusor]

Yup! I've already added a high power inverter for emergency AC power out of it, am going to do the LED/HID lights thing, and being an EE, have ordered a charging cable and plan to develop a much smarter charging station for those of us who like me, are on solar power and don't want to have to plug and unplug the car as excess solar electricity does or doesn't happen. Got the SAE J1772 spec, and it looks like what I want - a smart diversion load for the home system - is more than possible. If GM meets the spec, that is.