casm Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I'm gradually replacing all of the non-headlamp lights on the Brat with LED bulbs, and am running into a problem. The issue is with the bases on the bulbs where the bayonet mount meets the bulb itself. What I need is a flared-style base, like this: Not a flat-style base like on this one: Basically, the flat bases won't fit in my light buckets. The problem I'm running into is that all 23-element LED bulbs seem to use that style of base. Does anyone know of a source making the 23-up-element bulbs with the flared base? I'd really like people to know when I'm on the brakes, so getting as many of those little suckers in there as possible is key in this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobaru Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 those LED are BRIGHT I got a marine set on set on my jetsled. I mainly tow at night. less traffic never realy thought abought the 1157s for the truck! but thanks to your ? I;ll be ordering a few set from https://www.superbrightleds.com/led_prods.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 you will need to upgrade to a flash-o-matic to keep a sane blink rate digikey search led choose LED Lamp Replacements select Incandescent Replacements, Indicator Lights apply In Stock filter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casm Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 Ended up going the superbrightleds.com route. They were able to confirm the bases for me over the phone, so we'll see what happens when they get here. FWIW, I picked up an electronic flasher relay today. I don't have the part handy, so don't know if it's a low-current one or not; looks like another 'wait and see' item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casm Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 Lights got here today. For anyone who may be thinking of going the same route: I'll test-fit them in my spare taillights later (the world's longest clutch job continues apace), but it looks like they're going to work and anecdotal evidence suggests that the flasher is the correct one. w00t for people actually being able to tell when I'm stopping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcap Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Lights got here today. For anyone who may be thinking of going the same route: I'll test-fit them in my spare taillights later (the world's longest clutch job continues apace), but it looks like they're going to work and anecdotal evidence suggests that the flasher is the correct one. w00t for people actually being able to tell when I'm stopping! I am very interested in going the same route. Hopefully there isn't much difference between your '86 Brat and my '87 GL 3dr as far as this is concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitch de la Brat Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I am very interested in going the same route. Hopefully there isn't much difference between your '86 Brat and my '87 GL 3dr as far as this is concerned. Is your car a 3 door coupe, or a hatch? If its a coupe there very well may be some significant differences. If its a Hatch, then it should match up almost to the "T". Twitch PS that link provided in post #4 has a good selection of LED's, and decent prices. It may very well be the source we're looking for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcap Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Is your car a 3 door coupe, or a hatch?If its a coupe there very well may be some significant differences. If its a Hatch, then it should match up almost to the "T". Twitch PS that link provided in post #4 has a good selection of LED's, and decent prices. It may very well be the source we're looking for! I have a 3dr coupe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casm Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 (edited) The LED lights fit PS that link provided in post #4 has a good selection of LED's, and decent prices.It may very well be the source we're looking for! Indeed it may. For anyone wondering, replacing all exterior lights except the headlamps on a Brat generates the following parts list: Indicators (4): Wide Amber 1156-A24 Brake / Taillights (2): Wide Red 1157-R24 Reversing lights (2): Wide White 1156-W24 5.50 Front Parking Lights (2): 120 Degree White WLED-W-x Front Sidemarkers (2): 120 Degree Amber WLED-A-x Flasher relay: Trico EP-34 from NAPA. Not yet tested, but apparently correct. I went with 24-element (18 forward, 6 radial) bulbs on the indicators, brake / tails, and reversing lights since I *really* want to be seen. Not sure how street-legal they'll be, but we'll see what happens. Edited July 26, 2009 by casm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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