[Healeys] Now LED's

[Mr. Bill]

Alan and List,

First, there is a very big warning:  All LED's that I know of are 
NEGATIVE GROUND ONLY!  Hook them up the other way and in about two 
seconds you'll get a flash and a small amount of smoke being let out of 
the bulb.

(I am talking about running and tail lights only, not the reflector to 
bulb conversion.)  The bulbs Alan mentions are the only way to go.  If 
you replace the tail/brake lights only, they will work with your stock 
flasher, although they will flash a little more quickly.  If you decide 
to go all four corners, you will have to replace the flasher with an 
electronic one.  They can be purchased from Pep Boys or where ever for 
~$14.  The bulbs will fit under your original lenses.  No other 
modifications, e.g. adding a resistor, are necessary.

The only problem is that they won't seat in your Lucas bulb holders!  I 
have these bulbs in stock and for sale which have the additional 
machinings so they will fit.  They are direct replacements:  Remove the 
lens and 1157, insert my bulb and replace the lens.  I always advise 
that you first do one side and compare it to your other tungsten light.  
Believe me, you will be amazed.

I also have LED replacements for the lights in the instrument cluster.  
With them, you can actually see your instruments when driving at night!  
As LED's are only on or off, you should not replace the generator 
light.  How many of you have trafficators that don't cancel?  This bulb 
will make your green roadster indicator so bright that your friend three 
Healeys back will be able to see it and it'll be a clue you to turn it off.

If your car is negative ground or you are considering making the change, 
please contact me off List for prices and information.  For the 
holidays, what better way to celebrate than buying yourself an early 
present to make your loved ones, Healey and passengers, more visible and 
safer?

Bill
Red Car Enterprises


Alan Seigrist wrote:
> Guys -
>
> The LEDs that Pep Boys sells are just typically bright and put out less
> total light than an 1157, but if behind the car may be comparable to an
> 1157.
>
> The Eagle Eye 5 lights that Autolumination sells are VERY bright, much
> brighter than a traditional brake bulb.  I put them back there for safety.
> They may be expensive but they are a different animal altogether.
>
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '59 Jag Mk IX
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