Cheap LED Conversion Kits on Ebay

[Fordever]

Any one every try these? Just wondering if its worth the few bucks just for shits and giggles.:shrug:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/10pcs-White-SMD-LED-Lights-Interior-Package-Kit-FOR-Ford-Mustang-2015-/262046097107?fits=Year%3A2015%7CModel%3AMustang&hash=item3d032a1ed3:g:mU8AAOSwNuxXZDRr&vxp=mtr

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[AmericanLegend]

My opinion is it isn't worth it.

If you're going to install LED interior lighting, I'd stick with Diode Dynamics.
Their interior kit for our S550 Mustangs is reasonably priced.

It's worth $25 bucks more then the ones you found on ebay to know you're buying quality LEDs.

From diode dynamic's website:

"LED Components. Diode Dynamics uses only the highest quality LED chips in the production of its bulbs. This means only brand-name suppliers such as Epistar, Cree, Osram, and Samsung.
While Diode Dynamics bulbs may look the same as others on the market, most copycat bulbs use economy-grade LED chips in order to reduce costs. This greatly reduces the reliability and overall brightness of the bulb when you compare it to Diode Dynamics.
Construction. Although LED technology allows for extremely long bulb life, the market is flooded with cheap LED bulbs that fail prematurely due to inferior construction. The worst enemy of LEDs is excessive heat, and when bulbs are not designed properly, they do not disperse heat as well, leading to premature failure.
Off-brand, cheap bulbs exhibit poor solder uniformity, high levels of flux in the solder, uneven chip placement, low-gauge terminal wires, poor assembly, and bulbs held together with inferior adhesives. At best, solder joints will crack and fail on low-quality LEDs after a few weeks of use. In the worst case, these bulbs can damage housings as the extra flux and adhesive evaporates and creates a residue on the lens of the housing.
Diode Dynamics bulbs are produced with modern, computerized equipment, and only the best materials, to ensure complete uniformity, high quality, and long bulb life.
All Diode Dynamics products come with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a 3-year limited replacement warranty. For more information, please view the Warranty Information page."

http://www.diodedynamics.com/store/...ng-interior-led-conversion-kit/category/1474/

 

[Fordever]

My opinion is it isn't worth it.

If you're going to install LED interior lighting, I'd stick with Diode Dynamics.
Their interior kit for our S550 Mustangs is reasonably priced.

It's worth $25 bucks more then the ones you found on ebay to know you're buying quality LEDs.

From diode dynamic's website:

"LED Components. Diode Dynamics uses only the highest quality LED chips in the production of its bulbs. This means only brand-name suppliers such as Epistar, Cree, Osram, and Samsung.
While Diode Dynamics bulbs may look the same as others on the market, most copycat bulbs use economy-grade LED chips in order to reduce costs. This greatly reduces the reliability and overall brightness of the bulb when you compare it to Diode Dynamics.
Construction. Although LED technology allows for extremely long bulb life, the market is flooded with cheap LED bulbs that fail prematurely due to inferior construction. The worst enemy of LEDs is excessive heat, and when bulbs are not designed properly, they do not disperse heat as well, leading to premature failure.
Off-brand, cheap bulbs exhibit poor solder uniformity, high levels of flux in the solder, uneven chip placement, low-gauge terminal wires, poor assembly, and bulbs held together with inferior adhesives. At best, solder joints will crack and fail on low-quality LEDs after a few weeks of use. In the worst case, these bulbs can damage housings as the extra flux and adhesive evaporates and creates a residue on the lens of the housing.
Diode Dynamics bulbs are produced with modern, computerized equipment, and only the best materials, to ensure complete uniformity, high quality, and long bulb life.
All Diode Dynamics products come with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a 3-year limited replacement warranty. For more information, please view the Warranty Information page."

http://www.diodedynamics.com/store/...ng-interior-led-conversion-kit/category/1474/

I hear ya... But being north of the border, the 35+5 shipping + whatever for duty, may cost me $70-80 Canadian. That's a bit much for a few LEDs:frusty:

 

[GuardArmour]

I got my switchbacks from amazon for 20 bucks. all you really need to know is the bulb size. all of the interior blubs with the exception of the vanity lights are 194, the vanity lights are 74 smd size. 194 is also used for your sidemarker by the turn signal. the actual turn signal is 7444. so with that information you can more easily apply it to other brands to find a good fit. the brand I'm using is jdm astar from amazon (ironic) but theyre super bright and have lasted for almost a year with no problems. my corner lights are Philips so that's quality for sure. heres a link with bulbs to use in the interior. also make sure to look at dimensions because you could get the right bulb and fits but it might be too long and not fit in the case.

https://www.amazon.com/iTimo-10pcs-...1763&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=194+led+bulb&psc=1

 

[Fordever]

I got my switchbacks from amazon for 20 bucks. all you really need to know is the bulb size. all of the interior blubs with the exception of the vanity lights are 194, the vanity lights are 74 smd size. 194 is also used for your sidemarker by the turn signal. the actual turn signal is 7444. so with that information you can more easily apply it to other brands to find a good fit. the brand I'm using is jdm astar from amazon (ironic) but theyre super bright and have lasted for almost a year with no problems. my corner lights are Philips so that's quality for sure. heres a link with bulbs to use in the interior. also make sure to look at dimensions because you could get the right bulb and fits but it might be too long and not fit in the case.

https://www.amazon.com/iTimo-10pcs-...1763&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=194+led+bulb&psc=1

Thank you very much for posting this. I appreciate it...:cheers:

 

[Chameleon]

I got my switchbacks from amazon for 20 bucks. all you really need to know is the bulb size. all of the interior blubs with the exception of the vanity lights are 194, the vanity lights are 74 smd size. 194 is also used for your sidemarker by the turn signal. the actual turn signal is 7444. so with that information you can more easily apply it to other brands to find a good fit. the brand I'm using is jdm astar from amazon (ironic) but theyre super bright and have lasted for almost a year with no problems. my corner lights are Philips so that's quality for sure. heres a link with bulbs to use in the interior. also make sure to look at dimensions because you could get the right bulb and fits but it might be too long and not fit in the case.

https://www.amazon.com/iTimo-10pcs-...1763&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=194+led+bulb&psc=1

The only problem I had with jdm is the driver side switchback bulb fitment sucked! Fell out and needed to be taped.

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