Troutman Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 I just checked yesterday and Warden at last has the first SMT bulbs coming out. The result is a very unusual 25-LED SMT 194 - a monster of a thing which may well perform quite nicely, as one would hope for $20! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Troutman Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 Now this would kick ass for parkers, however I am reluctant to put down the money when my existing 5-LEDs are still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted June 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 Makes sense.... I put the single SMT 194s in my parkers... and behind the projectors they are impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 They seem an impressive product. I am also making a point of never starting the car with the lights on, apparently helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted June 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 The reverse lights are sweet too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 I have been happy with mine also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 HA! So much for sensibility, I have already bought a pair of the new 194s for parkers and general experimentation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 Well well well... (left to right, incandescent 194, 5-LED 194, new Warden SMT 194, and incandescent 921) These bulbs could be marketed as 921 bulbs in terms of size and performance, however they are not as 'fat' so 194 applications which are not too height-limited (such as the Eunie's parkers) will work well. How well? The bulb on the right might almost look like a HID capsule, but it is the new Warden SMT 194 out-shining the classic 5-LED 194 by a crazy margin! A few points to note: * The longevity of this bulb is untested, but expected to be reasonable * They do not fit in many applications, such as door lights or side indicators * The red version is very likely to be a great option for the 921 3rd stop light (currently my famous 'garden lights' are still going strong). * Unfortunately the colour temperature of the 2 bulbs Warden sent me does not quite match, which is a problem I've had before. I have found these bulbs will work great in my map lights, however, so another pair is in order and the closest-matching pair will become the Eunie's parkers. In summary, these bulbs are a long-awaited revolution in 194! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Another new product from Warden, currently available only in 1156 white form (ie reversing lights). I can't really justify the effort of changing my current LEDs which also have 3 high power LEDs shining forward plus 24 small LEDs sideways, although they are not as powerful. But for anyone buying today, this would be a great value product to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 I also note Autolumination are starting to get serious about fog light bulbs, this one would be nice. (of course they will be much dimmer and are more about being seen than actually aiding night illumination). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 "Eagle Eye 5 Wide-Angle 180 degrees High-Powered 5 Watt Led + 4x super-powered SMT Leds The most powerful led tail light bulb ever made---1-3/4"" x 15/16" diameter Note: 1157 version operates the 5 Watt led in bright mode (ie: brakes and turn signals) and the 4x SMT leds for dim mode (running lights). 1156 version operates all 5 leds simultaneously" Available in red and amber for $24.99 Each. The bad news is that despite all that power there has been no effort made to illuminate sideways. But the good news is that at long last, they are giving serious distinction between low and high modes for dual filament 1157s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoN_BLaZe34 Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Trout I need your expertise. Which of these bulbs do you think is better? Wardenjp's OR Super/Auto Lumination Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginph Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I just bought and tried couple leds. The first one you showed prolly sucks. Second one should be much better, but i didnt try it. One led i tried had 22mm diameter and it didnt fit, i had to file the housing and uninstall the cap on the led to make it fit, PITA. I doubt 20mm would fit. This was very bright but didnt try it since the guy sent single circuit ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Don, that's a really tough call. I'd give superlumination the benefit of the doubt, since there looks to be slightly SMT LED higher surface area. If so, I would suggest investing in a LED protectors which you'll find alongside their LED flashers and load resistors. The issue with LEDs not fitting is typically a thing of the past now, as SMT/high power etc technologies happen to be quite compact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoN_BLaZe34 Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 which led 194 would be best for my 3rd brake light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginph Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 I wont play with the 3rd brake for now. My cc works withs tails led and it may stop after 3rd brake converted to led.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 That can be a concern. But if you want a 3rd stop light bulb, nothing would beat the 25-SMT bulb shown at the top of this page. It is available from Warden, though Autolumination sells it also. Mine have yet to have problems so it should be good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginph Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Actually i thought we have 5 #74s there but not sure.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Mine has a pair of 921s (194s fit...). I thought Dons had a row of 5 194s, hopefully these tall bulbs will fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoN_BLaZe34 Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Trout, you are correct. The 3rd brake light is in fact 5 194's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginph Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Trout, you are correct. The 3rd brake light is in fact 5 194's What did you put there? Any cc problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoN_BLaZe34 Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 There are regular bulbs in there right now. I had the cruise issue when I had my tails, the 3rd brake and the back turn signals as all LEDS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginph Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Why did you shift back to bulbs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoN_BLaZe34 Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 b/c of the cc issue and one of my 194s burnt out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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