Front LED turn signals

TheElementalCashew · 09-09-2017, 08:13 PM

It annoyed me that while most of the exterior lights on the ZL1 are LED, the front turn signals are not. So I picked up some LEDs from Diode Dynamics and installed them with their resistor kits. They work pretty well and look much better than the stock bulbs. I did get the weakest brightness LED option, and I think in the future I may try a brighter version.

Click on the picture to view the video. Top is stock, bottom is LED.

https://flic.kr/p/Yj6o8J

**UPDATE 9/25/17**
So I switched from Diode Dynamic's HP48 bulb (lowest lumens) to the next highest, the HP11. Click on the picture below and you can see video of the new ones. They are much brighter and closer to stock.

Dethsupp0rt · 09-09-2017, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TheElementalCashew

It annoyed me that while most of the exterior lights on the ZL1 are LED, the front turn signals are not. So I picked up some LEDs from Diode Dynamics and installed them with their resistor kits. They work pretty well and look much better than the stock bulbs. I did get the weakest brightness LED option, and I think in the future I may try a brighter version.

TheElementalCashew · 09-09-2017, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dethsupp0rt

Sorry, with Photobucket going tits up, I've been trying to figure out embedding with Flickr. If you click on the picture I've added it will take you to the video.

djfury05 · 09-09-2017, 08:32 PM

Are you sure top is stock and bottom LED?

TheElementalCashew · 09-09-2017, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by djfury05

Are you sure top is stock and bottom LED?

Yes. Like I said, I got the dimmest LED option and would probably go brighter next time. You can tell the bottom is LED by the more crisp on and off, which is what I wanted.

FringBirdAloha · 09-09-2017, 10:22 PM

What bulb is it?

TheElementalCashew · 09-09-2017, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by FringBirdAloha

What bulb is it?

I got the HP48. https://www.diodedynamics.com/store/...gnal-leds-pair

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G7Q · 09-09-2017, 10:30 PM

I'm with you on wanting them all to be LED.
Are the lights off in the top/stock pick and on in the bottom/LED pick?

TheElementalCashew · 09-09-2017, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by G7Q

I'm with you on wanting them all to be LED.
Are the lights off in the top/stock pick and on in the bottom/LED pick?

It's supposed to be a video. I can post the link if it isn't working.

G7Q · 09-09-2017, 10:38 PM

Ah... me being dumb....

I see now. Yes, not as bright but the on/off is much more abrupt like LED and I'm sure at night the difference in brightness is less obvious. I like em.

TheElementalCashew · 09-25-2017, 03:09 PM

So I switched from Diode Dynamic's HP48 bulb (lowest lumens) to the next highest, the HP11. Click on the picture and I have a video of the new ones. They are much brighter and closer to stock.

waterman · 09-25-2017, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TheElementalCashew

So I switched from Diode Dynamic's HP48 bulb (lowest lumens) to the next highest, the HP11. Click on the picture and I have a video of the new ones. They are much brighter and closer to stock.

LED's complete the look.

Fast Dalmation · 09-26-2017, 12:56 AM

When I spoke to Diode Dynamics, they told me the only bulbs that are not OEM LED for 2018 are the reverse lights, tag light, and rear trunk cargo light. They never mentioned the front turn signals, so maybe 2018 are LEDs?

TheElementalCashew · 09-26-2017, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Fast Dalmation

When I spoke to Diode Dynamics, they told me the only bulbs that are not OEM LED for 2018 are the reverse lights, tag light, and rear trunk cargo light. They never mentioned the front turn signals, so maybe 2018 are LEDs?

It's possible I suppose. Perhaps someone with an '18 can confirm.

09-09-2017, 08:13 PM	#1
TheElementalCashew Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: NH Posts: 278	Front LED turn signals It annoyed me that while most of the exterior lights on the ZL1 are LED, the front turn signals are not. So I picked up some LEDs from Diode Dynamics and installed them with their resistor kits. They work pretty well and look much better than the stock bulbs. I did get the weakest brightness LED option, and I think in the future I may try a brighter version. Click on the picture to view the video. Top is stock, bottom is LED. https://flic.kr/p/Yj6o8J UPDATE 9/25/17 So I switched from Diode Dynamic's HP48 bulb (lowest lumens) to the next highest, the HP11. Click on the picture below and you can see video of the new ones. They are much brighter and closer to stock. __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1, Nightfall Gray Metallic: M6, PDR, exposed CF, navigation, sunroof Mods: Rotofab CAI, Tony Mamo TB, Kooks headers (green cats), 18% LPE lower pulley, E85/FlexFuel sensor. BC Forged RS41s (19x10, 19x12)/PS4S, R888R (305/325) Dyno: E40: 661whp/703wtq, 93: 633whp/674wtq Last edited by TheElementalCashew; 09-25-2017 at 03:11 PM.

09-25-2017, 03:09 PM	#11
TheElementalCashew Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: NH Posts: 278	So I switched from Diode Dynamic's HP48 bulb (lowest lumens) to the next highest, the HP11. Click on the picture and I have a video of the new ones. They are much brighter and closer to stock. __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1, Nightfall Gray Metallic: M6, PDR, exposed CF, navigation, sunroof Mods: Rotofab CAI, Tony Mamo TB, Kooks headers (green cats), 18% LPE lower pulley, E85/FlexFuel sensor. BC Forged RS41s (19x10, 19x12)/PS4S, R888R (305/325) Dyno: E40: 661whp/703wtq, 93: 633whp/674wtq

09-09-2017, 08:32 PM	#4
djfury05 Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 394	Are you sure top is stock and bottom LED?

09-09-2017, 10:22 PM	#6
FringBirdAloha Drives: Pre-production ZL1 M6 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Sunbelt Posts: 531	What bulb is it?

09-09-2017, 10:30 PM	#8
G7Q Drives: In the market Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 10	I'm with you on wanting them all to be LED. Are the lights off in the top/stock pick and on in the bottom/LED pick?

09-09-2017, 10:38 PM	#10
G7Q Drives: In the market Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 10	Ah... me being dumb.... I see now. Yes, not as bright but the on/off is much more abrupt like LED and I'm sure at night the difference in brightness is less obvious. I like em.

09-26-2017, 12:56 AM	#13
Fast Dalmation Drives: 2018 Summit White ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Maryland Posts: 159	When I spoke to Diode Dynamics, they told me the only bulbs that are not OEM LED for 2018 are the reverse lights, tag light, and rear trunk cargo light. They never mentioned the front turn signals, so maybe 2018 are LEDs?

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