Hey, have a question to ask you guys. As most of you know, Master builder Alan Merklin is building my classic speedster. I was just wondering if in place of the standard blubs you could use LED blubs? If so, what are the part #s for the rear LED beehives and the part #s for the front signal beehives. Also, do you need to change to electronic flashers?
Thank you all in advance for your input.
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Oh, and also... is it even worth doing? Does it even make a difference? Thanks.
Big bucks for the LED Beehives...http://www.culayer.com/products.htm
led porsche beehives - Bing images
Paul - I used LEDs as replacements for the 1156 & 1157 filament bulbs my VS came with. I got them at Pep Boys (or any auto parts & accessories store). Simple switch out. Made a huge difference in the visibility. At the time, they cost $19.95 (pkg of 2).
I will eventually replace them with 'red' LED lamps for deeper red color.
Super Bright LEDs has large variety of LEDs and actually lists the visible range and wattage. They even have a brake one that flashes.
https://www.superbrightleds.co..._Number,1157,21,195:
Jim said: I will eventually replace them with 'red' LED lamps for deeper red color.
Jim so you would recommend colored LEDs under the lenses??
These seem to be a great idea. They have really come down in price. I actually have the red/amber lenses so looks like I would need red and yellow LEDs. I might even replace the front parking lights.
Yes, you should use colored LEDs.
The LED blubs look like they help. Do you need to do anything special to the electrical wiring or setup?
Phil IM356D posted:Jim said: I will eventually replace them with 'red' LED lamps for deeper red color.
Jim so you would recommend colored LEDs under the lenses??
These seem to be a great idea. They have really come down in price. I actually have the red/amber lenses so looks like I would need red and yellow LEDs. I might even replace the front parking lights.
According to the Super Bright LED website they recommend using the same colored bulb as the lens it is shining through. Red lens = red bulb, amber lens = amber bulb etc.
SBL might be a less expensive way but the CUlayered lights that I have are absolutely great and I have the euro two coloured lights on my IM and while they are more expensive they are awesome. Add a Kahtec smart blinking module to your Third EYE tailight and your away to a safer drive at night. 
Jim said: I will eventually replace them with 'red' LED lamps for deeper red color.
Jim so you would recommend colored LEDs under the lenses??
Doc Phil - Yes I will replace with red LEDs. I later realized the bright white LEDs wash out the 'red' of the red lenses. The red LEDs will not wash out the color red lenses.
Here is a pic of the LED bulbs I have.
Did you need to do anything to the electrical wiring or circuits ?
No. Plug & play. If for some reason the base of the LED bulb is not deep enough to reach the base of the bulb socket, you can remove the bulb socket assembly from it's housing and tap the bulb socket base to push it up towards the top of the socket (so that LED bulb is fully inserted into bulb socket). I hope that make sense and this is useful info for you. 
Jim, the red LED's will really show well on the beehive style lens.
What does everyone use as their tail light setup?
Inside lights Brake and Running
Outside lights turn signal and Running
In my VS all four of my tail lights have two contacts inside. My outside are running lights and blinkers. Inside are brake lights and running lights.
TurboT sounds you are talking about beehive tail lights on your VS. On my 2013 VS I wanted to change the solid red lens to amber, but the existing dual and single filament did not meet CA DMV code. So, I pulled out the old sockets and found drop-in replacements at local auto parts store. The only modification I had to do was on the housing outside socket hole- was too larger for the single fillet bulb socket- the inside hole was perfect for the dual filament socket. Now it works well and legal.
