sidtalgeri Newbie Loganizer!
Number of posts : 70 Age : 43 City, Country : Mumbai, India LOGAN Model : 1.4 GLE ClubLogan Points : 98 Registration date : 2011-11-17
| Subject: Replacing number plate lamp and cabin lamp with LED bulbs. Thu Jul 17, 2014 9:03 pm | |
| Hello all, Has anyone tried to change the number plate illumination bulb with a LED bulb? The reason I ask is that by doing so, I thought it would serve the purpose of illuminating the number plate area adequately so as to make you more visible on dark India highways. This came to my mind recently while driving back from a long road trip where I saw some vehicles which were modified purposely with LED lamps more for show rather than to serve the purpose that I mentioned. But if we put this to good use It, can be really useful to be spotted in the dark by the vehicles following you from behind and to mark your presence well in advance. Keeping in mind you the light needs to be yellow and not white so as to be seen in foggy conditions as well. This is more from a safety point of view that I think of. Please share your thoughts in case if you have come across with this change, and share the bulb size, from where was it bought etc etc. as I am really considering going for it. Same with the cabin lamp, the company provided one is not powerful enough to illuminate the cabin from inside, any led lamps available which only need to be fitted into the existing bulb slot. Best regards, Sid. | |
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vsuprak Moderator
Number of posts : 1182 Age : 43 City, Country : Bangalore / IND LOGAN Model : 1.5DLX Fiery Black - 132,000kms (sold) ClubLogan Points : 1031 Registration date : 2008-03-17
| Subject: Re: Replacing number plate lamp and cabin lamp with LED bulbs. Fri Jul 18, 2014 4:28 pm | |
| - sidtalgeri wrote:
- ...Keeping in mind you the light needs to be yellow and not white so as to be seen in foggy conditions as well. This is more from a safety point of view that I think of....
Any reason why you think that way. It is now an established fact that Yellow light is no better in fog condition compared to standard light colour. You can get a lot of articles that explain the same. One example is here Also, please keep in mind the following about additional lights that you install. 1. It is not allowed/approved by the RTO (Applies to LED Block/Patch lights that are oh so popular now). Though cops usually do not bother to check. 2. Luminance of such lamp if not adhered to standard will blind someone else on the road (Even LED's can leave a halo ghost in your eyes if seen from close range) My opinion. | |
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sidtalgeri Newbie Loganizer!
Number of posts : 70 Age : 43 City, Country : Mumbai, India LOGAN Model : 1.4 GLE ClubLogan Points : 98 Registration date : 2011-11-17
| Subject: Re: Replacing number plate lamp and cabin lamp with LED bulbs. Fri Jul 18, 2014 5:13 pm | |
| Vsuprak, thanks for your post, yes I agree that the LED are indeed very bright and can cast a halo effect on the eyes of other driver. That being said , i am not considering the idea any more, making it dangerous to other motorist is a strict no.
Rather I would go in for reflecting stickers used by trucks on their back to be seen in the dark.
Some how I felt, felt yellow light pierced though the fog better as the white light reflected back, any way... | |
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chetan T Newbie Loganizer!
Number of posts : 95 Age : 40 City, Country : pune LOGAN Model : 1.4 glx 2008 ClubLogan Points : 109 Registration date : 2012-11-05
| Subject: Re: Replacing number plate lamp and cabin lamp with LED bulbs. Fri Jun 10, 2016 11:47 pm | |
| I changed stock bulbs to Led's ...at cabin lamp ,Rear Name plate & front parking lamps....only front are bought from amazon ..others are assembled by me... | |
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