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Old 11-04-2019, 09:13 PM
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What LEDs are needed, I'm knocking this out tomm. & have several left over LEDs from other projects, I'll give them a\ test run checking brightness.
 
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Old 11-05-2019, 07:47 PM
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Here's the site.... https://www.superbrightleds.com/ ...and yes they will have your car. Be sure to prompt, See All Compatible to get the complete list.

If you are doing the dash, be sure to use the CAN BUS ones so the computer will recognize them or you won't be able to dim them and they'll be bright as hell.

Here's a screen shot of my order from March (I did not use them all), as cheap as these are, it was easier to buy variety and find which ones I liked as I applied them. Reason being, colored lenses effect colored LED's differently. I'm not home, I'm in Tallahassee on a contract job or I'd get you what I used and where....

 
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Old 11-05-2019, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Highhorse
Here's the site.... https://www.superbrightleds.com/ ...and yes they will have your car. Be sure to prompt, See All Compatible to get the complete list.

If you are doing the dash, be sure to use the CAN BUS ones so the computer will recognize them or you won't be able to dim them and they'll be bright as hell.

Here's a screen shot of my order from March (I did not use them all), as cheap as these are, it was easier to buy variety and find which ones I liked as I applied them. Reason being, colored lenses effect colored LED's differently. I'm not home, I'm in Tallahassee on a contract job or I'd get you what I used and where....
Thanks only doing the 3rd brake lights, LEDS in the dash etc. I find too bright. I have some wedges etc. left over from doing overhead console,puddle lamps & rear vanities. Hopefully get to the brake light tomm.
 
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Give them a call if you want, they're quite friendly folks.
 
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Old 11-05-2019, 08:38 PM
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I really hope mine has the disconnect so I can remove it & work out of the car lol.
 
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Old 11-06-2019, 07:03 AM
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I really hope mine has the disconnect so I can remove it & work out of the car lol.
Its a direct wire, you'll have to insert your own quick disconnect (2 pin, 18 gauge). I recommend a narrow one.
 
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Old 11-06-2019, 08:24 PM
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Tackling this in the morning, I have some white LEDs leftover that will work. I will test them to the rest of the incandescent rear lighting & see if it's uniform brightness.
 
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Old 11-18-2019, 06:11 PM
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Ok so I found a new OEM unit but of course SDZ has been discontinued, the closest I could get is AGD/Oatmeal. Oatmeal & cashmere are close when looking @ separately but side by side it draws my eye. I have enough SDZ seat colorant left over that matches perfect. I don't have a functioning air brush & I think w/ the seat colorant being so thick would render prominent stroke marks, so I will try & find a matching spray paint for plastics locally. If no luck w/ the paint quest I will use the seat color.




AGD-SDZ Comparison



I do have a great shape used SDZ cover from CK but the lure of installing a fresh/new unit is strong lol.

Here's new unit w/ used cover, hmm that does look great w/ no hassle of painting.






To be continued,
 

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