LED 1156 replacements are a waste of money.
In order for an LED assembly to work, it will have to be custom made, reflector and heatsink to work properly.
You can upgrade the bulbs though, and there are 3 options...along with adding aluminum tape (painting silver helps, but not NEARLY as much as this) to the reflector area, because the reflector has as much to do with output as the bulb. Also, if you do the tape trick, make sure you precut the pieces, and do your best to get them as flat as possible when sticking them down.
Here is a link to a couple discussions...
http://www.wfmachines.com/discus/messages/335/92549.html
http://www.wfmachines.com/discus/messages/335/51520.html
Personally, I now run 3 796 (I think) halogen bulbs. The 35W version. The 1295s were a hair brighter, though I dont think you would notice the difference in a couple watts.
I did run 2 35W Halogens on the outside and 1 50W in the center, but didnt notice that much more output from it.
And Im trying to cut the load down as much as I can.
Just installed LED rear lights, and am attempting to come up with a somewhat simple LED front light upgrade...but I want a ton of spill in addition to some decent throw. Will probably be 5-6 LEDs, of the warm colored variety...but I need to track down reflectors or make my own (not going there!).
In order for an LED assembly to work, it will have to be custom made, reflector and heatsink to work properly.
You can upgrade the bulbs though, and there are 3 options...along with adding aluminum tape (painting silver helps, but not NEARLY as much as this) to the reflector area, because the reflector has as much to do with output as the bulb. Also, if you do the tape trick, make sure you precut the pieces, and do your best to get them as flat as possible when sticking them down.
Here is a link to a couple discussions...
http://www.wfmachines.com/discus/messages/335/92549.html
http://www.wfmachines.com/discus/messages/335/51520.html
Personally, I now run 3 796 (I think) halogen bulbs. The 35W version. The 1295s were a hair brighter, though I dont think you would notice the difference in a couple watts.
I did run 2 35W Halogens on the outside and 1 50W in the center, but didnt notice that much more output from it.
And Im trying to cut the load down as much as I can.
Just installed LED rear lights, and am attempting to come up with a somewhat simple LED front light upgrade...but I want a ton of spill in addition to some decent throw. Will probably be 5-6 LEDs, of the warm colored variety...but I need to track down reflectors or make my own (not going there!).
