2011fiesta Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Tonight I removed the white bulbs from the footwell lighting and inserted blue LEDs. Looks different - only thing I'm not keen on is they seem to act more as little spot lights rather than giving the whole footwell area a blue glow. hmmmm........ Any suggestions - should I use blue bulbs instead of LEDs?? Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNath Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 You need a wedge LED bulb that has 6/9/10/12/15 LED's to get a better spread of light, looks good ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White_ZS_TDCI Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I put red Lights in and it did the same These are the bulbs i used http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-X-RED-LED-BULBS-501-T10-ULTRAVISION-12V-WEDGE-/130430462891?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1e5e42ebab#ht_3984wt_907 Can anyone recommend any bulbs that dont just leave a spotlight effect and illuminate all the footwell? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRC89 Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 LED's by there nature usually give a very directional and controlled light, depending on different lens' used, you could try using a shallow reflector dish to give the LED plenty of spill across the floor, or position it facing a small convex mirror to achieve the same result. You could also just wire more in. Alternatives: LED's with more spread/spill/flood Strip LED's You'll struggle to match that colour with a halogen bulb, Incandescent bulbs may be viable but hard work Looks awesome anyway, good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNath Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Can anyone recommend any bulbs that dont just leave a spotlight effect and illuminate all the footwell? These are what you want - the ones I have :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White_ZS_TDCI Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Thanks, I'll get them ordered now. can't wait to have it sorted. was well disappointed when i installed the bulbs i have in now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan9684 Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 never mind the bulbs someone has nicked one of your pedals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico. Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 get cluster LEDS... the ones i got are a cluster of 12... best way about this, go on eBay or something and search 'wide angle 501 leds' thats all i did and they flood the footwell like sooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White_ZS_TDCI Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 These the ones Nico? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2pcs-501-W5W-Wide-Angle-12-LED-Red-Dash-Wedge-Bulbs-/190534819614?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c5cc29f1e&clk_rvr_id=235105855007&afsrc=1#ht_785wt_1141 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico. Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 These the ones Nico? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2pcs-501-W5W-Wide-Angle-12-LED-Red-Dash-Wedge-Bulbs-/190534819614?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c5cc29f1e&clk_rvr_id=235105855007&afsrc=1#ht_785wt_1141 exactly them ones... work a treat :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White_ZS_TDCI Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Nice one, just ordered them...looks like i've got a long wait though..they're from hong kong! Will be worth the wait though! Cheers matey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNath Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 It says Hong Kong but mine came from Bristol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico. Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Nice one, just ordered them...looks like i've got a long wait though..they're from hong kong! Will be worth the wait though! Cheers matey! you will be surprised they come quicker than you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White_ZS_TDCI Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Hope so. Thanks for the recommendations guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tato Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 It says Hong Kong but mine came from Bristol... That's nice :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011fiesta Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 never mind the bulbs someone has nicked one of your pedals. Lol just when I thought all the automatic jokes were over and done with :-D Thanks for all the replies guys. I'll order some wide angle ones later on Cheers Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musketter Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 There is a trick with LEDs where you file down the top of the bulb to give a much greater spread of light. Just be careful you done remove too much. Hope it helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyb Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 If you’re just after a red glow; try painting the bulbs with some red nail varnish –quick, easy and if you’re not happy can be removed with nail varnish remover. Best ask your girlfriend/wife first before ‘borrowing’ hers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011fiesta Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 I might just give that a go before buying more bulbs Musketter. And good suggestion CYB, but I'm after a blue glow so highly doubt theres blue polish close to hand. lol I was going to go for red but after seeing the all new Focus, blue ambient lighting seems the latest thing. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011fiesta Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 Me again, Which do yous reckon would be better for an overall footwell glow: - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2pcs-501-W5W-Wide-Angle-6-LED-Blue-Dash-Wedge-Bulbs-/200611145679?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2eb55b27cf or - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2pcs-501-W5W-5-Power-SMD-LED-Blue-Dash-Wedge-Bulbs-/190536301320?_trksid=p5197.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DNGSIC.HNPJS%26itu%3DI%252BUA%26otn%3D10%26pmod%3D190534819614%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D207651120759392829 thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRC89 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I'd say the wide angle cluster rather than the block, reason is the block may struggle to fully light the floor as it's only 1 LED in each direction. The cluster should give enough spread to fully light the footwell with a consistent good light, however, you can never really tell with lights - particularly LEDs - Because there's rarely measurements of power or beam behaviour. If you can wait a while, check out http://www.dealextreme.com they have a good selection of cheap LED's. Including ones designed for automotive use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico. Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 i would have to say the cluster (mainly because they work for me) unless someone could show how them bunch SMD's look when plugged in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011fiesta Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 Cheers for your replies. My blue LED clusters arrived today :) From left to right: - Fords white bulb - My original replacement blue LED(4) which made a blue circle spotlight on the floor - and on the right is the blue LED clusters(12) that have just turned up. I've just put them in so I'll post a pic of the result later when it gets dark - which probably won't be til after 10.30 :( Fingers crossed for a glow lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011fiesta Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 The results. Even brighter than I expected, maybe even brighter than I wanted. lol. Might have crossed the blue amblient glow line now and more into chav territory hmm, not decided yet. ohwell, I can't be bothered to change em for a third time. edit - god that brake pedal looks fat lol Paul :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tato Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 The results. Even brighter than I expected, maybe even brighter than I wanted. lol. Might have crossed the blue amblient glow line now and more into chav territory hmm, not decided yet. ohwell, I can't be bothered to change em for a third time. edit - god that brake pedal looks fat lol Paul :) Good one Paul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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