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Number Plate Led Help

mitch84
mitch84
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Hi

Long time since I have been on these forums , I did get some links from some of you guys for buying some number plate led's but I cant find them now.

I have had 2 blown since having leds in my number plate lights but I do like the white effect better than standard bulbs here.

If anyone can help me on some good leds that are of good quality it would be much appreciated.

I have a focus 2010 mk2.5 the leds are a wedge type

just need some links if possible.

many thanks

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    like these? you could probably find some cheaper

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1x-Ford-Focus-MK2-2-5-239-C5W-Xenon-White-LED-Number-Plate-Bulb-Upgrade-Light-/230908274463?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AFocus&hash=item35c334a71f

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    hi

    no there like a wedge , think they are T10 (501) type , just need a place that has them cheap but of good quality

    cheers

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    i have just ordered some as soon as they get here ill let you know if there any good.

    501 style...

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    www.crazyleds.co.uk is a local guy to me and is very good and knows his stuff. i would recommend him easily to anyone...even my mother lol

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    cheers guys

    I have checked out that site and in the below link is the fitting I have , Im thinking about getting the leds in the link would they be ideal?

    http://www.crazyleds.co.uk/2-x-White-Canbus-safe-501-W5W-wedge-base-4-LED..html

    thanks

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    heat sink leds are the better choice heat is what destroys these leds so if yiu get heat sink leds you wont have that issue many decent leds including cree are making heat sink leds now exactly for that reason

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    heat sink leds are the better choice heat is what destroys these leds so if yiu get heat sink leds you wont have that issue many decent leds including cree are making heat sink leds now exactly for that reason

    thanks you got any links as I can only find the festoon type and I need a T10 501 connection?

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    thanks again , I may try these just hope they fit in the number plate socket due to there size with the heatsink.

    Do you think 10 leds on each is a bit much for number plate , I only have 1 or 2 leds on each at present?

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