Now available in 6 volt! Plug and play LED upgrade for 356 tail lights, brake lights as well as front and rear turn signals!
These top of the line super high output SMD LEDs use the stock housings and reflectors so the setup looks extremely authentic, just up to 4x brighter than stock! Be seen up to a mile away even in bright daylight, yet they only use a fraction of the power stock bulbs need.
Color LEDs (red, amber or vintage white) for warm and vibrant colors, even when your lenses are faded.
Sets available for pre A through C and come with a plug and play 6 volt electronic flasher relay. Installation is an easy DIY project that only takes about 15 minutes!
Check out the difference, stock lights on the left, LED on the right:
$140 for the complete set with flasher, free S&H for a limited time!
Please check out our website for other easy DIY LED upgrades for your 356: www.vintagetraderaz.com
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NEW! Authentic LED upgrade
- Jules Dielen
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NEW! Authentic LED upgrade
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Re: authentic LED upgrade
I have had Jules' front turn signal bulbs in for a while, he just sent me his latest versions. His bulbs are over twice as bright as the original 1129 / Osram 7526 or 7572. They are also warm white, thus match the 2800K color of the old filament bulb. Two things that stand out, #1 the bulbs are an instant off and on, giving the time of full illumination a split second longer each blink, same for the brake lights, #2 the multi LEDs are spread over a larger area, that means that the Fresnel lens of the beehive lens spreads light in all directions. The filament bulb has a very small point light source, and the lens focuses the light forward as a hot spot, but from the side it isn't very bright. An electronic flasher is required due to the low wattage draw of LEDs. In my opinion anything that can be done to make cars more visible, especially in bright daylight, is a huge addition in safety. I also have had Jules' LED dash bulbs for several years, makes a huge difference.
- Jules Dielen
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Re: authentic LED upgrade
Thank you for your review Steve, greatly appreciated! As you stated, the draw is very low on these LEDs (about 80% less than stock bulbs) so I include a 6v electronic flasher relay with the set. It plugs right into the stock socket and has a wonderful mechanical clicking sound when on, so it even sounds like a stock relay! It also eliminates the common slow flashing when the car is idling. Win-win.
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Re: authentic LED upgrade
Jules, can you email me with the cost and where I send the money. 6V. C Coupe. ..........Jim.
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- Martin Benade
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Re: authentic LED upgrade
Do you do lights and flashers for 12 volt also?
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- Ken Tuvman
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Re: authentic LED upgrade
Here’s Jule’s LEDs for 6v application- much better illumination vs filament bulbs.
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- Jules Dielen
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Re: authentic LED upgrade
Thank you for posting, Ken. That looks awesome! Yes, 6v and 12v available. My setup uses the stock reflector, so it looks just like original, just much brighter at a mere fraction of the draw. Your generator will thank you.
This and other LED upgrades available here: www.vintagetraderaz.com
This and other LED upgrades available here: www.vintagetraderaz.com
Jules
Water pumps are for windshield washers only.
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Re: NEW! Authentic LED upgrade
6 volt beehives you can actually SEE!
Stock bulb on the left, my red LED on the right.
Www.vintagetraderaz.com
Stock bulb on the left, my red LED on the right.
Www.vintagetraderaz.com
Jules
Water pumps are for windshield washers only.
Water pumps are for windshield washers only.