Clear corner LEDs: White vs. Amber

pdyebrasil · 04-01-2008, 12:21 AM

Well, I've been running white LEDs in my clear corners ever since I got them last year. I was running those cheapo blue H4 bulbs off of ebay, so they matched pretty well. Unfortunately, when I did my HID projector retrofit I noticed that my 4300k bulbs no longer matched the white LEDs. I decided to just leave them for a while. In the last month or so I was pulled over twice (same cop) for having "blue" lights on my car, and I guess that compared to the headlights my white LEDs did indeed have a blueness to them. So I decided to either find a matching pair of LEDs for my headlights or to go w/ amber LEDs.

I ordered both. After doing a lot of research I found some LEDs that were advertised as being a "pure white" at 4500k. Perfect I thought. Lo and behold, I got them, plugged them in and Hey! They were exactly the same color as my old ones! Anyway, I put in the amber ones, fully expecting to dislike them, but I really dig how they look. Much better than the mismatching "white" lights I had. Anyway, check them out and let me know what you think!

White LED:

Amber LED:

White LED:

Amber LED:

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Elton · 04-01-2008, 12:30 AM

looks pretty good you should make ur bumper lights lite up like mine

**rocket** · 04-01-2008, 01:37 AM

The white LED's look purple-ish blue.

I like the amber ones a lot more...hundred times better. Where'd you buy them?

Rock Slide · 04-01-2008, 06:37 AM

My vote's for amber.

I've had my clear corners installed for over a year now and I've tried these following bulbs (in order):

Halogen PIAA Super Whites
LED White bulbs (like yours)
LED Amber bulbs w/ 5 LEDs
LED Amber bulbs w/ 6 LEDs
Standard Halogen Amber Bulbs

The PIAAs were nice, but over time, the heat from the bulb melted the blue coating off

...thus causing the bulb to produce a yellowish light. Like you, I also found that the White LED bulbs were way too blue. I then tried the 5 LED & 6 LED amber bulbs, but IMO, neither were bright enough. So now I'm running standard halogen amber bulbs in my clear corners and I could not be happier

.

I thought the amber colored bulbs might be very noticable mounted in the clear corners during the day, but they are not at all. I'm pleased.

pdyebrasil · 04-01-2008, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocket

The white LED's look purple-ish blue.

I like the amber ones a lot more...hundred times better. Where'd you buy them?

I bought them from superbrightleds.com

They are the 5-LED amber ones where 4 shoot out the sides.

pdyebrasil · 04-01-2008, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rock Slide

The PIAAs were nice, but over time, the heat from the bulb melted the blue coating off

...thus causing the bulb to produce a yellowish light. Like you, I also found that the White LED bulbs were way too blue. I then tried the 5 LED & 6 LED amber bulbs, but IMO, neither were bright enough. So now I'm running standard halogen amber bulbs in my clear corners and I could not be happier

.

I thought the amber colored bulbs might be very noticable mounted in the clear corners during the day, but they are not at all. I'm pleased.

Looks like I'm not the only one going through multiple sets of lights

I really like these amber LEDs, and they are plenty bright for my taste. I thought about doing the super white bulbs, but I'm not a fan of the blue when they are off. But even if those amber bulbs you had now were visible, you could go with those chromed bulbs... That's what I have in my bumper lights.

Fo_SheeZy · 04-01-2008, 09:38 AM

I'd go with white, IMO it looks much cleaner and I've had them before & they don't look purpleish blue either. That's just the way they look in the picture, here's a shot of my white LED's.

cackalak han · 04-01-2008, 10:16 AM

IMO, the white/blue are tacky. I'd stick with amber. Looks much much cleaner.

pdyebrasil · 04-01-2008, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fo_SheeZy

I'd go with white, IMO it looks much cleaner and I've had them before & they don't look purpleish blue either. That's just the way they look in the picture, here's a shot of my white LED's.

If I could get an LED that matched my 4300K HIDs then I'd stick with white, but I haven't found any. If I ever end up playing around with 6000K bulbs I'll put them back in. But I actually dig the amber ones. I like how LED color is so "clean"

pdyebrasil · 04-01-2008, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cackalak han

IMO, the white/blue are tacky. I'd stick with amber. Looks much much cleaner.

Hey man! Kind of off-topic, but my parents were looking at buying a newer 3rd gen 4Runner a few weeks ago, and I remembered that you were selling yours, but when I came on here to check you'd already sold it!!! Sad day...

I'm glad to see that you're still around.

TOYOTA 1 · 04-01-2008, 11:33 AM

i think the white looks best!

dirtoyboy · 04-01-2008, 11:45 AM

Edited because i didnt have anything nice to say

**aviator** · 04-01-2008, 12:15 PM

I can see why the cops might want to pull you over with that colour difference. IMO the ambers are a bit too orange-y... to dark against the pure chrome/white of the truck, did you consider trying yellow LEDs to get that french spec look? [these would also be better in foul weather lol]
just my 0.02 to toss into the debate...

Fo_SheeZy · 04-01-2008, 12:35 PM

These are the LED's I use to have in my corner's, you should try them. They might match your headlights...

cackalak han · 04-01-2008, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdyebrasil

Hey man! Kind of off-topic, but my parents were looking at buying a newer 3rd gen 4Runner a few weeks ago, and I remembered that you were selling yours, but when I came on here to check you'd already sold it!!! Sad day...

I'm glad to see that you're still around.

Yeah, sold her in 2 days of posting. Sorry to see her go, but the Tacoma fills in the void nicely. We need to hit up some trails now that it's getting a bit warmer.

04-01-2008, 12:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,644	looks pretty good you should make ur bumper lights lite up like mine __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck Last edited by Elton; 01-12-2009 at 09:43 AM.

04-01-2008, 01:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
rocket Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,527	The white LED's look purple-ish blue. I like the amber ones a lot more...hundred times better. Where'd you buy them? __________________ '96-'02 gone: '92

04-01-2008, 06:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rock Slide Contributing Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: B'ham, AL... 2002 4Runner Sport 4WD Posts: 2,046	My vote's for amber. I've had my clear corners installed for over a year now and I've tried these following bulbs (in order): Halogen PIAA Super Whites LED White bulbs (like yours) LED Amber bulbs w/ 5 LEDs LED Amber bulbs w/ 6 LEDs Standard Halogen Amber Bulbs The PIAAs were nice, but over time, the heat from the bulb melted the blue coating off ...thus causing the bulb to produce a yellowish light. Like you, I also found that the White LED bulbs were way too blue. I then tried the 5 LED & 6 LED amber bulbs, but IMO, neither were bright enough. So now I'm running standard halogen amber bulbs in my clear corners and I could not be happier . I thought the amber colored bulbs might be very noticable mounted in the clear corners during the day, but they are not at all. I'm pleased. __________________ 2002 4Runner Sport 4WD My 4Runner Profile Accessories: SS 7.1 Lift Kit, WabFab 1" BL, TJM T15, Stubb Sliders, FX/TSX HID Projector Retrofit, 1st Gen Rollbar, Tundra Brake Upgrade, Hilux Surf Field Monitor, TRD Ivan Stewart Wheels, Nitto TG 265/75s, WeatherTechs, Hella HID 4000s, LED Tail Lights, JBL Speakers Mods: Disabled DRLs, Disabled Keyless Entry Chirp, Disabled VTRAC/VSC/ABS, Fog Light Mod, Air Elbow Mod & Rear Diff Breather Mod *"Why fix a Jeep, when you can drive a Toyota?"* Last edited by Rock Slide; 04-01-2008 at 06:38 AM.

04-01-2008, 09:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
Fo_SheeZy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 1,598	I'd go with white, IMO it looks much cleaner and I've had them before & they don't look purpleish blue either. That's just the way they look in the picture, here's a shot of my white LED's. __________________ *Check out my 2008 Urban 4Runner on CarDomain!!* http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3108855 http://www.myspace.com/bmplayar

04-01-2008, 10:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
cackalak han Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 1,768	IMO, the white/blue are tacky. I'd stick with amber. Looks much much cleaner. __________________ 01 Tacoma DC TRD OR 4x4

04-01-2008, 12:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
aviator Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: COTKU,Ontario,Canada Posts: 7,469	I can see why the cops might want to pull you over with that colour difference. IMO the ambers are a bit too orange-y... to dark against the pure chrome/white of the truck, did you consider trying yellow LEDs to get that french spec look? [these would also be better in foul weather lol] just my 0.02 to toss into the debate... __________________ Silver 1994 Hilux Xtra cab 4x4 3.0 K&N cone filter, ported MAF, advanced timing, oversize exhaust, free flow cat, "rumble" muffler custom covered SR5 seats, map lights, factory AC tv4184 style black interior conversion started mods to come... header, custom centre console, stereo upgrade tinted windows Founding member 1972TLC fan club - Get well soon Mary Toyota Hilux... Get in or Get out of the way.

04-01-2008, 12:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
Fo_SheeZy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 1,598	These are the LED's I use to have in my corner's, you should try them. They might match your headlights... __________________ *Check out my 2008 Urban 4Runner on CarDomain!!* http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3108855 http://www.myspace.com/bmplayar

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