Clear corner LEDs: White vs. Amber
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Clear corner LEDs: White vs. Amber
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:
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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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
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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.
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.
Last edited by Rock Slide; Apr 1, 2008 at 05:38 AM.
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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.
...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.
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.
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I'm glad to see that you're still around.
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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...
just my 0.02 to toss into the debate...
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