jCubed Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 So I was digging around and thinking about installing these UV LED bulbs. Has anyone had any real world experience with any UV LED bulbs? Is it obnoxious or does it look good? The pics on the site look pretty $$$... http://store.ijdmtoy.com/JDM-UV-Ultra-Violet-Purple-T10-D31mm-LED-bulbs-p/led_uv_t10_d31mm.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Why? Don't you like being able to see in the car? short wavelengths are pretty stressful on the eyes at night. Typically, you want to err on the longer wavelength for night vision. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jCubed Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 I won't run them while driving...just when the doors are open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
never summer Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 I think they look different and eye catching, but in the end kind of ricey. Try them out if you really like them though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk6933 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I had those from iJDMtoys and got a refund because they suck. The pictures are photoshopped. They aren't bright at all. Please save yourself some money and don't buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 my friend has some UV bulbs in his Benz...pretty cool I have to say definitely not for real illumination purpose...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jCubed Posted December 17, 2010 Author Share Posted December 17, 2010 Sounds like I should skip these...thanks for the heads up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperhawkLGT Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 I went with red maps and superbright white dome, It's like daytime when I open the door now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adversexreality Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Dome lights are now exterior lights? I make T-Shirts! and I Detail Cars(I'll go to you!) Send me a PM!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin1657615274 Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 I switched to white LEDs from one of the LED kits being sold through a group buy or something - well worthwhile, made it bright as hell when i open the door at night. To answer your original question, do NOT get UV bulbs. I tried these out one time about 3 years ago in another car, they are completely, utterly worthless. On the search for a new DD... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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