Replaced my interior lights with LEDS *Pics

[scottvd]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

The LEDs won't plug into the sockets except for the trunk lights.

Can you tell by the above pic if that's what you received ?

Yeah, I just ordered the Suncoast pack and it looks just like yours. Haven't installed them yet though.

[evomind]

which two are for the frunk and trunk? maybe ill just order those from amazon if there is a fitment question on the others....
Thanks

[scottvd]

Originally Posted by evomind

which two are for the frunk and trunk? maybe ill just order those from amazon if there is a fitment question on the others....
Thanks

41mm- you'll find the 42mm are more common and would probably fit just fine.

[Kenny Boxster]

Going to go and do this, thanks!

[cbbepop]

I replaced my inside lights with red LED
can't see **************** but who reads a map inside their cabin these days anyway

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by RedTele58

I'm at work right now and the car is at home, but I'll check later this afternoon and post back. I also have a new light kit from SunCoast I got last week for my 996 that I haven't installed yet - it should be the same kit. I'll check everything back and forth to see if they all work and report back.

I'll post the #'s on the bulbs as well.

Gimme a couple of hours...

Rick

Thanks Rick

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by evomind

which two are for the frunk and trunk? maybe ill just order those from amazon if there is a fitment question on the others....
Thanks

Long pair with pointed ends. I like the reduced battery drain these provide while working on the car.

[scottvd]

I installed the Suncoast LED kit today - everything fit fine in my 2004 S. The two 41mm bulbs were for the trunk/frunk, single 30mm for glovebox, and the three 194LED push-in bulbs went in the doors and dome light.

I used a credit card to remove the dome light lens (shown in first picture) -- slipped it between the lens and bezel and it popped right off. I thought any metal screwdriver would mar either the plastic lens or the surrounding bezel. It appears as though the lens had a thin layer of clear glue holding it on - when I replaced it after the LED upgrade I used just a tab of super glue to keep it locked into place. Not sure if this is standard or something from the PO.

As a side note - the 194LED included in the Suncoast kit is the maximum height that will fit - anything taller would be too long for the lens to fit. And the LED upgrade makes the car interior look great - super updated look. Glad I did this!

[Joe B]

Sorry for my ignorance, but what's the reason for switching to LEDs? I like them in my sailboat because they draw so much less battery power and the battery sometimes doesn't get charged for a long time. But why in a car?

[RedTele58]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

Thanks Rick

BYpro - I spent some time today checking out bulbs between the cars and can find no difference. The bulbs that I had earlier installed in my MY2000 Boxster are the same as I received from SunCoast and installed in my MY1999 Boxster and my MY1999 996.

I wish I had a good answer for you...

Rick

[RedTele58]

Originally Posted by Joe B

Sorry for my ignorance, but what's the reason for switching to LEDs? I like them in my sailboat because they draw so much less battery power and the battery sometimes doesn't get charged for a long time. But why in a car?

Joe - I like them in my Boxsters and 996 due to the brighter, cleaner light they give off.

It's a lot easier to find the quarter I drop on the floor and whatever I'm fumbling around for in the cockpit with better lighting. Just getting old I guess...

Rick

[winter.k]

For those interested in doing this conversion, I would recommend buying LED versions of the bulbs used for the various 986 lights. You are paying a big premium for suncoast to put this kit together, and source/quality of the bulb is unknown (except for the suncoast name backing it).
Sylvania and others make LED versions of 168/194/2825 bulbs and there is no need to find the bulb size in millimeters (unless you're buying some cheap chinese bulbs on ebay). The Sylvania "LEDriving" Bulbs are very bright and have good white color. They also have diffuse lenses over the LEDs which helps the light output scatter more like halogen bulbs (what these various lamps were designed for).
The output of a bunch of surface mount LEDs mounted together (like the suncoast kit) can be somewhat harsh and is hit or miss in my experience.
There are plenty of cheap no-name (ebay/amazon) options for these bulbs also. Not 2-3 dollars for all the bulbs, but for $10-$15 you could put together this kit yourself with cheap bulbs. I did this initially, and when I was happy with the results I replaced it with the brand name sylvania bulbs so it will last.

Personally, I prefer knowing and understanding the parts going into my little projects, so I would rather do the leg-work of finding and deciding on the bulbs myself. But if you're not interested in that, then it sounds like people have been happy with the suncoast kit.

[scottvd]

Originally Posted by Joe B

Sorry for my ignorance, but what's the reason for switching to LEDs? I like them in my sailboat because they draw so much less battery power and the battery sometimes doesn't get charged for a long time. But why in a car?

For me it's less about battery drain although that's a perk - but more that the light is a pure white instead of the dated yellowish you get from the stock filament bulb. I purchased the Suncoast kit not knowing it was just bulbs - I thought there was more to it. So I paid a $50 premium for having everything done for me, oh well - if I were to do it again I'd snag the individual bulbs off Amazon or similar.

[golonaus]

just got myself a set for under 5$ shipped

[ekam]

Originally Posted by winter.k

For those interested in doing this conversion, I would recommend buying LED versions of the bulbs used for the various 986 lights. You are paying a big premium for suncoast to put this kit together, and source/quality of the bulb is unknown (except for the suncoast name backing it).
Sylvania and others make LED versions of 168/194/2825 bulbs and there is no need to find the bulb size in millimeters (unless you're buying some cheap chinese bulbs on ebay). The Sylvania "LEDriving" Bulbs are very bright and have good white color. They also have diffuse lenses over the LEDs which helps the light output scatter more like halogen bulbs (what these various lamps were designed for).
The output of a bunch of surface mount LEDs mounted together (like the suncoast kit) can be somewhat harsh and is hit or miss in my experience.
There are plenty of cheap no-name (ebay/amazon) options for these bulbs also. Not 2-3 dollars for all the bulbs, but for $10-$15 you could put together this kit yourself with cheap bulbs. I did this initially, and when I was happy with the results I replaced it with the brand name sylvania bulbs so it will last.

Thanks for the info, it's about time a companies like Sylvania gets into the LED game. Diffuse lens is what sets them apart from 99% of all LED lights out there.

I know of too many cheap LED lights "burn out" due to bad soldering.

Looks like amazon.com don't ship this item to Canada... boo.

[Hayden]

Here's my license plate setup. Just replaced the bulbs with some good 4300k color temp ones. They look very nice in person and aren't too bright. Masking out the plate number makes it look brighter than it is. Got them from superbright leds. Hard to find a 4300k bulb that fits! Most are 5000k+ which is blueish.



I think the total cost plus shipping was about $9.

[Nine8Six]

I'm in the mood to share little tech as well

Also had those LED similar to those 360/180degree Sylvania or other common LEDs around before. Had to trash them after a few weeks tho... man they do shine everywhere, diffuse or not

Have a look at my new LED interior and license plate lighting. They have little fancy lens built-in the housing making the light output unidirectional - bingo, no more freak show aquarium looking interior and no more glowing half my car rear bumper and tailpipes!

The good part, I got the amber LED (filter) from the supplier. They have the same color output at distance as those other oem shiny bits in the Boxster's cockpit. Clean and magical

[Nine8Six]

Might advertise a kit of those soon Something like $5 for the complete interior and license kit. The problem is you'll get a bag of 25 for that price. A bit of a waste... unless you know of 24 other guys who wants a 0.20cent LED

Amber (Porsche same) and white color being the best but they also have the green. I know of someone who would love those...

[BruceH]

Originally Posted by Nine8Six

Might advertise a kit of those soon Something like $5 for the complete interior and license kit. The problem is you'll get a bag of 25 for that price. A bit of a waste... unless you know of 24 other guys who wants a 0.20cent LED

Amber (Porsche same) and white color being the best but they also have the green. I know of someone who would love those...

Sign me up, maybe a combo kit with the HID's

[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by BruceH

Sign me up, maybe a combo kit with the HID's

In that case I'll let those go to you at $2.25. I was making profit at $5 Bruce lol