DeLorean Go Exterior LED kit What do you think?

[Lenny]

I saw this on Facebook. I've ordered a couple of things from them and liked what I got. Has anyone tried these? What did you think?
https://www.deloreango.com/us/exterior-led-kit.html/

[Mark D]

My only concern would be the white LED's for the tail lights/brake lights instead of red.

Since white LED's output light in a few distinct wavelengths you can end up with a pinkish hue. The website said they did some testing, and the white LED's were better than the reds but I'd want to see some actual photos. This screen grab is from another website that discusses matching the LED color to the lens color:

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=60020&d=1557510213

I suppose if you had a white LED that was much brighter than a comparable red, you could get the same amount of red light (or more) passing through the lens.

[Timeless]

I agree with Mark. Whatever the lens color is - utilize the same color bulb. Unless of of course its a clear lens.

[Hill Valley PD]

I went with both the Exterior (with taillight boards) and Interior LED kits offered by DMC and am happy with them. I primarily did this because one taillight was flakey, and I wanted to leave my doors open at shows without battery drain. Mind you, these kits do not cover the headlights, instrument cluster, glove box, or AC panel bulbs. I plan to order the AC panel LED bulbs from DeLoreanGo though. The AC panel is a good idea because the bulbs are always on when the car is on and can get very hot. I am not convinced yet to do the instrument cluster as you lose the dimmer function (plus labor intensive). Plus, everything is still working there. I also haven't found any LED headlights I really like. Keep in mind too that you will need an LED compatable blinker relay (sold by DMC and DeLoreanGo), as well as an aftermarket relay for the dimming function of the dome light (not sold by DeLoreanGo or DMC). I removed the latter relay, so I no longer have the dome light dimmer when the doors close. The light just goes off.

[Timeless]

I went with both the Exterior (with taillight boards) and Interior LED kits offered by DMC and am happy with them. I primarily did this because one taillight was flakey, and I wanted to leave my doors open at shows without battery drain. Mind you, these kits do not cover the headlights, instrument cluster, glove box, or AC panel bulbs. I plan to order the AC panel LED bulbs from DeLoreanGo though. The AC panel is a good idea because the bulbs are always on when the car is on and can get very hot. I am not convinced yet to do the instrument cluster as you lose the dimmer function (plus labor intensive). Plus, everything is still working there. I also haven't found any LED headlights I really like. Keep in mind too that you will need an LED compatable blinker relay (sold by DMC and DeLoreanGo), as well as an aftermarket relay for the dimming function of the dome light (not sold by DeLoreanGo or DMC). I removed the latter relay, so I no longer have the dome light dimmer when the doors close. The light just goes off.
Check out these LED headlights: https://upcarparts.com/lighting-headlights/headlights-accessories/headlights/1-high-power-cree-led-4-x-6-headlight
Closet to OEM look that is COMPLETE - not a glass housing with H4 bulbs.

superbrightleds.com bulbs I have used are dimmable, or you can get lower lumen bulbs for the instrument cluster.

[Bitsyncmaster]

Check out these LED headlights: https://upcarparts.com/lighting-headlights/headlights-accessories/headlights/1-high-power-cree-led-4-x-6-headlight
Closet to OEM look that is COMPLETE - not a glass housing with H4 bulbs.

superbrightleds.com bulbs I have used are dimmable, or you can get lower lumen bulbs for the instrument cluster.

I would defiantly want a glass face. We all know how today's headlights turn yellow with age (about 5 years). Those also have no specification on lumens or the color of the light.

I ordered the glass housings and plan to decide which H4 LEDs to install when I get time. There are a lot of H4 LEDs to choose from now.

[CFI]

The AC panel is a good idea because the bulbs are always on when the car is on and can get very hot.

There is a very easy mod to change the logic of these bulbs so that they are only on when the headlight switch has been activated. Well worth the 5 minutes it takes.

[Hill Valley PD]

There is a very easy mod to change the logic of these bulbs so that they are only on when the headlight switch has been activated. Well worth the 5 minutes it takes.

Can you elaborate?

[Timeless]

I ordered the glass housings and plan to decide which H4 LEDs to install when I get time. There are a lot of H4 LEDs to choose from now.
This is true. I'm concerned about the quality and light output of a lot of the LED bulb headlights on the market. I've read online comparisons with HID and reviews of fan vs. no fan, etc... Let us know what you end up with and how they work.

[dn010]

Can you elaborate?

http://support.delorean.com/kb/a57/a-c-panel-illumination.aspx

https://www.dmcnews.com/Techsection/acpanellites.htm

[CFI]

http://support.delorean.com/kb/a57/a-c-panel-illumination.aspx

https://www.dmcnews.com/Techsection/acpanellites.htm

There’s another method as well. Use a pair of pliers to remove the center ( IIRC) spade from the relay.

[Hill Valley PD]

Thank you for pointing that out.

[CFI]

Thank you for pointing that out.

You’re welcome. It’s a great little hack.

[Redsquall]

While Reading this post I also came across a tail light gaskets. I’ve taken my tail lights apart a couple times and I never saw anything like this in there. I did notice there was a gap between the bumper and the back of the engine bay fiberglass does this fill that gap or where is this go?

https://www.deloreango.com/us/tail-lamp-gasket.html


https://www.carid.com/soffseal/tail-lamp-gaskets-mpn-ss-6850.html

[Boxbot]

I experienced bulb failure with some of my DeLoreanGo bulbs. They couldn't have been better about replacing.

I noticed, however, that the front amber LEDs were simply not nearly bright enough either during the day or at night. People were ignoring my signals and I thought maybe they weren't working. To be contrary to prior members, I bought cool white Sylvania bulbs. They are a little more yellow than amber, but necessary for safety purposes. I think they look fine.

[Rhsxo]

This is true. I'm concerned about the quality and light output of a lot of the LED bulb headlights on the market. I've read online comparisons with HID and reviews of fan vs. no fan, etc... Let us know what you end up with and how they work.

I recently bought the Hella H4 headlights and these Philips LED Headlights:

Philips X-tremeUltinon LED H4 bi-LED Bulbs Set of 2x Bulbs 6500K +200% 12901HPX2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0759RTSWT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qhG4Cb2WMSTMB

These things are awesome at night! You can clearly see everything. Probably the best upgrade I’ve done to my car.

[Hill Valley PD]

I recently bought the Hella H4 headlights and these Philips LED Headlights:

Philips X-tremeUltinon LED H4 bi-LED Bulbs Set of 2x Bulbs 6500K +200% 12901HPX2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0759RTSWT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qhG4Cb2WMSTMB

These things are awesome at night! You can clearly see everything. Probably the best upgrade I’ve done to my car.

Do you have any before and after photos? Were these plug and play, or did you have to do any modifications?

[Timeless]

I experienced bulb failure with some of my DeLoreanGo bulbs. They couldn't have been better about replacing.

I noticed, however, that the front amber LEDs were simply not nearly bright enough either during the day or at night. People were ignoring my signals and I thought maybe they weren't working. To be contrary to prior members, I bought cool white Sylvania bulbs. They are a little more yellow than amber, but necessary for safety purposes. I think they look fine.
I use switchback bulbs from iJDMtoy and they are insanely bright both white and amber signal portion. Even in the Florida sun there is no mistaking when these bulbs are illuminated.

Sample switchback here: https://store.ijdmtoy.com/collections/car-led-replacment-bulbs/products/led-indicator-bulbs-20-064-switchback

[DMC-Ron]

I use switchback bulbs from iJDMtoy and they are insanely bright both white and amber signal portion. Even in the Florida sun there is no mistaking when these bulbs are illuminated.

Sample switchback here: https://store.ijdmtoy.com/collections/car-led-replacment-bulbs/products/led-indicator-bulbs-20-064-switchback

I can't find any specs for the bulbs on their website. Does anyone have technical datasheet for these?

Thanks,
Ron

[Timeless]

What specs specifically? Can always e-mail them.

[DMC-Ron]

What specs specifically? Can always e-mail them.

I like to see lumen output and wavelength. Also handy to see what voltage range the bulb will handle. I'm a bit of a nerd on LEDs.

Ron

[Bitsyncmaster]

I like to see lumen output and wavelength. Also handy to see what voltage range the bulb will handle. I'm a bit of a nerd on LEDs.

Ron

Note is seems with H4 LED head lights the lumen output on the adds seems to be the total of both bulbs (tricky advertising). Head light bulbs have switching regulators so power is the same from 9 to 24 volts on most. Now I wonder if power specified with both bulbs on?

My spec on my H4 LED said 26 watts but one bulb tested at 20 watts. So spec can not be depended on being that accurate.