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Upgraded tail lights to LED models.
I was never happy with the tail lights on my '11 Shamrock 19 and had been wanting to change them to LEDs. Bottom line: I wanted more brightness.
Well I found a pair with 17 LEDs, 12 for tail and 5 for the blinker. Got a great deal on submersible models for $45, on sale here in Canada at Princess Auto, a Harbor Freight style chain.
They are SO MUCH brighter and very happy, and they are really waterproof.
I removed the old assembly, cleaned the areas well with some alcool, only left with 4 screw holes and the wire hole.
The new models are the same width, but not as high. On the RH you will notice I plugged the bottom holes with a white cap/plug and silicone. On the left I used the bottom holes for the license plate.
Just another idea for all to think about.
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06-24-2013, 11:19 AM
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Can you post a couple of pictures?
THX
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06-24-2013, 11:42 AM
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06-24-2013, 11:43 AM
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06-24-2013, 11:43 AM
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06-24-2013, 02:43 PM
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06-24-2013, 08:47 PM
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Nice work!
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06-24-2013, 09:07 PM
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That is something I do no regret doing on my Roo. The LED lights seem to cut through the darkness, fog and rain much better. Way safer that's for sure.
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07-02-2013, 10:01 PM
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Found the same lights on Amazon.com for $30.67 if anyone is interested.
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07-22-2013, 01:35 PM
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led tail lights
Hi!
Thanks for the great mod info on led tail lights.
I finally got around to doing mine and what a difference in light quality and brightness!
Thanks again,
Pete 
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07-22-2013, 01:57 PM
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Got a part number or link to the Amazon lights?
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07-22-2013, 02:24 PM
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Bright lights--------------
I too changed out my tail lights last December to the same lights. Also changed the screws to stainless steel.
By watching my rear view camera when I change lanes, the bright lights do get all behind me attention.
They are super bright!
Good job Miatared.
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07-23-2013, 06:07 PM
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LED for ME!!! Stockers are poor, these babies are bright!!!!
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07-23-2013, 06:29 PM
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Are they surface mount or did you have to cut the opening?
What Price and where did you get them???
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07-23-2013, 07:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EXGMTech
LED for ME!!! Stockers are poor, these babies are bright!!!!
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Nice! More info please, I'm getting an itch!
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07-23-2013, 07:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gizmo0706
Nice! More info please, I'm getting an itch!
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Are those Bargman?
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07-23-2013, 07:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EXGMTech
LED for ME!!! Stockers are poor, these babies are bright!!!!
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Pm sent
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07-23-2013, 08:15 PM
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One for one replacement?
Was there any additional electrical work required. usually there is when going to LEDs. Were these , one light out, one light in? No diodes required or are they built in?
Thanks
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07-23-2013, 08:21 PM
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Hi!
Thanks for the great mod info on led tail lights.
I finally got around to doing mine and what a difference in light quality and brightness!
Thanks again,
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Looks good, got a part no. and place where to get the cardboard? 
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07-23-2013, 08:49 PM
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Quote:
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Are they surface mount or did you have to cut the opening?
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They are Bargman #47-84-610 Surface mount. Only thing I needed to add was a license plate lamp & got black stainless screws from Lowes to mount them. Got them form Carid.com around $45 ea. Thier id # 3724619 Simple install....nothing else needed other than silicone to seal them.
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