LED Number plate bulbs and replacement indicator bulbs info needed please...

[W44NE G]

I'd like to replace the current bulbs that light up my rear number plate. I'm wanting to change them for white LEDs... a la new BMW 3 series models etc. I normally don't ever change things like this as it can look so chavvy but I quite like the effect of the LEDs on the plate.

Does anyone know which bulbs I'll need to do this?

Also, I want to change the current orange indicator bulbs for some high quality silver-effect bulbs. Silvatecs or equivalent would be perfect...

Does anyone know which type of pins (i.e. - offset or opposite) I'll need for the front and rear of my Factory JCW?

FINALLY, how hard is it to replace the side indicators... again, I want to fit the silver-effect bulbs to remove the "orange" look.

[Troy]

The indicators on the side scuttles are easy to change, just pop the bonnet open and push the scuttle towards the front of the car, it will slide out and the twist the bulb holder on the back and it comes straight out, ten second job.

[Gristy]

Have seen a few BMWs with white rear number plate lights - is that standard now?

[Troy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Gristy (original)

Have seen a few BMWs with white rear number plate lights - is that standard now?

Yeah I think it is mate. I've seen it on the 3 series, they all have LED number plate lights.

Also there is a facelift 5 series which has day run style driving lights, they're a small strip of LED's on the front and rear light clusters in orange at the front and red at the back!

[W44NE G]

Thanks for the tips... was thinking the hardest ones to change would be the side indicators. They sound like the easiest now .

[Troy]

Quote: Originally Posted by W44NE G (original)

Thanks for the tips... was thinking the hardest ones to change would be the side indicators. They sound like the easiest now .

Yeah I think they are! The front sound like the hardest!

[adam_Randell]

ive been looking for some while numberplate lights for AGES! cant find any anywhere

the front (side) lights you will need a light out warning canceller as the LED uses alot less power than the halogen, thus less current, triggering the warning. however, changing the light is very easy

[Troy]

Quote: Originally Posted by adam_Randell (original)

ive been looking for some while numberplate lights for AGES! cant find any anywhere

the front (side) lights you will need a light out warning canceller as the LED uses alot less power than the halogen, thus less current, triggering the warning. however, changing the light is very easy

Have you got some in yours Adam? Does the warning canceller work?

I hate the yellowy light!

[W44NE G]

Quote: Originally Posted by adam_Randell (original)

ive been looking for some while numberplate lights for AGES! cant find any anywhere

the front (side) lights you will need a light out warning canceller as the LED uses alot less power than the halogen, thus less current, triggering the warning. however, changing the light is very easy

Quote: Originally Posted by Troy (original)

Have you got some in yours Adam? Does the warning canceller work?

I hate the yellowy light!

I've sorted that. I use Ultra sidelights which are a standard filament bulb but look white when lit. No need for resistors etc etc. They're e-marked etc.

[Troy]

Quote: Originally Posted by W44NE G (original)

I've sorted that. I use Ultra sidelights which are a standard filament bulb but look white when lit. No need for resistors etc etc. They're e-marked etc.

Sound good to me. Where'd you get them from and how much?

[Gristy]

Mikey is a good place to go for bulbs.

Got these on mine at the moment:

Rear indicators:

NewMINIStuff.com

Side indicators:

NewMINIStuff.com

Front indicators:

NewMINIStuff.com

..and controversially, LEDs in the front sidelights

NewMINIStuff.com

..these give a bong and small warning as they draw less current and the car thinks the bulbs have blown but look the dogs...

[Troy]

How do they look with the Xenons Paul?

[Gristy]

Pics for side and rear indicators.

Photo of LEDs is poor. Need to do it in twilight and when it dries up too to show how they look - will also fit one normal on one side to show difference too.

[Gristy]

Front indicator bulbs...

[Gristy]

better pics of Non-LED and LED...