Would these LED's fit a Tamora for brake lights?

[chris watton]

I notice a lot of more modern sports cars now have LED lights, and I think it would make a decent upgrade, but would these fit (the fixings look very similar), and would there be a lot of faffing with wires for them to work?

http://www.s-v-c.co.uk/product/ultrabright-inner-l...

or is it just a bit 'Chavvy'?

[chris watton]

Cheers, Alex.

So they're not as simple as take old ones out, put new ones in, then - a lot more is involved?

[chris watton]

shep1001 said:

They are stuck in the holes, if you push them hard enough they just pop out. You would need to modify the loom by cutting the bulb holder off and wiring pin connectors in its place.

Shep

Cheers, well that sound's pretty simple, even for me!

[chris watton]

Cheers, again - that LED looks great!

So, it would be better to let someone who knows what they're doing take a look.

[chris watton]

shep1001 said:

ChrisPap said:

For brake, tail, fog and reverse lights it's easy to just swap them over as the TVR has no CAN bus or bulb warning systems. Only thing you'd need is a resistor if you're doing the blinkers too (otherwise they'll flash fast as if a bulb is out. SVC sell the resistors in a kit with the indicators, or so do maplin etc.

Have you got the link to the Maplin kit? never got round to actually doing mine yet. I think the Kit SVC wanted was £15 if you purchased it with the lights

Ditto.

TBH, I never thought about doing the indicators, too, but just the brake lights - but I get getting them all done at once make more sense, as they'd then look like they all belong, rather than an 'ad-hoc' job.

[chris watton]

ShiDevil said:

Dam you all!

Another Upgrade!

It really does never end....

OK, so am I correct in thinking that the brake and fog lights can just be wired directly into the existing brake and fog loom, and if indicators are to be fitted, then one of these for each indicator is required?

http://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/led-indicato...

[chris watton]

356moose said:

All of the lights are wired into the existing loom, there is no need for a resistor on each individual indicator unit. The kit from Brendan includes everything needed to get these working.

Where can I find this 'kit from Brendan'?

ETA - I don't mind so much upgrades like this - they are quite rare as they don't cost many thousands.....

ETA - 2 - Thanks for the mail Alex, have sent Brendan an email

Edited by chris watton on Saturday 15th February 19:14

[chris watton]

ShiDevil said:

Mind sending me Brendan's email too

Done

[chris watton]

ShiDevil said:

Thanks mate, we seem to have a similar illness

It's an illness I don't mind feeding, although my wife may disagree.....

[chris watton]

shep1001 said:

OK: pair of indicators ordered & 2 sets of red's for the brake/tail lights. Will report back next week when they arrive and I have had chance to fit them. Soon know if they look ste then.

Shep

Look forward to the updates! Did you buy any resistors to go with the indicators?

[chris watton]

Brendan emailed me back and said that he will look into making a set for the Tamora, the lights are apparently a little bigger for the Tam, so new LED holders have to be made.

[chris watton]

BuzzBillsberry said:

Hiya Chris

Has Brendan given u a price for these LED's just wondered what it was?

Cherri's

Buzz

He said he'd get back to me with some prices and timescales. As soon as I know..

[chris watton]

That looks great! So you just bought the lights and connectors, and for the brake lights at least, it's just a simple in-out job?

[chris watton]

shep1001 said:

Yes, put them in on bullets for easy removal. Test fit them first as you may need to trim the 3 lugs to get them to sit square with 'TOP' where is should be otherwise you end up covered in silicone...... The indicators should be equally as easy its just what to do with the resistor.

Thank you. I know these are really silly basic questions, but I haven't done anything like this before in my life (and I always seem to waste money getting the wrong stuff..), but which connectors would you recommend and what type of silicone adhesive was used, black, clear etc.?

[chris watton]

Thank you again

I am not one for exterior mods, but these make a lot of sense - upgrading the intensity of the rear lights can't be anything other than a good thing.

[chris watton]

There is one upgrade I wish I could have now, and that is, or rather, was the SP (Silverstone Performance) headlight conversion - they were better lights, but the main cover was untouched, thus retaining the original look of the front. It was circa £1k, though, IIRC.....

[chris watton]

shep1001 said:

chris watton said:

There is one upgrade I wish I could have now, and that is, or rather, was the SP (Silverstone Performance) headlight conversion - they were better lights, but the main cover was untouched, thus retaining the original look of the front. It was circa £1k, though, IIRC.....

Fit a set of H4 HID lights. 35W 5K are more than adequate and 100% better than the std candles. Another DIY job that should cost no more than £80-100 all in

Ah, OK - I did plan to have the HID upgrade when I have my re-trim at Central.

I found a pic showing the SP Tam with the light conversion (next to my old car):

[chris watton]

Ant. said:

Chris, I have never seen that SP headlamp conversion, cant make my mind up, any more pics?

I didn't think I did, then I found this!



I liked that a lot as the headlight cover wasn't changed.

[chris watton]

Ant. said:

Some extra front splitter too

Yes, they did quite a few subtle mods for the Tam.

[chris watton]

BuzzBillsberry said:

Now that looks the business I guess they are trimmed 350 lights... Loving the bib slitter as well who's car is that?

Buzz

It was SP's own Tamora, not sure who has it now, though.