LED bulb replacement

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  1. Redhotmouse

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    I've recently updated my dipped beams to LED lamps and am about to do a similar thing to the main beam. Difference for the dipped is pretty impressive.

    Question then is what do I need to bear in mind if I were to replace the tail and brake lights, AND the front and rear indicators in a similar fashion?

    Any pointers welcome.
    Thanks.
     


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    If your 6th gen VFR has the factory installed regulator/ rectifier you may want to "bear in mind" the understanding that the LED bulbs use significantly less current and because of that the r/r will be stressed to dump the excess.
     


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    Also, the reflectors in the headlamp housing are optimized for the position of the filaments in stock lamps. LED's are in a different position than the filaments so the patterns on the road won't be the same. I went through all this on my 2003.
     


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