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DIY: 360 Front Parking Light LED Upgrade

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  1. whatheheck

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    #1 whatheheck, Mar 23, 2014
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    Here you go for sharing.

    As I mentioned, I like LED's as they consume much much less power, they last a long long time and they are available in different colors.

    So here you go, replace the dull and boring original incandescent front parking light with LED's. They are bulb type 194 / W5W.

    I decide to go with cool white LED's for this mod but these LED's are also available in amber color if you prefer amber.

    LED lights looks great. Just the right amount of brightness for me, not too bright, not to diim, perfect fit.

    Mod difficulty in scale of 1 - 10 with 10 being difficult, this is a 1.
    Average time for this mod = about 10 minutes per side.

    These are the LED bulbs I bought:

    T10 2 10 SMD 168 194 1206 W5W Hyper White LED Light Lamp Bulbs Canbus Error Free | eBay


    Steps:

    1) Turn wheels all the way to the right.
    2) Inside front wheel wheel locate the two screws for the front light access panel. Remove these 2 screws. I believe they are 8mm.
    3) Grab the parking light assembly and turn counter clockwise.
    4) Pull back to remove front parking light holder assembly.
    5) Install new LED bulb.
    6) Turn parking light on to ensure the bulb lights up. If not, turn the bulb 180 degrees. LED has polarity.
    7) Insert light assembly back to the front parking light holder and turn clockwise until it stops.
    8) Put everything back together and you are done.

    Photos below.

    Note: I am posting for sharing in case some of you wants to do the same mod you have the information you need here. If you dont like what you see - its OK, you dont have to do it to your car. I am extremely happy with mine.

    Dan
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  2. English Rebel

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    #2 English Rebel, Mar 23, 2014
    Cool.
    Alan
     
  3. RBarbieri

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    #3 RBarbieri, Mar 23, 2014
    Same bulb for 430?
     
  4. GWARREND

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    #4 GWARREND, Mar 23, 2014
    Nice tip! Thanks...
     
  5. conscom

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    #5 conscom, Mar 23, 2014
    Great post, Dan.
     
  6. marlonbvm

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    #6 marlonbvm, Mar 23, 2014
    Looks awesome, I will have to do that! :)
     
  7. Deiger

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    #7 Deiger, Mar 23, 2014
    Keep them coming, I like!

    Deiger
     
  8. since-15

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    #8 since-15, Mar 23, 2014
    Looks good!


    Does the LED out shine the turn signal making it hard to notice?
    OK, when is the LED turn signal DIY coming?
     
  9. whatheheck

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    #9 whatheheck, Mar 23, 2014
    Sorry I dont own a 430 so I dont know what type of bulb it uses for parking light....

    Dan

     
  10. whatheheck

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    #10 whatheheck, Mar 23, 2014
    Thank you folks for the kind words and compliments.

    The front parking light LED bulb I installed is slightly brighter than stock bulb.
    It doesnt outshine the turn signal bulb.

    - Next mod = Front Turn Signals upgrade to LED bulbs.

    - Then the rear tail lights complete LED upgrade is coming next week.
    I already ordered the full set from Stef / Scuding (he resides in Switzerland) and my LED tail light kit is already at my local post office, will pick it up tomorrow, do the entire LED upgrade this week, then will post it here for sharing.

    I bought my complete LED tail light upgrade for my 360 Spider from this vendor.

    Scud Ing Swiss | Home Page | ScudIng.com

    Dan
     
  11. whatheheck

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    #11 whatheheck, Mar 23, 2014
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  13. netman

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    #13 netman, Mar 23, 2014
    Could you please share a picture of the LED bulb in the headlamp assembly with the car off.
     
  14. whatheheck

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    #14 whatheheck, Mar 23, 2014
    Yep, I followed your suggestion and checked out your Tail Lamps LED upgrade on the other Ferrari site and after seeing those photos I was sold, so I ordered the full set too.

    My kit arrives tomorrow and will work on it this week and will post here.

    Thanks for the recommendations.

    Dan

     
  15. whatheheck

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  16. RBarbieri

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    #16 RBarbieri, Mar 23, 2014
    Bought the Scud Ing rear lights and 3rd brake light kits. Also bought LED's for the license plate light. Once I have them installed I'll move to the front of the car.
     
  17. whatheheck

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    #17 whatheheck, Mar 23, 2014
    Excellent!

    Dan

     
  18. netman

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    #18 netman, Mar 24, 2014
    Thanks for sharing Dan.
     
  19. whatheheck

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    #19 whatheheck, Mar 24, 2014
    You are most welcome.

    The LED bulbs when not on are not ugly at all. It blends in with the parking light assembly lens.

    And LED's I recommend look really cool. Got quite a few compliments already about them

    Dan

     
  20. marlonbvm

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    #20 marlonbvm, Mar 25, 2014
    Mine are in the mail. Will post a pic when I get er done!
     
  21. Bob in Texas

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    #21 Bob in Texas, Mar 25, 2014
    I really like the upgraded look. Mine are in the mail as well. Thanks for posting.


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  22. Deiger

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    #22 Deiger, Mar 25, 2014
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    Ordered the license Plate, front boot lights, and parking lights. That rear tail light kit……….omg……going to have to budget for that one. Are my conversion numbers right $1200 for all rear tail lights and 3rd brake light?

    I will stay tuned for the other LED upgrades. Thanks for your time on this.

    Deiger
     
  23. Kevin Rev'n

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    #23 Kevin Rev'n, Mar 25, 2014
    Great Dan, I use these lights a lot in parking structures and sometimes tunnels too so I will order a set ASAP.
     
  24. whatheheck

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    #24 whatheheck, Mar 25, 2014
    Great!

    Please do.

    Thanks.

    Dan

     
  25. whatheheck

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    #25 whatheheck, Mar 25, 2014
    Your welcome Bob.

    Kindly share your thoughts once you have yours installed.

    Dan

     
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