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LeanBurn · 02-26-2012, 06:49 PM

A small caution about LED replacement lamps that there are a great deal (almost all) that are dimmer than their incandescent siblings. Compounding this is that most LEDs are directional, that means off axis they are much dimmer. This could be escalated by inclement weather. For things like licence plate lights is not much concern, but brake and signal lamps are a consideration for safety. If the LED replacement you are considering are double what a regular bulb would be you are losing out on all fronts of safety and cost savings.

If your radiator is in good shape and you have a scangauge, you can block up to 2/3 of the lower grill as well especially in the winter. I would use caution in the summer with a lower block. Up to ~86F you can keep the upper on as well, but a scangauge should be used to be certain.

Looks like an eligible car for pizza pan hubcaps as well.

02-26-2012, 06:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
LeanBurn Got MPG? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern Alberta, Canada Posts: 330 The Car - '09 Toyota Corolla CE Enhanced Thanks: 13 Thanked 43 Times in 38 Posts	A small caution about LED replacement lamps that there are a great deal (almost all) that are dimmer than their incandescent siblings. Compounding this is that most LEDs are directional, that means off axis they are much dimmer. This could be escalated by inclement weather. For things like licence plate lights is not much concern, but brake and signal lamps are a consideration for safety. If the LED replacement you are considering are double what a regular bulb would be you are losing out on all fronts of safety and cost savings. If your radiator is in good shape and you have a scangauge, you can block up to 2/3 of the lower grill as well especially in the winter. I would use caution in the summer with a lower block. Up to ~86F you can keep the upper on as well, but a scangauge should be used to be certain. Looks like an eligible car for pizza pan hubcaps as well. __________________ 2013 Honda Civic Si - 2.4L OEM front to back belly pan from the factory. Last edited by LeanBurn; 02-26-2012 at 06:55 PM..