What Size Lights

[piepie31]

Hi fellow 3 speeders, I've gone for the Tamiya TLU-01 and TLU-02 for lights on my High Lift as I'd heard some reasons not to go for the mfu, I'm now stuck as to what size dia leds I need can anybody help :Tamiya1:

[Pete359]

It depends on if you got the F-350 or the Hilux?

[piepie31]

Hi Pete359 its the F350 but I've also got hold of a set of hi lux fog lights from the bumper

[mustang46555]

The F350 uses mostly 5mm LED's with some 3mm ones in the turn signals and tail lamps as I recall. The roll bar lights are 5mm dia.

[Gomjaba]

I think roll bar lights, fog light, head light are 5mm and turn signals 3mm.
On trucks the roof lamps are also 3mm ..

[piepie31]

I've found the manual for the mfu on TamiyaUSA.com and it shows a Z part that holds the bulbs in the front bumper and a Z part that holds the lights in the rear panel. Also Tamiya do 5 leds for the roll cage as part of the mfu but you can only buy 2 leds as a seperate purchase. Having already purchased the tlu01 tluo2 and speed controller I think its a bit of a rip off that you cant buy the pieces seperately.

[chazell]

If you don't mind soldering, you can purchase 3mm & 5mm LED's from SUPER BRIGHT LEDs
:link:http://www.superbrightleds.com/leds.htm.

You can get them in White/Blue/Yellow/Green/Red and others that alternately blink between Red/Blue or Red/Green/Blue.

I've purchased some for use with the TLU-01 & 02 I'll be adding to my Bruiser.

[piepie31]

Hi Chazell I've sorted the leds my only problem is how to fix them in place, I think I'm going to put a little bit of super glue around them.

[chazell]

Super glue would do the job, but you risk hazing the chrome/plastic finish. Have you considered using sheet plastic and cutting out your own retainers?

[piepie31]

Mmmmm thats a good idea I'm just lazy and always looking for the easy way. I'll take a look at that avenue :Good Point: