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Old     (sarahpark)      Join Date: Mar 2007       02-29-2008, 8:59 AM Reply   
does anyone know where I can find LED lights in which I can install in my VLX?? Id like something that can be hidden and then wired up to the factory toggle switch. Any help would be great
Old     (shawnk)      Join Date: Jan 2005       02-29-2008, 9:11 AM Reply   
http://www.kmtparts.com/
Old     (kvoman)      Join Date: Aug 2006       02-29-2008, 9:58 AM Reply   
Here are two more places:

http://superbrightleds.com/festoon.html

http://www.logisyscomputer.com/

They sell replacement LED bulbs for the existing lights and other LED lights too. You'd need the bulb number to get replacement LED bulbs.

(Message edited by kvoman on February 29, 2008)
Old     (evil0ne)      Join Date: Sep 2006       02-29-2008, 10:09 AM Reply   
I have a similar question. Who's got a puck to replace the tweeter for the CM1632-RET? My boats not real close right now. I'm going to be replacing all of the Clarion with some new 6.5" coaxials and I'm guessing my best bet for the old tweeter holes will be a LED puck. Any great ideas?

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Old     (shawnk)      Join Date: Jan 2005       02-29-2008, 10:15 AM Reply   
You could use a snap in grommet with a led pod or step light mounted in it. That's my 2 cents.
Old     (razzman)      Join Date: Dec 2006       02-29-2008, 10:19 AM Reply   
Take a peek at these evil: http://www.hellamarine.com/?t=3&pcid=6
Old     (my_malibu)      Join Date: Feb 2008       02-29-2008, 11:07 AM Reply   
superbrightled is what I used
sarah all these leds are running off the courtesy lights 54 total

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(Message edited by my_malibu on February 29, 2008)
Old     (my_malibu)      Join Date: Feb 2008       02-29-2008, 11:08 AM Reply   
this is a 06 vlx
superbrightled very fast shipping and good customer service
Old     (my_malibu)      Join Date: Feb 2008       02-29-2008, 11:11 AM Reply   
evil one take the old tweeter cover and place a led behind it done nice a clean
then you can also place a led under the 6.5 grill
Old     (epic_peachland)      Join Date: Oct 2006       02-29-2008, 1:40 PM Reply   
In my centurion there are two of these http://superbrightleds.com/specs/alm.htm only they only contain 1 LED... as I want to switch to red ones I thought might as well go with the 4 or 6 LED ones...My question is are the ones in the link a direct replacement or will I need to re-wire...thanks and sorry if this is a stupid question.
Old     (my_malibu)      Join Date: Feb 2008       02-29-2008, 2:05 PM Reply   
rewire
Old     (razzman)      Join Date: Dec 2006       02-29-2008, 3:04 PM Reply   
There should be no need to rewire, just splice them in. They all work of 12vdc and the existing wire should be just fine as they draw very little current.
Old     (epic_peachland)      Join Date: Oct 2006       02-29-2008, 3:28 PM Reply   
Thanks thats what I was thinking Razzman.
Old     (evil0ne)      Join Date: Sep 2006       02-29-2008, 4:51 PM Reply   
Razz, I finally found a cheap version of your idea:
http://superbrightleds.com/specs/ulite.htm

Craig...the new speakers are going to be black so the white tweet would bother me.
Old     (my_malibu)      Join Date: Feb 2008       02-29-2008, 6:21 PM Reply   
I understand you bug me too
Old     (05mobiuslsv)      Join Date: Apr 2006       02-29-2008, 6:44 PM Reply   
^^^^^
Old     (razzman)      Join Date: Dec 2006       02-29-2008, 7:21 PM Reply   
hey Evil nothing wrong with those, i'm sure they'll do the job.
Old     (sarahpark)      Join Date: Mar 2007       02-29-2008, 7:45 PM Reply   
how are these mounted?? and how much would i expect to pay to wire it up like that? your help is appreciated
Old     (my_malibu)      Join Date: Feb 2008       02-29-2008, 7:45 PM Reply   
sorry should have read
i understand it would bug me too

(Message edited by my_malibu on February 29, 2008)
Old     (my_malibu)      Join Date: Feb 2008       02-29-2008, 7:49 PM Reply   
sarah depends on which leds you are using
Old     (05mobiuslsv)      Join Date: Apr 2006       02-29-2008, 7:53 PM Reply   
Sarah I got 10- 4 led pods, and 5- 5 led pods shipped for $50. Then whatever you think your time is worth.
Old     (sarahpark)      Join Date: Mar 2007       02-29-2008, 7:54 PM Reply   
most importaint how are they mounted so they dont look like s#@t
Old     (my_malibu)      Join Date: Feb 2008       02-29-2008, 7:55 PM Reply   
nu bu want pics
see where you'll put the leds verses my install
Old     (sarahpark)      Join Date: Mar 2007       02-29-2008, 7:56 PM Reply   
that would be sweet if you dont mind
Old     (05mobiuslsv)      Join Date: Apr 2006       02-29-2008, 7:59 PM Reply   
I haven't installed them yet, I will be while doing the stereo upgrade. I plan on putting them in the same places you did for the most part. I got red one's.
Old     (my_malibu)      Join Date: Feb 2008       02-29-2008, 8:15 PM Reply   
some pics of the inside need to get the boat out of storage for more pics





above cup holders
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Old     (my_malibu)      Join Date: Feb 2008       02-29-2008, 8:17 PM Reply   
underneath seatsUpload
Old     (my_malibu)      Join Date: Feb 2008       02-29-2008, 8:34 PM Reply   
my whole set-up cost $150 but i made my own wiring harness with disconnects at every LED so I could replace one easily if i had to
the swim deck took the most time about 3 hours with hiding the wires in a new case and the epoxy set time
the rest of the boat around a day ,should have been less time but beer and music slow you down


I placed them under the seats, above all the cup holders, rear lockers, glove box, front walkway,rear vents, swim deck, sub, front seat,amps, and bow

54 total
Old     (65sanford)      Join Date: Feb 2007       03-03-2008, 11:33 AM Reply   
which model led did you use under the swim platform?
Old     (detonate69)      Join Date: Apr 2001       03-03-2008, 12:57 PM Reply   
I got mine last year from www.led-concepts.com - No problems yet. Good prices also.
Old     (bird_dog0347)      Join Date: Feb 2006       03-03-2008, 1:08 PM Reply   
I just ordered from www.superbrightleds.com and I will let everyone know how it goes.
Old     (wake1823)      Join Date: Dec 2005       03-03-2008, 1:34 PM Reply   
I ordered some from www.led-concepts.com too. Great prices, and fast shipping. No problems with mine in almost a year.
Old     (my_malibu)      Join Date: Feb 2008       03-03-2008, 6:11 PM Reply   
superbright
no problems year and a half
Old     (my_malibu)      Join Date: Feb 2008       03-03-2008, 6:16 PM Reply   
phil lbm series from superbright very happy with them
get a better affect with the luxarts but pricey
Old     (my_malibu)      Join Date: Feb 2008       03-03-2008, 6:18 PM Reply   
led-concepts very similar to superbright but I like that superbrights have screws to secure them
comes in hand when mounting into carpet
Old     (sarahpark)      Join Date: Mar 2007       03-03-2008, 9:23 PM Reply   
so when you buy these lights do they come with the wires or do you have to buy seperate wiring harnesses?? I assume they are all wired in series and tied into the factory cabin lights. Im sure its a relativly easy install but just a little scared to mess up the new VLX if you follow.....lol
Old     (05mobiuslsv)      Join Date: Apr 2006       03-03-2008, 9:27 PM Reply   
They all come separate with like 3' wires on them. The ones that craig is talking about are different for the platform, they come in a string. You can then wire them all together since the current draw is so low. You can power several of them from where you once were running an incandescent light.
Old     (sarahpark)      Join Date: Mar 2007       03-04-2008, 6:21 AM Reply   
sweet thanks for all the help
Old     (my_malibu)      Join Date: Feb 2008       03-04-2008, 10:03 PM Reply   
the other leds come two wire about 2' long
Old     (my_malibu)      Join Date: Feb 2008       03-04-2008, 10:04 PM Reply   
making holes in a new boat is fun
Old     (65sanford)      Join Date: Feb 2007       03-05-2008, 7:50 AM Reply   
I ordered up my superbrights today--craig--how many LBM'S (if this is what you used) did you use under the platform and how does it look in the water--
Old     (my_malibu)      Join Date: Feb 2008       03-05-2008, 8:31 PM Reply   
i'm running 16

looks very good in water
not as bright when the ballast are drained because the swim deck on the vlx sits above the water
but when ballasted or moving lights up about 3 feet around deck and wake

(Message edited by my_malibu on March 05, 2008)
Old     (norcalmalibu)      Join Date: Jun 2004       03-05-2008, 8:48 PM Reply   
hmm my boat is black with a purple stripe...what should I do rock the purple like its hot and order some?
Old     (mikeski)      Join Date: Aug 2003       03-05-2008, 9:46 PM Reply   
www.oznium.com
Old     (captain_542)      Join Date: Oct 2006       03-05-2008, 9:48 PM Reply   
nate- black lights! woot.

oznium is the only place on the internet where i found and smt flexible strips.
Old     (65sanford)      Join Date: Feb 2007       03-06-2008, 6:08 AM Reply   
I have a string of 15 coming--how did you protect the wire from module to module--I hope these come in today or tomorrow so I can do the platform over the weekend. We are going to hit 40 degrees on Friday up here and hopefully some of the 24" of ice on the lake will melt--getting cabin fever and anxious to get the boat out of storage--
Old     (my_malibu)      Join Date: Feb 2008       03-06-2008, 8:06 PM Reply   
phil
if you want to go cheap get the heat shrink tape and wrap it around the wires the heat to seal
or any cover you like. the whole system of leds are already waterproof

or do want i did and use a braided wire cover and seal it with epoxy
takes more time but looks better
I dip each section in a pool of epoxy and let dry
also epoxied the pods them selfs
Old     (my_malibu)      Join Date: Feb 2008       03-06-2008, 8:14 PM Reply   
nate ultra violet looks purple to the naked eye
but be warned they are not very bright and get
washed out easy ( carpet, etc )
blue,white, and red are the brightest

I would go white really bright just put the LEDs in positions where they can cast shadows
it would look really cool
( speaker covers, seat lips,cup holder, etc
Old     (mayor_h)      Join Date: Sep 2006       03-07-2008, 4:26 AM Reply   
Craig, is there a benefit to using the LBM's over the WFLB, the flexible waterproof light bar? for my teak platform,do you think this would be a better choice? thanks. Your boat looks great, i wanna do something similar !!
Old     (65sanford)      Join Date: Feb 2007       03-07-2008, 5:14 AM Reply   
Nedge, i looked at using the flexible too--the light output is much less per LED--so I went with the LBM's too
Old     (wake1823)      Join Date: Dec 2005       03-07-2008, 5:50 AM Reply   
green is by far the brightests LED color
Old     (mayor_h)      Join Date: Sep 2006       03-07-2008, 10:11 AM Reply   
thanks Phil,that LBM module doesn't look waterproof......did you order any other LED's for your interior?
Old     (sigmodes)      Join Date: Jul 2007       03-07-2008, 5:11 PM Reply   
Malibu direct has some cool water proof leds. If the leds dont sit in the water they just reflect the light. So you get no Illuminations
of the water. Upload
Old     (02byerly132)      Join Date: Jan 2003       03-07-2008, 7:19 PM Reply   
How do you wire up LEDs in the speaker grills like I've seen on here. Ive wired up my interior alright I just can't figure out how to do that part.
Old     (my_malibu)      Join Date: Feb 2008       03-07-2008, 8:59 PM Reply   
sam you're full of it green it not the brightest I know I have all the colors

(Message edited by my_malibu on March 07, 2008)
Old     (my_malibu)      Join Date: Feb 2008       03-07-2008, 9:04 PM Reply   
reaves depends on the speaker grill it's self
I just used one led epoxied to the underside of the grill facing the speaker
works well
If you want a ring of led have to use the flexable strip to make the ring or buy the premaded spacer ring with the leds already installed

I only did this on the sub

(Message edited by my_malibu on March 07, 2008)
Old     (my_malibu)      Join Date: Feb 2008       03-07-2008, 9:06 PM Reply   
nedge pods are brighter
Old     (my_malibu)      Join Date: Feb 2008       03-07-2008, 9:09 PM Reply   
sigmodes at around $100 they are bright but do not give a halo glow more like head lights
don't get me wrong they look cool and light up the wake when moving very well
Old     (mayor_h)      Join Date: Sep 2006       03-08-2008, 4:36 AM Reply   
thanks craig. ok, so the pods are THE best for the platform......,what about those interior ones you have under the seats lighting the walkway; are they durable enough to take a cooler,board,foot, direct hit?
Old     (02byerly132)      Join Date: Jan 2003       03-08-2008, 11:07 AM Reply   
Craig...that's what I was thinking. My only question is how do you wire up the LED. Do you wire the LED to the speaker itself? That's where I'm confused at...
Old     (my_malibu)      Join Date: Feb 2008       03-08-2008, 6:20 PM Reply   
very tough I have 1 year old that beats the ---- out of them no problem
Old     (my_malibu)      Join Date: Feb 2008       03-08-2008, 6:21 PM Reply   
Reaves the single leds have a small wire that runs to them
just epoxy it to the underside of the cover
I ran mine though a hole in the speaker surround that was not being used

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