What have you done to your CX-5 today?

[Avoidin Deer]

Check xenondepot. Never had problems with their products.

Thanks. I'll add them to my list, although I see that their list of 2019 cars is pretty short (6 manufacturers, no Mazdas yet).

 

[sm1ke]

I absolutely plan on doing that. Some of the places I've looked have not updated their app charts for the 2019 MY. I believe that the Amazon kit includes a vanity light bulb. I also want to upgrade the brake lights. I want something bright and long-lasting there.

Just thought I'd suggest something else.. for the vanity mirrors specifically, I chose not to replace them. I made this decision after realizing that my wife has used the vanity mirror to touch up her make up, and an incandescent "natural" light is better in that case. The softer incandescent lighting is also easier on my own eyes if I ever have to use the vanity mirror. If you do still want to upgrade the lights to LED, you can get bulbs that give off a "soft white" colour (4000k to 4300k colour temperature).

 

[Avoidin Deer]

Just thought I'd suggest something else.. for the vanity mirrors specifically, I chose not to replace them. I made this decision after realizing that my wife has used the vanity mirror to touch up her make up, and an incandescent "natural" light is better in that case. The softer incandescent lighting is also easier on my own eyes if I ever have to use the vanity mirror. If you do still want to upgrade the lights to LED, you can get bulbs that give off a "soft white" colour (4000k to 4300k colour temperature).

Thanks for that.

I'm not married, so upgrading the vanity mirror is not all that important...just a "may as well" when doing the rest of the lights.

But your point is well-taken. I have one LED light in my home...right above the kitchen sink. 6W power consumption but (theoretically) the lumen of a 60W bulb. It was an impulse thing.

The LED is a strange wavelength. I just haven't felt like swapping it back out. An incandescent bulb would probably blind me now.

 

[ColoradoDriver]

Thanks for that.

I'm not married, so upgrading the vanity mirror is not all that important...just a "may as well" when doing the rest of the lights.

But your point is well-taken. I have one LED light in my home...right above the kitchen sink. 6W power consumption but (theoretically) the lumen of a 60W bulb. It was an impulse thing.

The LED is a strange wavelength. I just haven't felt like swapping it back out. An incandescent bulb would probably blind me now.

I have replaced all my light bulbs with LEDs and for inside, the soft white LEDs work perfectly for that incandescent look. While outside in the garage I have a 100W equivalent daylight LED.

 

[Avoidin Deer]

I have replaced all my light bulbs with LEDs and for inside, the soft white LEDs work perfectly for that incandescent look. While outside in the garage I have a 100W equivalent daylight LED.

I'll have to experiment.

I know the one application folks embrace is for power outages. LEDs put little strain on generators, and can be powered using batteries and inverters.

 

[shadonoz]

If you do still want to upgrade the lights to LED, you can get bulbs that give off a "soft white" colour (4000k to 4300k colour temperature).

Actually, you want 2700 or 3000 degrees ["soft white"] if you're trying to imitate "warm" incandescent lights. 4000 and up are considered cool, more "stark" or "harsh", like old fashioned LEDs.

The only reason to NOT use and LED is if you can't find the proper color temp and fitment [size/base]. The power savings and longevity make them the best choice for almost any application.

 

[Avoidin Deer]

Actually, you want 2700 or 3000 degrees ["soft white"] if you're trying to imitate "warm" incandescent lights. 4000 and up are considered cool, more "stark" or "harsh", like old fashioned LEDs.

The only reason to NOT use and LED is if you can't find the proper color temp and fitment [size/base]. The power savings and longevity make them the best choice for almost any application.

My impression is that "longevity" is not always as advertised, thus negating their savings.

There's the brochure, then there's the guarantee.

 

[shadonoz]

My impression is that "longevity" is not always as advertised, thus negating their savings.

There's the brochure, then there's the guarantee.

Indeed, true of any product. However many will achieve, and some will exceed the claims. On average, TCO will be lower, and energy use will be much lower.

In terms of light "quality", there's no longer any reason to eschew LEDs like there was just a few years ago. But you've got to know the color temp.

 

[sm1ke]

Actually, you want 2700 or 3000 degrees ["soft white"] if you're trying to imitate "warm" incandescent lights. 4000 and up are considered cool, more "stark" or "harsh", like old fashioned LEDs.

Actually, I'd want what I wrote. 3000k produces a strong yellow tint. 4000k or 4300k is mostly white light with a slight yellow tint, which simulates natural daylight (4800k) without being too bright. This falls in line with LEDs I've ordered and used, as well as these graphics.

I'd consider 4800k and up too cool/harsh for vanity lighting.

 

[shadonoz]

Actually, I'd want what I wrote. 3000k produces a strong yellow tint. 4000k or 4300k is mostly white light with a slight yellow tint, which simulates natural daylight (4800k) without being too bright. This falls in line with LEDs I've ordered and used, as well as these graphics.

I'd consider 4800k and up too cool/harsh for vanity lighting.

Different manufacturers use different verbiage when describing color temps. That's why it's essential to know the actual number.

We all have our personal preferences; perceptions differ between people and environments.

I agree with you that 4800 is too high for vanity. 3600 is too high for me.

Nice images, tho. Thanks for posting. Interesting that they don't quite agree. Just like people.

 

[Saamlee92]

I dont think any led can match a fully analog incandescent bulb color and temp. Exact same reason as smike, wifey says that lighting is better for make up and check ups.
Also i think you just have to go and try different bulbs. Many times despite the same temp rating, bulbs dont match in color.

 

[PatrickGSR94]

Like it or not, incandescent bulbs are going the way of the dinosaur. Just like plain incandescent headlight bulbs became extinct in favor of halogen headlights towards the end of the 70's and early 80's. Nowadays LED's are too cheap to NOT use for just about everything in the home, and more and more so in automotive applications as well.

 

[shadonoz]

I dont think any led can match a fully analog incandescent bulb color and temp. Exact same reason as smike, wifey says that lighting is better for make up and check ups.
Also i think you just have to go and try different bulbs. Many times despite the same temp rating, bulbs dont match in color.

We're conflating two issues here: light perception and wifey's perceptions.

First things first: make your wife happy.

But any light source will look different in different ambient light. Look at your vanity mirror in the daytime or at night.

The main reason we prefer the light from incandescent bulbs is that it's soft and flattering, it doesn't highlight the flaws. And it's what we're used to. And that's why we prefer a higher color temp for critical inspection.

But there's plenty of variation among incandescent bulbs, too. Case in point: soft white vs. standard frosted vs. clear.

There's no reason to think any particular light source is the absolute best for everyone in any application. Or that any light source will appear the same in a different situation. Or that any light source will look the same to different people in the same situation. What I'm saying is that light perception isn't an absolute. There's too much variation in ambient light and human perception.

But regardless of that, keep your wife happy.

 

[sm1ke]

Different manufacturers use different verbiage when describing color temps. That's why it's essential to know the actual number.

We all have our personal preferences; perceptions differ between people and environments.

I agree with you that 4800 is too high for vanity. 3600 is too high for me.

Nice images, tho. Thanks for posting. Interesting that they don't quite agree. Just like people.

Agreed about the verbiage, which is why I wrote the color temperature range in parentheses in my post. You seemed intent on trying to correct me and focus on the verbiage instead of the temperature.

Anyway, sorry for the tangent. I blame my wife

 

[shadonoz]

Agreed about the verbiage, which is why I wrote the color temperature range in parentheses in my post. You seemed intent on trying to correct me and focus on the verbiage instead of the temperature.

Anyway, sorry for the tangent. I blame my wife

Don't take it personally. Just trying to keep things in perspective.

 

[Saamlee92]

So its confirmed, Reserves come with incandescent interior bulbs. Installation is easy, just make sure to use a plastic prying tool. This is a very cheap amazon kit for testing purposes. When the time comes and bulbs start failing, Ill order better ones.



Also installed cargo cover and wheel locks today. Reminder for people picking up brand new cars to always check tire pressure. Dealers tend to over inflate, mine were at 47psi.

 

[Boogie]

So its confirmed, Reserves come with incandescent interior bulbs. Installation is easy, just make sure to use a plastic prying tool. This is a very cheap amazon kit for testing purposes. When the time comes and bulbs start failing, Ill order better ones.



Also installed cargo cover and wheel locks today. Reminder for people picking up brand new cars to always check tire pressure. Dealers tend to over inflate, mine were at 47psi.

which ones did you order?

 

[shadonoz]

Reminder for people picking up brand new cars to always check tire pressure. Dealers tend to over inflate, mine were at 47psi.

Good advice. But I recall someone suggesting that they're overinflated for transport to keep them from developing flat spots, and then the dealers just don't check.

Makes sense to me, but either way it's pretty lame of those dealers who don't make sure they're right.

 

[Avoidin Deer]

Reminder for people picking up brand new cars to always check tire pressure. Dealers tend to over inflate, mine were at 47psi.

So you're saying don't get too attached to those mileage figures?

 

[Boogie]

canbus or non canbus for interior lightbulbs for '19 CX-5 GTR?