explain why LED conversion loses backup light
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explain why LED conversion loses backup light
Forgive me I've read the old posts on LED conversions and haven't found an answer. So can someone explain why a led conversion has to lose the backup light.
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I'm not sure what conversion you're referring to, but I don't know why the backup lenses & bulbs would have to be replaced.
I wanted to keep the stock look on mine, so I created my own.
I wanted to keep the stock look on mine, so I created my own.
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http://www.corvettemods.com/1968-198...ts_p_7532.html
Thats one example. There are other direct swaps available on that famous auction site. I don't want to fabricate my own because I'll butcher it up I'm sure and I have to get new taillights anyway. I just figured some vendor would have a direct swap kit that keeps the backup lights. I haven't found one so I'm curious why they can't do it without sacrificing the backups.
Thats one example. There are other direct swaps available on that famous auction site. I don't want to fabricate my own because I'll butcher it up I'm sure and I have to get new taillights anyway. I just figured some vendor would have a direct swap kit that keeps the backup lights. I haven't found one so I'm curious why they can't do it without sacrificing the backups.
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http://www.corvettemods.com/1968-198...ts_p_7532.html
Thats one example. There are other direct swaps available on ebay. I don't want to fabricate my own because I'll butcher it up I'm sure and I have to get new taillights anyway. I just figured some vendor would have a direct swap kit that keeps the backup lights. I haven't found one so I'm curious why they can't do it without sacrificing the backups.
Thats one example. There are other direct swaps available on ebay. I don't want to fabricate my own because I'll butcher it up I'm sure and I have to get new taillights anyway. I just figured some vendor would have a direct swap kit that keeps the backup lights. I haven't found one so I'm curious why they can't do it without sacrificing the backups.
I couldn't find a readily available solution either, this is why I built my own.
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Yes, but the issue is will it be enough light.
You will have to experiment with them as there are many options.
I have some multi SMD in other car for the dash lights and it worked great.
See this thread. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...led-halos.html
He used the 3w single point 1157 LED from superbright but made a change for the running light. Seems bright enough to me in the video with the flashers on.
You will have to experiment with them as there are many options.
I have some multi SMD in other car for the dash lights and it worked great.
See this thread. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...led-halos.html
He used the 3w single point 1157 LED from superbright but made a change for the running light. Seems bright enough to me in the video with the flashers on.
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Thanks for that ddawson. Yes I've read that thread. I might go ahead and experiment with the current taillight housings, as I said they need to be replaced anyway but at over $200 for a set I was considering going with a plug-n-play LED replacement with new housings.
However, the individual LEDs are cheap and I found some on the famous auction site that are sold as taillight/brake light/turn/backup lights so maybe they are bright enough.
Maybe even experiment with halos.
However, the individual LEDs are cheap and I found some on the famous auction site that are sold as taillight/brake light/turn/backup lights so maybe they are bright enough.
Maybe even experiment with halos.