Reverse Light Upgrade
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Safety Car
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From: Youngstown Ohio
Reverse Light Upgrade
After upgrading my dash lights to LEDs, I am considering upgrading my backup lights also. Any suggestions for a brighter LED replacement for the #1156 reverse bulb? Or use Superbrightled's 1156?.....they are quite expensive compared to others.......experiences?.....
Melting Slicks
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From: Wichita Kansas
You can do a 'search this forum' and type in LED to find lot's of info about problems and solutions. Here is the latest I've seen on the subject.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ome-input.html
Seems like the problems start after changing the side marker lights; it kinda makes things go crazy.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ome-input.html
Seems like the problems start after changing the side marker lights; it kinda makes things go crazy.
Le Mans Master
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I buy from Superbrites- the other stuff out there is a crap shoot. Yep- it cost more upfront- but that's usually cheaper than doing it a second time.
SO for $20 more than the cheap stuff -you'll get something that fits AND works.
SO for $20 more than the cheap stuff -you'll get something that fits AND works.
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I'd go with the pictured Superbrights. I have some eBay specials in my 79. They are not sufficient. Check the angle of the socket, too. 79 is pointed down, so the projector style is less effective. The omnidirectional Superbrights would likely be better in this case, too.
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Safety Car
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From: Youngstown Ohio
Thanks, all, for your replies. I believe I'll go with the Superbrights. I want brighter tail lights than stock, but not something that will heat up the lenses (hence LEDs). I want to keep it stock looking with the '69 backup lights that only shine when in reverse, keeping the #1156 bulb platform. I put Superbrights in the dash and cluster (#1895) and am very satisfied with the improvement......like night to day. They are dimmable and I highly recommend them. Oh, well.....more money into the pit!
Safety Car
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Burning Brakes
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From: Brisbane Queensland
So while were on the subject of super brights, do they make a bulb for the front indicator/park light for a '69, i.e. one that changes from white to amber when the indicator is in use?
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