L.E.D. taillight question...
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Racer
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From: Wisconsin Rapids, WI USA
L.E.D. taillight question...
I remember someone awhile back writing about trying some L.E.D. bulbs to replace their 1157 bulbs. If anybody has tried these, I would like to know; What did you think? Are they brighter over all, or spotty? Would you buy them again? I'm trying to decide if I should go with L.E.D. or just go with a 2057(brighter) bulb. Comments???
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 1999
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From: Texas
Re: L.E.D. taillight question... (Magnum '82)
It may have been me. Don't buy them, unless you want mine at a deep discount! Did not think they were worth it. But, if interested, let me know. Used about one month - let's see, 100,000 hours, yup, lot of life left.
Burning Brakes
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From: Chicago Illinois
Re: L.E.D. taillight question... (Magnum '82)
I agree with the second poster, they suck. Don't buy them unless you want to buy his (or mine) at a deep discount. They just ain't bright.
Rob
Rob
Le Mans Master
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Re: L.E.D. taillight question... (robzr)
You never know, maybe I can rig up something to have red lights shining under my car? BTW, I also have amber ones which likewise suck. But, you know what they say in the Netherlands - Nothings sucks like an Electrolux!
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Burning Brakes
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From: Chicago Illinois
Re: L.E.D. taillight question... (Magnum '82)
While you are at it, might I recommend the 50w halogen backup lights? They turn your backup lights into very bright, functional lights. I run them on my Corvette and Wrangler. Even though they exceed the stock lights by a nice margin, they have not damaged my wiring in either application. I believe it is because you only use your backup lights for a short period of time. I have had trouble with wiring on my Jeep from running bright head & fogs, and I burnt up my dimmer switch (hi/lo) on my 'vette with 90w H4s. I now run relays for the front lights. Anyways, you can get the halogen backups (1156?) from Murrays or Pep Boys. They rock!
Rob
Rob