Backup/Reverse light LEDs
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Backup/Reverse light LEDs
I have been slowly replacing the exterior bulbs with LEDs. I have the 4 side cornering light replaced and happy with the lighting. I have a set of Reverse LEDs in the main locations, but they are not very good. I want a set that actually will project light.. not just turn on 'for show'
Has anyone for a good set of LEDs for this location? if not LED, then what did you use
Has anyone for a good set of LEDs for this location? if not LED, then what did you use
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Haven't tried any of their LED stuff. But I did buy HID bulbs off them and they are true 5k(pure white). I'll be doing more LED stuff shortlyhttps://www.theretrofitsource.com/le...to-xb-led.html
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Have you checked onhttps://www.superbrightleds.com/ ?
They have an index for replacement of common auto bulbs and a good description of performance of each LED, color, power, luminance, etc.
Can be a little pricey on some model numbers *cough*amazon.
They have an index for replacement of common auto bulbs and a good description of performance of each LED, color, power, luminance, etc.
Can be a little pricey on some model numbers *cough*amazon.
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I have been slowly replacing the exterior bulbs with LEDs. I have the 4 side cornering light replaced and happy with the lighting. I have a set of Reverse LEDs in the main locations, but they are not very good. I want a set that actually will project light.. not just turn on 'for show'
Has anyone for a good set of LEDs for this location? if not LED, then what did you use
Has anyone for a good set of LEDs for this location? if not LED, then what did you use
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LEDs are like a flashlight. They have a very sharp beam with no light emitted to the side. The way to get around this is to put in multiple LEDs pointed in all directions.
I suggest something like this:
https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...rofit-car/526/
I suggest something like this:
https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...rofit-car/526/
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LEDs are like a flashlight. They have a very sharp beam with no light emitted to the side. The way to get around this is to put in multiple LEDs pointed in all directions.
I suggest something like this:
https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...rofit-car/526/
I suggest something like this:
https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...rofit-car/526/
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I believe the issue with reverse lamps is how the socket is located in the lamp. I don't believe that all C4's are the same, I think likely 3 different sets. If the socket is "side entry" you can't use a projection bulb and the link Cliff provided would be the usual approach. If the socket were a "rear entry" you could use a "projection bulb" that WORKS. Are there bulbs similar to what Cliff linked that have greater/more intense lighting? Maybe. Do you modify the housing and the reflector/reflecting surface of the housing? Likely the only way to create a "functional beam" for actually using them as you hint you'd like.
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Haven't tried any of their LED stuff. But I did buy HID bulbs off them and they are true 5k(pure white). I'll be doing more LED stuff shortlyhttps://www.theretrofitsource.com/le...to-xb-led.html
That's a projection bulb (I believe) and would work well like I mentioned with a "rear entry" - with "side entry" I don't think so.
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