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Feb 1, 2007 | 02:13 PM

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C5VetteLS1

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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09

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Originally Posted by spiral04

Thanks Richard, I have a set of the 1157 w24 wide angle wedge bulbs, but I don't remember exactly how many leds it has. Are the towers that much brighter than these if you understand which bulbs I am talking about?

I do have a W24 Wide Angle that was among those tested. I'm not sure if it's the identical configuration of yours. If you get a chance to send or post a picture, I'll be glad to confirm. However the 18LED Tower was significantly brighter than the W24 Wide Angle that we tested.
Richard

Feb 1, 2007 | 02:19 PM

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0TheRadioFlyer97

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From: Spring Texas

St. Jude Donor '08

it's only a matte of time before i modify a 9005 bulb to fit the reverse lamp socket....

(sings) ...blinded by the light......

Feb 1, 2007 | 08:49 PM

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NemesisC5

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Originally Posted by Oldvetter

I bought APC Xenon Plasma Superwhite 1157 back-up bulbs, two for $14.95, they seem fine. Ordered through Corevette forum mall, not sure of the vendor.

How do they compare to the stock 1157's ? Are they any brighter, if so can you take picture with one of each bulb(factory vs APC's) in place illumunated for side by side comparison?

Feb 1, 2007 | 09:38 PM

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Trojan FRC

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I have a set of 50w back up bulbs I havent tried yet. I'd assume they'd be brighter than stock.

Feb 1, 2007 | 09:41 PM

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NemesisC5

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I have a set of 50w back up bulbs I havent tried yet. I'd assume they'd be brighter than stock.

Holy Bright lights Batman ! !...Show Off them Lazers

Feb 1, 2007 | 09:57 PM

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Don't know if it's legal or not, but I've got Silverstars for my back up bulbs so they glow amber when backing up. IMHO, they are brighter than the stock white bulbs.
Stock ones

Diamond Clear ones

Backing up with Silverstar bulbs and Diamond clear back up lens

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