Need Brighter Backup Light Bulbs
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Le Mans Master
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Need Brighter Backup Light Bulbs
Does anyone have some information of brighter than stock backup light bulbs other than going LED. Any info will be greatly appreciated 
Scotty
Scotty
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07, '13, '15
I have four of the diamond cut backup lights in-stock and ready to ship....make a huge difference.
http://southerncarparts.com/9704-bac...ate-p-135.html
Thanks,
Jim
http://southerncarparts.com/9704-bac...ate-p-135.html
Thanks,
Jim
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Le Mans Master
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From: Port Arthur, Texas 77642
I have four of the diamond cut backup lights in-stock and ready to ship....make a huge difference.
http://southerncarparts.com/9704-bac...ate-p-135.html
Thanks,
Jim
http://southerncarparts.com/9704-bac...ate-p-135.html
Thanks,
Jim
Scotty
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The Adjure unit appears to come with a clear lens covering the diamond cut reflectors, while the factory backup light assembly comes with a pattern design on the lens. I have never removed factory unit nor have I seen the Adjure unit it person, so I do not know if the lens over the bulbs is removeable or if the bulbs are mounted through the backside of the assembly. Thanks
Scotty
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oh the bulbs poke in through the back of the lenses. you have to take off your license plate surround to access 4 torx screws and then you pull it all out together.
the stock unit is opaque, so you cannot see the bulbs, whereas the adjure unit has a clear cover and the bulbs are plainly visible.
the stock unit is opaque, so you cannot see the bulbs, whereas the adjure unit has a clear cover and the bulbs are plainly visible.
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My 99 coupe is black and I want the rear fascia to have an understated look without the bling of the "diamond cut". That is why I was looking for some brighter bulbs. There is a supporting vendor selling "black out" lighting accessories with the Adjure backups being one of the items, I just don't remember who it was. In a best case scenario, I would have the Adjure backups with blackout & hopefully the diamond cut pattern would reflect more light through the Adjure blackouts than the factory backups produce. If that is not the case I may purchase the Adjures without blackout because I NEED more light to see when I am backing up, and who knows, I may love the bling 
. Thanks for Helping me out
Scotty
. Thanks for Helping me out Scotty
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I don't think that the "bling" is so noticeable, it has a clean look. I'll try and get a close up in daylight and post it later. I love mine and even with stock bulbs it is brighter, backing out of my garage I notice it more so.
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My 99 coupe is black and I want the rear fascia to have an understated look without the bling of the "diamond cut". That is why I was looking for some brighter bulbs. There is a supporting vendor selling "black out" lighting accessories with the Adjure backups being one of the items, I just don't remember who it was. In a best case scenario, I would have the Adjure backups with blackout & hopefully the diamond cut pattern would reflect more light through the Adjure blackouts than the factory backups produce. If that is not the case I may purchase the Adjures without blackout because I NEED more light to see when I am backing up, and who knows, I may love the bling . Thanks for Helping me out
Scotty
. Thanks for Helping me out Scotty
Edit - Link to seller: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1547051
Last edited by bb609; Jan 2, 2007 at 11:14 AM.
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Ordered these from Ecklers and they're supposed to be brighter even with stock lenses
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My 99 coupe is black and I want the rear fascia to have an understated look without the bling of the "diamond cut". That is why I was looking for some brighter bulbs. There is a supporting vendor selling "black out" lighting accessories with the Adjure backups being one of the items, I just don't remember who it was. In a best case scenario, I would have the Adjure backups with blackout & hopefully the diamond cut pattern would reflect more light through the Adjure blackouts than the factory backups produce. If that is not the case I may purchase the Adjures without blackout because I NEED more light to see when I am backing up, and who knows, I may love the bling . Thanks for Helping me out
Scotty
. Thanks for Helping me out Scotty
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Replace the complete unit with the Azure one - it will make a LOT of difference in light at night when backing up
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