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Old May 29, 2007 | 08:50 AM
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I will be installing tinted front corner lights soon. Are there any suggestions out there for bulbs that may be a little brighter than oem bulbs? I am leaning against installing LED's, per jdmvette's suggestion. Just looking for a high quality incandescant bulb. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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I'm using stock bulbs with mine, and the light comes through just fine. I'd see how they look with the stock bulb first, then change them if you think they're too dark.

And as far as legality goes, tinted is tinted. They're illegal. The cop isn't going to care if the light shows through or not.

I see you're running black-outs on the rear. So what's the big deal with the front?

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OEM bulbs are plenty bright for tinted corners.
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I am using the Silverstar bulbs and I feel that they are much brighter than stock...
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Originally Posted by beav626
I am using the Silverstar bulbs and I feel that they are much brighter than stock...

Where do you find the Silverstar bulbs?
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Originally Posted by wettevette
I'm using stock bulbs with mine, and the light comes through just fine. I'd see how they look with the stock bulb first, then change them if you think they're too dark.

And as far as legality goes, tinted is tinted. They're illegal. The cop isn't going to care if the light shows through or not.

I see you're running black-outs on the rear. So what's the big deal with the front?
I agree with you, but when I bought the rear blackouts, I went with the Halo's because they were brighter. I would like as close to oem as possible, just for the safety factor. I plan on putting all new bulbs in when I change out the corner lights, I'll probably go with the Silverstars.
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I put white ones in, just for a different look
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Originally Posted by krm_wi_C5
Where do you find the Silverstar bulbs?
Almost any auto parts store including Wally World... Look in the automotive lighting section.
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Almost any auto parts store including Wally World... Look in the automotive lighting section.

Thanks!! Any other suggestions out there?
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