Clear Corner Light Bulb question
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Melting Slicks
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Clear Corner Light Bulb question
Just ordered a set of clear corners off that auction site and started to read a few posts about light bulbs. I want to make sure I understand my options correctly before I tear into everything to do the swap next weekend.
If I understand correctly the options are as follows in order of least expensive to most expensive.
1. retain stock bulbs--but potential to melt aftermarket houses?
2. LED bulbs in stock configuration
3. LED Switchbacks--Looks and functional awesome, but requires additional harness purchase as well?
I really wish the running lights were white and only the turns were amber. Switchback is the only way to do that correct?
If I understand correctly the options are as follows in order of least expensive to most expensive.
1. retain stock bulbs--but potential to melt aftermarket houses?
2. LED bulbs in stock configuration
3. LED Switchbacks--Looks and functional awesome, but requires additional harness purchase as well?
I really wish the running lights were white and only the turns were amber. Switchback is the only way to do that correct?
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JW Motoring and CorvetteMods offer switchbacks that I know of...
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I had ordered the clear lenses too from the auction site. I had already made the decision to go with LED's to get a brighter DRL/turn signal and to not burn the housing. When i pulled my turn signal housings, both of them were burnt on the inside, one of them with a shattered bulb inside it. I chose the switchbacks from corvettemods for how they looked. with no lights on, they are orange, but with parking lights or headlights on, they are white. and course they turn orange for the turn signal. for your options 2 and 3, both would require a harness to return the turn signals to the right speed. cheap way are the resistors, my bulbs came with them for 10 or 15 dollars extra, but i eventually went with the harness. read too much about heating up like crazy. slightly more expensive, but its the way to go. I got my harness from radioflyer, they were great to deal with and i recommend them. I like the overall look of the new lights. made the car seem a bit newer. sorry for the long post, hope it helps.
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After going LED switchbacks I could never go back to stock bulbs, I installed the LED electronic flasher and it was a breeze to install. Well worth it.
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I installed an LED strip in mine that alternate between the DRL's when the turn signal is on, but unlike others I went all white for DRL's, strip, and corner.
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We offer two versions of the switchback:
http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/produ...categoryId=331
http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/produ...categoryId=331
or all white if you like the white look
http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/produ...categoryId=331
You'll need one of these hyperflash harnesses as well
http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/produ...categoryId=331
http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/produ...categoryId=331
http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/produ...categoryId=331
or all white if you like the white look
http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/produ...categoryId=331
You'll need one of these hyperflash harnesses as well
http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/produ...categoryId=331
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St. Jude Donor '13, '15
Am I missing a version that provides DRLs in white when the parking/headlights are off but amber turn signal? I basically what to only see amber when the turn signal is in use. If not possible, then version 2 of the switchback seems my favorite options.
There are 2 bulbs in each corner housing is there not? One for DRL and one for the reflector/side of the light?
And what is the disadvantage of using the resistors instead of the harness?
There are 2 bulbs in each corner housing is there not? One for DRL and one for the reflector/side of the light?
And what is the disadvantage of using the resistors instead of the harness?
Last edited by imgn tht; Jun 27, 2013 at 10:34 PM.
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There are 2 lights. Like you said one for the DRL which can be switchbacks in either color and the reflector bulb that you can also change to an LED. Depending on the clear corner you get the side marker/reflector might still be yellow....
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During the day the DRL's are amber and switch on and off with turn sig.
When the headlights are on they are white and switch to amber when turn sig is used, Flashes white/amber.
The side reflector is clear with an amber bulb in it.
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Your options are correct but the LED Switchbacks are the way to go! They should come with a small resistor when you order them. And you can get the ones that are white with your parking lights on and amber when you activate your turn signal... They give an awesome updated look and are very bright. I can attach photos of mine if you'd like lol
JW Motoring and CorvetteMods offer switchbacks that I know of...
JW Motoring and CorvetteMods offer switchbacks that I know of...
Got mine from CorvetteMods. Just need to get them installed.
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Last questions...I hope!
I can get away with the resistors using the Switchback version 2, just need to be aware they create heat so be careful where I locate them.
I do not need the harness in addition to the resistors to cure the hyperflash, it is merely a second option instead of the resistors?
Do the side reflectors come with amber bulbs as stock, or are they currently just clear?
I can get away with the resistors using the Switchback version 2, just need to be aware they create heat so be careful where I locate them.
I do not need the harness in addition to the resistors to cure the hyperflash, it is merely a second option instead of the resistors?
Do the side reflectors come with amber bulbs as stock, or are they currently just clear?
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Just ordered a set of clear corners off that auction site and started to read a few posts about light bulbs. I want to make sure I understand my options correctly before I tear into everything to do the swap next weekend.
If I understand correctly the options are as follows in order of least expensive to most expensive.
1. retain stock bulbs--but potential to melt aftermarket houses?
2. LED bulbs in stock configuration
3. LED Switchbacks--Looks and functional awesome, but requires additional harness purchase as well?
I really wish the running lights were white and only the turns were amber. Switchback is the only way to do that correct?
If I understand correctly the options are as follows in order of least expensive to most expensive.
1. retain stock bulbs--but potential to melt aftermarket houses?
2. LED bulbs in stock configuration
3. LED Switchbacks--Looks and functional awesome, but requires additional harness purchase as well?
I really wish the running lights were white and only the turns were amber. Switchback is the only way to do that correct?
We carry them here:
http://shop.radioflyerinnovations.co...arness-027.htm
We also offer the all new high-power LED strip modifications in both solid color and switchback:
Solid Color:
http://shop.radioflyerinnovations.co...cation-008.htm
Switchback:
http://shop.radioflyerinnovations.co...cation-010.htm
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This is really bumming me out. If the harness is "required" then why offer resistors for an additional charge?
Here I was excited to get the clear corners at a decent price, as I simply wanted to eliminate the amber reflector. Now I'm in for an additional $48 for switchbacks and resistors, and possibly another $65 for the harness. Geez...this car really sucks down the play money.
Here I was excited to get the clear corners at a decent price, as I simply wanted to eliminate the amber reflector. Now I'm in for an additional $48 for switchbacks and resistors, and possibly another $65 for the harness. Geez...this car really sucks down the play money.
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This is really bumming me out. If the harness is "required" then why offer resistors for an additional charge?
Here I was excited to get the clear corners at a decent price, as I simply wanted to eliminate the amber reflector. Now I'm in for an additional $48 for switchbacks and resistors, and possibly another $65 for the harness. Geez...this car really sucks down the play money.
Here I was excited to get the clear corners at a decent price, as I simply wanted to eliminate the amber reflector. Now I'm in for an additional $48 for switchbacks and resistors, and possibly another $65 for the harness. Geez...this car really sucks down the play money.
The best setup is clear corners, Switch backs, Amber side marker bulbs and the hyper flash harness.
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That's just it. I ordered the resistors yesterday from JWM and they shipped. It' s only $8 extra, but all this extra light bulb and harness expense was unplanned for when I ordered the lenses themselves. It just wasn't expected. I'll deal with it...just changes how I need to budget with the rest of my money.
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That's just it. I ordered the resistors yesterday from JWM and they shipped. It' s only $8 extra, but all this extra light bulb and harness expense was unplanned for when I ordered the lenses themselves. It just wasn't expected. I'll deal with it...just changes how I need to budget with the rest of my money.
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That's just it. I ordered the resistors yesterday from JWM and they shipped. It' s only $8 extra, but all this extra light bulb and harness expense was unplanned for when I ordered the lenses themselves. It just wasn't expected. I'll deal with it...just changes how I need to budget with the rest of my money.
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This is really bumming me out. If the harness is "required" then why offer resistors for an additional charge?
Here I was excited to get the clear corners at a decent price, as I simply wanted to eliminate the amber reflector. Now I'm in for an additional $48 for switchbacks and resistors, and possibly another $65 for the harness. Geez...this car really sucks down the play money.
Here I was excited to get the clear corners at a decent price, as I simply wanted to eliminate the amber reflector. Now I'm in for an additional $48 for switchbacks and resistors, and possibly another $65 for the harness. Geez...this car really sucks down the play money.