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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 09:11 AM
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Well I had a issue with my switchback led after I pulled it out of the socket. The metal prong on the bottom came out and I needed to replace them. They served me well for years but I wasn't about to spend another 40 bucks so I go to my trusted source ebay. As I looked I seen these..$16 shipped

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3157-High-Po...53.m2749.l2649


They say 4x as brighter as the led that I had, and showed a picture. I figured what the hell and read the reviews but didn't take the pics/reviews all that to serious. I mean 4x brighter then what I had?!?! cmon man don't bs me.. Well I installed them last night and holly funk!!! These things crush my old 40 dollar led they put them to shame. I would say it's like comparing a double A flashlight to the bat signal showing in the sky lol... I will get pic tonight but if anyone wants some super bright led switchbacks these are the ones. I am not affiliated with them in no shape or form. I buy a lot of cheap stuff just to try and these are a winner!!! I just wanted to share..

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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 09:21 AM
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Thanks for the post, I been thinking about changing my regular ones to LEDs.
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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 10:33 AM
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in for pictures/video. I'm curious how these work. The ones that I have don't actually switch between white and yellow when I use the turn signal with the lights on. It just blinks yellow.
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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 10:50 AM
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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 10:58 AM
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Good to know. I'd be interested to hear how long they last, as opposed to their brightness. So be sure to report back if you have any comments on the life span. You got "years" out of the $40 set, so if these last just as long, then this is a good deal. If they blow every year, then not so much.
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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 11:01 AM
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Good to know. I'd be interested to hear how long they last, as opposed to their brightness. So be sure to report back if you have any comments on the life span. You got "years" out of the $40 set, so if these last just as long, then this is a good deal. If they blow every year, then not so much.
I learned the hard way to stay away from cheap LEDs...because they are usually cheaply made and don't last. Good luck OP.
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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by AE Guy
I learned the hard way to stay away from cheap LEDs...because they are usually cheaply made and don't last. Good luck OP.


What's the old saying, you get what you pay for.

Good Luck OP.
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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 01:08 PM
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It has a one year warranty so we shall see.. I went home for break here are some pics. No flash and its daytime hard to get accurate pics but you can see the difference

Ebay led..


45 dollar led



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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 01:12 PM
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Considering the price and warranty and I had to replace mine.no brainer IMO. let's see how long they last. Wish I could get better pics of the first 2.

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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 01:44 PM
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Led technology has came a long way. They look great.
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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 01:49 PM
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Im getting some led bulbs next week. They are about 65 shipped supposed to be brighter then HID..Stay tuned on that post
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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 02:09 PM
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Why do they have to change color? What's the purpose?
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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 02:17 PM
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According to the Phillips website, they have a full line of led bulbs for the C5 save the headlights.

I always favor big brands for quality, a few guys are just pass through sellers and are interested in quality as a secondary concern against selling the stuff cheap.
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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Fast one
Why do they have to change color? What's the purpose?
It just goes from clear to amber instead of just the amber..Just looks
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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Fast one
Why do they have to change color? What's the purpose?
White for parking/running lights, amber for turn signal.
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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 10:14 PM
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So those are daytime pics here are the night ones. No headlights or fogs. Just switchbacks..Yes I know my garage looks like hell...







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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 10:31 PM
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At least you can still put your car in the garage...
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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 10:32 PM
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WOW. Those might be brighter than the stock headlights.

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So those are daytime pics here are the night ones. No headlights or fogs. Just switchbacks..Yes I know my garage looks like hell...






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Those are awesome
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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 11:22 PM
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Website says this bulb is not compatible with C5.



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