Title: Brighter Back-up lights Post by: sherker55 on January 17, 2010, 10:24:46 PM Alright, I checked all of the posts and I can't find anything. Since I have tinted windows, backing up at night is a bitch! I was wondering if anyone has experimented with using other bulbs like Sylvania Silverstars?
Title: Re: Brighter Back-up lights Post by: k24low20z on January 17, 2010, 11:08:25 PM there is a couple people like peiro, rich (from florida) and i idk who else have HID's in the back up lights...now you can also upgrade to some super bright SMD 7440 reverse bulbs maybe that helps out..
Title: Re: Brighter Back-up lights Post by: timot_one on January 18, 2010, 08:07:03 AM I have Polarg bulbs, and they do a pretty decent job. They light up enough behind me to be able to see well enough through my reverse camera. I plan on retrofitting HID's into my reverse lights in the future. Your only option is either brighter bulbs, or considering a HID retrofit option.
Title: Re: Brighter Back-up lights Post by: sherker55 on January 21, 2010, 12:04:55 PM Quote from: "timot_one" I have Polarg bulbs, and they do a pretty decent job. They light up enough behind me to be able to see well enough through my reverse camera. I plan on retrofitting HID's into my reverse lights in the future. Your only option is either brighter bulbs, or considering a HID retrofit option. Tim, are those better than led's? do you have a part number or something? Title: Re: Brighter Back-up lights Post by: cna on January 21, 2010, 12:43:52 PM I have a pair of SMD leds on my reverse they look good but not as bright as the regular bulbs
Title: Re: Brighter Back-up lights Post by: sherker55 on January 21, 2010, 01:20:41 PM Thanks man, I am going to try the silverstars I think...I don't care if they look good, I want brighter
Title: Re: Brighter Back-up lights Post by: CrackerTeg on January 21, 2010, 03:33:05 PM HIDs would be the way to go. I also plan on retrofitting HIDs back there. Hell, I have the ballasts and shit so its just a matter of having time.
Title: Re: Brighter Back-up lights Post by: sherker55 on January 21, 2010, 04:50:50 PM I don't think that I am good like that...
Title: Re: Brighter Back-up lights Post by: CrackerTeg on January 21, 2010, 08:29:31 PM It's easy dude. Anyone of us can help out with that. Tim does have a shit ton of knowledge when it comes to electrical shit so he'd be the best advice. As for the retrofit, it's a matter of finding a bulb that is similar in size to the reverse light socket and doing a bit of trimming. My setup will involve two seperate switches. The reverse lght trigger and a another switch that I can flip on at will for those pesky tailgaters.
Title: Re: Brighter Back-up lights Post by: cna on January 21, 2010, 10:01:15 PM Quote from: "CrackerTeg" It's easy dude. Anyone of us can help out with that. Tim does have a shit ton of knowledge when it comes to electrical shit so he'd be the best advice. As for the retrofit, it's a matter of finding a bulb that is similar in size to the reverse light socket and doing a bit of trimming. My setup will involve two seperate switches. The reverse lght trigger and a another switch that I can flip on at will for those pesky tailgaters. i was thinking in something like that but it will be for a rear foglight project retrofit in one of the reverse lightsTitle: Re: Brighter Back-up lights Post by: sherker55 on January 21, 2010, 10:11:16 PM haha you guys are nuts...
ok seriously, who's got the oil slick switch?! Title: Re: Brighter Back-up lights Post by: timot_one on January 21, 2010, 10:57:55 PM Quote from: "sherker55" Quote from: "timot_one" I have Polarg bulbs, and they do a pretty decent job. They light up enough behind me to be able to see well enough through my reverse camera. I plan on retrofitting HID's into my reverse lights in the future. Your only option is either brighter bulbs, or considering a HID retrofit option. Tim, are those better than led's? do you have a part number or something? I wouldn't say they're better. They're okay for what they are. They are 7440 bulbs. I have these Polarg M2 (http://www.racinglab.com/polm2hyp74bu.html) bulbs, but I would try these Polarg L11 (http://www.racinglab.com/polarg-l-type-l11.html) bulbs next. I've had the Polarg bulbs in my car since the end of 2004. Title: Re: Brighter Back-up lights Post by: sherker55 on January 21, 2010, 11:30:25 PM same set? that's a long time, no?
Title: Re: Brighter Back-up lights Post by: timot_one on January 22, 2010, 12:11:50 AM Yeah, I guess. I replaced pretty much all of my bulbs around 5 years ago. I replace my fog light bulbs like 4 times a year, but all my other bulbs do pretty well.
Title: Re: Brighter Back-up lights Post by: NWINNIE34 on January 22, 2010, 03:46:01 PM my LED reverse lights are super bright, but not bright enough to blind someone....
check ebay, i got my license plate leds, trunk leds, and reverse leds for like $15.99 shipped and they have been great for over a year Title: Re: Brighter Back-up lights Post by: AV6NHBP6SPD on January 22, 2010, 06:12:15 PM i kinda dropped the ball with doing my led backup light, only were gona put one 4 chip LED in each backup light but havent gotten to it. supposed to be pretty bright. maybe later on i will
Title: Re: Brighter Back-up lights Post by: LiquidX on January 23, 2010, 11:06:57 PM So there is no PnP option? my tints sometimes piss me off when backing up at night.
Title: Re: Brighter Back-up lights Post by: timot_one on January 24, 2010, 12:28:36 AM Just brighter 7440 bulbs.
Title: Re: Brighter Back-up lights Post by: LiquidX on January 24, 2010, 02:35:36 AM Which ones can i trust? i see alot of crap online but i dont want to go through a million bulbs lol. When i had my galant i did ebay"super bright lights" and they were all looks.
Title: Re: Brighter Back-up lights Post by: timot_one on January 24, 2010, 02:50:59 AM Unfortunately, you can either take the recommendations given in here or take the plunge and try a set yourself. I'd recommend you do a little bit of research and read some reviews from others before spending your money. I can only give a review for what I've used. As I've mentioned, the Polarg bulbs I have are brighter than stock and have lasted 5 years. As for other bulbs, I have no experience with them, so I can't really give you an honest opinion. The shitty part is that you will get an opinion for as many people that are offering them.
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