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04-04-2013, 06:35 PM | #23 | |
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I dont know how bright but this is 5W 921
http://www.ledlight.com/5w_cree_q5_t...led_light.aspx still looking , Are these cree better than smd ?
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I dont know how bright but this is 5W 921
http://www.ledlight.com/5w_cree_q5_t...led_light.aspx still looking , Are these cree better than smd ? 8W total.. http://www.vleds.com/bulb-type/rever...79-1-pair.html Are there reflectors inside the reverse housing ? if there is multiple bulbs can help reflect right ? if there isn't one of those cree going directly to the rear is better ?
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04-05-2013, 06:26 AM | #27 |
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Try to get 30W CREE's if you can find in your type of bulb, they light up the rear of the car almost as strong as fogs!
I'll post a few pictures in a week or two, just waiting for weather to improve before taking her out of storage.
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04-05-2013, 08:57 AM | #28 |
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The 921 style bulb is pretty wimpy compared to the 1156. It doesn't even have a metal base(just part of the glass with wire contacts). I doubt there is a super powerful version). i really wonder why they changed the bulb type to something so weak on the newer cars.
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So we have the wedge bulbs? lame!!!
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I just bought these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/160790429504...84.m1439.l2649
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I haven't had time to test them. I'll just keep the regular bulbs for now
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Got any pictures? Daytime or nighttime would be great to see how they look.
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Ordered a set as well! Now backing out my driveway at night will be easier
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Ok, so I finally got around to putting these in. They are bright and intense, but I think there could be better options. Because these only have one focused bulb, I think a bulb which would make better use of the reflectors might put out more light overall.
When you back up, others will definitely see you backing up. But the overall light output wasn't what I was hoping for. I'm going to continue my search and look for a multi array set. Anyone have a multi array set that can comment? I think with the usage of the reflectors, we could get a whole lot more light output. No errors though. Last edited by TCZ4; 04-11-2013 at 12:59 PM.. |
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I'd be curious about something like these http://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-194-168-T...c6e2bb&vxp=mtr or these, but at $38 a bit expensive just to "try out" http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-CREE-Q5-5...f10ca3&vxp=mtr
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I'm sure without tint, it would be better. With my 15% tint I'm having trouble... =(
I'm thinking of redoing the tint. The bulbs are really bright, but I'm just thinking with some side leds making use of the reflectors, you could get more ambient light. I think the design of the rear light housing is the biggest weak point though. How much light do they expect to be output from the tiny little slit. Looks good, but functionally weak. |
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Please let me know how they work out! I'm on the fence of removing the CREE LED because my wife thinks its borderline rice... And the Halogen probably lights up more.
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