Backup lights
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Backup lights
Does anyone make an extra-bright bulb that will fit in the existing socket and tail-lamp assy that will let me see a bit better when reversing?
Or how about a superbright LED replacement for those expensive as hell little halogens in the hi-mount tail light that burn out after about 1 year?
Thanks!!
Or how about a superbright LED replacement for those expensive as hell little halogens in the hi-mount tail light that burn out after about 1 year?
Thanks!!
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Car: 89 Black GTA
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
http://www.superbrightleds.com/1157.htm
These LEDs will fit there. They are made of 4 leds.
Hope this helps
Brian
These LEDs will fit there. They are made of 4 leds.
Hope this helps
Brian
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Thanks, but those are not the right type. My high mount stop light uses those little bi-pin based Halogens, not a wedge base. Like on an 89.
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Thanks, but those are not the right type. My high mount stop light uses those little bi-pin based Halogens, not a wedge base. Like on an 89.
Thanks, but those are not the right type. My high mount stop light uses those little bi-pin based Halogens, not a wedge base. Like on an 89.
Maybe I'm missing something?
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Try this site: http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/piaa/bulbs_all.jsp
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Originally posted by Charyou Tree
By "bi-pin", you mean the ones that you push and turn to get to lock down in the socket? Cuz...that's what those are...
Maybe I'm missing something?
By "bi-pin", you mean the ones that you push and turn to get to lock down in the socket? Cuz...that's what those are...
Maybe I'm missing something?
I don't know what the problem is, but those things have a very short lifespan. I think the hi-mount tail stoplight on my car uses 5 or 6 of them, and they last about a year or so. They cost about $7 each to replace. There has gotta be a better solution to spending $30 plus a year on the damn things. thanks.
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Originally posted by JamesC
Try this site: http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/piaa/bulbs_all.jsp
Try this site: http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/piaa/bulbs_all.jsp
I found some other outfit called LEDtronics or some such, who makes a 1156 replacement with white LEDS, and they use more LEDS than that Superbrightled outfit. Let's see if they respond to email questions.
Thanks.
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Car: 89 Black GTA
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Do you know the part number of the bulbs you want. Everywere I look for backup light for a 88 Iroc it says 1156. The link that I gave you before fit the 1156.
Brian
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Originally posted by 89blackGTA
Do you know the part number of the bulbs you want. Everywere I look for backup light for a 88 Iroc it says 1156. The link that I gave you before fit the 1156.
Brian
Do you know the part number of the bulbs you want. Everywere I look for backup light for a 88 Iroc it says 1156. The link that I gave you before fit the 1156.
Brian
I apologize for any confusion. I am really looking for two different lamps. Yes, the backups are 1156, and I want something for that socket that is a bit brighter. The PIAA 1156 bulbs appear to be standard bulbs with a blue filter. I want brighter, not bluer. I think someone may make a 50 Watt halogen replacement, but a pair of those would double the current draw and I don't want to burn up the harness or switch contacts.
I am also looking for bulbs used in the hi-mount tail stoplight (on the rear spoiler) which won't burn out as frequently, and those are the little bi-pin thingies. I hope this clears up any confusion. Thanks.
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Oh, that little halogen bi-pin lamp, I think, is a type 891 or something like that. Not too common. I've seen them for as low as $5 each, and for as much as $11 each. I want an LED replacement for that thing.
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