Brighten up those side-markers
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Brighten up those side-markers
As you all know, our ThirdGens use the small wedge base 194 lamps in a number of locations throughout the car. These include the instrument cluster and the side-marker lights. The 194 bulb is inexpensive and readily available at any parts store. But, the 194 isn't really very bright. It's only rated a 2 candlepower (CP). Those of us who want to be better seen at night, hopefully to make our rides safer, can make good use of brighter illumination. To this end, you can directly replace the 194 bulbs with type 168 bulbs. The 168 is the same size and uses the same wedge base, but is rated at 3 CP, an increase of 50% over the 194. And like the 194, the 168 is inexpensive and readily available at parts stores. If you really want to go first-cabin and get even brighter, you can replace the 194s with the Krypton filled 3652 bulb. The 3652 is again the same size as a 194 and uses the same wedge base, but this little powerhouse is rated at 6 CP, an increase of 300% over the 194. The Krypton filled 3652 is also available at some parts houses that carry Sylvania brand bulbs. The only downside is that they cost about 3 times as much as a 194. A blister pack of 2 costs about $8.00. I'm currently running 168s in my front markers and 3652s in the rear markers, and they're noticibly brighter than the stock 194s.
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Do you know of a web site were they sell the Krypton filled 3652 bulb..or does the local Auto zone's have them?? Never heard of them...but i would like to know how to get them??
I bought some LED 194's amber for my side markers...are the LED ones Brighter then the 3652's????
I bought some LED 194's amber for my side markers...are the LED ones Brighter then the 3652's????
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I don't know if Autozone carries the 3652. The ones I have are by Sylvania and I bought them at a Kragen store. I know that Autozone does carry Sylvania small lamps, and I have seen other krypton bulbs there in the rack, so I'd say the chances are good of them having the 3652. There's 3 of the krypton bulbs there right next to each other in the rack. The small wedge 3652, and 2 larger ones with bayonet base, I forgot the numbers, that can be used to replace the 1157/2057 tail lights and turn signals, and the 1156 backup light. I have those as well and they are about 35% brighter than the stock bulbs. My brake lights are quite bright now.
Regarding a photo, sorry, I don't have a digital camera, so I can't take a photo. BUT, just look up the tech data on the bulbs and you will see the ones I mentioned are definitely rated at higher brightness, and you really can see the difference, no ****. The 3652 is WAY brighter than a 194. And the nice thing about these bulbs is you can get them at a normal parts shop, you don't have to sneak into a "Rycer" shop when your buddies aren't looking.
Regarding a photo, sorry, I don't have a digital camera, so I can't take a photo. BUT, just look up the tech data on the bulbs and you will see the ones I mentioned are definitely rated at higher brightness, and you really can see the difference, no ****. The 3652 is WAY brighter than a 194. And the nice thing about these bulbs is you can get them at a normal parts shop, you don't have to sneak into a "Rycer" shop when your buddies aren't looking.
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:hail: :hail: I've got a guage cluster full of 168s in a box somewhere...I had no idea they were brighter :hail: :hail:
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do you know if they make those 3652's in red. cause my inside lights by your feet are dim. i want red because all the lighting in my car is red
dome ligt map lights
front blinkers
little side markers in the front
rear lincese plate bulbs
dome ligt map lights
front blinkers
little side markers in the front
rear lincese plate bulbs
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Hey tremo I live in roseville its pretty close to placerville, do you ever go to the gatherings off the 3rdgen.org NOr-Cal message board?
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Originally posted by Freeze
are we talking about the front or rear side markers?
my firebird uses 5W glass socket bulbs in the rear.
are we talking about the front or rear side markers?
my firebird uses 5W glass socket bulbs in the rear.
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Originally posted by wyclefsirocz
do you know if they make those 3652's in red. cause my inside lights by your feet are dim. i want red because all the lighting in my car is red
dome ligt map lights
front blinkers
little side markers in the front
rear lincese plate bulbs
do you know if they make those 3652's in red. cause my inside lights by your feet are dim. i want red because all the lighting in my car is red
dome ligt map lights
front blinkers
little side markers in the front
rear lincese plate bulbs
Check out:
http://www.competitiveautoparts.com/echeap/index.php
http://www.optauto.com/
If you have a red light in the front of your car you're playing with fire and begging for a ticket. It's illegal. All you can legally show from the front of your car is white and amber. All you can legally show from the rear is white, red and amber. License illumination bulbs must be white. Don't get busted!
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Originally posted by ERICCAMARO
Hey tremo I live in roseville its pretty close to placerville, do you ever go to the gatherings off the 3rdgen.org NOr-Cal message board?
Hey tremo I live in roseville its pretty close to placerville, do you ever go to the gatherings off the 3rdgen.org NOr-Cal message board?
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Originally posted by Freeze
are we talking about the front or rear side markers?
my firebird uses 5W glass socket bulbs in the rear.
are we talking about the front or rear side markers?
my firebird uses 5W glass socket bulbs in the rear.
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heres a question...
what bulbs are interchangeable with the front parking lamp bulbs that are brighter?
these look kinda dull in the daytime, you can hardly see them...id like them to be REALLY bright...what bulb can i use?
what bulbs are interchangeable with the front parking lamp bulbs that are brighter?
these look kinda dull in the daytime, you can hardly see them...id like them to be REALLY bright...what bulb can i use?
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Originally posted by 92RSMuscle
heres a question...
what bulbs are interchangeable with the front parking lamp bulbs that are brighter?
these look kinda dull in the daytime, you can hardly see them...id like them to be REALLY bright...what bulb can i use?
heres a question...
what bulbs are interchangeable with the front parking lamp bulbs that are brighter?
these look kinda dull in the daytime, you can hardly see them...id like them to be REALLY bright...what bulb can i use?
Want brighter backup lights? Try the Krypton 3497. Or the halogen 1156H.
As always, the "Rycer" shops sell the boutique bulbs in color and higher wattage. Just steer clear of the Folger's can mufflers.
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so if i want lights about as bright as 4th gen daytime running lights id pick which ones?
im gonna get the brighter backup lights - i currently have blackouts for the back and it kills my backup lights
im gonna get the brighter backup lights - i currently have blackouts for the back and it kills my backup lights
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