Car guy
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It appears Vince hasn't been on here for awhile. My question is this:
I drive a SUV that I recently had window tint (legally) applied to. I can't see out of the back window at night while backing into spots easily and the backup camera doesn't perform too well in low light situations. I'd like to either make the reverse lights brighter (LEDs?) or add a small lightbar somewhere to the back where it wouldn't be visible unless engaged. I'm leaning towards just brighter reverse lights. I have no idea how any of that stuff works as I am not a car guy in that regard by any means. Thoughts or advice?
I drive a SUV that I recently had window tint (legally) applied to. I can't see out of the back window at night while backing into spots easily and the backup camera doesn't perform too well in low light situations. I'd like to either make the reverse lights brighter (LEDs?) or add a small lightbar somewhere to the back where it wouldn't be visible unless engaged. I'm leaning towards just brighter reverse lights. I have no idea how any of that stuff works as I am not a car guy in that regard by any means. Thoughts or advice?
Depending on the car, and position of your reverse bulbs, LED bulbs can be swapped and some designed similar to a projector and some with some serious lumens. So like a weapon light, usually the more expensive ones are better. Check out vleds or superbrightleds for your led's. Also check the sylvania bulb guide for what type of bulb you need. I've even heard of tahoes with hid's for reverse lamps.
Ditto what Noob said. There are plenty of aftermarket bulbs made to fit the OEM receptacles, and so many killer bright LEDs now. I have seen a real nice bright white LED strip that can be wired in as well as mini light bars and they are too bright to look into for long.
The wife's pilot has dark rear tint, and although the camera works great, she never felt comfortable backing up at night. I swapped the OEM's for some LEDs that look like a cube of diodes with the pin type plug on the bottom and she hasn't complained since.
The wife's pilot has dark rear tint, and although the camera works great, she never felt comfortable backing up at night. I swapped the OEM's for some LEDs that look like a cube of diodes with the pin type plug on the bottom and she hasn't complained since.
alpinehyperlite
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I have a set of Rigid 2x2 cubes on a fabbed mount in my Wrangler's spare tire on the back gate. They can be put pretty much anywhere. Hit me up if you need a hand with installing something. We always doing something on bikes or jeeps around my place.
When swapping bulbs be aware of amperage draw.
I had a dealership that asked me to drive one of their used trucks for a couple of days to help figure out an intermittent transmission problem. The culprit turned out to be the aftermarket bulbs the prior owner had wired in. They drew too many amps.
Another buddy changed all his bulbs to led and immediately popped fuses.
I had a dealership that asked me to drive one of their used trucks for a couple of days to help figure out an intermittent transmission problem. The culprit turned out to be the aftermarket bulbs the prior owner had wired in. They drew too many amps.
Another buddy changed all his bulbs to led and immediately popped fuses.
Leds always draw less current than regular bulbs. If leds pop fuses, something is very wrong. Stick with reputable makers and shouldn't a problem. Avoid eBay cheap junk.
Try leds first. It's the cheap easy fix. I put one in my Mustang and backing up is much easier now. And it's in a terrible place (close to ground)
Another trick to try. Keep brake pedal touched lightly so brake lights stay on. Instant brighter light.
Try leds first. It's the cheap easy fix. I put one in my Mustang and backing up is much easier now. And it's in a terrible place (close to ground)
Another trick to try. Keep brake pedal touched lightly so brake lights stay on. Instant brighter light.
Saint Peter
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If you don't have a hitch installed you can set up a light to be there and connect to trailer harness so you can remove it at will easy
http://www.autozone.com/electrical-...tring=search&make=&model=&year=&checkfit=true
Here you go.
Wingate
Here you go.
Wingate
If yours has a different base they have more types.
Also check here.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/keep-it-clean-led-bulb/p3086754.jcwx?filterid=u0j1
Wingate
Also check here.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/keep-it-clean-led-bulb/p3086754.jcwx?filterid=u0j1
Wingate
Here's a link for you:
http://store.ijdmtoy.com/906-921-912-LED-Light-Bulbs-s/36.htm
Even if you don't buy from them they have a LED search engine that makes proper bulb finding easy.
Just put in your vehicle's specifics and it will list all bulbs that will fit, including super bright LEDs.
Get the model numbers and go from there.
http://store.ijdmtoy.com/906-921-912-LED-Light-Bulbs-s/36.htm
Even if you don't buy from them they have a LED search engine that makes proper bulb finding easy.
Just put in your vehicle's specifics and it will list all bulbs that will fit, including super bright LEDs.
Get the model numbers and go from there.
And while you're there, pick up a remote controlled multi-color Knight Rider LED Scanner for your car!
Women will flock to you and men will admire your masculinity.
http://store.ijdmtoy.com/RGB-7-Color-LED-Knight-Rider-Accent-Scanner-Light-p/50-069.htm
(Please don't buy one... seriously.)
Women will flock to you and men will admire your masculinity.
http://store.ijdmtoy.com/RGB-7-Color-LED-Knight-Rider-Accent-Scanner-Light-p/50-069.htm
(Please don't buy one... seriously.)
