Can the stock xB backup lights be brighter?
#1
Can the stock xB backup lights be brighter?
It's really dark up here in VT in the winter and my backup lights just aren't bright enough. I have seen a halogen bulb replacement for an 1157 socket, but does anyone know if there is a higher wattage bulb that will plug in to the stock (7440?)socket?
Thanks!
Carl
Thanks!
Carl
#2
Yes, there are several places that sell LED replacement bulbs. You can do a search for them on google.
If you have alot of extra money, I have also seen an HID reverse light kit before, but I know even less about how to get a hold of that.
If you have alot of extra money, I have also seen an HID reverse light kit before, but I know even less about how to get a hold of that.
#3
yup, their is a H.I.D reverse light kit that umnitza sells. it is really bright, and i plan to install it in my tC. it cost 250, and comes with a switch so you can switch it on and off, also cool if someone is following you, hit the swtich and they will be blinded. heres the link http://www.umnitza.com/product_info....f6d399ed45f647
#4
I thought about LEDs - I know they are "blue-r" but are they actually brighter in terms of throwing a beam? I'd like to hear from someone who put 'em in.
Re: HID backup lights...if I had the money for HID's I think I'd be sticking them in the FRONT!
Re: HID backup lights...if I had the money for HID's I think I'd be sticking them in the FRONT!
#5
Those would be nice if they were a bit cheaper. An old trick we used to do on the 4x4 for running trails at night was to use the Halogen bulb & paint the inside of the housing behind the lens with the "Krylon Chrome" spray paint, really brightened things up
#7
Also, be advised that the super-white backup lights are not necessarily brighter than the stock clear ones. I have them and they certainly look cool, but they don't illuminate all that well.
#8
Yes, the LED reverse lights are brighter as well as whiter. We aren't talking headlight bright, but the LED reverse lights are brighter. I ran them in my GTI and rear visibility was great.
Another option for you is a re-mounted fog light. I have seen people put them in the reflector areas on tail lights before. Then you can mount fog lights with actual halogen bulbs back there.
Another option for you is a re-mounted fog light. I have seen people put them in the reflector areas on tail lights before. Then you can mount fog lights with actual halogen bulbs back there.
#9
The reverse lights on the TYC tails are much brighter than the stock xB tails. They have the chrome reflective inner housing, and a clear lens (not foggy white)
And as said before, you could put some aftermarket fogs under your rear bumper and switch 'em on when you need extra light.
Peace
-THE DON
And as said before, you could put some aftermarket fogs under your rear bumper and switch 'em on when you need extra light.
Peace
-THE DON
#11
Thanks to everyone for your great suggestions. I was looking for more of a "stealth" look than bumper mounted fog lights (although they would certainly light up the night!). I also thought about carving up the housing and hacking in a couple of H3 halogen bulbs, but those things get HOT really fast and I don't want the housing to melt / catch fire. Unless someone has been successful in doing the halogen hack, I think I'll try the LED route. I found these "bulbs" for $9 bucks each from these guys:
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...gi?product=CAR
Scroll down to just above the bottom of the page for the 7440 replacement.
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...gi?product=CAR
Scroll down to just above the bottom of the page for the 7440 replacement.
#12
Another LED suggestion is to fill the reflector section of the tail lights with them. LEDs don't get hot at all.
Digi-Key is a great source for high output LEDs if you want to make something to fit in your reflector part of your tails.
Digi-Key is a great source for high output LEDs if you want to make something to fit in your reflector part of your tails.
#16
i suggest the PolarG 7440 wedge bulbs.. they're super white! they're halogens and i have them on my tC reverse lights... really bright too... they only thing is that they kinda look blue when they're not on.. other than that.. i suggest these lights