Brighter???
Originally Posted by willwren
But they don't utilize the built in reflectors in the tails, and won't illuminate properly.
is it possibly to somehow wire in more lights for more illumination?
There are a few LED bulbs available that have the LEDs facing to the sides so they shine on the reflectors and light up the entire thing. I'd look on eBay and see if you can find the manufacturer.
They might.
The problem with going to a brighter/higher wattage bulb is that you could easily run into a problem where they blow the fuse because of the additional draw. That could leave you suddenly without brake lights in traffic...
The best course of action, although certainly the most time consuming, would probably be to wet-sand the tint down a bit further so it'* not as dark.
The problem with going to a brighter/higher wattage bulb is that you could easily run into a problem where they blow the fuse because of the additional draw. That could leave you suddenly without brake lights in traffic...
The best course of action, although certainly the most time consuming, would probably be to wet-sand the tint down a bit further so it'* not as dark.
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Originally Posted by GonneVille
They might.
The problem with going to a brighter/higher wattage bulb is that you could easily run into a problem where they blow the fuse because of the additional draw. That could leave you suddenly without brake lights in traffic...
The best course of action, although certainly the most time consuming, would probably be to wet-sand the tint down a bit further so it'* not as dark.
The problem with going to a brighter/higher wattage bulb is that you could easily run into a problem where they blow the fuse because of the additional draw. That could leave you suddenly without brake lights in traffic...
The best course of action, although certainly the most time consuming, would probably be to wet-sand the tint down a bit further so it'* not as dark.
you could, but that is there to protect the wiring and other things which are more important 
LEDs use FAR less current than incandescent bulbs... you could run a hundred of them in there with no issue.

Originally Posted by GonneVille
The problem with going to a brighter/higher wattage bulb is that you could easily run into a problem where they blow the fuse because of the additional draw.
If you find one of the LEDs I'm talking about, it should just plug right into the sockets. The resistors needed to keep the voltage draw right are built in. The only issue you might run into is that they may trigger your lamp indicator in your DIC.
I'll try to find some for you.
EDIT, someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe 1157 is an acceptable replacement for the stock 2057 bulbs in the tail-lamps?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1157-...8287QQtcZphoto
EDIT2, here'* the LED replacement for the 194 bulbs in the center tail assembly. They also replace the 194 bulbs in the front corners.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/10-Bu...8458QQtcZphoto
They also come in amber for those with clear front corners.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-Bul...0781QQtcZphoto
Here'* their eBay store:
http://stores.ebay.com/US-Home-Direc...QQftidZ2QQtZkm
I'll try to find some for you.
EDIT, someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe 1157 is an acceptable replacement for the stock 2057 bulbs in the tail-lamps?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1157-...8287QQtcZphoto
EDIT2, here'* the LED replacement for the 194 bulbs in the center tail assembly. They also replace the 194 bulbs in the front corners.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/10-Bu...8458QQtcZphoto
They also come in amber for those with clear front corners.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-Bul...0781QQtcZphoto
Here'* their eBay store:
http://stores.ebay.com/US-Home-Direc...QQftidZ2QQtZkm
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I know the bulbs in my tails are 1157 and 1057...
EDIT2, here'* the LED replacement for the 194 bulbs in the center tail assembly. They also replace the 194 bulbs in the front corners.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/10-Bu...8458QQtcZphoto
Were do you mean center tail? My center peice doesn't light up not has spots for bulbs..
And do you believe the LED'* would work? Cause I just got a ticket last night for the tails and fronts...
EDIT2, here'* the LED replacement for the 194 bulbs in the center tail assembly. They also replace the 194 bulbs in the front corners.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/10-Bu...8458QQtcZphoto
Were do you mean center tail? My center peice doesn't light up not has spots for bulbs..
And do you believe the LED'* would work? Cause I just got a ticket last night for the tails and fronts...


