CRAZY KEN Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Your mission, if you choose to take it, is to retrofit a H3 or another type of 55-65 watts foglight bulb into our reverse light housing. Our OEM reverse light bulb seems to be inefficient and needs immediate revision. Your computer will not self-destruct in 10 seconds, so think about it and reply back asap. CRAZY KEN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 The reverse lights don't seem to light up the area as well as other cars I've driven. I can't imagine how bad it would be to see when I get my tints done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Mine are bright as hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperhawkLGT Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 They make halogen replacements, just not sure if the fit our car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_luv Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 http://www.umnitza.com/product_info.php?products_id=306&osCsid=96d90506ae821bceab701341b3be44db Your mission, if you choose to take it, is to retrofit a H3 or another type of 55-65 watts foglight bulb into our reverse light housing. Our OEM reverse light bulb seems to be inefficient and needs immediate revision. Your computer will not self-destruct in 10 seconds, so think about it and reply back asap. CRAZY KEN Mr.350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 No complaints here also Dori-toe I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperhawkLGT Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 http://www.umnitza.com/product_info.php?products_id=306&osCsid=96d90506ae821bceab701341b3be44db Holy crap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxx Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 $250 for HID reverse lights is a bit much. Actually, it's more like totally ridiculous, but to each his own "Barack Obama, mothaf#%@a! Barack Obama! I'm the president...of hittin' the ass!" -this is not a political view it's merely a quote from a hilarious tv show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 why not just stick a big 55w or 100w H3 bulb in there? I am sure it's going to fry the 15w wires, but hell, it's bright. Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 ^ Surprisingly, most modern vehicles can handle this wattage increase OK.... There are a number of aftermarket "halogen high-power reverse bulbs" on the market today, designed for a number of different fitments. 50-Watt replacements are actually not uncommon, and are sold both on-line as well as at your local "AutoZoneAdvanceAutoWalMartPepBoys." Typically, their instructions will caution you not to leave the vehicle in reverse (thus, with the lights energized) in excess of 30 seconds or so, and also will caution you that if you repeatedly blow-out your reverse-light fuse, then your wiring probably isn't capable of handling the extra power. Honestly, I have yet to feel the need to look for such bulbs for my LGT - as with many of the members above, I, too, feel that our reverse-lights are sufficient for my needs. However, as with everything else, I can definitely understand that this is something that's necessarily of personal preference..... I've yet to find any 921-fitment overwattage bulbs, though - so definitely, so far, this seems to require a custom base-mount and custom wiring. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_luv Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 dang right thats high but Crazy wanted Crazy recived.. something CRAAAAYYYYZZZAAAYYYY $250 for HID reverse lights is a bit much. Actually, it's more like totally ridiculous, but to each his own Mr.350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_luv Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 So Ken what do you think about this Mr.350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY KEN Posted November 29, 2005 Author Share Posted November 29, 2005 ...but $250 is too too much...I would not mind a higher wattage bulb...r maybe even fit a 9005 or h7 in there!!! CRAZY KEN Hell we are only going to be on reverse for 10-20 seconds at most!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Craaaazzy Ken ain't that crazy! $250 is priced just out of my budget by about $245. I have some ideas, maybe in the next couple of months I'll get started on rigging something up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_luv Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Yea i have a few ideas myself how about a LED flashlight bulbs dey take very low current and are nice and bright, just have to figure away to spread the beams to light the whole area instead of a penpoint beam. Mr.350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 The wagon members report no issues- including me. Yet another reason why the wagon rules over the sedan. I also put in replacement Eurolite Super-White Xenon's into my reverse lights and when I back up, I get better output than the headlights on my wife's '97 Altima! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NutBucket Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 WTH? I think these reverse lights are plenty bright. I put the 55W halogens into my Accord and they didn't do jack for the brightness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daswrx Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 why not just put some fog lights under the rear bumper and call it a day? hahhaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY KEN Posted November 30, 2005 Author Share Posted November 30, 2005 Peter...hell swing on by my friend!!! I work at 9301 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, MD (CTL Video Center) 301-585-6311 x 125! Where are you at exactly? CRAZY KEN P.S. Just finished installing custom catback exhaust system and its sweet!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Yea i have a few ideas myself how about a LED flashlight bulbs dey take very low current and are nice and bright, just have to figure away to spread the beams to light the whole area instead of a penpoint beam. The ones that are very bright usually also produce quite a bit of heat - you'll want to heat-sink such units. Either high-domes or side-emitters should do you just fine in terms of spread, but these won't necessarily be cheap, and again, you'll need to heat-sink. Driving/regulating the stars may also be an issue. (Note that most current "tactical" LED flashlights, such as the SureFire L6 and high-output custom-built LED flashlights actually use a 9V input). Also, you might need to custom-design reflectors/lenses to optimize spread and throw. Actually, from what modest collection I have, I'd say that one star on each side would easily do you in terms of output, but it'll need to have a good heat-sink, and it'll need to have a properly designed reflector, or you're not going to get any improvement in your sightlines at all. Try Candlepower Forums - the custom-makers there should be able to help you generate ideas, if not undertake the project for nominal cost. Keep in-mind that I truly left the flashlight hobby about a year ago, so even my suggestion for high-domes or side-emitters may no longer be accurate. But honestly, even though I've become so far removed from the cutting-edge of such technology, having recently visited my local Radio Shack for a shits-and-giggles project, I still do not see anything in their bins that would remotely come close to either the SureFires that I have, or, for that matter, my custom-built lights. Currently, I would say that it would be both easier and cheaper, if you're looking for output, to either jury-rig an adaptor base for higher-wattage bulbs, or, alternatively, look to retrofit a fog light kit or one of those "truck/SUV reverse-light kits" for your needs. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Peter...hell swing on by my friend!!! I work at 9301 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, MD (CTL Video Center) 301-585-6311 x 125! Where are you at exactly? CRAZY KEN P.S. Just finished installing custom catback exhaust system and its sweet!!! I'll swing by sometime! Is that still in Wheaton or downtown? I live probablly 15 minutes tops from Wheaton. I'm working out at Rockville at one of the FDA buildings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldouse Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 why not just put some fog lights under the rear bumper and call it a day? hahhaha +1 -- yay for the sig! -- my garage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperhawkLGT Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 ugly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY KEN Posted December 2, 2005 Author Share Posted December 2, 2005 ...UGLY!!! The reverse light housing has nice reflectors and if I can stick a 55w to 75w bulb in there with no problems (i.e. burning my wires, etc.) then that is what I will do!!! ...and yes, I do need more light because I have 35% tint and I know some people that have 20% (cough...cough...Keefe-xenonk) that sees worse than me!!! Thanks for all your input...I will update everyone on what I come up with!!! CRAZY KEN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 I'm going to pick up some wiring harnesses this weekend. I agree with you Ken, looking outside of tinted windows makes it a bit harder. I don't have any on my car yet, but have a couple of friends that have, and it's def harder to see reverse lights through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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