SubLGTaru Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Can't wait to see how they look! Yess 300 posts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 This is SPARTA!!!! Oops, wrong 300.... -- I'm afraid that I won't have any better pictures than brother TRS - the brighter reverse light's effect is noticeable, but not "day and night." I think that's all that can be said. <-- 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...
SubLGTaru Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 .....yes 300 it is. Well I'm glad they worked well for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongemonster Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Considering 14 volts DC at 4 amps (fudge factor), about 10 feet and 3% line loss you'd be ok with 14 awg. Keep in mind this is theoretical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I know that my headlight bulbs just *ALMOST* fit in the reverse light housing. It looks like a little modification to the socket and also some wiring is needed and you could get 55w of headlight power out of your reverse lights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I know that my headlight bulbs just *ALMOST* fit in the reverse light housing. It looks like a little modification to the socket and also some wiring is needed and you could get 55w of headlight power out of your reverse lights! lol dayum, that'd be so funny ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HangKen Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Just did the ERD bulb switch. Thanks to brother TRS for the idea. On the sedan, this is, of course, a two-minute job. I'll update in a few days, after I've had some time with the new setup, in the dark. any news on it yet?! Mine is on the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 ^ No more than what I'd said in post #27. http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1672233&postcount=27 It's not a night-and-day, but it's definitely noticeable. Now that our road-treatments really dirty up the car's windows, this does help, when I back into my garage at night. <-- 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...
HangKen Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Did the swap today and, yea, like you said "TSi+WRX" it is not a night and day but a great way to make the back up lights brighter. For the amount of money that was involved, it's definitely worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 For the amount of money that was involved, it's definitely worth it! +1. Miminal expense, minimal labor. I definitely appreciate it a bit more, now, too, after having had to reverse a bit in a darker area the other night. <-- 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...
Mitch Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 50w ERF bulb. I have smoke tint on and I left them on for 30 sec. and could hardly feel any warmth. I never back up for more than 30 sec. at a time if I can help it. EDIT: I DON'T recommend this. One of my bulbs fell out of the socket. I went in there to put it back in and found charring on the edge of the socket where the bulb presses into it. I checked the other side and found a little char there too. Anyone wanna buy some 50 watt bulbs? less thab 2 months old. http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj305/Mitch_9_23_60/DSC00183.jpg If I'm going faster than you, Move Right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 ^ wow any more pics of the wagon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 50w ERF bulb. I have smoke tint on and I left them on for 30 sec. and could hardly feel any warmth. I never back up for more than 30 sec. at a time if I can help it. EDIT: I DON'T recommend this. One of my bulbs fell out of the socket. I went in there to put it back in and found charring on the edge of the socket where the bulb presses into it. I checked the other side and found a little char there too. Holy crap! I can't believe I missed this update! Thanks for the honest assessment! Duly noted! And totally glad your car and tails weren't burnt! I'd honestly take them off your hands (if you still had them), but unfortunately, my own reverse practices requires that my lights stay on for nearly the same duration as you....particularly when I have to back all the way up my drive..... Hope you find someone who just needs a short, but ultra-bright, burst! <-- 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...
Mitch Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Thanks. I still have them. I haven't offered them up to anyone but if a buyer comes along...? If I'm going faster than you, Move Right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 ^ I'll ask around a bit locally! <-- 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...
CRAZY KEN Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 are your 50 watts bulbs still available? CRAZY KEN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I think so. I'll look tomorrow if possible. A lil under the weather. If I'm going faster than you, Move Right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 still testing and it's about 1A under driven should be able to hit about 700lm for each LED. http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/9100/dsc8748jo8.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 ^ Sweet! What application is that? Any heat concerns? Any outdoor shots? I'm interested! <-- 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...
1-3-2-4 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 they are two ssc p7 leds they are around $20 each they are rated for 700-900lm for the c bin heat is not really a consern right now since its about still about one amp away from its max current of 2.8A when I left the lights on for 3 min the smaller 40x40mm heatsink got hot enough that I could not keep my finger on it longer then two seconds. the larger heatsink never got hot at all.. when I get the higher power led driver I will do another test tomorrow my JDM fixture for the legacy BG comes in so I can finally see what it looks like in the housing. all I can say is no one can't say I was not backing up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 they are two ssc p7 leds they are around $20 each they are rated for 700-900lm for the c bin heat is not really a consern right now since its about still about one amp away from its max current of 2.8A when I left the lights on for 3 min the smaller 40x40mm heatsink got hot enough that I could not keep my finger on it longer then two seconds. the larger heatsink never got hot at all.. when I get the higher power led driver I will do another test tomorrow my JDM fixture for the legacy BG comes in so I can finally see what it looks like in the housing. Good stuff! Keep us updated! all I can say is no one can't say I was not backing up! ROFL!!! <-- 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...
1-3-2-4 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 I just brought a ir thermometer so I can tell you about how hot the led gets after 3 min Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 ^ You should get that prize!!!! <-- 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...
1-3-2-4 Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 well what i found out is the Left LED temp is 70.9C and the right LED is 50.8C that's the temp at the emitter heatsink temps were pretty much the same at 34.4C for the Left and 34.0c for the right I'm planning right now for some Luxeon turn signal bulbs but I need to know if this control is going to bypass the PMW so it will blink bright, dim, bright I think that's how the Subaru flasher blinks when the parking lights are on.. Been awhile since I had my subaru.. lol January I can put all this on the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 That's gonna be soooo cool! <-- 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...
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