Brighter reverse lights.

[clutch1]

I had 2 headlight bulbs and the plug harnesses from that headlight I smashed so I got a crazy idea to replace the stock reverse lights with some headlight bulbs.

I popped the bulbs out of the sockets, stripped the harness wires, stuck them onto the leads of the empty bulb socket, taped it all in tape securely, then pushed the bulb into the light hole (the little rubbery foam thing held it all in place after that). Then put the light fixture back into place. The result? A bright ass backup light.

I didn't snap any pics because it really wasn't much to look at, I just figured I'd share the idea with you guys.

By the way, I'm not too worried about it over heating and melting the harness since the reverse lights aren't on very long in general.

[alerocar01]

By the way, I'm not too worried about it over heating and melting the harness since the reverse lights aren't on very long in general.

i was going to say something about that. sounds like a cool idea.

[diablo]

amazing that the headlight bulb fits

[CiscoPath]

I did the same thing with some silverstars. If you feel them while in reverse, they get hot as heck. But like you said, who spends that much time in reverse

[clutch1]

amazing that the headlight bulb fits

I doesn't fit perfect, you kinda have to smush it into place and it's only held in place by things pushing onto it.


HID reverse lights would be kinda cool if someone had ridiculous amounts of money to spare. haha

[shiny alero]

why the heck would you need that bright of a reverse light? lol

[CiscoPath]

^^It's not really a matter of "need". Why did car companies start making making tail lights with leds when good ol' fashion halogen bulbs did the exact same thing? More light and a more distinct look, you say? Then there's absolutely no difference. All about personal preference

[Cyber Knight]

I have a helluva time seeing thru my back tint to back up, that would help me for sure...hmmm.

[cavaliers60]

:wtf2: seems kinda odd to me.... doesn't sound too safe either the way you put it... things being smushed in there??? :wtf2: sounds cool, but a little on the non safe side.... If you need some more lights for when you are backing up, I think the safer idea would be to get a fog light set at Wal-Mart and mount them to the back of the car.... kinda like a pontiac... that would at least be safer....



think this might happen one day??? Projector backup lights??? lol

[cavaliers60]

^^It's not really a matter of "need". Why did car companies start making making tail lights with leds when good ol' fashion halogen bulbs did the exact same thing? More light and a more distinct look, you say? Then there's absolutely no difference. All about personal preference


LEDs are cheaper and use less electricity... I'm guessing that's the answer...

[clutch1]

The tint situation is the reason I tried it (before I was backing up with the brakes slightly pressed down to get more light), and I got the idea when I saw a car driving around with foglights on it's rear bumper, like cavvy said.

[CiscoPath]

LEDs are cheaper and use less electricity... I'm guessing that's the answer...

So............when all the car companies were trying to figure out how to make their HID headlights more powerful, how to make the interior even more confortable, how to make the BOSE sound system thump harder.................they also had taillight efficieny on the list?? If that were the case, every single vehicle on the road after 2003 would have them, but they don't. No way, bro. Car companies saw another company doing it, so they started doing it. Use to be a time when projectors were only found on Europeans, now you can make your own. LEDs are brighter and people want them because they're the "in" thing.

I could go on and on about this. But to retort, no that is not the answer. You guessed wrong

[Cliff8928]

Also, from an auto manufacturer's standpoint, equipping a car with a LED taillight which is serviced as a unit means they don't have to make a user-friendly way of removing it to change bulbs. Either way, mashing some headlight bulbs in for your back-up lights is pretty ghetto.

[freakout]

So............when all the car companies were trying to figure out how to make their HID headlights more powerful, how to make the interior even more confortable, how to make the BOSE sound system thump harder.................they also had taillight efficieny on the list?? If that were the case, every single vehicle on the road after 2003 would have them, but they don't. No way, bro. Car companies saw another company doing it, so they started doing it. Use to be a time when projectors were only found on Europeans, now you can make your own. LEDs are brighter and people want them because they're the "in" thing.

I could go on and on about this. But to retort, no that is not the answer. You guessed wrong


They started in the trucking industry they were used due to reliabilty, energy consumption and light output. Maybe the fact they are a touch over 3 times the price is why they haven't made it to all vechiles yet.

[CiscoPath]

On an 18 wheeler, I can understand. Well, not the energy consumption part, but definitely making them more visible. But I still can not view the main selling point that drove companies to start putting them on passenger vehicles was due to energy concerns. I just can't see a 3157 bulb causing that much grief that an alternative was absolutely necessary. I've seen dealership brochures where they talk about the stylish new features on a car, not how it's saving the planet. Not saying it's not out there, but i've never seen anyone brag about energy efficiency when it comes to a car's lighting

[protocol7]

Sorry to go further off toipic, but LED tails are considered a safety feature.

LEDs illuminate to full-bright much faster than normal bulbs, giving the driver behind you a longer reaction time.

edit: By much, I mean a split second, but it does make a difference.