our reverse lights suck

by **philosophicaljt** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:09 am

I am trying to find a way to improve my reverse bulbs, brightness. Its a 921 bulb, which can be replaced by a 912 bulb also.

I am thinking of buying reverse lamps from PIAA and installing them under the car so that you can't see them unless you drive a miata or are under my car.

Has anyone done anything to improve the light output? Or am I just crazy? The design on these bulbs, is horrible. The light shines almost upwards.

by **[SMAN]** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:32 pm

With my swap to the 07 tail lights, i'm using the blinker spot as a backup light. It takes a higher wattage bulb than before, plus the light distrobution is very even and i can see great outside. Consider doing the swap.

by **kingkakyle** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:44 pm

also the red LEDs on those suckers are hella bright
it practically lights up my entire block lol

by **philosophicaljt** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:45 pm

I can't afford the swap. Doesn't anyone else think the stock reverse lights suck?

by **iinokturnolii** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 4:03 pm

swap it out! stop wasting money on bulbs... :wink:

by **philosophicaljt** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 4:06 pm

I can't afford the swap. I've already stated that. Plus, the gen2.5 tail's reverse lights aren't that much brighter, by my eyes. What makes you guys think they are brighter?

by **dvdchris45** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 4:10 pm

get a backup camera...like i did lol

by **philosophicaljt** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 5:51 pm

Anyone alse have the problem? It just seem's like our reverse bulb is really aimed poorly and isn't a high enough wattage.

by **[SMAN]** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 6:23 pm

philosophicaljt wrote:I can't afford the swap. I've already stated that. Plus, the gen2.5 tail's reverse lights aren't that much brighter, by my eyes. What makes you guys think they are brighter?

Cause were not using the gen 2.5 backup lights, were using the blinkers as backup lights, and those take a higher wattage bulb than the gen2.5 backup lights, and the opticks are better to spread.

by **Dawgz** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 6:31 pm

dvdchris45 wrote:get a backup camera...like i did lol

arnt reverse lights there to let people know ur backing up, rather than light for u to see when ur backin up.

by **someazn** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 6:48 pm

just dont get leds for your reverse, they are no better than stock, if not worse

by **kpxboi0619** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 7:30 pm

philosophicaljt wrote:I can't afford the swap. Doesn't anyone else think the stock reverse lights suck?

If budget is a problem,
get those 6~9 LED flash light ($20) at home depot or something
and tape it wherever you want the light to be at~
it's affordable, safe, and easy installation

by **gEkAe818** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:47 am

194 led buls will do the trick. 4 led bulds though that's what i had before i go the 07tailights i had blue and were really noticiable. 11.99 was what i paid if i remeber corectly, i currently ave them on my licsense plate and they light up the floor.

by **[SMAN]** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:57 am

Ify ou want to go bright LED, try these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-WHITE- ... QQtcZphoto
They are about the brightest your gonna find that will fit wihtout going custom. I'm actualy looking at a similar set for my backup lights too.

by **someazn** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:05 am

I'm telling you guys the led bulbs will not work, it's only for looks. They shine light only at a single direction which is straight out of the tail light and it does not do any good.

our reverse lights suck

our reverse lights suck

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