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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 01:40 AM
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Default LED bulbs for tails - brake lights, turn signals, etc. Help.

Does anyone have these bulbs in the aftermarket tail lights ?
http://www.autodirectsave.com/produc...&_Brake_Lights
I want to "amp" up the rear lenses with some brighter bulbs. Any pics or input would be helpful.

THANKS !

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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 11:25 PM
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Do a search, this topic has been discussed extensively. To sum it up, the stock incandescents work better than LEDs.
Old Aug 1, 2007 | 11:35 PM
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OK.

farg ! then all these ads for "superbright" bulbs is just BS ! ???
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OK.

farg ! then all these ads for "superbright" bulbs is just BS ! ???
LEDs don't work well with reflectors.
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ok, thanks man. i will save the cash and spend it on something else. JB
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i have them for turn signals. i have LED taillights which are a lot better then just an LED bulb.
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