Yup that was another problem. LED's are not bright enough, I think someone said it was because of the taillight housing It wont reflect the LED enough.

 

LEDs are plenty bright, they just don't throw the light the same way a conventional bulb does. And because of the tail light design with the cover over the bulb you can't see most of the LEDs on a regular replacement bulb.

I've tried almost every option out there in the way of bulbs for the set of smoked Heilx tails I got for the wife's xB. I've tried buying red bulbs, LEDs, tinting my own bulbs, bulb condoms. Right now we are back to stocks. The overlay option is something I considered, but the wife wanted smoked, no red.

The only bulbs I haven't tried yet are these...

http://www.spiderlite.com/application-chart.html

Just in case anyone wants to give them a shot. I don't know if they will even fit in the housing because of the arm that holds the bulb cover. But if they would work, the LED arms would likely extend past the cover.

 

Ive seen those bulbs to, but not sure if there going to work.

 

damn, $35 ea??? has anyone tried these yet? i might buy one to see if they make a difference, i have the same helix tails... i'm paranoid driving during the day, but i havent been pulled over about them...

 

I finally bought mine. I hope the overlays come in by saturday. Hey bat I send in my money.

 

Matt. Got your order today and will ship today as well! Cant wait for your pics!

Bat™

 

What did you get?

 

I bought the full red outs. I cant wait to put them on.

 

shipped!

Bat

 

i just bought one to see if they are worth a flip... when i get it in, i'll put up some pics and let ya know if they work better than just regular LEDs in the back...

 

Cool Zereaux.

I don't know if they will clear the cover or not. If they do you'll probably have anywhere from 3 to 6 LEDs pointed directly to the lens. They should be pretty bright, but probably will not reflect off of the housing at all.

If you get them in, make sure to get day and night pics.

 

i have a question how does the overlays work is iit just a see threw vinyle sticker or a piece of plastic. and how does the smoe work on the headlights. it is just a sticker also. thanks for the help and sorry for asking questions in your thread. thanks

 

That would be a good question for Bat

 

All my Overlays are made from a 7 Year Premium Vinyl . I offer different finishes. 6/10 smoke is my darkest, I also have a lighter 3/10 tint, yellow and ice blue . Email me if you're interested

Bat™

 

we need a red version of this:


or you can use those if you are sporting the bat red overlays

 

found 'em... ordering some to see if they are worth a poop... guinea pig i is



http://autolumination.com/7443_7440.htm

 

nice .

Bat™

 

back from the dead... all the suggestions i made suck... dont waste your money on em... one headache to another... looks like i'm getting the overlay for it

 

I could have told you that the red led's would'nt work. Thats why I went and got Bats Red overlay.
And when you get the overlay post some pics

 

i just didnt want any red on my xb... but overlays are alot cheaper than buying new tails all together...