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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 02:31 AM
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Default Helix Smoked Tails Question ??? Pics as requested !!!

Just got a new set of Helix Smoked tails. They look Great but they seem a little dim at night with the provided bulbs.

Is there anything brighter I can buy for these ? Part #'s, where to buy, & Prices are much appreciated !

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Kevin
Old Apr 28, 2005 | 09:50 PM
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I was just going to ask this same question. What if we put a red overlay and amber overlay will that work anybody? Help us out.
Old Apr 28, 2005 | 10:16 PM
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where did u get your smoked tails?
Old Apr 28, 2005 | 10:21 PM
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www.eurosportgarage.com - Or Ebay

My Amber & Reverse are really bright, it's the red that looks dim. I know they are smoked so it will be dark to begin with but I am looking for less of a reason to get pulled over !
Old Apr 28, 2005 | 10:35 PM
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do you have pics?
Old Apr 28, 2005 | 10:45 PM
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I will for you later tonite, Just don't mind the dirty box !!!

It had the front bumper painted & such this week so there is compound dust & tree polen all over it. But I wll shoot a couple for ya later tonite !!!
Old Apr 28, 2005 | 11:13 PM
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I'm thinking about getting these tails so I'm interested in where this thread goes...
Old Apr 29, 2005 | 01:15 AM
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Here are some pics !!!

Not Lit Day


Lit Day


Brake On Day


Lit Night


Brake On Nite




Lit & Blinker Nite


Lit, Blinker & Reverse Nite


It's hard to catch the blinker totally lit but you can get the idea. They are alot dimmer in person. Someone out there has these with the same problem & knows how to correct it - Speak up !!!!!
Old Apr 29, 2005 | 03:47 PM
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Man, those brake lights are a bit dim aren't they.
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I've got the clear ones coming and one thing I'm doing is just changing to LED's
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led's rule
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I've got the clear ones coming and one thing I'm doing is just changing to LED's
Here is the website for the LED bulbs. :D

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

Clear Bra Guy had those tails installed on his ride too.

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...=738033#738033
Old Apr 29, 2005 | 08:13 PM
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Stylis as always thanks for the help. I will be purchasing some of them there LEDS real soon !!!!!

I hope that solves the problem, & the prices from Autolumination are great !!!

I'll let you all know the end result.
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