Lot of exterior mods for xB2 *56k no no*
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Originally Posted by john08xb
mines darker 
windshield is 40% and sides are 5% and back are double 15%
but i do like the blacked out front...
windshield is 40% and sides are 5% and back are double 15%
but i do like the blacked out front...
Double layer makes it worst for visibility.....
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Originally Posted by LEDmod
Originally Posted by john08xb
mines darker
windshield is 40% and sides are 5% and back are double 15%
but i do like the blacked out front...
windshield is 40% and sides are 5% and back are double 15%
but i do like the blacked out front...
Double layer makes it worst for visibility.....
nice ride you have there though.. how dod you mod the amber parking lights in the front?
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Originally Posted by john08xb
well i mean it is doubled up becuase of the 15% over the factory tint.. thats all..
nice ride you have there though.. how dod you mod the amber parking lights in the front?
nice ride you have there though.. how dod you mod the amber parking lights in the front?
Thanks...
I've used white 18 LED parking/turn-signal light bulb....
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just wondering who did the brake calipers with it saying scion and all, did you order it or did u get them painted.......
Apply couple of layer of white caliper paint
Stick one scion decal..
Apply 2-3 layers of red caliper paint
Remove the decal....
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That is a sick car, i love it.
Just a question about the reverse tail light, it looks great, what kind of led bulb is it, I know the bulb type, just wondering about the # of led's. Also, does it actually help with making things any brighter behind you?
Thanks, and NICE work on the ride.
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Just a question about the reverse tail light, it looks great, what kind of led bulb is it, I know the bulb type, just wondering about the # of led's. Also, does it actually help with making things any brighter behind you?
Thanks, and NICE work on the ride.
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Here's the reverse light thread:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=199001
None of the LED bulbs produce more lumens (which is what brightens things up behind you); they just LOOK brighter and super white when you are staring directly at them.
I bought the 36 LED bulb shown on page 2 of that thread. Looks bright, but actually throws off less light away from the bumper. Immediately put the stock bulb back in, so if you want it, I'll sell it to you for the $15 I paid for it, plus actual shipping costs. I paid $25 for the bulb, shipping & handling, and insurance. I'm guessing the total would come to $18-$19.
I also have a 2-pack of the PIAA Super White 7440 reverse light bulbs that I'll part with... exact same lighting issues.
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=199001
None of the LED bulbs produce more lumens (which is what brightens things up behind you); they just LOOK brighter and super white when you are staring directly at them.
I bought the 36 LED bulb shown on page 2 of that thread. Looks bright, but actually throws off less light away from the bumper. Immediately put the stock bulb back in, so if you want it, I'll sell it to you for the $15 I paid for it, plus actual shipping costs. I paid $25 for the bulb, shipping & handling, and insurance. I'm guessing the total would come to $18-$19.
I also have a 2-pack of the PIAA Super White 7440 reverse light bulbs that I'll part with... exact same lighting issues.
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You can e-mail me at Sean@LEDmod.com to order them..
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Yea, I saw the reverse light thread, I was just hoping someone figured out something and didn't post in the thread. My last car (98 Eclipse) had dual reverse lights that lit up the area almost as well at my headlights, and the reverse on the xB is killing me.
I guess add one more to the list of people that are working on a fix, I have 2 spare eclispe reverse lights that I am gonna play with and see about getting one to fit, not sure if it will help, but its something to do.
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I guess add one more to the list of people that are working on a fix, I have 2 spare eclispe reverse lights that I am gonna play with and see about getting one to fit, not sure if it will help, but its something to do.
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Originally Posted by DJ_FroZone
how about leds from here?
http://www.hebeiltd.com.cn/?p=led.diode
http://www.hebeiltd.com.cn/?p=led.diode
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Originally Posted by CIONIDE
No LED's will be brighter than the stock incandescent bulb when it comes to the amount of lumens thrown off.
For small type bulbs.. there are LED that are brighter then incandescent bulb...
LED can be design as bright or brighter....
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Originally Posted by randomsuper
i think it would be super annoying to anyone behind you when you back up. 
As long as you don't reverse in the traffic.. shouldn't annoy people....