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Ice2500HD
Joined: Nov 11 2008 Posts: 5  2005 Chevrolet Silverado Last updated: 11/11/08 |
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Tue Nov 11, 2008 4:22 pm
Hi, just found this site recently and really like the looks of the products here. I currently am running 5 watt 3157 style led lights for backup,although they do the job w/ the factory tint on the back window i am looking for more light, i was thinking of running 2 smd strips under the tailgate, do you think this will work, I am looking for led for colormatching to the backups.
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SickWitIt
Joined: Aug 03 2006 Posts: 5255 Location: OH-IO 1996 Chevrolet Silverado Last updated: 08/24/06 1993 Honda Prelude Last updated: 09/02/07 2001 Honda Civic Last updated: 05/27/08 |
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Tue Nov 11, 2008 4:27 pm
Not sure whether or not your current backups are cool white, neutral white, or warm white.
If so, look at the waterproof ribbon strips. They are really really bright. SMD bars will also look good. Welcome to Oznium. |
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bad venge
Joined: Jul 28 2007 Posts: 609 1998 Dodge Avenger Last updated: 08/17/07 |
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Tue Nov 11, 2008 6:28 pm
They make high wattage halogen back up bulbs ... Mine are almost as bright as headlights (35 watts)
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Ice2500HD
Joined: Nov 11 2008 Posts: 5 2005 Chevrolet Silverado Last updated: 11/11/08 |
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Tue Nov 11, 2008 6:53 pm
They are a cool white color, i will look into the strips, i know they make the 35 even a 50 watt backup light but its halogen and yellowish i like it to match the current setup, thanks for another idea though.
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kornholio788
Joined: May 02 2005 Posts: 9750 Location: Racine, WI 2000 Dodge Neon Last updated: 04/20/08 |
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Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:00 am
Honestly with the led strips you aren't going to have much light you will see from the driver seat. yes it is bright. But I think you need more like higher wattage bulbs in your reverse lights. Not an led strip.
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Tat2Dragons
Joined: Jan 21 2007 Posts: 1073 Location: Baltimore Maryland 2003 Honda Element Last updated: 09/21/07 |
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Wed Nov 12, 2008 2:17 pm
Yeah I agree,those strips will definitely look good and let others know you're backing up,but they certainly won't help much at lighting up the area behind your ride.A slightly higher halogen bulb replacement,seems to be the best option for actual light output in a reverse light application. 
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Ice2500HD
Joined: Nov 11 2008 Posts: 5 2005 Chevrolet Silverado Last updated: 11/11/08 |
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Wed Nov 12, 2008 2:30 pm
Cool, i kinda figured that they might be inadequate for back lighting but all opinions are welcome.I will definitely get 2 for under the hood since GM failed to give one from the factory, will the engine heat shorten or kill the life of these leds (smd strips) since leds dont respond well to heat.
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Radioflyer
Joined: Sep 25 2007 Posts: 1002 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Last updated: 01/06/08 |
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Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:15 pm
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