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Gy6.35 HIR 921 reverse light upgrade (vs high power LEDs)

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by crashnburn80, Feb 11, 2017.

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  1. Dec 6, 2017 at 11:39 AM
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    More correctly, you're not seeing the full output of the Osram bulbs because of the limitations imposed by the stock wiring.
     
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  2. Dec 6, 2017 at 12:25 PM
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    Even on stock wiring you should see well over 2x improvement if running the HIRs. Are you running the standard halogen or the HIR? Standard halogen is significantly lower performing.
     
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  3. Dec 6, 2017 at 10:43 PM
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    My HIR bulbs were delivered today... looks like I have a project tomorrow.
    Interesting note regarding adding a wiring harness.
     
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  4. Dec 6, 2017 at 11:29 PM
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    Future project for the harness, but I think clearly there are some notable gains to be had. Though not required. Wouldn't even need to be remotely as heavy duty has my forward facing harnesses (aka cost much less).
     
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  5. Dec 13, 2017 at 2:07 AM
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    Sub'd! I back into my driveway everyday, getting home from work at 0300. Extra light would be dandy. Now if only Amazon, would get more than one dang bulb in!
     
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  6. Dec 14, 2017 at 3:54 PM
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    I am in the same boat...backing into driveway with no street lights.
    I got 3 reverse bulbs, and just installed the passenger side one to see the difference side by side...and it makes a TON of difference.
     
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  7. Dec 14, 2017 at 10:15 PM
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    I'm tempted to throw some Rigid cubes in the factory bumper to assist. All I've got in the driveway for lighting, is a dinky little light. At best, you see just enough not to back into the house. I'd add a light or two, but renting doesn't allow that.
     
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  8. Jan 3, 2018 at 2:42 PM
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    You guys who were able to purchase the Osram bulbs off of Amazon, what did you pay per bulb? I’ve found two sellers domestically, and they are charging $17 and $22 per bulb respectively. Is that in line with what Amazon sold them for? Thanks!
     
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  9. Jan 4, 2018 at 6:29 AM
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    No they were much cheaper on Amazon. Course i broke one and now they are no longer available.
     
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  10. Jan 4, 2018 at 7:11 AM
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    I think they were $8-9 on Amazon. $17 is pricey, but realistically cheaper than a decent drop in LED for more output than an LED.
     
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  11. Jan 4, 2018 at 9:30 AM
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    True... decisions, decisions..
     
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  12. Jan 4, 2018 at 10:59 AM
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    Problem is the 10$ shipping. Which puts it at 30 a bulb almost. Need these back in stock on Amazon!
     
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    Thx for heads up ordered 2 incase I break another one! :)
     
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    Just stumbled on to this thread and Amazon is out of stock again dammit
     
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  17. Jan 12, 2018 at 4:08 PM
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    That didn’t take long. Maybe they will get the hint.
     
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    Found some. Free shipping too!
     
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