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Why would I want super bright front turn signal bulbs?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Ruminator, Sep 11, 2020.

  1. Sep 14, 2020 at 8:02 AM
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    MESO

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    Thanks!
    They are actually 10ohm. After alll my testing this resistance proved to be the best app around.
     
  2. Sep 14, 2020 at 8:03 AM
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    Alright doll-face, c'mon and bore me!
    :thumbsup: Thanks again. I post some photos in one of these threads when I get a chance.
     
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    Does the 10 ohm resister reduce the light output?
    Thx
     
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    Alright doll-face, c'mon and bore me!

    Why are you shouting?

    No, the resistors go in parallel with the rear turn/reverse leds and increases the amount of current drawn through the blinker circuit so it doesn't think there's a burned out bulb. The amount of light is the same.

    ...but, as I noted in this other thread, the MESO resistor packs didn't solve my hyperflash problem either. I'm currently waiting on a pair of front turn leds from VLEDS that another member says work with no hyperflash with the Stage 1 kit. We'll see. I may be using those resistor packs yet.
     
  5. Oct 4, 2020 at 6:48 AM
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    Here's what I think I've noticed. OEM incandescent, halogen or what ever the non LED signal bulbs are. Those are brighter or at least more noticeable during daylight. Aftermarket LED signal bulbs are more easily noticed in the dark than they are in daylight. I can't tell if LED is actually brighter in the dark, but they are definitely less noticeable in the day. No idea what aftermarket bulbs I've seen other people use. I'm using the front amber turn signal as a reference, and no particular vehicle.
     
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  6. Oct 4, 2020 at 7:58 AM
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    haha, shouting is all caps. When I copied MESO it brought along the bold and I typed it in bold.

    That makes sense. Thanks for the explanation.
    Regards
     

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