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Chrome bulbs - poor performance


Wile7

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I have just fitted clear lenses with chrome bulbs.

 

Brake/light units are really poor brightness....indicator bulbs are fine.

 

Have I got a duff pair or are they like this (in which case I'll get some red dual filament units)?

 

Dave

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Thanks both - these were an Ebay purchase here

 

I must make it clear though that I am not wanting to 'damn' the seller here. Quick delivery etc and the product does work - they are just not as bright as I had hoped on the 'lights' setting. Brake performance is better (lighting that is 😬). Indicator bulbs fine (different supplier actually....).

 

Might try another source....

 

Dave

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Did you think about LEDs? From what I can glean from the other threads:

* Bright enough

* Angle of illumination now OK

* May need to change flasher unit for indicators, but there's a recommended cheap one

* Probably not legal/ compliant with regulations etc

 

Jonathan

 

Edited by - Jonathan Kay on 14 May 2014 12:48:27

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These are a straight swap but as stated, you may wish to enhance the reflector:

 

380LED60SBR-2 380 Super Bright 60 LED Brake and Tail Bulb

Options:

Pack Size: Pair

Colour: Red

 

Approx £22

 

Autobulbsdirect.co.uk

 

I think you'll find them better but nothing seems as good a plain filament bulb within the std CC coloured lens. So not the best upgrade I’ve done.

 

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I have a "Red" Chrome bulb for my fog light, I have to say the results aren't very red, more pink. Its ok for a fog light I am never going to use, but for brake lights I want a bit more red. The orange chrome bulbs I have for indicators are also a bit weak. I am glad I have the half and half white and red rear lights from the bulk buy.

 

 

 

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