Tail lights - amber turn signals

[LOWBLAZERO1]

Re: Tail lights - amber turn signals

i totally forgot about taking a picture last night. i bought mine from warmpancakes a few years ago, and have had a few other pairs since, but they've been discontinued since around 2000 i think. however, they pop up on here, ebay and s10 forum from time to time.

i'd sure like to find a picture of the t90 rpo tail lights.

edit: found some!
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l217/neo71665/4x4 pics/random001.jpg
http://images.marktnet.eu/adimg/200901/3123075-0004-500x375-f.jpg

 

[Quickstop [UK]]

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OK, so I had a thought. What about using dual LEDs for the turn/reverse lights in the clear lenses?

I found these:

http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/...COLOR-CHANGING-p5846227.html#ReviewsTabAnchor

What would I need to do? I am wondering if the reverse circuit could power up the whites and the turn circuit would work on the amber - I guess I would need to get a bulb holder that would fit the lights and then wire the two circuits up to do it. It is a 3157 connection which doesn't look like it works with our trucks.

Edit - I just found some 1157 bulbs which I think are standard for us - everyone is suggesting they be used as front running light/turn signal but a really bright one would work as a reverse light I would imagine.

hi power 1157 LED

Has anyone got any input on this idea?

 

[Quickstop [UK]]

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Turn/brake signal socket

Front park/turn lamp socket

The turn signal on the truck...

So I need a socket that fits the bottom picture but has connections for three wires. Does anyone know if the front lamp will fit the rear housing?

 

[Quickstop [UK]]

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So I ordered the PARK/LAMP socket (12013813) and the Hi Power switchback bulb from JDMPOWER on :ebay:

If only there was a way to do something similar with the fog light...

 

[matwell]

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if you find some i would also be very interested, been looking for ages

 

[Quickstop [UK]]

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Update - I have tested the bulbs and they are BRIGHT! Both amber and white are very powerful and I think they will do the job fine.

I need the fittings before I can connect them to the truck but I think I can wave goodbye to the underside reverse light! The fittings have been ordered and will be here in a few days.

Standby!

Now to solve the fog light conundrum...

 

[bundie]

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you relly need a rear fog light?

overe her its from 96 up.

 

[Quickstop [UK]]

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I think so. I def need the reverse light and mine is just hanging down there and looks like ass.

 

[bundie]

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thats for sure,maybe reed the vehicle requierments.

maybe you dont need a rear fog

 

[bezerk]

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just put one under the rear bumper during MOT and remove after, what i did with the GTO

 

[canadian]

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I think so. I def need the reverse light and mine is just hanging down there and looks like ass.

you just concentrate on getting more pictures mr. bean.

 

[Quickstop [UK]]

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It works! They look ****ing awesome!

The park/indicator lamp from the front fits fine. The only snag was wiring in the LEDs the wrong way (series instead of parallel - :banghead

Now... how do I get rid of the bloody rear fog lamp.

The lights are really impressive now. Very pleased I did this! Hope this helps someone!

 

[Backzilla]

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i think they look cool. very bright