Anyone Tried #2357 Bulbs Instead of #1157?
04-17-2011, 07:59 PM
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Anyone Tried #2357 Bulbs Instead of #1157?
The brake/turn filament is supposed to be brighter than #1157 but park/tail is the same. Only drawback seems to be about half the life (400 hours compared to 1,000). It wouldn't hurt to have a brighter brake light.
(I don't want to go the LED route.)
(I don't want to go the LED route.)
04-17-2011, 08:37 PM
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Wonder what the extra heat from the bulb will do to the lens after an extended operating time...might wanna check that out seeing a set is a pretty penny now a days..
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04-18-2011, 11:39 AM
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Paul, I've been using 2357 bulbs, front and rear, for over five years now. I have not had a bulb burn out or any heat related problems.
The signal lights flash faster now, I assume from the increased current draw from the bulbs. Barry
The signal lights flash faster now, I assume from the increased current draw from the bulbs. Barry
05-07-2011, 09:01 PM
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I installed them yesterday in the rear along with some re-routing of the rear harness that Bubba tried. But he just tried with no cuts and so no permanent damage ensued.
I am pretty impressed. They are bright. The normal 2357 bright filament life is 400 hours but the 2357LL (Long Life) version is available at WalMart for about $3.00 a pair.
Blinkers and four-ways are functionally perfectly.
Heat? I had the brake pedal held down for about 3 minutes with a stick to seat and monitored the heat buildup. The rear lenses were warm but not hot. I am sold and will use.
Why people go fancy LED or halogen is beyond my understanding. Your choice: buy an electronic flasher with the former or burn your lenses with the latter. Or spend $3.00 on the #2357s.
I am pretty impressed. They are bright. The normal 2357 bright filament life is 400 hours but the 2357LL (Long Life) version is available at WalMart for about $3.00 a pair.
Blinkers and four-ways are functionally perfectly.
Heat? I had the brake pedal held down for about 3 minutes with a stick to seat and monitored the heat buildup. The rear lenses were warm but not hot. I am sold and will use.
Why people go fancy LED or halogen is beyond my understanding. Your choice: buy an electronic flasher with the former or burn your lenses with the latter. Or spend $3.00 on the #2357s.
Last edited by Paul L; 05-07-2011 at 09:10 PM.
05-09-2011, 09:20 AM
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I installed them yesterday in the rear along with some re-routing of the rear harness that Bubba tried. But he just tried with no cuts and so no permanent damage ensued.
I am pretty impressed. They are bright. The normal 2357 bright filament life is 400 hours but the 2357LL (Long Life) version is available at WalMart for about $3.00 a pair.
Blinkers and four-ways are functionally perfectly.
Heat? I had the brake pedal held down for about 3 minutes with a stick to seat and monitored the heat buildup. The rear lenses were warm but not hot. I am sold and will use.
Why people go fancy LED or halogen is beyond my understanding. Your choice: buy an electronic flasher with the former or burn your lenses with the latter. Or spend $3.00 on the #2357s.
I am pretty impressed. They are bright. The normal 2357 bright filament life is 400 hours but the 2357LL (Long Life) version is available at WalMart for about $3.00 a pair.
Blinkers and four-ways are functionally perfectly.
Heat? I had the brake pedal held down for about 3 minutes with a stick to seat and monitored the heat buildup. The rear lenses were warm but not hot. I am sold and will use.
Why people go fancy LED or halogen is beyond my understanding. Your choice: buy an electronic flasher with the former or burn your lenses with the latter. Or spend $3.00 on the #2357s.
05-09-2011, 05:53 PM
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Burning Brakes
You can buy your bulbs even cheaper by asking for a 10 or 12 pack. They're in a box and not fancy shrink wrap. Auto parts stores sell them to service stations like that. I bought a box of 1157's a while back for the same price as a 2 bulb pack. Try Autozone and Advance Auto Parts. 
Duane
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05-10-2011, 07:12 AM
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I have a 06 chevy van that is a company daily driver and it has the 2357 bulbs. This van eats light bulbs for lunch. Seems I'm always changing one out. Cant remember the last time I changed a 1157 in the vette or my 85 el camino. But then again these cars are not on the road daily
