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Old 05-18-2013, 03:30 AM
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Simple mod. I went with a pair of 22-watt bulbs and it is amazingly brighter than factory.

Q - can the factory wiring support more? Such as the 50+ watt units?

These are the 1157 variety.

http://autolumination.com/1156_1157.htm
Old 05-18-2013, 04:26 AM
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if you wanna go that bright on your reverse lights, just get an HID reverse kit.
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Probably not, the original 1157 is about 27 watts.
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Originally Posted by FLZapped
Probably not, the original 1157 is about 27 watts.
Agreed. If you want brighter, you need these with the TRUE 20w LED bulbs.
http://www.shop.radioflyerinnovation...rvette-013.htm

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Originally Posted by theradioflyer
Those are some bright reverse lights.
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Dear Lord those are bright!
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Agreed. Getting the clear-faced Adjure boxes would take it from "searing bright light" to "eyeballs melting."
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I know this thread has been quiet for a while, but after poking around, it looks like they are now trying to rate the LED bulbs in terms of equivalent standard bulbs, which is where you'd get the "50 watt" number.
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Originally Posted by theradioflyer
Agreed. If you want brighter, you need these with the TRUE 20w LED bulbs.
http://www.shop.radioflyerinnovation...rvette-013.htm

I ordered these with the new housing for mine and they are almost as bright as my hids. Its so nice being able to see when you are backing up. They will pretty much blind anyone who is behind the car though
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George has the set up 4 sure, serious back up lights
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Originally Posted by m6 c5
I ordered these with the new housing for mine and they are almost as bright as my hids. Its so nice being able to see when you are backing up. They will pretty much blind anyone who is behind the car though
Same experience here. I purchased these to add to my Adjure Housing a few months ago and they are "BRIGHT"! Can't imagine anyone needing anything more unless your car is stuck in reverse.
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Does anyone have experience with the Adjure Housings with either the spray tint or the tinted covers? I'm darkening all of my lights and am curious to know the light output of that conversion with a thin layer of spray tint.
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Originally Posted by Lucario6613
Does anyone have experience with the Adjure Housings with either the spray tint or the tinted covers? I'm darkening all of my lights and am curious to know the light output of that conversion with a thin layer of spray tint.
Had those on my 97. ANY tint will significantly decrease the output of your lights. Keep in mind that you need to see the reflection of what the light is projecting against through your window and rear-view mirror.

If you want the look of blacked out tail lights without reduction in output, you can order the adjure reverse lights, remove the lenses, paint the reflectors gloss black and re-install the lenses. Yes it's a pain in the butt, however the results are VERY nice looking. You can see it in this video:


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Thank you for the reply! That is what I was looking for and actually prefer that look over the black-out. Is it just head light style sealant holding the lens on?
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Originally Posted by Choreo
Same experience here. I purchased these to add to my Adjure Housing a few months ago and they are "BRIGHT"! Can't imagine anyone needing anything more unless your car is stuck in reverse.
I dont think I would have a problem driving if thats all I had to use, heck they are brighter than the stock lights.
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Originally Posted by Lucario6613
Thank you for the reply! That is what I was looking for and actually prefer that look over the black-out. Is it just head light style sealant holding the lens on?
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Older thread, but man this was one of my favorite mods!

Adjure housing and 80W CREE LED's!







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Originally Posted by Zr-1Mike00
Older thread, but man this was one of my favorite mods!

Adjure housing and 80W CREE LED's!







WOW bringing back a super old thread but I just purchased my 2000 model and I have to have this setup! Do you have links to the exact bulbs and lenses???
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Just get ahold of radioflyer. He can hook you up. I have them on my 02 and it is a major improvement over stock.
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They look great when you walk up to it at night and hit the clicker...



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