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Old 10-08-2013, 04:40 PM
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What bulbs have you guys used?

I'm having trouble passing safety inspection because my tail lights are tinted so a shop told me to install LED's to compensate the tint and they will pass it. I know I need to get resistors, but I'm looking for any recommendations for bright 360 degree LED bulbs!

Any help appreciated
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Originally Posted by brickloaf
I'm having trouble passing safety inspection because my tail lights are tinted so a shop told me to install LED's to compensate the tint and they will pass it. I know I need to get resistors, but I'm looking for any recommendations for bright 360 degree LED bulbs!

Any help appreciated

I'd suggest taking it to another shop that is more lenient on the visual inspection..

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How are they measuring the "legality" of your tail lights? check your state laws, and see what exactly the requirements are for passing inspections.
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bingo i would try a star type bulb but really idk if that would pass inspection
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Want a bright one? Better be ready to put some money out lol
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Or if you can manage to build one using a cree led (use on tacticalt flashlights) those are bright lol
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superbrightleds.com sells GM canbus ready LED bulbs but i cant see them being any sort of brighter then your stock bulbs during the day.

3157 CAN Bus LED Bulb - Dual Intensity 26 SMD LED Tower | LED Brake Light, Turn Light and Tail Light Bulbs | LED Car Bulbs | Super Bright LEDs
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Originally Posted by Spawne32
superbrightleds.com sells GM canbus ready LED bulbs but i cant see them being any sort of brighter then your stock bulbs during the day.

3157 CAN Bus LED Bulb - Dual Intensity 26 SMD LED Tower | LED Brake Light, Turn Light and Tail Light Bulbs | LED Car Bulbs | Super Bright LEDs
^this! I have gone through so many LED I needed up with Sylvania silvestar as brake light and what a difference on light output.
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