HOMiEZ

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what do you guys think of these ebay bulbs? Are they any good?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/7443-...WDVWQQtcZphoto


if not where is the prefered place to get these replacement bulbs?

YBLegal

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NO do not get those. i dont know if you know, Our Bulbs shoot stright UP
you want something thats wide angle or multi angle.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/7443-...36373689QQrdZ1

dkny_boi

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YBLegal's right... it'd be best to get the ones with the leds around the sides of the bulb. I had a set similar to the ones in his link but i didn't like it though. The problem is that, during the day they blink on decent... not quite as bright but still noticeable... but at night, the difference between half lit and full-on braking is very small.

HOMiEZ

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Thanks for your responses fellas.

but two bulbs for $40 + shipping seems kinda pricey.

does anyone know how much the oem bulb cost?

ares

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Id be shocked if it was more than 5$. but the OEM isnt LEDs(unless you talking 2006, and then none of this is relevant)

Im a big fan of LEDs, but I dont think they are a great option for brake lights. I dont think their bright enough; specially on a bright day.

YBLegal

iTrader: (21)

well.. I have bought these on Ebay.. i will let you know the result as soon as it comes in
they claim to have the brightest LED so we'll see how this turns out~
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWN%3AIT&rd=1

illudezion

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I'm interested in the out come...keep us posted and post some pics.

YBLegal

iTrader: (21)

will do

maxpowers

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Any updates?

I am interested in using these for the rear turn signals. After installing my 06 tail lights, I put my old red 9 LED bulbs (from superbright) into the turn signals and they are not bright enough. Especially because the rear turn signal bulbs point out on an angle and not much of the light gets refracted from the reflector.

YBLegal

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i got them.. they were too big to fit into the socket whole..
made the whole bigger and sqeezed them in.. not as bright as i thought..
waste of money.. just save up for your 06 tail lights.. thats what i am going to do..

NOT WORTH IT~!!!!!

maxpowers

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I do have the 06 tail lights. I am interested in the bulbs for my turn signals. Sorry to hear they didn't fit or are not that bright. At least you have an excuse now to upgrade to the 06s.

dkny_boi

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maxpowers, you should look into the LED bulbs that blink amber. They must be a bit brighter than the red ones because i remember another member posted videos of his and they look like they blinked just as bright as oem bulbs. Just with the cooler instant-on look.

maxpowers

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Thanks. Did some searching at an HID/LED forum and realized the concensus is unless you custom fabricate an LED array (as seen in other threads https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-and-interior/155163-sequential-rear-led-turn-signal-retro.html), LED bulbs don't work too well for turn signals. The problem is LED light is very directional. If you look at the bulb directly your are OK, but at any angle the bulb appears very dim.

With brake lights you are OK because people are directly behind you, but with turn signals you need to account for cars all around you.