<VV> Re: "Brite" Bulbs get dim in a hurry

[burkhard@rochester.rr.com]

Only if you want to install an HID system on the ass end of your car!  You are looking in the wrong section of the site. Hign Intensity Discharge is a *headlight* system. It would be sweet to "alert" tailgaters with it, though...

Jim Burkhard

----- Original Message -----
From: Ron F Hinz <ronh@owt.com>
Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2004 2:10 pm
Subject: Re: <VV> "Brite" Bulbs get dim in a hurry

> Oh yeah, this alternative is real nice for the very rich.  Only 
> Bob would be
> interested at $450.
> RonH
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <JVHRoberts@aol.com>
> To: <JVHRoberts@aol.com>; <Mikeamauro@aol.com>; 
> <virtualvairs@corvair.org>Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2004 10:37 AM
> Subject: Re: <VV> "Brite" Bulbs get dim in a hurry
> 
> 
> > Ooops.. These guys are:
> > http://www.hioutputbulbs.com/
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 3/30/2004 7:26:09 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
> JVHRobertswrites:
> >
> > > Yep, there are a couple of alternatives here.
> > > 1. 2357. They plug right in, and have brighter brake lights.
> > > 2. Turn & Backup Bulbs These guys have halogen 15W/50W 1157
> replacements.
> > > I've had them in my Z for 4 years now, no problems, and a LOT 
> brighter.> >
> > > In a message dated 3/29/2004 10:46:31 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> > > Mikeamauro@aol.com writes:
> > > I've been trying to use the "Brite" tail light bulbs sold to 
> replace a
> > > standard 1157.  The Bright bulbs are, no doubt, noticeably 
> brighter than
> a
> > > standard
> > > 1157; only problem, the bright bulbs are only lasting a few 
> months in
> > > service.
> > > Has anyone had a similar experience with the "Brite" bulbs?  I 
> am having
> the
> > > same experience with all three Corvairs in which I'm using the 
> bulbs.> > Sockets, wiring, voltage, all fine....bulbs just blow 
> out wayyyyyyy to
> soon.
> > > And a
> > > follow up: has anyone else found any other GOOD 1157
> > > substitutes?
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance,
> > > Mike Mauro
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