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uwsacf
10-05-2003, 03:15 PM
Changed out all the rear lites to 3457K krypton bulbs... (took a whole box of 10)

Including the reverse lites (stock 3156 single contact - but the double contacts work fine)

These are 40w/3w vs stock 30w/3w....

Much better now.... unless you are too close!!!

Especially in reverse with the double 5% tint...... LOL

and they don't use anymore juice than 3157s....

Now to find some 3457NA/K for the front turn signals.....
RCSignals
10-05-2003, 11:10 PM
How hot do they get?
uwsacf
10-06-2003, 11:33 AM
No hotter than normal....

Illumination is brighter - draw is close to the same...
jparrie
10-07-2003, 11:27 AM
Where did you get them?

Jim
Marauderman
10-07-2003, 03:30 PM
SO.................The whole purpose is to have the lights "Brighter" than OEM...correct...and these are the best IYO .....is this what this is all about---not that something is wrong and we need to take action on........?........thanks.
RCSignals
10-07-2003, 05:39 PM
marauderman, It's just about making them brighter, not something wrong.
Bigdogjim
10-07-2003, 06:36 PM
I was informed on theway to Marauderville that my tail/brake lights looked dim. Now I have mine backed out.

I'll have to look into the brighter bulbs................

Thanks
uwsacf
10-07-2003, 06:42 PM
they are just brighter than stock - without using much, if any more juice.... (see krypton flashlite bulbs)

Thought you Marauder guys might be interested since your tail lenses are a little darker than our CV ones....

Here in Florida we have blind old people driving around (looking for some Mouse) who don't pay attention...

And I want to make sure they are paying full attention when I hit the brakes...

Normally, I would fill the tails with leds, but I don't see a relatively easy way of removing the lens from the body of the tail...like I did with the Impala.

I used 3496s (ipo 2057s) on the Impala, before the led mod and they were great...

These are just a krypton version for the blade type bulbs we use....
Marauderman
10-08-2003, 10:38 AM
Originally posted by RCSignals
marauderman, It's just about making them brighter, not something wrong.

Thanks RC---Was worried there for a moment--but I can "see" why this might be hgelpful....
jparrie
10-08-2003, 11:42 AM
Originally posted by uwsacf
Changed out all the rear lites to 3457K krypton bulbs... (took a whole box of 10)

Including the reverse lites (stock 3156 single contact - but the double contacts work fine)

These are 40w/3w vs stock 30w/3w....

Much better now.... unless you are too close!!!




Where did you get them? Local store? Internet?

TIA

Jim
uwsacf
10-08-2003, 06:45 PM
I bought them from one of the local parts distributors....(I work at a Kenworth dealership)

Brand was Eiko...

Box of 10 = $10 or a buck a piece....

Sometimes Napa can get this kind of stuff - caution on pricing -

Ricer stores have a lot of this kind of stuff...

Probably AutoZone too...
CRUZTAKER
10-09-2003, 07:22 PM
I tried to explain this issue for those of us who tinted our tail lights some time ago. I also passed it on at Ennis. I hope your thread gets better results. The 3400 series bulbs have a higher candlepower and look quite nice without burning significantly brighter. This is a good and safe upgrade. Thanks for bringing it to LIGHT.