Anyone find thebackup lights rather weak?
#1
Anyone find thebackup lights rather weak?
Compared to my previous car - the back up light does not seem to light up the street as well (when backing up) - does anyone feel the same?
Any solutions?
Any solutions?
#2
I never knew the back up lights were there to light up the street. I thought they were an indicator to let other drivers know that you are going in reverse.
I have never stood outside my car to look at how bright the lights are either.
I have never stood outside my car to look at how bright the lights are either.
#3
Absolutely! Dimmest backup light of any car that I have owned -- or driven at night. However, I think that the rear glass cuts out more light than on many cars. That certainly helps in bright sun, but not at night.
I have no solution, but I will check into other bulbs that might provide more light. I wonder if I could mount an aux. light (like a clear foglight) under the rear of the car and tap into the wire that feeds the backup lights. Being lower would probably help.
In my opinion, the lighting on the TSX is weak; both interior and exterior -- and is one area that needs more attention.
I have no solution, but I will check into other bulbs that might provide more light. I wonder if I could mount an aux. light (like a clear foglight) under the rear of the car and tap into the wire that feeds the backup lights. Being lower would probably help.
In my opinion, the lighting on the TSX is weak; both interior and exterior -- and is one area that needs more attention.
#7
Originally Posted by Dan Martin
LED's are far worse than bulbs.
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#8
Originally Posted by Jim Holloman
In my opinion, the lighting on the TSX is weak; both interior and exterior -- and is one area that needs more attention.
The interior lighting inside the TSX is the best I've had on any car. It is bright during the day and at night, I don't see how the lighting could possibly be weak inside.
As far as the outside, how much brighter do you want your headlights to be? I get high beamed by passing motorists all the damn time they're so bright.
#9
Originally Posted by NorCal
Back on the old Blue LED thread this came up and since then I've been toying around with the idea.
Why are these worse? Please share the 411!!
Why are these worse? Please share the 411!!
#11
In previous vehicles I used to use these: http://www.designtech-intl.com:8080/...atid=12&step=4
Unfortunately, only available for larger 1156 and 3156 bulbs. Not made to replace 7443s like the ones in our cars.
I do miss the bright light illuminating the area behind the car.
Unfortunately, only available for larger 1156 and 3156 bulbs. Not made to replace 7443s like the ones in our cars.
I do miss the bright light illuminating the area behind the car.
#13
#14
Originally Posted by catbarf
It is whiter than the regular bulb. But is it brighter than the regular bulb? It does not say.
Originally Posted by cmf
I never knew the back up lights were there to light up the street. I thought they were an indicator to let other drivers know that you are going in reverse.
#15
Originally Posted by owkone
It is whiter than the regular bulb. But is it brighter than the regular bulb? It does not say.
#17
Originally Posted by catbarf
Our reverse bulbs are 7440 not 7443, BTW. My mistake earlier.
#18
call me negetive but I have never in my life heard of someone bringing up the issue of how bright or dim your reverse light bulbs are... I think that may be a sign that you have become obsessive over the car in general. more power to you i guess?
I never knew/thought your reverse lights were supposed to light up your rear end so you can see; always assumed they just let people behind you know to watch out...
I never knew/thought your reverse lights were supposed to light up your rear end so you can see; always assumed they just let people behind you know to watch out...
#19
Originally Posted by mrcenzo
call me negetive but I have never in my life heard of someone bringing up the issue of how bright or dim your reverse light bulbs are... I think that may be a sign that you have become obsessive over the car in general. more power to you i guess?
I never knew/thought your reverse lights were supposed to light up your rear end so you can see; always assumed they just let people behind you know to watch out...
I never knew/thought your reverse lights were supposed to light up your rear end so you can see; always assumed they just let people behind you know to watch out...
It makes a difference if you're in a dark and unlighted area.
#21
Originally Posted by VeniceBeachTSX
Part of the reason they are clear white lights is to give you greater visibilities. Many larger vehicles have actual headlight type assemblies mounted back there.
It makes a difference if you're in a dark and unlighted area.
It makes a difference if you're in a dark and unlighted area.
When i test drove the tsx i was like oh god, people on the mb are going to have a field day with this 'not an ashtray' sticker. low and behold there was liek 5 threads on it at one point discussing how to remove it, what it means, why is it there, coverups.
not mocking anyone, just think its funny.
#22
Originally Posted by mrcenzo
I never knew/thought your reverse lights were supposed to light up your rear end so you can see; always assumed they just let people behind you know to watch out...
#23
Originally Posted by owkone
It's my the car's rear end not mine!!
someone should install strobes in the reverse lights, and put them on when someone is walking behind the car to see how freaked out they get.
but that would be wrong...
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