Question about Polarg M-12s
03-25-2001, 01:08 AM
#1
Instructor
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Los Angeles
Age: 47
Posts: 158
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Question about Polarg M-12s
Hey all,
I finally found some time to do some installing this weekend. I installed my Polarg M-12s for my front turn signals, but I was surprisingly disappointed to notice that they were not nearly as bright as my HIDs. They are definitely white, but not super white, and not very bright. Is this normal? I rechecked on the package and it said M-12. I also installed my friend's M-14 in one of the sockets to compare, and I couldn't tell much of a difference between the two. Could somebody who has these bulbs help me out?
Btw, as one of the early members of this website, I apologize for not being around and contributing lately. Second year med school's tough...
But I'll be back with a vengeance once I finish boards! 
UCLAtl
------------------
2000 Non-nav Silver TL
metallic tint all around, JL 12"W3 sub + PPI 2300 amp, factory underbody, Inspire clear tails, Comptech exhaust, Viper 500 ESP alarm (in that order)
coming soon: Mugen grill and WW wing
I finally found some time to do some installing this weekend. I installed my Polarg M-12s for my front turn signals, but I was surprisingly disappointed to notice that they were not nearly as bright as my HIDs. They are definitely white, but not super white, and not very bright. Is this normal? I rechecked on the package and it said M-12. I also installed my friend's M-14 in one of the sockets to compare, and I couldn't tell much of a difference between the two. Could somebody who has these bulbs help me out?
Btw, as one of the early members of this website, I apologize for not being around and contributing lately. Second year med school's tough...
But I'll be back with a vengeance once I finish boards! UCLAtl
------------------
2000 Non-nav Silver TL
metallic tint all around, JL 12"W3 sub + PPI 2300 amp, factory underbody, Inspire clear tails, Comptech exhaust, Viper 500 ESP alarm (in that order)
coming soon: Mugen grill and WW wing
03-25-2001, 02:23 AM
#3
Advanced
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hey UCLAtl,
I just installed some m-12 on my 99tl two weeks ago... yeah, there are not as bright as I hoped. Oh, by the way, I was a Bruin too as an undergrad... now first year at Northwestern Med... but always a Bruin at heart!
I just installed some m-12 on my 99tl two weeks ago... yeah, there are not as bright as I hoped. Oh, by the way, I was a Bruin too as an undergrad... now first year at Northwestern Med... but always a Bruin at heart!
03-25-2001, 04:12 AM
#4
Instructor
Join Date: Jan 2001
Posts: 240
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hey UCLAtl... you go to UCLA? THats where I go. Maybe I've seen your car. I've seen a fixed up silver TL there with rims. That wasnt you was it? I'm always parked in Lot 4. You might see me. Say something if you see a TL with OEM kit and black A emblem.
03-25-2001, 12:12 PM
#5
RWD convert
![[VTEC]TL's Avatar](https://acurazine.com/forums/customavatars/avatar9297_1.gif){kind=avatar}
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Pembroke Pines, FL USA
Age: 40
Posts: 782
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Anyone know if the Polargs new G series bulbs are any brighter?
------------------
Y2K Satin Silver/Ebony 3.2TL
AEM Short ram w/ custom CAI conversion | Magnaflow axle-back exhaust | Neuspeed Sport springs(modified: 3.5"F/3"R drop) | BOSCH platinum+4 spark plugs | Acura OE Wing | Mesh grill and bumper | Headlight finishers | Acura Indiglo Emblem | Mugen badging | Body color door handles | Polarg M12 sidemarkers | Opti-Blue Xenon HB's | Hiper Strobes F/R | 20%/35% Llumar Platinum tint | Razo RA42 Shiftknob | Alloy pedals | Blue neon exterior lighting | Rockford 10" RFP2410 Punch XLC subs | Boss Audio CLR60 600wt. 4ch. amp | Escort Passport 7500 Radar/Laser detector
------------------
Y2K Satin Silver/Ebony 3.2TL
AEM Short ram w/ custom CAI conversion | Magnaflow axle-back exhaust | Neuspeed Sport springs(modified: 3.5"F/3"R drop) | BOSCH platinum+4 spark plugs | Acura OE Wing | Mesh grill and bumper | Headlight finishers | Acura Indiglo Emblem | Mugen badging | Body color door handles | Polarg M12 sidemarkers | Opti-Blue Xenon HB's | Hiper Strobes F/R | 20%/35% Llumar Platinum tint | Razo RA42 Shiftknob | Alloy pedals | Blue neon exterior lighting | Rockford 10" RFP2410 Punch XLC subs | Boss Audio CLR60 600wt. 4ch. amp | Escort Passport 7500 Radar/Laser detector
03-25-2001, 01:35 PM
#6
What's up Chris?
Glad to see you're still alive!
------------------
1999 Dark Emerald Pearl TL w/ nav
Factory underbody kit and rear spoiler.
Comptech springs, sways, headers and exhaust.
RS Akimoto Funnel Ram III Intake.
18x7.5 +48 5Zigen Heidfeld wheels with 225/40ZR18 Nitto NT-555 tires.
Inspire Tail-lights with Polarg M-23 P8711R signal bulbs.
DEI Viper 550ESP Alarm
Pics of my TL
Pics of my S2000
Glad to see you're still alive!
------------------
1999 Dark Emerald Pearl TL w/ nav
Factory underbody kit and rear spoiler.
Comptech springs, sways, headers and exhaust.
RS Akimoto Funnel Ram III Intake.
18x7.5 +48 5Zigen Heidfeld wheels with 225/40ZR18 Nitto NT-555 tires.
Inspire Tail-lights with Polarg M-23 P8711R signal bulbs.
DEI Viper 550ESP Alarm
Pics of my TL
Pics of my S2000
03-25-2001, 03:32 PM
#7
Instructor
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Los Angeles
Age: 47
Posts: 158
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks for all the replies. Wow, this board has grown quite a bit since I last ventured here! 
There was a time when I was the only Bruin here... and only med student. Nice to see the growth!
UWTL, yeah you are right about the blinking. When they are blinking, they are pretty bright (about 75% of HID, I'd say), but when they are just on with the headlights, they have that kinda dark greenish hue with only 25% brightness of HIDs. The thing that puzzles me is why the M-12 is not really brighter than the M-14 I compared it to. The only thing I can think of is there is not enough wattage going to the bulb in the first place.
Drazzilb01, enjoy first year while you still can. Second year's a btch, plus you have to worry about boards.
Chocobo118, what does your car look like? My car isn't slammed and it still has stock rims. I know what car you're talking about tho. Slammed, rims, but no kit and no tails, and some non-C-tech exhausts.
Anyone else with Polarg M-12s with this problem? Any solutions? Anyone try the PIAA hyperwhite bulbs?
whatsup steve! yup, still alive... barely!
UCLAtl
There was a time when I was the only Bruin here... and only med student. Nice to see the growth!UWTL, yeah you are right about the blinking. When they are blinking, they are pretty bright (about 75% of HID, I'd say), but when they are just on with the headlights, they have that kinda dark greenish hue with only 25% brightness of HIDs. The thing that puzzles me is why the M-12 is not really brighter than the M-14 I compared it to. The only thing I can think of is there is not enough wattage going to the bulb in the first place.
Drazzilb01, enjoy first year while you still can. Second year's a btch, plus you have to worry about boards.
Chocobo118, what does your car look like? My car isn't slammed and it still has stock rims. I know what car you're talking about tho. Slammed, rims, but no kit and no tails, and some non-C-tech exhausts.
Anyone else with Polarg M-12s with this problem? Any solutions? Anyone try the PIAA hyperwhite bulbs?
whatsup steve! yup, still alive... barely!
UCLAtl
Trending Topics
03-25-2001, 05:44 PM
#8
Advanced
Join Date: Jul 2000
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I installed the Gigalux BW401 in my front signals. Same problem. Check out the What's New section of www.24hiper.com. They make a dual filament S25/1157 bulb with a 15/50W rating. 15W is triple the M-12 power and double the BW401 power. Dont worry about your factory harness. The factory fuse blows at 100W... do the math. You can buy them at www.eautoworks.com but the're 35/pr. I'm looking around for a better price.
------------------
99' LGM, H&R Sport Springs, 37% Platinum+, AEM SRI, Inspire tailend, Gigalux BW401 front corners, BW501 rear signals, Polarg M-6 Back-ups
Our reality is only a faint shadow of the truth
<FONT COLOR="#800080" SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Arial">[This message has been edited by SimplyEasy on March 25, 2001 @ ]</font>
<FONT COLOR="#800080" SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Arial">[This message has been edited by SimplyEasy on March 25, 2001 @ ]</font>
<FONT COLOR="#800080" SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Arial">[This message has been edited by SimplyEasy on March 25, 2001 @ ]</font>
------------------
99' LGM, H&R Sport Springs, 37% Platinum+, AEM SRI, Inspire tailend, Gigalux BW401 front corners, BW501 rear signals, Polarg M-6 Back-ups
Our reality is only a faint shadow of the truth
<FONT COLOR="#800080" SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Arial">[This message has been edited by SimplyEasy on March 25, 2001 @ ]</font>
<FONT COLOR="#800080" SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Arial">[This message has been edited by SimplyEasy on March 25, 2001 @ ]</font>
<FONT COLOR="#800080" SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Arial">[This message has been edited by SimplyEasy on March 25, 2001 @ ]</font>
03-25-2001, 07:25 PM
#9
Drifting
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Torrance, CA
Posts: 2,120
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
You're right. It's not as bright as the HID's. That's a given... cuz it ain't HID.
It is pretty bright compared to other regular clear bulbs.
P.S. You thought you were the only Bruin. Boba is a Bruin, I am a Bruin (alumnus)... I'm sure there are more among us.
It is pretty bright compared to other regular clear bulbs.
P.S. You thought you were the only Bruin. Boba is a Bruin, I am a Bruin (alumnus)... I'm sure there are more among us.
03-25-2001, 11:50 PM
#10
Pro
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: TO
Posts: 585
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
YEah.....i agree, they are kinna greenish..and kinna gay....but who cares, It looks nice enough when they are blinking.
hey guys.....why dont you try the M-6 reverse bulb..i got it installed and really really nice looking...
------------------
-Rz-RacingZone
99 TL Silver
-AEM CAI
-N1 Exhaust
-Eibach Prokit
-Custom Front grill
-Custom badge
-Polarg M-12 corner
-Polarg M-6 reverse
-Eurolite Highbeam
-Body kit
-Rear wing
-Neuspeed towerbar
hey guys.....why dont you try the M-6 reverse bulb..i got it installed and really really nice looking...
------------------
-Rz-RacingZone
99 TL Silver
-AEM CAI
-N1 Exhaust
-Eibach Prokit
-Custom Front grill
-Custom badge
-Polarg M-12 corner
-Polarg M-6 reverse
-Eurolite Highbeam
-Body kit
-Rear wing
-Neuspeed towerbar
03-25-2001, 11:53 PM
#11
Safety Car
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Milky Way, Earth
Posts: 3,806
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I'd bet we could disable the blinkers from being on at half power and they'd only come on when they blink...
------------------
2001 Silver TL, non-navi, Inspire tails & wood steering wheel, 2 burlwood dash kits & shift knob, TL-S passenger vent trim, Alumapro BP-10 & ZX400TI Phoenix Gold, Python 1500 ESP (remote start, all windows up & down, sunroof closes, prox, etc), factory spoiler & body kit, AEM short ram intake, blue alarm LEDs, Mugen grill, Comptech sways, springs & exhaust, SuperCrystal lugs, black chrome emblems.
On order: 19" Alstadt IVs, 225/35ZR19 Nitto 555s, Apex'i V-AFC, Solaris 9005.
Nate's ride
------------------
"Every man dies, not every man lives."
------------------
2001 Silver TL, non-navi, Inspire tails & wood steering wheel, 2 burlwood dash kits & shift knob, TL-S passenger vent trim, Alumapro BP-10 & ZX400TI Phoenix Gold, Python 1500 ESP (remote start, all windows up & down, sunroof closes, prox, etc), factory spoiler & body kit, AEM short ram intake, blue alarm LEDs, Mugen grill, Comptech sways, springs & exhaust, SuperCrystal lugs, black chrome emblems.
On order: 19" Alstadt IVs, 225/35ZR19 Nitto 555s, Apex'i V-AFC, Solaris 9005.
Nate's ride
------------------
"Every man dies, not every man lives."
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
navtool.com
5G TLX Audio, Bluetooth, Electronics & Navigation
31
11-16-2015 08:30 PM
DerrickW
3G TL Performance Parts & Modifications
9
11-15-2015 05:52 PM
