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Would this be brighter?....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-X-Super-Brigh ... 1091982314

The charts I see show the reverse light is a wedge, not an 1157

This should be the brightest at 350 lumens
http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo ... 1701/4011/

~tc~ wrote:The charts I see show the reverse light is a wedge, not an 1157

This should be the brightest at 350 lumens
http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo ... 1701/4011/

Actually the manual lists the reverse light bulbs as P21W. If you're looking for a brighter light, here are some halogen alternatives:

P21W (stock)
Volts: 12 V
Amps: 1.75 
Watts: 21
Rated Life: 150 hrs
MSCD: 37
Lumens: 465.09

1156
Volts: 12.8 V
Amps: 2.1
Watts: 26.88 
Rated Life: 1200 hrs
MSCD: 32
Lumens: 402.24

3497
Volts: 12.8 V
Amps: 2.1 
Watts: 26.88
Rated Life: 600
MSCD: 45
Lumens: 565.65

796 (Mini Halogen lamps)
Volts: 12.8 V
Watts: 35 
Rated Life: 320
MSCD: 60
Lumens: 754.2

P21W is correct. I've changed mine http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... =12&t=2556

Wouldn't there be a slight fire risk when upgrading the bulbs to a higher wattage like the halogens? Plus, halogens put out a lot more heat (we have them in our bathroom), so that would be a concern too right?

SamirD wrote:Wouldn't there be a slight fire risk when upgrading the bulbs to a higher wattage like the halogens? Plus, halogens put out a lot more heat (we have them in our bathroom), so that would be a concern too right?

From what I've read, the 35W 796 bulbs are a common and safe upgrade. Unfortunately I'm not interested in brighter reverse lights so I haven't researched it further

It's in places like this that the higher light output of a comparably powered LED helps. Personally, I wouldn't mess with halogens.

SamirD wrote:It's in places like this that the higher light output of a comparably powered LED helps. Personally, I wouldn't mess with halogens.

I agree completely. If anyone finds a more effective LED replacement, be sure to share!