HID in rear Reverse lights
09-10-2009, 02:48 AM
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Hi, i was thinking of MAYBE putting HID in my rear reverse lights.
if i change it to a HID kit 35W, will i get any lamp warnings ?
i will change the fuse as well.
in sweden we are entering a darker part of the year.
during winter it gets dark at around 4pm...
Damn i hate these google adds...
if i change it to a HID kit 35W, will i get any lamp warnings ?
i will change the fuse as well.
in sweden we are entering a darker part of the year.
during winter it gets dark at around 4pm...
Damn i hate these google adds...
09-10-2009, 03:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Residence' post='1003675' date='Sep 10 2009, 06:48 AM
Hi, i was thinking of MAYBE putting HID in my rear reverse lights.
if i change it to a HID kit 35W, will i get any lamp warnings ?
i will change the fuse as well.
in sweden we are entering a darker part of the year.
during winter it gets dark at around 4pm...
Damn i hate these google adds...
if i change it to a HID kit 35W, will i get any lamp warnings ?
i will change the fuse as well.
in sweden we are entering a darker part of the year.
during winter it gets dark at around 4pm...
Damn i hate these google adds...
09-10-2009, 04:01 AM
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='1003681' date='Sep 10 2009, 07:16 AM
I've thought of that once, but realized, by the time the HID's warm up, you'll be pulling out of reverse and into Drive already. And i dont think all the turning on and off the HID kit would be good, especially since going forward and backwards and then forwards then backwards is a common thing. the life of the HID kit would probably not last too long.
09-10-2009, 07:55 AM
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i was going to put HIDS as well just like nigxdoof. Instead, I'll also have a switch so when someone high beams me, I can put my reverse lights on. But honestly, you'll have to fabricate your own socket and also much of a pain in the butt.
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09-10-2009, 11:46 AM
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i came across this before... kinda pricey... but its an option...
http://www.umnitza.com/umnitza-reverselight-p-1152.html
http://www.umnitza.com/umnitza-reverselight-p-1152.html
09-10-2009, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by javaco888' post='1004152' date='Sep 10 2009, 03:46 PM
i came across this before... kinda pricey... but its an option...
http://www.umnitza.com/umnitza-reverselight-p-1152.html
http://www.umnitza.com/umnitza-reverselight-p-1152.html
$250 dollars for reverse bulbs?!?! holy crap.. now that is pricey...
09-11-2009, 01:05 PM
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Let me first explain what the kit is:
2 Mini HID reverse bulbs, a full wiring harness, resistors, and Prolumen ballasts
Also optional is a switch.
here is a step by step:
http://www.umnitza.com/gallery/album40
And here is a photo of it on my M5
The mini bulbs take literally 6 seconds to warm up fully. Within 3, they are already quite visible, and by 6 seconds they are full brightness.
I've had 3 sets of Reverse HID in my cars. Never had a single bulb or ballast failure (remember, I show these off to all my customers at least 1 or 2 times a day).
2 Mini HID reverse bulbs, a full wiring harness, resistors, and Prolumen ballasts
Also optional is a switch.
here is a step by step:
http://www.umnitza.com/gallery/album40
And here is a photo of it on my M5
Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='1003681' date='Sep 10 2009, 04:16 AM
I've thought of that once, but realized, by the time the HID's warm up, you'll be pulling out of reverse and into Drive already. And i dont think all the turning on and off the HID kit would be good, especially since going forward and backwards and then forwards then backwards is a common thing. the life of the HID kit would probably not last too long.
I've had 3 sets of Reverse HID in my cars. Never had a single bulb or ballast failure (remember, I show these off to all my customers at least 1 or 2 times a day).
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