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| scottb |
 May 21 2009, 02:32 PM
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who wants a PEZ?!  Group: Members Posts: 1,993 Joined: 27-December 02 From: south-(not north)-wick, MA Member No.: 32 Region Association: North East States  |
i have new bulbs all around and my indicators work properly. however, i get honked at regularly because it would seem that other drivers do not see the indicator light when i am turning or changing lanes. during the day is the problem as all lights are bright at night. anyone else have this problem? any solutions?
cheers, scott |
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| turboturtle |
May 21 2009, 03:22 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 56 Joined: 19-February 09 From: Little Rock, Arkansas Member No.: 10,068 Region Association: None |
Solution- keep your eyes on your rear view mirror. The tails just aren't bright, or high enough for most of today's drivers. Ninety percent are Tards in my book. They easily assume that since your in a small vehicle, it's not going to hurt them. Some FU mentality for sure. Pay attention and you will see for yourself.
Euro rear assembly's might help, Still dealing with Tards however. My .02 worth! Bob |
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| scottb |
May 21 2009, 03:29 PM
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who wants a PEZ?! Group: Members Posts: 1,993 Joined: 27-December 02 From: south-(not north)-wick, MA Member No.: 32 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(turboturtle @ May 21 2009, 05:22 PM)  Solution- keep your eyes on your rear view mirror. The tails just aren't bright, or high enough for most of today's drivers. Ninety percent are Tards in my book. They easily assume that since your in a small vehicle, it's not going to hurt them. Some FU mentality for sure. Pay attention and you will see for yourself. Euro rear assembly's might help, Still dealing with Tards however. My .02 worth! Bob agree on the "tard" issue. interesting is that it is often drivers in front of me turning in to traffic. cut me off and/or i have to swerve to miss them. they are looking at me and still honk and let me know i am "#1" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/finger.gif) we collectively, meaning someone with more skill than i, need to make a brighter solution to our signals. i have seen some prototypes on the board for LED tail lights. get this done all around and we can all be safe. i drive like i used to drive a road bike.... like everyone can't see me. cheers, scott |
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| Dave_Darling |
May 21 2009, 09:50 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,983 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California 
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You can clean the sockets--they do corrode over the years. Also clean up the wire connections. Replace the bulbs as well, because they can get a little dimmer too.
Check what kind of shape the reflectors are in. Dull crusty reflectors don't reflect well. You may be able to polish them up, but careful not to wear through the reflective coating. --DD |
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| SirAndy |
May 21 2009, 09:56 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,625 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Did you get the correct bulbs?
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Andy |
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| zeezee |
May 21 2009, 10:02 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 115 Joined: 16-October 08 From: san ramon, ca Member No.: 9,651 Region Association: Northern California |
I painted the inside of the buckets with a spray can "Chrome". Seemed to brighten things up a bit.
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| Mikey914 |
May 22 2009, 01:29 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,659 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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Clean the contacts and grounds. You can replace with LEDs that operate on a lower voltage, that will help on the ground situation these cars are known for.
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| BK911 |
May 22 2009, 07:24 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 672 Joined: 19-February 04 From: Rocky Top, TN Member No.: 1,674 Region Association: None |
I use a dremmel with a small wire brush attachment to clean the contacts inside of the bulb holder. Couple of seconds and it looks all new and shiney.
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| turboturtle |
May 22 2009, 07:42 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 56 Joined: 19-February 09 From: Little Rock, Arkansas Member No.: 10,068 Region Association: None |
I forgot about those after market rear window brake light kits that were on the market Twenty years ago.
I think it would be way cool to mount an LED bar like they sell for the lower rear of truck beds. It might be wider than the rear window of our cars however. I'm curious to see for myself. Bob |
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| orcadigital |
May 22 2009, 09:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 59 Joined: 1-November 05 From: Elizabeth, CO Member No.: 5,043 |
Just a side note on LED Tails... some of the LED light options (the 1156/1157 direct replacements that NAPA carries for example) have some number of LED's all facing out. This almost totally eliminates the reflected light off the housings (since none of the light is facing the reflector), and results in a dimmer light overall. Great theory, not so good in practice.
Clean the contacts, new bulbs, and maybe some plastic polish on the lenses...then pray the guy behind you didn't opt for the "value line" brake pads last time he did them... |
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