Clear Tail light Owners CHECK HERE. Bulb Issues and Review

4Hummer · 07-06-2005, 10:00 AM

For Everyone with Clear Tail Lights, What are you using for Brake Bulbs ?

Here's my review of all the bulbs I've Tried, and Im still not happy, You just cannot SEE the brake lights in the day.

First We have the APC Icy Hot's Red 1157 replacement Bulb.

Review: Bulbs burn out VERY quickly almost every 2 months, and you cannot see them very well during the day.

Night Time

APC Running Lights at Night

APC Brake Lights at Night

Day Time

APC Running Lights during the Day

APC Brake Lights During the Day

Next Up We have EuroLite LED replacement 1157

Review: Cannot see lights durning the day

Night Time

LED Running Lights at night

LED Brake lights at night

Day Time

LED Running lights durning the day

LED Brake lights durning the day

4Hummer · 07-06-2005, 10:03 AM

And Finally stock 1157 bulbs with Red Nail Polish painted on the glass

Review: Most visable during the day, Nail Polish BURNS off and goes black very quickly

you can see the nail polish starting to blacken on one side

Night Time

1157 w/Red Nail Polish Running Lights at night

1157 w/Red Nail Polish Brake Lights at night

Day Time

1157 w/Red Nail Polish Running Lights durning the day

1157 w/Red Nail Polish Brake Lights durning the day

4Hummer · 07-06-2005, 10:05 AM

Thoughts ? Suggestions ? What are you guys using, What has and hasn't worked for you ?

Come on guys someone must know the answer

**rocket** · 07-06-2005, 11:40 PM

After buying my clear tail lights, i was was looking for some sort of brighter bulbs too and came across this
auction. I asked the seller about the bulbs he was including and this was his reply:

"They are from a company called Darkside Motoring in Southern
California. Their website address is http://darksidemotoring.com

If I remember correctly, the bulbs are like $15 each. I needed 4
bulbs;
(2) amber and (2) red. The total was just under $60 for the set. I
was
instructed to use my stock white bulbs as the remaining pair. Give
them
a call, and good luck!"

That seller just happened to join the forum not very long ago under the name ErikJeanna.

I havent bought them myself but i think i will once i get around to hooking up my clears.

4Hummer · 07-08-2005, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocket

(2) amber and (2) red. The total was just under $60 for the set.

Id like to see these in action before spending $60 in bulbs. Sounds good though

Or heck maybe Ill just sell these stupid taillights and go back to stock. There worth what ? $200 on ebay now ?

**rocket** · 07-08-2005, 10:43 PM

$200 would be kinda cheap. I bought/won mine (new) for $358 shipped and the second highest bidder was still willing to buy them from me for even more if i decided not to keep them.

**rocket** · 07-08-2005, 10:58 PM

You do have one nice looking 4runner and your clears make it look sweet! You should definitely keep them.

I'll call up that place and see what they have to say about their bulbs, prices, etc..
If you do it first let me know.

If worst comes to worse, you could always use that red translucent paint. You've probably seen threads where guys painted over their stock orange lights...

**rocket** · 07-09-2005, 03:26 PM

Hummer, jusy got off the phone with 'DarksideMotoring'....the guy said he gets calls all the time about bulbs for clear tail lights. The ones shown in this auction are called BI Hybrid (made in Japan) and cost $9.99 per bulb. He said they are 100% red glass (not coated) so they wont fade.
He also sells LED bulbs but said theres no guarantee they will work properly...theres a chance they will always stay on or not funtion as a normal brake light should. Found some on ebay... LED 1157

I think the BI Hybrids should work better than what you've tried so far.
For $20+ shipping its worth a try.

lee · 07-12-2005, 07:57 AM

I run BI lights in my clear corners.. theyre good looking, but burn out really fast.

i have one out as we speak...

4Hummer · 07-12-2005, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lee

I run BI lights in my clear corners.. theyre good looking, but burn out really fast.

i have one out as we speak...

Well there goes that Idea. I can't belive only a couple people have replied to this thread out of all the clear tail light owners.

There must be a solution to what appears to be a common problem.

bike4miles · 07-13-2005, 11:47 PM

I use thes bulbs that have a bunch of Japenese writing on the package and they are awsome! I got them at a tune shop for $10 each and have had them for a year now and finally burned one out but they never faded that whole time. LEDs really do suck for daytime visability. Mine are just as bright or brighter than standard bulbs in the day time. I could send you a picture of the package if you want.

4Hummer · 07-14-2005, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bike4miles

I use thes bulbs that have a bunch of Japenese writing on the package and they are awsome! I got them at a tune shop for $10 each and have had them for a year now and finally burned one out but they never faded that whole time. LEDs really do suck for daytime visability. Mine are just as bright or brighter than standard bulbs in the day time. I could send you a picture of the package if you want.

Yeah please send me a pic. michael@mudrunner.ca

THANK YOU...

lee · 07-14-2005, 08:21 AM

last night i replaced my burned out BI bulb and the other burned out! GEEZ!

so now i replaced that one. lets see how long these fresh ones last...

**rocket** · 07-14-2005, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bike4miles

I use thes bulbs that have a bunch of Japenese writing on the package and they are awsome! I got them at a tune shop for $10 each and have had them for a year now and finally burned one out but they never faded that whole time.

Same ones?

bike4miles · 08-12-2005, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4Hummer

Yeah please send me a pic. michael@mudrunner.ca

THANK YOU...

Sorry I never got back to you but I have the package for my lights in my hand. The brand is B1 Hybrid and they are MORE visable in the day than a standard tail light in the day if you ask me. They will never fade. I had mine for 2 years before I finally burned one out and to the last day it was still flawless in color and brightness. If it wasn't for these bulbs, I wouldn't run clears eather...

bike4miles · 08-12-2005, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocket

Same ones?

Woops, didn't see this... Yes! Those are the ones you want!

Steveh29 · 08-12-2005, 12:13 PM

My friend had these guys build LED tail lights and turn signals for his 204SX. They do AWESOME work and it's brighter than standard bulbs. But, you pay a premium for top notch quality.

http://www.clearcorners.com/

07-06-2005, 10:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
4Hummer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,986	Clear Tail light Owners CHECK HERE. Bulb Issues and Review For Everyone with Clear Tail Lights, What are you using for Brake Bulbs ? Here's my review of all the bulbs I've Tried, and Im still not happy, You just cannot SEE the brake lights in the day. First We have the APC Icy Hot's Red 1157 replacement Bulb. Review: Bulbs burn out VERY quickly almost every 2 months, and you cannot see them very well during the day. Night Time APC Running Lights at Night APC Brake Lights at Night Day Time APC Running Lights during the Day APC Brake Lights During the Day Next Up We have EuroLite LED replacement 1157 Review: Cannot see lights durning the day Night Time LED Running Lights at night LED Brake lights at night Day Time LED Running lights durning the day LED Brake lights durning the day __________________ Michael 1991 4Runner 22RE. CHOP www.obsessiveoffroadclub.com

07-06-2005, 10:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
4Hummer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,986	And Finally stock 1157 bulbs with Red Nail Polish painted on the glass Review: Most visable during the day, Nail Polish BURNS off and goes black very quickly you can see the nail polish starting to blacken on one side Night Time 1157 w/Red Nail Polish Running Lights at night 1157 w/Red Nail Polish Brake Lights at night Day Time 1157 w/Red Nail Polish Running Lights durning the day 1157 w/Red Nail Polish Brake Lights durning the day __________________ Michael 1991 4Runner 22RE. CHOP www.obsessiveoffroadclub.com

07-06-2005, 10:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
4Hummer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,986	Thoughts ? Suggestions ? What are you guys using, What has and hasn't worked for you ? Come on guys someone must know the answer __________________ Michael 1991 4Runner 22RE. CHOP www.obsessiveoffroadclub.com Last edited by 4Hummer : 07-06-2005 at 05:46 PM.

07-06-2005, 11:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
rocket Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,333	After buying my clear tail lights, i was was looking for some sort of brighter bulbs too and came across this auction. I asked the seller about the bulbs he was including and this was his reply: "They are from a company called Darkside Motoring in Southern California. Their website address is http://darksidemotoring.com If I remember correctly, the bulbs are like $15 each. I needed 4 bulbs; (2) amber and (2) red. The total was just under $60 for the set. I was instructed to use my stock white bulbs as the remaining pair. Give them a call, and good luck!" That seller just happened to join the forum not very long ago under the name ErikJeanna. I havent bought them myself but i think i will once i get around to hooking up my clears. __________________ under construction: '96-'02 gone: '92

07-08-2005, 10:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
rocket Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,333	$200 would be kinda cheap. I bought/won mine (new) for $358 shipped and the second highest bidder was still willing to buy them from me for even more if i decided not to keep them. __________________ under construction: '96-'02 gone: '92

07-08-2005, 10:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
rocket Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,333	You do have one nice looking 4runner and your clears make it look sweet! You should definitely keep them. I'll call up that place and see what they have to say about their bulbs, prices, etc.. If you do it first let me know. If worst comes to worse, you could always use that red translucent paint. You've probably seen threads where guys painted over their stock orange lights... __________________ under construction: '96-'02 gone: '92

07-09-2005, 03:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
rocket Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,333	Hummer, jusy got off the phone with 'DarksideMotoring'....the guy said he gets calls all the time about bulbs for clear tail lights. The ones shown in this auction are called BI Hybrid (made in Japan) and cost $9.99 per bulb. He said they are 100% red glass (not coated) so they wont fade. He also sells LED bulbs but said theres no guarantee they will work properly...theres a chance they will always stay on or not funtion as a normal brake light should. Found some on ebay... LED 1157 I think the BI Hybrids should work better than what you've tried so far. For $20+ shipping its worth a try. __________________ under construction: '96-'02 gone: '92

07-12-2005, 07:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
lee Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: boston, ma Posts: 6,766	I run BI lights in my clear corners.. theyre good looking, but burn out really fast. i have one out as we speak...

07-13-2005, 11:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
bike4miles Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,382	I use thes bulbs that have a bunch of Japenese writing on the package and they are awsome! I got them at a tune shop for $10 each and have had them for a year now and finally burned one out but they never faded that whole time. LEDs really do suck for daytime visability. Mine are just as bright or brighter than standard bulbs in the day time. I could send you a picture of the package if you want. __________________ --Miles Sold '91 4runner, 22re, 5 spd manual, 180,000 miles, cone filter, Downey 1.5"HD coils, SkyJacker Nitrogens, Magnaflow Exhaust, Stull grill, Clears all around. Check out my sound proofing project and other mods: My 4runner page My 2006 Camry page I'm a Myspace Addict!

07-14-2005, 08:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
lee Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: boston, ma Posts: 6,766	last night i replaced my burned out BI bulb and the other burned out! GEEZ! so now i replaced that one. lets see how long these fresh ones last...

08-12-2005, 12:13 PM	#17 (permalink)
Steveh29 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 710	My friend had these guys build LED tail lights and turn signals for his 204SX. They do AWESOME work and it's brighter than standard bulbs. But, you pay a premium for top notch quality. http://www.clearcorners.com/ __________________ Steve 1995 4Runner - V6 - 5 Speed Rear ARB, Manual Hubs, Front TruTrac, Marlin Transmission Last edited by Steveh29 : 08-12-2005 at 12:17 PM.

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