Mega bright no. plate bulbs... new 'trend'?
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Apologies if this is a pea-roast, but wtf is going on with rear number plate lamps?
I've noticed an increasing amount of cars with what I'd imagine are retro-fitted bulbs that are several times brighter than standard. Could be any car, but none that I've noticed were new, most seem to be from the Fatherland and the last one I recall was a silver E60 M5 (think that's right) tonight.
They are usually so bright, that the rear plate can't be seen properly. Is it merely the latest fad, a la German style plates or gangsta tints, or is it something more sinister?
I've noticed an increasing amount of cars with what I'd imagine are retro-fitted bulbs that are several times brighter than standard. Could be any car, but none that I've noticed were new, most seem to be from the Fatherland and the last one I recall was a silver E60 M5 (think that's right) tonight.
They are usually so bright, that the rear plate can't be seen properly. Is it merely the latest fad, a la German style plates or gangsta tints, or is it something more sinister?
V88Dicky said:
Apologies if this is a pea-roast, but wtf is going on with rear number plate lamps?
I've noticed an increasing amount of cars with what I'd imagine are retro-fitted bulbs that are several times brighter than standard. Could be any car, but none that I've noticed were new, most seem to be from the Fatherland and the last one I recall was a silver E60 M5 (think that's right) tonight.
They are usually so bright, that the rear plate can't be seen properly. Is it merely the latest fad, a la German style plates or gangsta tints, or is it something more sinister?
There lies your clue...I've noticed an increasing amount of cars with what I'd imagine are retro-fitted bulbs that are several times brighter than standard. Could be any car, but none that I've noticed were new, most seem to be from the Fatherland and the last one I recall was a silver E60 M5 (think that's right) tonight.
They are usually so bright, that the rear plate can't be seen properly. Is it merely the latest fad, a la German style plates or gangsta tints, or is it something more sinister?
thought they came standard on new cars particular mercs and bmws with hids? i have uprated bulbs allround, seemed natural to upgrade those too, think the whiter 5000k looks nicer than the orange tinge. Also shows my rear plate off nicely too - cant honestly say there is probably cause for concern.
Eighteeteewhy said:
Nice.But just to reiterate, it's the rear I'm on about, and so bright as to almost completely white-out the rear plate. Bizarre.
My old man's 2006 Lexus IS250 has LED bulbs to illuminate the rear plate - not been changed by him so I assume are standard fit. They're not overly bright but I noticed them with the boot open as they're a much whiter light than a standard bulb.
There's loads of gash bulbs on ebay which on the principle more=better will light up your plate like the proverbial xmas tree with 3/6/9 LEDs - all for pennies.
I noticed Philips and Osram are now getting in on the game with products that aren't quite as cheap and nasty looking, but are so ridiculously expensive by comparison I can't see many people opting for them.
Nothing wrong with LEDs but probably needs some experimentation to get the right number of LEDs in a replacement unit so it gives similar light output.
There's loads of gash bulbs on ebay which on the principle more=better will light up your plate like the proverbial xmas tree with 3/6/9 LEDs - all for pennies.
I noticed Philips and Osram are now getting in on the game with products that aren't quite as cheap and nasty looking, but are so ridiculously expensive by comparison I can't see many people opting for them.
Nothing wrong with LEDs but probably needs some experimentation to get the right number of LEDs in a replacement unit so it gives similar light output.
P Nuts said:
thought they came standard on new cars particular mercs and bmws with hids? i have uprated bulbs allround, seemed natural to upgrade those too, think the whiter 5000k looks nicer than the orange tinge. Also shows my rear plate off nicely too - cant honestly say there is probably cause for concern.
Do you have HIDs in projectors or reflectors?
Triumph Man said:
P Nuts said:
thought they came standard on new cars particular mercs and bmws with hids? i have uprated bulbs allround, seemed natural to upgrade those too, think the whiter 5000k looks nicer than the orange tinge. Also shows my rear plate off nicely too - cant honestly say there is probably cause for concern.
Do you have HIDs in projectors or reflectors?Eighteeteewhy said:
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