[Volt Gambler]

This is a link to a bulb I now have in my Gen 1 Backup Light.

https://www.amazon.com/JDM-ASTAR-Extremely-Chipsets-Projector/dp/B00NPIUFMM/ref=sr_1_15?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1499269715&sr=1-15&keywords=jdm+astar

Brightest Backup Light I have ever seen. (1200) Lumens Xenon White. Well worth the investment. They come in two paks so I have a spare, but I doubt I will ever need it...

 

[Barry]

Nice. Do you have a backup camera, and does it improve the night image?

 

[Volt Gambler]

Yes and Yes. Amazing improvement. They light up the whole driveway when on. I have tried others and none came anywhere hear these. I am not getting any light out error either. Not sure if that is setup for the backup, but none showing with these bulbs. They use a bit more then most LEDs would because there are so many elements in them.

 

[CM561]

have any pics?

 

[Dutch]

Here I go again... LOL

 

[colchiro]

Here I go again... LOL

You're not the only one.

 

[Mister Dave]

I'll wait for you two to report back.

 

[Dutch]

Got the lights, installed one.
Write up in this thread: OHM-RIDE Reverse Light Upgrade II

Full review pending darkness <grin>.

 

[splink]

I just ordered these, because the stock incandescent is totally inadequate. I have a dark steep drive and backing out a night is not ideal. Thanks for the thread(s).

 

[Volt Gambler]

Looks like these are finally catching on. Was not stretching it when I said they are very bright. I am also using the 1156 version in my motorhome backup lights for amazing brightness. There are many uses for these also. https://www.amazon.com/JDM-ASTAR-Extremely-Chipsets-Projector/dp/B00NPIN8FI/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1499889837&sr=8-8&keywords=jdm+astar+1200+lumens+extremely+bright+144-ex+chipsets

 

[Genecpu]

You might try these. They are brighter! 60W per bulb. 12x 5W LEDs
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HE7SJ7S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Genecpu]

You might try these. They are brighter! 60W per bulb. 12x 5W LEDs
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HE7SJ7S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

So I bought some of these 12 LED bulbs that contain a current regulator instead of the normal cheap resistor. Here is a comparison of the my previous 52 LED (with resistor).
52 Led on left, 12 LED on right.

I reversed the position of these in the following pics and I powered them on from a bench power supply.
Laying on a paper background

holding them above the paper background.
The top projector on the 12 LED is more intense further out. Also the 12 LED is drawing 6.5A while the 52 LED is drawing 3.5A

I will check this tonight when it gets dark. I can visibly tell the 12LED buib is brighter although in daylight.

 

[colchiro]

Anyone have a picture of the inside of the backup light enclosure? Is it reflective enough to pick up the side light?

 

[Caps18]

I installed one and it works great. My enclosure is reflective and directs the light backwards.

I also installed a LED light in the rear hatch area. I first installed a normal LED light you can get from the auto parts store, and it wasn't bright enough. I then spent $10 on the super bright one and put a piece of silver metal tape behind it, and it is brighter and much cooler than the old light. And a better color temperature light as well.

 

[Dutch]

Anyone have a picture of the inside of the backup light enclosure? Is it reflective enough to pick up the side light?

See photos here... OHM-RIDE Reverse Light Upgrade II

these are good bulbs for the Volt reverse light.