HID Reverse Lights?

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Feb 6, 2012 | 04:22 AM
  #1  
Saw these linked on another forum I'm on (for our truck), and these intrigued me...

http://www.highperformancebulbs.com/hpx921hidrel.html

HID setup for our reverse lights. I've always hated how our reverse lights are practically useless, and even worse if you have tinted windows (which I do).

My only concern is that since they draw all their power through your original wiring, would this cause a problem? They are stated to be 15w, so figure 80% efficiency means 18w at ~12v = 1.5amps.

Thoughts?
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Feb 6, 2012 | 06:08 AM
  #2  
I honestly don't see the point. How long are you in reverse for? 15- 20 seconds? A OEM HID set up takes about 10 - 15 seconds to fully warm up. Aftermarket ones take around 45 - 60 seconds to warm up. Not only that, but they get pretty warm if you leave them on too long. It looks like they give you a conversion harness, and if these ballasts really run at 15w, you should be fine. But again.. is it even really worth it?
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Feb 6, 2012 | 09:52 AM
  #3  
It is when your tint in the back is dark as hell lmao. Seems like a good investment for someone with that problem
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Feb 6, 2012 | 04:56 PM
  #4  
+1 the warm up issue, its not very practical IMO. Just get some LED or brighter halogen reverse lights and you should be fine, even with dark tint...
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Feb 6, 2012 | 05:26 PM
  #5  
Off topic, but if you do it post pics please!
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Feb 6, 2012 | 08:12 PM
  #6  
Overkill. There's gotta be better things to spend your money on!
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Feb 6, 2012 | 10:18 PM
  #7  
oh god.. I think I'm going to cry..
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Feb 6, 2012 | 10:30 PM
  #8  
Quote: oh god.. I think I'm going to cry..
Why...?
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