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Old 10-27-2002, 01:18 AM
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Back-Up Lights

Anyone ever find a way to increase the light output of the lights that come one when the car is put into reverse? Perhaps different bulbs put out more light? Perhaps "after market" back-up lights are available?

As it is, the back-up lights provide nearly zero elumination, but I believe the small rear windshield contributes to the visibility problem. I'd like to tint that back windshield, but if I can't see out of it at night when backing up as it is, it's gonna be worse with tint. Although, if I can't see out of it right now when I back-up, tinting it shouldn't matter.
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Old 10-27-2002, 01:22 AM
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I found 50 watt halogen lights that work great for the back up lights. I can see when I shift into R and see what is back there.
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Old 10-27-2002, 01:23 AM
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Yeah man, that's what I was looking for. I was hoping there was something out there like that. Where did you pick them up, just a normal car parts store?
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Old 10-27-2002, 02:12 AM
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Car parts catalog. They are a little expensive - $10.00 ea., but they should last a long time, and I can see when I back up.
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Old 10-27-2002, 02:56 AM
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I was looking on eBay just now and came across 'XENON' lights. Upon further research on this site I see that XENON's from ebay are usually crap.

Sooo hmm...I guess I'll just go visit an auto parts store and see if they cary halogen lamps for the backup lights.

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Old 10-27-2002, 12:13 PM
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If you come to one of our meets here in the greater Seattle area, I have some of these and you could see them, and I do have extras. The other thing I could do is ship some to you if you want a couple. Email or PM me if you are interested in getting them from me and I will give you the details.
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Old 10-27-2002, 01:44 PM
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This works wonderfully. Kind of on the expensive side.

VBRS

Video Based Rearview System.

I think I am the only SVX that have that unit.

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Does it work in the dark, or in low light? Just wondering. It is unique.
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Old 10-27-2002, 04:21 PM
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It would really depend on the type of camera you used in the back of the car. If its a cheap b&w camera, it would probably work horrible at night. If it was a more expensive camera, it would probably work okay. If you were REALLY L33T, you could hook up a few cameras with a switchable input type dealy so you could go from regular camera during the day, to night vision camera at night, or hell, even IR camera. Hardcore. Heheh.

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Old 10-27-2002, 05:37 PM
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It would really depend on the type of camera you used in the back of the car. If its a cheap b&w camera, it would probably work horrible at night. If it was a more expensive camera, it would probably work okay. If you were REALLY L33T, you could hook up a few cameras with a switchable input type dealy so you could go from regular camera during the day, to night vision camera at night, or hell, even IR camera. Hardcore. Heheh.

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IR does not work too well but I can get a hold of the heat seeking cam that cops use for night (from the chopper) for around 1500 if you are interested.

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Old 10-27-2002, 11:39 PM
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This works wonderfully. Kind of on the expensive side.

VBRS

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I think I am the only SVX that have that unit.

Lwin
What type of camera does the new Infinity Q45 has? And yours?
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