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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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hello fellow cl memeber,
where can i get those signal bulbs that is completely clear when its off but it's amber when it's on?
it's for my new isf tail signal light bulbs.
i would greatly appreciate if anyone can post links.
thanks!
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 08:16 PM
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some people get "stealth bulbs"
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 08:24 PM
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I'd go for an LED bulb! (v-leds.com is a good place to look).
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by TommyT
some people get "stealth bulbs"
can someone tell me which led size i should get for tail light signals?
what is the bulb number??

THANK YOU!

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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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7440

Stealth bulbs
I just ordered a set from xenonmods.com
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Vroomin350
7440

Stealth bulbs
I just ordered a set from xenonmods.com
how much did you pay?
can you provide me w. exact part number?
if you don't mind telling me.
thank you!

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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 08:53 PM
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Go for LEDs! I went with LEDs for an extra like $5 per pair and I don't regret it at all!
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by chi123
Go for LEDs! I went with LEDs for an extra like $5 per pair and I don't regret it at all!
yo thanks for the advise!
where did you get it?
vled? xenonmods.com?
what's the part number you got?
thanks!
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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I got mine off eBay for $23 a pair. I can take a video of them in action if you want and post it back tomorrow when I got time.
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by chi123
I got mine off eBay for $23 a pair. I can take a video of them in action if you want and post it back tomorrow when I got time.
yea! thank you!
can you also list the model number too?
really appreciate it!
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by chi123
Go for LEDs! I went with LEDs for an extra like $5 per pair and I don't regret it at all!
Question - do they hyperflash?
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by chaos6458
yea! thank you!
can you also list the model number too?
really appreciate it!
I was the first reply to this thread... guess you missed it.

Go to V-leds.com ... bulb size 7440

EDIT:

Ill make it even easier for you lol...

http://www.v-leds.com/7443-7440-LED/...orLanding/true
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by KillaIS250
Question - do they hyperflash?
LEDs will hyperflash. You can remedy that by installing resisters or an electronic flasher.

I used Stealth Auto for stealth/chrome bulbs: http://www.stealthauto.com/
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 09:30 AM
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^^ I used the same... Stealth bulbs #7440A
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 08:25 PM
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^ thank you all!
now, i just need to decide whether i should go with stealth or led...
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