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Old May 22, 2007 | 08:47 PM
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is there a brighter orange bulb or # for the front parking lights
i see the vettes are orange two but much brighter,.
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Old May 22, 2007 | 08:51 PM
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I don't know why, but my running lights/turn signals are clear bulbs.
It's AWESOME
I just use the same bulb over and over.
If I'm not mistaken, the brightness has to do with the voltage the bulb gets, due to the wiring. DRL, turn signals, etc.
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Old May 22, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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i used silverstar bulbs in mine when i switched to clear turns, its really bright
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Originally Posted by SStealth00
i used silverstar bulbs in mine when i switched to clear turns, its really bright
what product number
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Old May 22, 2007 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 98MNBZ28
what product number
i got them from auto zone. this is what they are Sylvania SilverStar 1157A
High Performance Signal Light Bulbs
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