Use a H1, H2, H3, H6 or H7 bulb with an HID kit. Use a relay to trigger the hid kit from the reverse light wire for normal operation. Add a switch with diode to the reverse light wire for switched operation. If this is what you want to do, it can be done. I'm planning on putting HIDs in my reverse lights, but only for brighter light while backing out of driveways.

 

I don't know of anyone making HID capsules to fit a 3157 socket so you'd have to do some modifying to even fit them in the backup lights. It would be much easier to just buy a pair of the 3157 halogen replacement bulbs. They're 50 watts each and will plug right into the factory socket without any ballast or relays. Just don't leave them on too long because the small housing can't handle the heat.

 

I'd be interested in just swapping the 3157 bulb out with like an H7 bulb or something for better reversing... don't care much for the idea of reverse lights while driving, seems like a good way to get someone seriously pissed. Usually better to slow troll someone.... tranny in neutral until they pass, or you come to a stop, then... worst case scenario just make a good hard pull through a couple gears


Edit: Do any of the H-Series bulbs actually fit in that housing without any significant modifications

 

My mistake... the backup lights are actually 3156 single filament rather than 3157 dual filament. I hadn't had my coffee when I posted before.

A quick search on Google using "3156 halogen" turned up a number of places selling the 50 watt bulbs. That would be nearly as bright as low beam headlights.

 

I haven't read all the posts, so sry if someone mentioned this, but y not just get one of thoes 15 million candlepower lights that plugs into your cigarette lighter, and place/ mount it so it is pointing out your backglass, then when you want to use it, just plug it in.???

 

I think your playing with Fire! Where i live most people carry a gun in their car. If someone flashes you with their headlights just move over and let them by? People using a car for somthing like this and someone gets hurt is Assult with a deadly wepon, do you really want to go to Prison and sit next to Bubba? LOL

 

whitebird00, there are owners of jeep grand cherokee wj's that use an h series bulb, i believe h6 as an hid reverse light mod. Wj's also use 3156 bulbs. Of course there is modification involved but it shouldnt be too significant on f bodies. I'm hoping to tackle this project soon and if no one has done it by the time i do, ill provide a write up.

 

I'd be interested in that, pics tho

 

On the original point, not that I condone this... There was a video I saw many years ago of a 3000GT that put giant fog lights in as reverse lights. They were on a switch as well that could be activated while driving. This was before the HID craze so I'm not sure of how bright they'd be by today's standards.

I have a collection of random large bolts with bolts on them for specific people on local roads that like to try to turn left, pull out, and then completely block off a lane of traffic.

Winner. I am one of those people that drive about 25+ over the limit on the highway. If you are in the left lane and driving near the same speed (5-10ish) as the person in the next lane you need to pass them and move over. The simple answer is to speed up or move over. It isn't road rage it is common sense.

 

This has worked for me on a few occasions of someone riding up on me with high-beams

 

LOL^ Do you have a write up on that one?

 

^ That just looks retarded. It would make me want to pass you even more. It would probably make me think WTF and possibly laugh though.

 

but then again we know cars, look at the stupid stuff people have said thread. throw in a couple random brake taps and i'm sure many people behind would freak out

 

I dont mind dumb ideas like this. Cuz eventually the guy who does this is gonna be a douche to a bigger douche and since neither one of them has the mental capacity to back down, the universe will balance itself out the only way it can.

Also, you would think people would like their cars too much to make it a target like that. Less it's a beater.