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RightNow?
21-05-2012, 04:00 PM
Hey everyone,

I am after some pictures of the Galant Ralliart taillights that fit the 380. I know a few members have them and I'm fairly certain I do as well. But I wouldn't mind some good photos. Google hasn't provided me with photos I'm happy with :p

On that topic. I remember reading that getting them can be a little tricky. Any hot tips on the best places to try?


Thanks!!

Sam.

Kif 380
21-05-2012, 04:16 PM
You've probably seen this one already then but anyways.....

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab231/kif_380/14d8c663.jpg

RightNow?
21-05-2012, 04:23 PM
All the quality in the world! Thanks Kifffffffy but I have seen that one.

inb4 androids are better than iphones, etc

maggie3.5
21-05-2012, 04:30 PM
http://www.club3g.com/forum/images/smilies/bigdance.gif

Here you go.....lol

When and if you get them ,you need to create a relief in the body work where the new reverse light is ,as our ones dont have it there and the Ralliart ones the lens sticks out more ,a BIG hammer does the trick.

l got both mine off E-Bay.
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x112/micpea/smash%20and%20shots/IMAG0063.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x112/micpea/smash%20and%20shots/IMAG0058.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x112/micpea/smash%20and%20shots/IMAG0061.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x112/micpea/smash%20and%20shots/IMAG0060.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x112/micpea/smash%20and%20shots/IMAG0062.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x112/micpea/smash%20and%20shots/IMAG0059.jpg

Kif 380
21-05-2012, 04:34 PM
:s I don't know if I could take to my car with a hammer, i'd probably cry. Mike, have you got any pics of the "relief" you've created?

maggie3.5
21-05-2012, 04:40 PM
:s I don't know if I could take to my car with a hammer, i'd probably cry. Mike, have you got any pics of the "relief" you've created?

Will get some pictures for you guys.

I just wacked it with a mash hammer....lol..all good.

i followed Jacqui home the other day ,and ,the difference compared to "our ' ones is amazing .

I took a very wobbly video and i will see if i can upload it so you can see just how effective they re in real life.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5n7_EEQab4

chrisv
21-05-2012, 04:55 PM
these come from USA?
Do you have a link.

RightNow?
21-05-2012, 05:14 PM
So to clarify the lights. Top indicator, bottom reverse. Middle brake and outside edge is parkers?

I think they look amazing. Such a subtle difference, but so gooooooood.

maggie3.5
21-05-2012, 05:18 PM
So to clarify the lights. Top indicator, bottom reverse. Middle brake and outside edge is parkers?

I think they look amazing. Such a subtle difference, but so gooooooood.

yep,but as with "our " brake light ,it is also a parker as well.

So there is two parkers.

TiMi
21-05-2012, 05:39 PM
P plates?

maggie3.5
21-05-2012, 06:00 PM
P plates?

:-). Jacob had been driving the Magna and I didn't take off his P plates.

RightNow?
21-05-2012, 06:43 PM
Ahh ok cool. Photos of that indent would be cool. Then it's just a matter of stalking eBay :/

Wiring difficult? Or is there enough slack in the wires to fit it without changing them? From the looks of it I doubt that but a man can dream.

That top picture has also almost convinced me that I do indeed want a grandpa wing. Productive night of future planning I'd say.

Foozrcool
21-05-2012, 06:44 PM
Sooooo is $300USD for a brand new set a good price??

maggie3.5
21-05-2012, 06:57 PM
Ahh ok cool. Photos of that indent would be cool. Then it's just a matter of stalking eBay :/

Wiring difficult? Or is there enough slack in the wires to fit it without changing them? From the looks of it I doubt that but a man can dream.

That top picture has also almost convinced me that I do indeed want a grandpa wing. Productive night of future planning I'd say.

Wiring is plug and play ,literally,but you MUST get the taillight loom with it ,because the globe holders where they go into the light are DIFFERENT and the Australian ones wont fit .Globes are std ba15d,t10 etc


Sooooo is $300USD for a brand new set a good price??

If that is posted then yes ,

they are about $135.00 or some thing from R.C.Hill Mitsubishi (http://www.rchillmitsubishi.com/index.htm).

(edit...was guessing at the price before i looked it up,so,yeah .$150.00 )

I just waited ,but it was a loooong wait till i eventually got my pair.

I think it cost me about $180.00 all up buying it from two different places.

http://www.mitsubishipartswarehouse.com/schematics/6/6242480.gif

http://www.mitsubishipartswarehouse.com/parts/2006/MITSUBISHI/GALANT/GTS/?siteid=214581&vehicleid=1432573§ion=ELECTRICAL&group=&subgroup=&component=&diagram=viewAll (http://www.mitsubishipartswarehouse.com/parts/2006/MITSUBISHI/GALANT/GTS/?siteid=214581&vehicleid=1432573&section=ELECTRICAL&group=&subgroup=&component=&diagram=viewAll)

Foozrcool
21-05-2012, 07:01 PM
Thats the site I'm looking at & theyre $150USD each + delivery including looms etc as pic above.

RightNow?
21-05-2012, 07:15 PM
Seems like a pretty good price for a brand new set. The ones from Mitsubishi here (if they even have any?) are as/more expensive than that anyway from memory.

If you go ahead with it Fooz, let me know. It may work out cheaper for us to pay for combined shipping to yours, then you could perhaps send it down south? Just an idea :D

Or do I feel a group buy coming on? :p

D-VAN
21-05-2012, 07:17 PM
Or do I feel a group buy coming on? :p

Sounds like a plan ;)

maggie3.5
21-05-2012, 07:17 PM
As far as i know ,there are only two people here who have done the conversion ,myself and TheCorz ala Cory.

RightNow?
21-05-2012, 07:19 PM
Well ahhhhhhhhhh. Prepare to be unique no more :D

x

maggie3.5
21-05-2012, 07:22 PM
As far as i know ,there are only two people here who have done the conversion ,myself and TheCorz ala Cory.

Although he has a "horrible large VRX spoiler " ,he has the better looking and matching (for the lights ) lip spoiler waiting to go on,so ,don't judge it by the missing lip spoiler.

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q612/The_corz/DSCN1713.jpg

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q612/The_corz/DSCN1711.jpg

The Corz
21-05-2012, 07:25 PM
Yeah I got mine off Ebay one at a time, they come up now and again so keep an eye out. Took me about 7 months to get the second one and it was around $50AU for postage each time so if you can combine postage go for it.

Foozrcool
21-05-2012, 07:27 PM
I might step through & see if it gives me a delivery cost &/or email them & ask about a bulk buy ...... so who would be in????

maggie3.5
21-05-2012, 07:30 PM
Yeah I got mine off Ebay one at a time, they come up now and again so keep an eye out. Took me about 7 months to get the second one and it was around $50AU for postage each time so if you can combine postage go for it.

:yeahthat:....that was my experience as well.

If you look hard enough and are a good enough noob ,you will notice that the background plastic is a metaliky gunmetal grey color and a lot shiner than the Aussie ones.

The brake light reflector also has a different pattern in the reflector ,but meh ,oh ,and the side parkers look really cool at night as well.

The Corz
21-05-2012, 07:33 PM
They look really good at night especially with the parker light down the side, and yes I will be getting the lip spoiler put on soon. You can search for the Ralliart or GTS ones on ebay because as far as I could see they are the same.

RightNow?
21-05-2012, 07:36 PM
I'm in. I can justify the money as a safety improvement for the car as well. Will make my indication a lot more obvious to drivers who aren't blessed with 20/20.

Also. Ugly S3 VRX spoiler is made up by the sexy S3 VRX rear inserts. On a related topic (the topic here being 'Mods for the 380') can anyone recall how much they cost from Mitsu and know how hard it is/if it is possible to attach them to the insert on a S1 VRX bumper?

This could turn into an expensive night.

Foozrcool
21-05-2012, 07:45 PM
One set delivered is $120USD so $420 USD all up.

I'll send an email requesting a 3 set cost which will cover the initial interested parties & keep the order under $1000 so there is no duty. I'll pose the question also if the order is bigger & the price is right will they write the value down under $1K to avoid duty.

maggie3.5
21-05-2012, 07:46 PM
As far as l know ,the inserts are just a clip in ,really hard to clip in and out ,but ,never the less...Haven t priced the rear inserts ,not a real fan of it .

I reckon you can almost make a Commodore VE SV6 rear twin insert fit.(tried it once ,so dam close its not funny.)

Front ,last l heard was around $450 or some thing.

Of course ,if you are a f.....ing lucky bugger ,you can get it off e-bay for SIXTY FIVE BLOODY DOLLARS (he who won/bought it ,will be forever cursed lol ) he knows who he is ....

Foozrcool
21-05-2012, 08:06 PM
Email has been sent, I will let you all know the outcome.

In the meantime interested peeps are -
Foozrcool
Rightnow?
D-VAN
Mecha-wombat
Kif 380 (Maybe - Coz he thinks tyres are more important than awesome tail lights to match his awesome HID headlights coming soon :P )

TiMi
21-05-2012, 08:07 PM
One set delivered is $120USD so $420 USD all up.

I'll send an email requesting a 3 set cost which will cover the initial interested parties & keep the order under $1000 so there is no duty. I'll pose the question also if the order is bigger & the price is right will they write the value down under $1K to avoid duty.

is it based on total value, or could they write 12x $150?

Foozrcool
21-05-2012, 08:10 PM
is it based on total value, or could they write 12x $150?
Total value of order eg 3 sets $900 ..... under $1K so all good .... 4 sets not good lol (unless they agree to write the value down on the declaration)

Foozrcool
21-05-2012, 08:15 PM
Wow have contact from Jenny looking at the request & will send information to me soon. :)

D-VAN
21-05-2012, 08:17 PM
Front ,last l heard was around $450 or some thing.

Of course ,if you are a f.....ing lucky bugger ,you can get it off e-bay for SIXTY FIVE BLOODY DOLLARS (he who won/bought it ,will be forever cursed lol ) he knows who he is ....

:happy: I wonder who that is?

$450 is an unbelievable price for what it is. A small plastic surround and a bit of mesh. There's hardly anything to it.


Email has been sent, I will let you all know the outcome.

In the meantime interested peeps are -
Me (Foozrcool)
Rightnow?
D-VAN

Awesome, looking forward to hearing the outcome.

Mecha-wombat
21-05-2012, 09:28 PM
Kif and I will be all over it too Fooz

Foozrcool
21-05-2012, 09:36 PM
Cool I'll update the previous post.

Small update, I received an email back saying they are working on the pricing & want to give me a call. I just gave them my phone number & appropriate times they can call.

Looking good so far ..... :)

5 interested now, anyone else????????????

TiMi
21-05-2012, 09:46 PM
I'll check with the ladyboss...

Stormie
21-05-2012, 11:02 PM
I'm in. I can justify the money as a safety improvement for the car as well. Will make my indication a lot more obvious to drivers who aren't blessed with 20/20.

Also. Ugly S3 VRX spoiler is made up by the sexy S3 VRX rear inserts. On a related topic (the topic here being 'Mods for the 380') can anyone recall how much they cost from Mitsu and know how hard it is/if it is possible to attach them to the insert on a S1 VRX bumper?

This could turn into an expensive night.
not sure on the rear one but the front insert can be had for either $620, or $602 (quotes sitting in front of me on the table, from 2 different WA dealers) also blast you people i was gonna buy a set of these tails... but i want to be unique, :D plus i like the vertical indicator, even if other people cant see it so well. :P

Kif 380
22-05-2012, 02:23 AM
Kif and I will be all over it too Fooz

Depends when the group buy takes place, currently saving for tyres........

RightNow?
22-05-2012, 04:01 AM
Tired really aren't that important one little bit.

That's good that they wanna at least discuss this sort of stuff I reckon. We didn't get flat out rejected at least. I am a bit curious to know what's going through their minds :D

Foozrcool
22-05-2012, 05:59 AM
not sure on the rear one but the front insert can be had for either $620, or $602 (quotes sitting in front of me on the table, from 2 different WA dealers) also blast you people i was gonna buy a set of these tails... but i want to be unique, :D plus i like the vertical indicator, even if other people cant see it so well. :P

Does that mean you want in or not?? :P


Depends when the group buy takes place, currently saving for tyres........

Pffffft - Noted back in original post .....(Page 3 Post 28)

telpat16
22-05-2012, 06:03 AM
As far as i know ,there are only two people here who have done the conversion ,myself and TheCorz ala Cory.

And me :)

chrisv
22-05-2012, 06:06 AM
As an interested onlooker to this thread has anyone attempted to swap the reverse light with the indicator light. Its obviously not straightforward or someone here would have done it.

maggie3.5
22-05-2012, 09:48 AM
As an interested onlooker to this thread has anyone attempted to swap the reverse light with the indicator light. Its obviously not straightforward or someone here would have done it.

Yes I have tried but the problem is getting a T10 globe in orange and 21watts, led won't work and are not bright enough anyway.

maggie3.5
22-05-2012, 11:21 AM
And me :)

Pictures?

chrisv
22-05-2012, 01:32 PM
Yes I have tried but the problem is getting a T10 globe in orange and 21watts, led won't work and are not bright enough anyway.

So are the holders interchangeable? If so then the correct globe is the 'only' issue?
I dont want to spend $400 on rear assemblies but am sick of nearly being rear ended when turning right

telpat16
22-05-2012, 01:33 PM
Pictures?

See avatar for moment - I will take some and try to post, but am having trouble getting pics to show up here

Is there some trick in how you import them into image shack to make them work on here?

See post today in 380 key thread in response to Fooz

maggie3.5
22-05-2012, 02:01 PM
So are the holders interchangeable? If so then the correct globe is the 'only' issue?
I dont want to spend $400 on rear assemblies but am sick of nearly being rear ended when turning right

No, bulb holders are hole specific and I think the reverse one won't let a bigger globe fit, but a dremel and silicone will fix anything.
If it were that simple. Choice is yours, wreck a good set of lights, hunt down some on ebay or join the group buy.

telpat16
22-05-2012, 02:13 PM
Pictures?

I will try again - reduced these to about 300 kb before uploading to image shack

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/3554/tail4s.jpg

telpat16
22-05-2012, 02:24 PM
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/974/tail1s.jpg

telpat16
22-05-2012, 02:29 PM
http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/8591/tail2s.jpg


http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/825/tail3s.jpg

maggie3.5
22-05-2012, 04:10 PM
Very nice mate ,are those led's in the reverse light there ?

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/8591/tail2s.jpg

Kif 380
22-05-2012, 04:23 PM
I don't know if I like the vertical tail light.......

maggie3.5
22-05-2012, 04:45 PM
I don't know if I like the vertical tail light.......

http://www.club3g.com/forum/images/smilies/doh.gifhttp://www.club3g.com/forum/images/smilies/scream4.gif

telpat16
22-05-2012, 06:35 PM
I don't know if I like the vertical tail light.......


Main tailight is horizontal, vertical is "booster" plus reflector - see post #48

telpat16
22-05-2012, 06:41 PM
Very nice mate ,are those led's in the reverse light there ?

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/8591/tail2s.jpg

Very observant :)

bought from

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/300687425250?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

I am happy with their performance, but I don't do a lot of outdoor backing, as I live in an apartment complex with underground parking

Tried other stop/tail led's but they are cause dropout problems with cruise control or switch on dash lights when brake lights are on

maggie3.5
22-05-2012, 06:56 PM
mmmm...nice one ,have always wondered what those cree ones where like ,but ,i suppose that's moot point when i have hid back up lights lol

Grubco
22-05-2012, 06:58 PM
On a related matter, anyone have a current quote on what the VRX/GT rear wing/bar costs from Mitsubishi? I have the curved one and would have to change it if I were to ever change my lights.

telpat16
22-05-2012, 08:36 PM
mmmm...nice one ,have always wondered what those cree ones where like ,but ,i suppose that's moot point when i have hid back up lights lol

HID back up ?? a bit of overkill?? or do u do high speed reverse in the bush?

I had "conventional" multi faceted LED's in there before but these are an order (ie x10) better

Foozrcool
23-05-2012, 07:45 AM
Haven't had a call yet but our time difference probably doesn't fall into their business hours. Anyway just sent another email & said I would call this Anthony guy that is supposed to be working on this, hopefully have some thing in the next 24 hours.

Anyone else want to go on the list?

Foozrcool
Rightnow?
D-VAN
Mecha-wombat
Kif 380 (Maybe) - Coz he thinks tyres are more important than awesome tail lights to match his awesome HID headlights coming soon :P

maggie3.5
28-05-2012, 04:46 PM
As requested ,pictures of where you have to beat up your car ,yes ,i suppose i should put some paint on it....:facepalm

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x112/micpea/IMAG0600.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x112/micpea/IMAG0601.jpg

and a view of the rear of the light showing where the lens sticks out and why you have to beat your car up...lol and ,yes ,tape....!!! but there is silicon under there..:io:

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x112/micpea/IMAG0602.jpg

Foozrcool
28-05-2012, 04:54 PM
Don't think this group buy is gonna happen. The woman that was emailing me was the dealer principals assistant it seems, he was supposed to ring me & she even followed up to see if he had & I emailed back & said he hadn't & in the end no one is responding to emails now.

Pretty piss poor in my books, she was going out of her way to provide excellent customer service only to be let down by her superior.

I guess if we actually rang the dealership & went through to spare parts we might get some sort of deal but to tell you the truth I'm a bit over them atm. So many people in this world just don't seem to give a crap & let others down continualy.

D-VAN
28-05-2012, 05:00 PM
Any word on these yet Fooz?

Foozrcool
28-05-2012, 05:02 PM
Any word on these yet Fooz?

Read the last post lol

D-VAN
28-05-2012, 05:04 PM
Read the last post lol

My bad, posted only after seeing Mike's post.

If you like, do you want to PM me the emails/contact details? I'll see if I can follow up on it if you don't want to.

Foozrcool
28-05-2012, 05:07 PM
My bad, posted only after seeing Mike's post.

If you like, do you want to PM me the emails/contact details? I'll see if I can follow up on it if you don't want to.

Yeah sure, will do. Maybe a follow up from another person might show them we are serious ..... maybe lol

Foozrcool
28-05-2012, 05:17 PM
PM sent ......

JoshSX
28-05-2012, 09:24 PM
they are about $135.00 or some thing from R.C.Hill Mitsubishi (http://www.rchillmitsubishi.com/index.htm).
http://www.mitsubishipartswarehouse.com/schematics/6/6242480.gif

http://www.mitsubishipartswarehouse.com/parts/2006/MITSUBISHI/GALANT/GTS/?siteid=214581&vehicleid=1432573§ion=ELECTRICAL&group=&subgroup=&component=&diagram=viewAll (http://www.mitsubishipartswarehouse.com/parts/2006/MITSUBISHI/GALANT/GTS/?siteid=214581&vehicleid=1432573&section=ELECTRICAL&group=&subgroup=&component=&diagram=viewAll)

I noticed they are selling the 2008 ralliart ones cheaper :/ they look the same to me though?? $108 ea
http://www.mitsubishipartswarehouse.com/parts/2008/MITSUBISHI/GALANT/RALLIART/?siteid=214581&vehicleid=1441453&diagram=6242480

D-VAN
29-05-2012, 11:03 AM
I've emailed my details on to RC Hill to see if I can get this going guys. WIll still aim for 5 sets, delivered to one spot here in Aus and then sent out to other members from there.


I noticed they are selling the 2008 ralliart ones cheaper :/ they look the same to me though?? $108 ea
http://www.mitsubishipartswarehouse.com/parts/2008/MITSUBISHI/GALANT/RALLIART/?siteid=214581&vehicleid=1441453&diagram=6242480

If RC Hill doesn't pull through, it looks like this Mitsubishi Parts warehouse does do international orders too, so I may check with them.

telpat16
29-05-2012, 11:26 AM
I noticed they are selling the 2008 ralliart ones cheaper :/ they look the same to me though?? $108 ea
http://www.mitsubishipartswarehouse.com/parts/2008/MITSUBISHI/GALANT/RALLIART/?siteid=214581&vehicleid=1441453&diagram=6242480


Remember you need the wiring harness also (part #10) in the diagram

D-VAN
29-05-2012, 11:55 AM
Remember you need the wiring harness also (part #10) in the diagram


[ 10 ] ELECTRICAL / REAR LAMPS / COMBINATION LAMPS / Socket & wire
socket & wire 2004-08 Right
PARTS: Part included with combination lamp assembly.

Looks like it's included.

Foozrcool
29-05-2012, 02:55 PM
Has anyone clicked throuh the above link? $42 cheaper than RCHill but maybe they don't deliver to Australia?

JoshSX
29-05-2012, 03:02 PM
It is rchill foozr.. its the same parts website they use but its just intergrated into their site when u go to parts on their site

RightNow?
29-05-2012, 03:04 PM
Don't we need the lens though? I'd rather buy a complete unit so I could sell my ones on...

Foozrcool
29-05-2012, 03:05 PM
Just checked & looks like they do deliver to Australia .....

telpat16
29-05-2012, 03:08 PM
Looks like it's included.

That what I thought when I bought mine from RC Hill originally, but just the bare lens housing arrived and I had to re-order the harnesses.

So a confirming email or annotation would be a good idea to make sure you get the complete kit!

Foozrcool
29-05-2012, 03:18 PM
The numbering next to the part/price indicates 1 which is all of the bits & for some strange reason the dearer one is 2 which is just the housing.

Kif 380
29-05-2012, 03:31 PM
Bashing into my car leaves me un keen for a set :(

RightNow?
29-05-2012, 03:53 PM
The numbering next to the part/price indicates 1 which is all of the bits & for some strange reason the dearer one is 2 which is just the housing.

Ah. Yeah just saw that as well. Yeah that's curious. $108 for the whole setup including housing, or $150 for just the housing ;p

Foozrcool
29-05-2012, 04:04 PM
Ah. Yeah just saw that as well. Yeah that's curious. $108 for the whole setup including housing, or $150 for just the housing ;p

Think its just a typo on that year model, change the year to 2007 & they're back to $150.

D-VAN
29-05-2012, 04:43 PM
I've contacted the Mitsubishi parts warehouse too to get a quote. If they're that much cheaper that's $80 a pair we'd be saving.

I wouldn't be surprised that the complete unit is cheaper than just the lens. I found the same thing when purchasing a parabolic headlight from Mitsubishi Australia.

maggie3.5
29-05-2012, 04:57 PM
Bashing into my car leaves me un keen for a set :(

Well ,ask your friendly panel beater to gently caress and stroke the metal till its soft and warm and then he can gently mould it into shape without hurting your or your cars soft feelings .....


........for a bit of metal that no one will ever see.......:facepalm


gee,you got your roof resprayed ,think they didn't run a sander or something over the top of that...:woot:

djchozen91
29-05-2012, 11:15 PM
Am I correct in saying there is almost no difference between the VRX tails and the Ralliart tails? The only difference I can see between mine and the ones in the OP is that my bottom lense is red and the outer edge lense is white, which is opposite to what is pictured.

Kif 380
30-05-2012, 01:24 AM
Correct, but the lights have been re configured in the light itself and makes the indicator alot more visible for motorists behind you. Next time your behind another 380 with the same taillights as you and they indicate you'll notice how hard it is to see the indicator, especially if the sun is directly on the back of the car. Then imagine what it's like for a motorist who isnt aware that the 380 indicator is right on the edge of the lense and watch how they almost run up your ass because they don't see your indicator cause they don't know where to look for it. I've lost count the amount of times I've indicated well in advance and watched the person behind nearly run into me due to them jot seeing the indicator, then you get abused cause they didn't see you indicate when really you did. They just didn't see it

With the indicator where your reverse light is currently it's alot more visible for the people not so familiar with the 380 indicator.

Mecha-wombat
30-05-2012, 05:45 AM
He is in Victoria Kif. The sun never shines down there.

Kif harden up princess. Would you rather having the whole rear end ruined or some metal that no one will ever see???

Foozrcool
09-06-2012, 05:21 PM
I've contacted the Mitsubishi parts warehouse too to get a quote. If they're that much cheaper that's $80 a pair we'd be saving.

I wouldn't be surprised that the complete unit is cheaper than just the lens. I found the same thing when purchasing a parabolic headlight from Mitsubishi Australia.

I guess you are getting the run around too??

D-VAN
09-06-2012, 11:22 PM
I guess you are getting the run around too??

Yeah, at this stage I'm not getting a reply from anyone!

I'm still patiently waiting though. And hoping.

djchozen91
13-06-2012, 08:15 AM
Correct, but the lights have been re configured in the light itself and makes the indicator alot more visible for motorists behind you. Next time your behind another 380 with the same taillights as you and they indicate you'll notice how hard it is to see the indicator, especially if the sun is directly on the back of the car. Then imagine what it's like for a motorist who isnt aware that the 380 indicator is right on the edge of the lense and watch how they almost run up your ass because they don't see your indicator cause they don't know where to look for it. I've lost count the amount of times I've indicated well in advance and watched the person behind nearly run into me due to them jot seeing the indicator, then you get abused cause they didn't see you indicate when really you did. They just didn't see it

With the indicator where your reverse light is currently it's alot more visible for the people not so familiar with the 380 indicator.

TBH, i have never really found myself in that situation, but I get what you're saying. Sometimes I will get my mates to take the VRX for a spin down the road while im outside of the car so i can check the look of various things and the indicator always seemed to flash very brightly and be quite visible during the day. Aesthetically I prefer the indicator on the outer edge, but practically the ralliart orientation probably makes more sense.

Kif 380
13-06-2012, 10:01 AM
Yes, but you know where the indicators are located so you know where to look for them. Most motorists don't even know what a 380 is let alone the location of the blinker....


My Aunty is in Sydney from LA this week. I might see if I can con her into maybe posting them from her place in the US if we can't get them posted to Aust. ourselves

Cashie
01-02-2013, 11:23 PM
So I'm guessing this group buy isn't going ahead guys?

Mitsu Miyagi
02-02-2013, 06:02 AM
Next time your behind another 380 with the same taillights as you and they indicate you'll notice how hard it is to see the indicator, especially if the sun is directly on the back of the car. Then imagine what it's like for a motorist who isnt aware that the 380 indicator is right on the edge of the lense and watch how they almost run up your ass because they don't see your indicator

Agreed, had some random at the petrol station tell me my indicators arent working and i should get them fixed

chrisv
02-02-2013, 06:32 AM
You can be sitting in centre of road idicating to turn right and praying that the car approaching from behind sees the indicators. Cant think how many times I've either had people suddenly swerve away or stop behind me making some kind of one fingered 'gesture'
I dont think night time is too bad but certainly on a bright sunny day its a lottery and a worry

Foozrcool
02-02-2013, 06:36 AM
Mr D-VAN, you got the same run around as me it seems?

Looks like if you want them you pay what they are worth ...... I've gone off the boil now & think I'd rather stick to the ones I have .....

chrisv
02-02-2013, 01:05 PM
I suppose no one has really tried to swap reverse with indicator globes?
Seems an obvious mod but would require some cutting of the entry holes?

Cashie
02-02-2013, 01:58 PM
I suppose no one has really tried to swap reverse with indicator globes?
Seems an obvious mod but would require some cutting of the entry holes?

It was mentioned earlier in this thread.
I just ripped one of my lights out for a look.
Swapping the holders would be a big job, as they are recessed into the assembly.
My preferred option is to change the two globes over (leaving the holders as they are) and swap the wiring for both lights.
The issue seems to be that the current reverse globe is a W16W size globe and these are hard to come by in amber.
After the last two hours googling options I think I have an answer, from my research it appears the 921 globe is the same size (16W, not 21W as the current indicator is though), found some on eBay here. (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/310376680517?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_1010wt_1037)
I've ordered a couple and will give it a go.

Of course the test will be what the reverse lens will be like as an indicator and if 16W is enough power/light intensity..

chrisv
02-02-2013, 02:06 PM
Will watch your progress with interest. Good Luck

maggie3.5
02-02-2013, 03:19 PM
lol....i did all this ages ago ...swapped bulbs ,repinned the plug ,used leds..nup...didnt work.....

good luck with that globe though ,i didnt stumble across one like that when i was looking.

"reverse " should work just fine as the "indicator" you just have to have a bright enough globe in there.

Re-pinning the wiring is the easiest and best option,as there was no way i wanted to chop up my original tails.

Cashie
02-02-2013, 04:57 PM
lol....i did all this ages ago ...swapped bulbs ,repinned the plug ,used leds..nup...didnt work.....

good luck with that globe though ,i didnt stumble across one like that when i was looking.

"reverse " should work just fine as the "indicator" you just have to have a bright enough globe in there.

Re-pinning the wiring is the easiest and best option,as there was no way i wanted to chop up my original tails.

I was pretty certain LEDs wouldn't cut it, hopefully this globe will do the job with 16W.
I am going to repin the two lights at the plug (not keen to chop up my loom either).

D-VAN
02-02-2013, 06:22 PM
Mr D-VAN, you got the same run around as me it seems?

Looks like if you want them you pay what they are worth ...... I've gone off the boil now & think I'd rather stick to the ones I have .....

Yeah, kept emailing them with no response unfortunately. Would still live to get a set but just gave up. When they pop up on eBay US they always say no postage overseas!

Cashie
02-02-2013, 06:31 PM
Yeah, kept emailing them with no response unfortunately. Would still live to get a set but just gave up. When they pop up on eBay US they always say no postage overseas!

I was just about to buy a set from Mitsubishi Parts Warehouse (http://www.mitsubishipartswarehouse.com/parts/2008/MITSUBISHI/GALANT/RALLIART/?siteid=214581&vehicleid=1441453&diagram=6242480) for A$300 delivered, but then decided first I'd try to mod mine..

Cashie
20-02-2013, 08:21 PM
OK, my new indicator lamps arrived today and I swapped the reverse lamp position with the indicator lamp position.
The indicator lamps I eventually found on eBay were 21W here (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/280832039501?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_977wt_1271) (globe type "921A")
I depinned the reverse wire (brown) with the indicator wire (green/orange) at the connector and swapped them over.
Pictures are very hard to capture of lights (on an iphone anyway).
Daytime with the lights off:
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd309/cashie5/Indicator3_zps4694f95d.jpg
Night time reverse lights:
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd309/cashie5/ReverseLights_zpse219857b.jpg
Night time indicators:
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd309/cashie5/Indicator2-1_zpsb5baa336.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd309/cashie5/Indicator1-1_zpsb975b8bc.jpg

Overall I think it improves the poor indicators viewed from the rear by following cars..
I'll trial it for a while and try to better ascertain how it looks during the day.

chrisv
21-02-2013, 04:37 AM
Excellent news. Well done
As a nerd with car electricals How do you 'de-pin"?
Cheeers.....

PS Just ordered a set

maggie3.5
21-02-2013, 05:07 AM
Excellent news. Well done
As a nerd with car electricals How do you 'de-pin"?
Cheeers.....

PS Just ordered a set

Where the tail lamp loom joins the main body loom, you unclip them and either on the tail or main, think the main is easier, you identify what wire you want to swap, then you insert a very thin screwdriver or some very fine, narrow flat object, and you insert this into the plug and push to release the locking clip of the wire /pin in the connector, remove both wires from the rear and then reinsert them into the position that you want swapped, easy

Well done Cashie, my whole problem all alone with doing this method, was actually finding the right globe. May even order a pair myself as insurance should my Ralliart ones get damaged and it proves easier getting local GT/VRX ones.

Mitsu Miyagi
21-02-2013, 05:17 AM
nice work cashie, what bulb did you fit into the 'new' reverse light to make it clear?

so could you explain to me what is special about these w16w or 921 bulbs? I see the common t10 is listed as a replacement for these so does that mean a T10 could be used as well? And if LED's cant be used, what about those "canbus error free" LEDS?

or am i on the wrong track?

maggie3.5
21-02-2013, 05:43 AM
nice work cashie, what bulb did you fit into the 'new' reverse light to make it clear?

Now you just use any ol white/clear globe....clear ba15s or bau15s if they are offset pins..cant remember.

so could you explain to me what is special about these w16w or 921 bulbs?

Is is the fact that they are actually 21w

I see the common t10 is listed as a replacement for these so does that mean a T10 could be used as well?

No,any t10 that is available here in orange is only 5w and no where near bright enough

And if LED's cant be used, what about those "canbus error free" LEDS?

LED in the interior fine ,work great....LED in a lamp situation ,as i have found ,are a big failure due to their focused light output and their inability to "fill" the rear of the reflector with light to make it "work "

or am i on the wrong track?


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/280832039501?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_977wt_1271

Mitsu Miyagi
21-02-2013, 05:53 AM
thanks.

i'll give it a go, gonna be a bit findly with mine because ive got a reverse camera tapped into loom, plus a towbar harness all in one spot

Cashie
21-02-2013, 06:21 AM
Thanks guys..
I repinned my connectors on the light side, should make it easier for you MM.
My clear globes (21W) weren't offset pins, was still able to use them, will change them for offset pin globes later.
The indicator globes I researched and have now tested are 21W amber wedge globes, 921A.

Also, a warning to anyone ordering the globes from my eBay link, they took about 3-4 weeks to get here from the UK.

chrisv
21-02-2013, 06:59 AM
Thanks guys..
I repinned my connectors on the light side, should make it easier for you MM.
My clear globes (21W) weren't offset pins, was still able to use them, will change them for offset pin globes later.
The indicator globes I researched and have now tested are 21W amber wedge globes, 921A.

Also, a warning to anyone ordering the globes from my eBay link, they took about 3-4 weeks to get here from the UK.




No probs . I've waited years to fix this
Cheers

Grubco
21-02-2013, 02:45 PM
Well done! Good to see a solution to this old problem when it long appeared that (what you did) could not be done.

Mitsu Miyagi
26-02-2013, 08:25 AM
Now you just use any ol white/clear globe....clear ba15s or bau15s if they are offset pins..cant remember



My clear globes (21W) weren't offset pins, was still able to use them, will change them for offset pin globes later.


ive ordered the amber bulbs and just wanted to confirm the new reverse bulbs are BAU15 (offset pins?) And do they have to be a certain wattage to light the ground well when reversing?

on the topic of lights, is it ok to use LED's for the number plate lights?

pAuLw
26-02-2013, 09:03 AM
I am on my KL

maggie3.5
26-02-2013, 10:11 AM
ive ordered the amber bulbs and just wanted to confirm the new reverse bulbs are BAU15 (offset pins?) yes they are..


And do they have to be a certain wattage to light the ground well when reversing?

Fairly sure they would only come in 21watt.

on the topic of lights, is it ok to use LED's for the number plate lights?

yes...they work there fine

as above..

Mitsu Miyagi
26-02-2013, 11:01 AM
http://s3.amazonaws.com/rapgenius/1291131680_two-thumbs-up.jpg

Mitsu Miyagi
28-02-2013, 07:49 AM
ok i for the life of me cannot find BAU15 clear bulbs to turn the indicator into a reverse light.

all i can find are LED's and i assume they cannot be used?

maggie3.5
28-02-2013, 11:53 AM
Led will be fine, it's only the reverse light, if you really can't find offset ones, slightly file down ONE of the pins on the globe, then it will fit, done this many a time

Mitsu Miyagi
28-02-2013, 04:19 PM
thanks, only BA15 SMD's were available in here so i ordered them for the time being whilst waiting for the BAU15's to come from china.

i will post a pic when its all done

Cashie
28-02-2013, 09:22 PM
You can use clear non offset as I mentioned in my post, they go straight in, didn't need to file mine.

Cashie
28-02-2013, 09:24 PM
No probs . I've waited years to fix this
Cheers


Well done! Good to see a solution to this old problem when it long appeared that (what you did) could not be done.

No probs guys, let us know how you go.

Mitsu Miyagi
06-03-2013, 02:48 PM
got the orange bulbs for the new indicators, and while im waiting for the offset clears, ive fitted normal pinned clears for the reverse lights. First impression is good, indicators light up well and are much more noticable than before. However im worried that now the reverse lights will be useless at night but i'll test that out tonight. Either way, at least people behind cant accuse me of not using my indicators now haha

pic indicators off, then with hazards on. Once again thanks Cashie, and maggie3.5 for being helpful as well

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/394/indicatormod.jpg

Cashie
06-03-2013, 03:44 PM
No probs mate, my trial has gone well, wife followed me home and said they were heaps better.
Reverse is still ok too.

chrisv
07-03-2013, 01:50 PM
my globes arrived today from uk. Weekend job coming up

Mecha-wombat
07-03-2013, 01:50 PM
my globes arrived today from uk. Weekend job coming up

Same I might have a crack tomorrow

chrisv
07-03-2013, 03:13 PM
Same I might have a crack tomorrow

Let me know how you go. Any tips would be appreciated.
Delivery from uk was pretty quick.

Mitsu Miyagi
07-03-2013, 04:05 PM
Let me know how you go. Any tips would be appreciated.
Delivery from uk was pretty quick.

when releasing the pins from the connector, push a tiny flathead screw from the back of the connector then lever it down to release the clip holding the pin, while at the same time pushing something at the front of the pin (slightly larger screwdriver) to push the pin through. I managed to do everything in 30 minutes. .......... 20mins time was spent working out how to release the pins when doing the first light :)

chrisv
07-03-2013, 05:10 PM
when releasing the pins from the connector, push a tiny flathead screw from the back of the connector then lever it down to release the clip holding the pin, while at the same time pushing something at the front of the pin (slightly larger screwdriver) to push the pin through. I managed to do everything in 30 minutes. .......... 20mins time was spent working out how to release the pins when doing the first light :)

Thanks for the tip

Cashie
07-03-2013, 07:21 PM
Let me know how you go. Any tips would be appreciated.
Delivery from uk was pretty quick.

I think maggie and I have shared all of tips already Chris.. Just ask if you have any issues.

Cashie
07-03-2013, 07:23 PM
Where the tail lamp loom joins the main body loom, you unclip them and either on the tail or main, think the main is easier, you identify what wire you want to swap, then you insert a very thin screwdriver or some very fine, narrow flat object, and you insert this into the plug and push to release the locking clip of the wire /pin in the connector, remove both wires from the rear and then reinsert them into the position that you want swapped, easy

Well done Cashie, my whole problem all alone with doing this method, was actually finding the right globe. May even order a pair myself as insurance should my Ralliart ones get damaged and it proves easier getting local GT/VRX ones.

And here's maggie's post on the pin clips.

Let us all know how everyone goes.

Mecha-wombat
07-03-2013, 07:57 PM
All done took 30 mins.

Cashie
07-03-2013, 08:07 PM
All done took 30 mins.

No probs.

Mecha-wombat
07-03-2013, 08:19 PM
Also you may be able to re use your Bau15. My indicator globes were losing their amber coating so I cleaned them up with a metho rag and bam clear Bau15's

chrisv
09-03-2013, 08:37 AM
I went to make a start on depinning but not really sure which connector block to change and also not entirely confident about the actual process.
Is it best to swap the connectors from the light assembly end seem thicker wires? or the loom which are thinner wires.
Cant quite figure out how to remove the connector pins even though you guys have described it well. Is it a push through from where the wires enter or push backwards. I just dont want to stuff it up
Cheeers

maggie3.5
09-03-2013, 08:48 AM
I went to make a start on depinning but not really sure which connector block to change and also not entirely confident about the actual process.
Is it best to swap the connectors from the light assembly end seem thicker wires? or the loom which are thinner wires.
Cant quite figure out how to remove the connector pins even though you guys have described it well. Is it a push through from where the wires enter or push backwards. I just dont want to stuff it up
Cheeers

pm sent

Mitsu Miyagi
09-03-2013, 09:59 AM
i know cashie says all the info was already here, but i can understand the frustration of trying to swap the pins/wires around as it can be difficult to do. For me levering the clip up once youve jammed the screwdriver in place and pushing something against the front of the pin to push it out backwards from the connector things i had to work out, as it sounds so simple otherwise. Dont forget to remove that brown clip that holds the pins down.

Reverse brown wire, indicator green yellow strip wire

chrisv
09-03-2013, 11:07 AM
I am a tail light god!!
All done and working
Thanks Guys especially Maggie for the talk through.
Looking good even in bright sunlight. Cant wait for tonight!!!
A tip from me
to remove the orange paint a little rub with wire wool speeds up the process
Thanks again guys

maggie3.5
09-03-2013, 11:35 AM
I am a tail light god!!

All done and working....:beer::beer:

Thanks Guys especially Maggie for the talk through...:facejump:

Looking good even in bright sunlight. Cant wait for tonight!!!
A tip from me
to remove the orange paint a little rub with wire wool speeds up the process
Thanks again guys

No worries mate ,glad l could help in any way,and any other time in the future,feel free to call.

Michael

Cashie
09-03-2013, 02:06 PM
I am a tail light god!!
All done and working
Thanks Guys especially Maggie for the talk through.
Looking good even in bright sunlight. Cant wait for tonight!!!
A tip from me
to remove the orange paint a little rub with wire wool speeds up the process
Thanks again guys

Glad you got it sorted in the end Chris.
Did you take some photos in case anyone else has the same issues as you?

maggie3.5
09-03-2013, 02:10 PM
Glad you got it sorted in the end Chris.

Did you take some photos in case anyone else has the same issues as you?

He wasn't having issues as such ,but ,it was just knowing how to remove the wires by inserting a thin whatever.

Once i talked him through it and he could see what i was talking about ,it was so easy for him.

Dont know how everyone else did it ,but ,as discussed with Chris ,the best method seemed to be to actually remove the taillight,as you would ,but to actually remove the taillight loom and sit some where else so you can see what you are doing ,rather than trying to squeeze into the boot and do it that way.

I have found the best tool to use is those cheap Jeweler screwdrivers that come in a little box....

Cashie
09-03-2013, 02:28 PM
He wasn't having issues as such ,but ,it was just knowing how to remove the wires by inserting a thin whatever.

Once i talked him through it and he could see what i was talking about ,it was so easy for him.

Dont know how everyone else did it ,but ,as discussed with Chris ,the best method seemed to be to actually remove the taillight,as you would ,but to actually remove the taillight loom and sit some where else so you can see what you are doing ,rather than trying to squeeze into the boot and do it that way.

I have found the best tool to use is those cheap Jeweler screwdrivers that come in a little box....

Some good advice there..

Best way I've found is also to use a jewellers screwdriver. Just visually ascertain which end the clip is and shove the screwdriver in to release the clip.
As I said, if someone has a photo of however they did it maybe the next guy will understand..
I repinned mine at the tail light side connector.

chrisv
09-03-2013, 03:04 PM
Can I ask what you guys ended up using for the reverse globe in case the old indicator globes packs up

I didnt take any pics as I was too engrossed in repinning. I was a bit concerned after releasing the clip I pulled the wire with needlenose pliers and had to be careful not to crush the insulation but my fingers were too big to get a good purchase.
Waiting for dusk to take a pic

Cashie
09-03-2013, 03:31 PM
Can I ask what you guys ended up using for the reverse globe in case the old indicator globes packs up

I didnt take any pics as I was too engrossed in repinning. I was a bit concerned after releasing the clip I pulled the wire with needlenose pliers and had to be careful not to crush the insulation but my fingers were too big to get a good purchase.
Waiting for dusk to take a pic

As mentioned in one of my previous posts, I just picked up a set of clear 21W globes.

chrisv
09-03-2013, 05:23 PM
Proof of completed job
Looks ok
http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab54/chrisv/100_3534.jpg
http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab54/chrisv/100_3539.jpg

maggie3.5
09-03-2013, 05:30 PM
Awesome Chris,one would think you should get a bit more sideways light as well with the reverse lights set up like that...

chrisv
09-03-2013, 05:32 PM
Awesome Chris,one would think you should get a bit more sideways light as well with the reverse lights set up like that...

Yes I thought that I will wait till dark and have a looksee.
Cheers again Very pleased with the result

Mitsu Miyagi
09-03-2013, 05:49 PM
top mod, thanks to cashie for kicking off the once stagnant idea again :)

chrisv
09-03-2013, 05:56 PM
top mod, thanks to cashie for kicking off the once stagnant idea again :)

X2 Agreed

maggie3.5
09-03-2013, 06:03 PM
top mod, thanks to cashie for kicking off the once stagnant idea again :)


X2 Agreed



mmmmmm..says some one who bought over two hundred and fifty bucks of Galant Ralliart taillights....for the cost of ten buck globes


Still love mine though lol

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x112/micpea/smash%20and%20shots/IMAG0063.jpg

Cashie
09-03-2013, 07:08 PM
top mod, thanks to cashie for kicking off the once stagnant idea again :)


X2 Agreed

No probs guys, glad you like the mod.

Mecha-wombat
11-03-2013, 03:57 PM
Only took 7 years LMAO

Mitsu Miyagi
11-03-2013, 04:15 PM
just noticed chrisv your new reverse light looks yellow in the pics on the last page............. is it just the camera playing tricks?

maggie3.5
11-03-2013, 04:34 PM
just noticed chrisv your new reverse light looks yellow in the pics on the last page............. is it just the camera playing tricks?

If you are referring to the first of his pictures ,that's just the reflector reflecting the flash and if it is the second one ,sure it looks a bit yellowy...its a normal globe ,not the pure white of a led lol

chrisv
11-03-2013, 05:33 PM
Yes Maggie is correct. It looks fine in real life and in fact it gives excellent side illumination,
Probably still has a trace of yellow on the globe as I was 'keen' to get it working.

Sparky
11-03-2013, 05:39 PM
Wow somebody actual change the lamps around lol

Cashie
11-03-2013, 05:46 PM
just noticed chrisv your new reverse light looks yellow in the pics on the last page............. is it just the camera playing tricks?

The plastic lamp base is a orange/yellow colour and the top 5mm or so is visible..

Edit--> opps, you are referring to his actual lamp colour..

maggie3.5
11-03-2013, 06:02 PM
Wow somebody actual change the lamps around lol

It was actually a bit more involved than this.

You couldn't just change the lamps around as they were a different bulb and base where it fit into the taillight.

This mod could have been done years ago had someone else stumbled across the right sized globes.

Fortunately or unfortunately ,it has taken till now to source the globes from the UK ,they just were not available here...afaik

and then there was the relatively easy mod of repining the loom to make it all work.

As much as i am happy with my US Ralliart ones ,i am now going to source myself a set of local GT/VRX taillights and set them up as spares....just in case.

Anyone got a spare lhs one they don't want ?

Cashie
11-03-2013, 06:46 PM
Comment below:


It was actually a bit more involved than this.

You couldn't just change the lamps around as they were a different bulb and base where it fit into the taillight.

This mod could have been done years ago had someone else stumbled across the right sized globes. I didn't really just "stumble' upon the globes, I pulled the existing ones out, measured them, and researched online what was available around the world to do the job.

Fortunately or unfortunately ,it has taken till now to source the globes from the UK ,they just were not available here...afaik

and then there was the relatively easy mod of repining the loom to make it all work.

As much as i am happy with my US Ralliart ones ,i am now going to source myself a set of local GT/VRX taillights and set them up as spares....just in case.

Anyone got a spare lhs one they don't want ?

telpat16
12-03-2013, 05:07 AM
It was actually a bit more involved than this.

As much as i am happy with my US Ralliart ones ,i am now going to source myself a set of local GT/VRX taillights and set them up as spares....just in case.



Ditto and me too - Luckily I still have my originals :)

Mitsu Miyagi
19-04-2013, 08:22 AM
well i reversed at night for the first time yesterday and i couldnt see squat !!! Had to lean on the brakes using the brake lights to guide me somewhat

these are the bulbs im using for the new reverse lights on the side

http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/2395/uxa12051700ux0778uxg.jpg

...... its either the LED's im using or, the side bit that was useless as an indicator is now useless as a reverse light position (more likely)

contemplating going back to standard? but ive got about $40 worth of spare bulbs i purchased as backups for this mod seems like a waste

chrisv
19-04-2013, 10:57 AM
I don't seem to have a problem since my conversion in fact I like the side illumination I now get.

Mitsu Miyagi
19-04-2013, 11:09 AM
so should i try using the old indicator bulb, and rub some metho on it to remove the orange coating and use that instead?

maggie3.5
19-04-2013, 11:19 AM
so should i try using the old indicator bulb, and rub some metho on it to remove the orange coating and use that instead?

yes..........those led are useless.....get some cree led (http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=cree%20ba15s&_sop=7)

Mitsu Miyagi
19-04-2013, 11:24 AM
ok thanks, will try the filament bulb first, then the cree's if still not happy

chrisv
19-04-2013, 12:32 PM
Use a bit of steel wool with the metho to help get the orange paint off

Cashie
24-04-2013, 07:00 PM
LEDs are a waste of time as mentioned in this thread many times..
Put a globe in there and report back.

dsp26
24-04-2013, 07:41 PM
yes..........those led are useless.....get some cree led (http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=cree%20ba15s&_sop=7)

Yep vouch for cree leds... normal led/smd are useless... crees are blinding in the reverse globe and ok for brake lights... finding red ones would be more ideal

Mitsu Miyagi
25-04-2013, 06:24 AM
LEDs are a waste of time as mentioned in this thread many times..


no need to get huffy n puffy

i couldnt find anywhere in this thread that said 18x smd bulbs would be useless as a reverse light?

anyway, a bit of 1200grit sandpaper & wax'n'grease remover made the job quick, have yet to test it out. Car doesnt really get driven much

Cashie
25-04-2013, 06:43 AM
no need to get huffy n puffy

i couldnt find anywhere in this thread that said 18x smd bulbs would be useless as a reverse light?

anyway, a bit of 1200grit sandpaper & wax'n'grease remover made the job quick, have yet to test it out. Car doesnt really get driven much

Not huffy n puffy...
Let us know how the globes go.
The poor performance of LEDs is why I went to the effort of finding globes in the first place.
LEDs have a purpose but its not in reflector light housings.

maggie3.5
25-04-2013, 08:48 AM
Not huffy n puffy...
Let us know how the globes go.
The poor performance of LEDs is why I went to the effort of finding globes in the first place.
LEDs have a purpose but its not in reflector light housings.

He wants it for his reverse light and was under the impression that a led would work there.A cree led is very directional and doesn't rely on the reflector to distribute the light ,rather ,it is like have a "torch " in there.
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Mitsu Miyagi
17-07-2013, 06:11 PM
ok going to have to go the Cree route, because i still cant see properly when reversing

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2pcs-60W-normal-or-Cree-led-Auto-Car-fog-light-Running-Lamp-bulb-brake-tail-turn-/261219862123

these bulbs look the deal, say they are "60W" but only 8W power draw. Will these be ok, or are they too power hungry?

maggie3.5
17-07-2013, 08:36 PM
ok going to have to go the Cree route, because i still cant see properly when reversing

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2pcs-60W-normal-or-Cree-led-Auto-Car-fog-light-Running-Lamp-bulb-brake-tail-turn-/261219862123

these bulbs look the deal, say they are "60W" but only 8W power draw. Will these be ok, or are they too power hungry?

Well...they dont list a T10..so ,no ,they are not going to work...

These work really well ,i have them in the Magna and the 380....http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-x-T10-T15-7-5W-Lens-Cree-Q5-High-Power-Car-Signal-Tail-Turn-LED-Light-Bulb-/221243328054?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3383214636


but for your killer ultimate set up ,i would go for these...http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_nkw=hid+reverse+light+kit&LH_PrefLoc=2


or a local seller..dearer though ,for the same kit...http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HID-REVERSE-LIGHTS-15w-mini-multi-fit-HID-kit-T10-T15-T20-BA15S-1057-1056-T25-/170985829027?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27cf8cb2a3

Mitsu Miyagi
17-07-2013, 09:37 PM
sorry this is following the switcheroo mod with the reverse lights

so new reverse lights = bau15s

genebaby
19-07-2013, 08:05 AM
Hmm, I wouldn't mind the Ralliart lights, but I would need to swap my boot lid with spoiler with someone else for no spoiler.

Good work on getting the local lights to function better.

maggie3.5
19-07-2013, 08:29 AM
sorry this is following the switcheroo mod with the reverse lights

so new reverse lights = bau15s

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HID-Reverse-back-up-Fog-light-kit-12V-15W-7506-1156-P21W-6000K-White-Short-lamp-/181177446328?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a2f046fb8


or these could be VERY interesting....

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/Car-Truck-Parts-/6030/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=ba15s+COB+LED&LH_PrefLoc=2&_arm=1&_armm=63&_ruu=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fsch%2FCar-Truck-Parts-%2F6030%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3Dba15s%2BCO B%2BLED%26_arr%3D1

Mitsu Miyagi
19-07-2013, 08:31 AM
haha, high beamin' in reverse........ i like it