better reversing lights...

inquirer · 12 December, 2003

I am wondering about the reverse lights. They are quite good standard, but I do a lot of reversing in the dark and can't see a thing cause there are no street lamps (where I do all of this reversing in the dark :p). So I am wondering if i can upgrade them to something better without to much hassle. The manual says that the bulb size is P21W. But I can't seem to find any hi spec P21W.

**DGW** · 12 December, 2003

But I can't seem to find any hi spec P21W.

That is very good news for some of us! I wouldn't have thought the rear light clusters could cope with more powerful bulbs without running into overheating problems. You could fit additional reversing lights under the bumper but they wouldn't do anything to improve the looks of the car.

MonkeyHanger · 12 December, 2003

Parking sensors ?

inquirer · 12 December, 2003

That is very good[/u'] news for some of us! I wouldn't have thought the rear light clusters could cope with more powerful bulbs without running into overheating problems. You could fit additional reversing lights under the bumper but they wouldn't do anything to improve the looks of the car.

Edit: misread post

The area that I am reversing out of is in a really narrow street, with big clusters of house in parallel. I know that reversing lights are blinding sometimes but I would use them considerately. I really don't want to fit additional reversing lights under the bumper because I have a rear spoiler there. I am wondering if there exists something along the lines of 30% or 50% more light bulbs in the P21W size.

inquirer · 12 December, 2003

Parking sensors ?

No can do.

1. To expensive to retro fit here in Norway,

**DGW** · 12 December, 2003

Parking sensors ?

Good suggestion, Geoff, except they might not be 100% effective if reversing towards a hidden ditch...........

MonkeyHanger · 12 December, 2003

I believe you can get a 35W Halogen lamp with the same base as your standard reversing lamp, maybe a bit of searching is in order

Just remember, those rear light clusters are only PVC, so if the light is on for any length of time, you'll have heat problems with halogens;

inquirer · 12 December, 2003

Just remembered that the clearance is smaller in some areas because there is the odd mail box and stuff on the way

inquirer · 12 December, 2003

I believe you can get a 35W Halogen lamp with the same base as your standard reversing lamp' date=' maybe a bit of searching is in order
Just remember, those rear light clusters are only PVC, so if the light is on for any length of time, you'll have heat problems with halogens;[/quote']

Any suggestions where?? I have looked and looked and can't seem to find any.. :confused: The reversing takes less than 1 1/2 minute so I guess I would be in the clear regarding heat issues, and besides I only reverse in the dark in the winter :santa:, in less than 10C.

**DGW** · 12 December, 2003

....I have a rear spoiler there....

Any idea what make it is?

inquirer · 12 December, 2003

Any idea what make it is?

Autostyl

MonkeyHanger · 12 December, 2003

This might be of interest to you..

http://uk.geocities.com/saab99tips/Electrics/HalogenReverse.htm

Scroll down to "More powerful bulbs" at the bottom and read that, theres a website address for a possible supplier too

MonkeyHanger · 12 December, 2003

I will say, that if you find bigger reversing bulbs, that you should make sure the wiring & lamp holders are up to the extra load. You might need to go thru a relay, for instance

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Jimmy · 12 December, 2003

I know, I know here's what you do.

1. Reverse in during daylight hours.

2. Drive straight out at night.

Hey presto, use your headlights like great big reversing lights - except your not reversing........... I'll get my coat.

rich1068 · 12 December, 2003

MonkeyHanger · 12 December, 2003

I know' date=' I know here's what you do.
1. Reverse in during daylight hours.

2. Drive straight out at night.

Hey presto, use your headlights like great big reversing lights - except your not reversing........... I'll get my coat.[/quote']

Someone's been reading Viz again...

**DGW** · 12 December, 2003

Someone's been reading Viz again...

He can read? :confused:

MonkeyHanger · 12 December, 2003

He can read? :confused:

Mrs Jimmy does all his posting for him, i thought this was common knowledge ?

Steve vRS · 12 December, 2003

Someone's been reading Viz again...

Smokers, save money by lighting the next cigarette from the last one, thus negating the expensive purchase of lighters or matches

Steve

anotherbadname · 13 December, 2003

by the way it is ilegal to have reversing lights any brighter than 21w.

**TaviaRS** · 13 December, 2003

Inquirer,

I gather you are coming over for a remap, why not get the parking sensors done at the same time? IIRC they are about

inquirer · 13 December, 2003

Inquirer,
I gather you are coming over for a remap, why not get the parking sensors done at the same time? IIRC they are about

better reversing lights...

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