For what it's worth, the stock bulbs don't produce much heat, either. The rear markers are 5W bulbs, and when my rear gets iced over from driving for hours on end in blowing snow, they're just as covered as my brake lenses are.

Capped up, there definitely are regulations that are covered in the FMVSS, which is why I switched to the LED brake light bulbs that I did. They're quite a bit brighter than the stock 10w bulb, and they have a rise time of near 0ms, where the incandescent bulb has a rise time approaching 300ms.

That might not seem meaningful on it's face, however at 70MPH, an decrease of 300ms in reaction time buys you 30 feet.

That's two car lengths.

It's worth the cost to buy the right bulbs for the task, especially in this city.

 

Thanks Racer!! That bulb list is exactly what I needed to know!

Now, to start buying all of those 2 pieces at a time.

 

That's a good site and an even better list of bulb configurations. THUMBS UP. I dread replacing lights with online purchases because trying to figure out what is what is such a PITA and getting the wrong ones (as I have in the past) is, well, an even bigger PITA.


Nice thing about LED's is that they should last basically forever (as long as me anyway).



My thing is reverse lights I have LED's now but they are no brighter than the original incandescent bulbs, and I have dark tinted windows. I just ordered some of these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-80W-CREE-...133ae9&vxp=mtr (80 watt for 18 bucks a pair) and I'll let you know if they work or catch my truck on fire or whatever.

Charlie V


PRINTING YOUR LIST.

 

sweet! i want to see those in action before i burn my truck down too!

 

I put them in... sorry it was daytime and I a too hyper to wait for dark then take before and after shots. I have to say that they are pretty bright... sadly my truck is, um, a little taller than the average Disco and maybe leans a little forward due to the ARB bumper, so the projector portion of the bulb nicely lights my across the street neighbor's bedroom window instead of the driveway.


They are brighter and I can see much better, but my tint is a little dark to use them without rolling the window down, so it is not a perfect fix.


Id say 7 on a scale of ten for brightness and cheapness, and because they didn't burn my truck to the ground. but I still need some obnoxious floods for reverse. Back to ebay.

 

FYI: If you have a Disco 2 from 2003/2004, then you want a 1157 lamp for the brake/running lights. 1156 will be fine for the rear turn indicators, but it's a dual filament brake lamp.

I used the following for my 2003:
Side turn indicators

Rear turn indicators

It's worth noting my turn signals blink at a double rate with these two sets of lamps, but I'm fine with that.

Rear fog lights

Reverse lights(due in tomorrow)

Rear running/brake lights(due in Monday)

The rear fog lights are quite bright, same goes for both sets of turn indicators. The above lamps are sold in pairs, so they're about half the cost of the lamps Racer mentioned.

It looks like I've got some amber lights in the front housings that are out as well, so I'll probably replace them with the same ones I used for the side turn indicators.

 

I mentioned earlier. Do law enforcement officials not object to car drivers messing with turn signal blink rates? When I lived in the UK the cops would take any reason to stop you and find something not standard with your car. Incorrect plate size. Light tints. Window tints. Beam alignment. On a motorcycle it's worse. Indicator lamp size too small? Have a ticket.

I'm surprised if in the U.S. It's legal to alter the manufacturers set blink rate. Which will have guide lines from other places.

Otherwise it's a free for all on what a turn signal actually is.

Having said that I disagree with red turn signals over yellow ones, cos I don't think they stand out enough.

Maybe I'm getting old.

Meddling kids. ....

I'm all for finding better bulbs, but what are the actual rules of the matter? Is it a state by state thing?

 

I know some states specify a flashing rate, but they are not all the same. Texas just says they have to flash. No mention of rate. But there is a reference in the transportation code to federal standards. I just don't know what the federal are.

I'm glad you asked because I just learned that I can have four headlights! Hahaa. MO light MO better!

 

Here in California, there doesn't seem to be any mention of a required blink rate for turn signals. If someone has a reference indicating otherwise, it's a simple resistor install to fix As always, check your local vehicle code before doing anything. ever. cause rules.

I really wish they'd crack down on side window tinting, as I'm getting really sick of not being able to see other drivers. I like amber turn signals, as it's impossible to confuse them with brake lights.

 

My only problem with the faster flash rate is that it's designed to flash faster when there's a lesser load. Like when a bulb is out. So if a cop is behind you and sees your hyperactive blinker, you very well could get pulled over thinking your front blinker is out. Why risk the hassle. And also with brighter blinkers, make sure they aren't too bright as to distract other drivers into forgetting how to drive. Ah bright light, swerve, crash. It happens lol