NE1 else think the back up lights are not very bright?

DrGP · 06-16-2007, 09:31 AM

I have the ocassional need to back down a rural unlighted driveway. I don't seem to have near the illumination that I have with my S4. Not a biggie, but just wondering if there is a brighter bulb to substitute.

ska///235i · 06-16-2007, 09:32 AM

u can do this mod

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51749

KL2DC · 06-16-2007, 10:21 AM

Yep...the rear fogs help. There isn't a specific LED mod/aftermarket part for this quite yet, I remembered someone attempting a DIY but with self-fashioned resistors.

ward · 06-16-2007, 10:44 AM

you could also ride the brakes just slightly while backing up

it's not really ideal, but the brake lights are frickin bright

Park2670 · 06-16-2007, 10:47 AM

I turn on my rear fogs when its really dark while I am backing up. Or just push the brakes like Ward says, they are quite bright.

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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	you could also ride the brakes just slightly while backing up it's not really ideal, but the brake lights are frickin bright
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Park2670 General 355 Rep 18,218 Posts Drives: Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UTAH iTrader: (8)	I turn on my rear fogs when its really dark while I am backing up. Or just push the brakes like Ward says, they are quite bright. __________________
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