brighter lights in the mirrors

jeffxlh · 06-07-06, 08:45 AM

Can it be done? Does anyony make a kit?

cruisermike · 06-07-06, 11:41 AM

I Turned mine into running light/Turn signals and installed amber bulbs, but still need to be brighter

Voodoogirl · 06-07-06, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruisermike

I Turned mine into running light/Turn signals and installed amber bulbs, but still need to be brighter

Can you post pics, part #s, and instructions? You know you can't do a mod without postin pics

Kathie

mapleton cruiser · 06-07-06, 07:28 PM

bright lights would be very cool , but would you have to change plastic lens due to heat from brighter bulb?

FirstToy · 06-07-06, 07:43 PM

If you get brighter lights, I would recommend putting them on a seperate switch or rheostat. That way you can have them DRL or Offroad bright depending on the situation.

You don't want to blind oncoming traffic or get ticketed.

Those mirror lights would be cool on the trail, esp if you mod to crank some real light out of 'em

jfonz · 06-07-06, 09:01 PM

If they where bright enough they would also be nice for spotting deer when night driving, but I guess they would have to be pretty bright for that. Are they angled toward the side a bit or are they streight on?

TexasBadlands · 06-08-06, 01:27 AM

Just drop in some Daylighter H3 lamps..... lol

jeffxlh · 06-08-06, 10:37 AM

What kind of bulbs are in there from the factory? If I know this I can check with superbrightleds.com and see what they can do.

k_os · 06-08-06, 11:21 AM

PIAA Super white Mirror Lights DIY-How to

Trollhole · 06-09-06, 01:17 PM

Just wait until they come out with a 3w luxeon 187. You will definetly need a switch. Someone will eventually make a clear lens that will work in this application.

Commando · 06-09-06, 05:17 PM

so today i went to see my FJ (its at the dealership, but they have to dealer prep it...which apparently will take until monday), and i asked the dealer about it. listen to this. the lights on the mirrors are not for you, they are for other drivers. because the lights on the grille are somewhat close together, the lights on the mirror are to help other drivers know how wide the FJ actually is, and not make a bonehead move and think they'll narrowly miss your car.

mapleton cruiser · 06-09-06, 05:25 PM

their not for me ? yes they are!!!!!

Cuerno Largo · 06-10-06, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Commando

so today i went to see my FJ (its at the dealership, but they have to dealer prep it...which apparently will take until monday), and i asked the dealer about it. listen to this. the lights on the mirrors are not for you, they are for other drivers. because the lights on the grille are somewhat close together, the lights on the mirror are to help other drivers know how wide the FJ actually is, and not make a bonehead move and think they'll narrowly miss your car.

Never thought of that. In that case, I guess I want them brighter, that way they stay FAR away from me.

Commando · 06-10-06, 11:19 AM

surprized me too, when i heard it out of the guys mouth, i immidately said to myself, "Wait until the guys hear this". i've only got t osit in my car, rev the engine, and look at it. i'm going nuts until monday.

06-07-06, 08:45 AM	#1
jeffxlh IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Spicewood, Texas Posts: 163	brighter lights in the mirrors Can it be done? Does anyony make a kit? __________________ 66FJ45, The Newt 76 fj40 two Aussies, Orion, SOA, shackel reversal, one set Hyper Flex, 35" Boggers, Metaltech, DUI, Webber and some new seats. 78 JF40 all original 07 FJC with mods

06-07-06, 11:41 AM	#2
cruisermike IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hartland, WI Posts: 22	I Turned mine into running light/Turn signals and installed amber bulbs, but still need to be brighter __________________ "Excitement? Adventure? A jedi craves not these things." Silent Bob, 'Mallrats' 1977 FJ-40, 1979 FJ-40 1984 FJ-60, 2007 FJ Cruiser

06-07-06, 07:28 PM	#4
mapleton cruiser IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 169	bright lights would be very cool , but would you have to change plastic lens due to heat from brighter bulb? __________________ paul 07 voodoo blue fj 3" lift expedition one front bumper t-max winch synthetic line gobi roof rack and ladder ipf lights 33"hankook dynapro mtr's mapleton, utah fj rocks!

06-07-06, 07:43 PM	#5
FirstToy tlcwagons.org Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,512	If you get brighter lights, I would recommend putting them on a seperate switch or rheostat. That way you can have them DRL or Offroad bright depending on the situation. You don't want to blind oncoming traffic or get ticketed. Those mirror lights would be cool on the trail, esp if you mod to crank some real light out of 'em __________________ I love cachapas! my wip I drink your milkshake!

06-08-06, 01:27 AM	#7
TexasBadlands IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 256	Just drop in some Daylighter H3 lamps..... lol __________________ 2007 6-Speed Toyota FJ Cruiser 2002 Land Rover Discovery II 1978 Toyota FJ-40 Cruiser I UNDERSTAND THE JEEP THING, THAT'S WHY I DON'T OWN ONE.

06-07-06, 09:01 PM	#6
jfonz IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 179	If they where bright enough they would also be nice for spotting deer when night driving, but I guess they would have to be pretty bright for that. Are they angled toward the side a bit or are they streight on?

06-08-06, 10:37 AM	#8
jeffxlh IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Spicewood, Texas Posts: 163	What kind of bulbs are in there from the factory? If I know this I can check with superbrightleds.com and see what they can do. __________________ 66FJ45, The Newt 76 fj40 two Aussies, Orion, SOA, shackel reversal, one set Hyper Flex, 35" Boggers, Metaltech, DUI, Webber and some new seats. 78 JF40 all original 07 FJC with mods

06-08-06, 11:21 AM	#9
k_os IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 392	PIAA Super white Mirror Lights DIY-How to __________________ 07 FJC 33" STTs, OME lift

06-09-06, 01:17 PM	#10
Trollhole GSMTR Chair Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mauldin, SC TLCA# 15077 Posts: 9,000	Just wait until they come out with a 3w luxeon 187. You will definetly need a switch. Someone will eventually make a clear lens that will work in this application. __________________ Marshall Upstate Cruisers Toyota part number lookup Click here! The Great Cruiser Part Links Thread Buying a Land Cruiser Guide 73 Fj55 Big Ugly 76 FJ40 ROTW Big Gay 2f Build 75 FJ55 My Build 93 FZJ80 stock everything and staying that way.

06-09-06, 05:17 PM	#11
Commando IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ, god help me. Posts: 30	so today i went to see my FJ (its at the dealership, but they have to dealer prep it...which apparently will take until monday), and i asked the dealer about it. listen to this. the lights on the mirrors are not for you, they are for other drivers. because the lights on the grille are somewhat close together, the lights on the mirror are to help other drivers know how wide the FJ actually is, and not make a bonehead move and think they'll narrowly miss your car.

06-09-06, 05:25 PM	#12
mapleton cruiser IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 169	their not for me ? yes they are!!!!! __________________ paul 07 voodoo blue fj 3" lift expedition one front bumper t-max winch synthetic line gobi roof rack and ladder ipf lights 33"hankook dynapro mtr's mapleton, utah fj rocks!

06-10-06, 11:19 AM	#14
Commando IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ, god help me. Posts: 30	surprized me too, when i heard it out of the guys mouth, i immidately said to myself, "Wait until the guys hear this". i've only got t osit in my car, rev the engine, and look at it. i'm going nuts until monday.

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