CREE LED Reverse lights.

[McGherkin]

Think I might be onto something here. There's quite a few people who I've shown these to and they've all been impressed.

I originally bought these bulbs because I wanted a decent upgrade to the standard bulbs.

They are actually very good, could be a popular mod. Decent range and visibility day or night.

I tested the bulbs to see what the range was, as you can('t really, due to the camera) see below, the distance to the berm is 20m, the tree behind (which to the human eye was still clearly illuminated) is another ~10m.

Click the below images to see the eBay link for that bulb. There are 3 colours available for the surrounds.

 

[Nickson]

You want people to know you're reversing, not blind them!

 

[McGherkin]

They aren't too bad in that respect, never had complaints.

 

[Dolan]

U also may want to see where your reversing

 

[richd]

ooo these could be good for me my drive is soooo dark and tight

 

[Addicted]

They look utterly ridiculous (and stupidly bright).

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

I've just bought a Cree cycling light, it is ridiculously bright. They don't seem to make dim lights lol!

 

[Joe#]

Oem ones work fine :S

 

[McGherkin]

Oem ones work fine :S

I found that mine were completely drowned out by the brake lights, or simply not able to illuminate the area behind me at all.

 

[syko6288]

Hmmm may have to get these helps me see what am looking at when reverseing at home

 

[arg_carra]

You want people to know you're reversing, not blind them!

Trueee, but I can see an advantage if you have to reverse into an old garage in the dark most nights like mine

 

[mitch1503]

I've just bought a Cree cycling light, it is ridiculously bright. They don't seem to make dim lights lol!

they certainly don't i bought a cree headlamp for work when re-wiring and in the loft and jesus wept the buggers bright its abit OTT really

 

[blburied]

Now these I like the idea of, Not bad for £14 either.

 

[Siddle]

im assuming these are the right fitment for 182's too? i'm tempted to buy some and try them out!

 

[McGherkin]

They'll fit any Mk2 Clio. So yes.

 

[Andy_con]

I've just bought a Cree cycling light, it is ridiculously bright. They don't seem to make dim lights lol!

i have two on my bike, its like having car head lights on my bike lol

 

[Flat Eric]

Bit bright!

 

[McGherkin]

That's the point lol!

 

[KarlMunday]

These would be great for me, reverse up a unlit road onto my drive ever day!

 

[Philip.]

f**k me, they're brighter than headlights!

 

[McGherkin]

Nah lol, they're about half as bright.

 

[bozothenutter]

anything like this for brakebulbs?

 

[JHead]

Just to confirm then... what fitment is the clio bulb "holder" ?? thanks

 

[McGherkin]

P21W

 

[JHead]

ok thanks after looking around to find some for cheaps, some seem to possibly be different sizes, as in the bulby bit that protrudes out.... :S how much room is there in the casing??

 

[James28]

Do you drive everywhere in reverse at night?!

 

[McGherkin]

Yeah, my car has 5 reverse gears because it's French, so I drive it backwards everywhere.

 

[Kyle 86]

They aren't too bad in that respect, never had complaints.

I like the look of them

Could u post the link up bud as i cant see it

 

[McGherkin]

Could u post the link up bud as i cant see it

Click the picture of which colour bulb housing you want in the OP

 

[Kyle 86]

Click the picture of which colour bulb housing you want in the OP

Ok will do

 

[Kyle 86]

Jeez these aint cheap

 

[McGherkin]

There's a pair available for a bit cheaper now. Bearing in mind that those links are several months old now lol.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-1156-B...d=100005&prg=1048&rk=3&rkt=5&sd=261111670801&

 

[scott.p]

Jeez these aint cheap

That is because CREE are manufacturers and developers of high end, cutting edge LED's.
They are so good that they are being used in aquarium lighting for freshwater planted tanks but more impressively for marine applications for coral growth. Whereas in the past you might have had to used a 400w metal halide light unit using loads of electricity and producing lots of heat, you could probably get away with 200w of LED lighting.

Not sure I would want them for reversing lights though.

 

[McGherkin]

What we need is someone to fit them and give a second opinion

 

[JP83]

Gonan order a pair of these. Living out in the country it gets a bit dark round here, especially with the lack of street lighting.

​If you could see my drive too, in the dark, you'd understand why these would help.

 

[Kyle 86]

I might give these a go

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?index=0&sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=350685385897

 

[Dolan]

I have a pair if u wanna buy them 2 for £10 posted
They are 10w with blue around the sides

 

[KarlMunday]

I put a LED numberplate light in my reverse lights, does the job better then a standard bulb but not as bright as CREE. Only got pictures in the day atm

 

[jesus]

I put a LED numberplate light in my reverse lights, does the job better then a standard bulb but not as bright as CREE. Only got pictures in the day atm View attachment 101214View attachment 101215

You can barely notice that it's switched on - I'd say that's borderline dangerous.

The 'before' shot is much better. I don't understand why people are doing this.

 

[Dolan]

I'll do a before and after with mine.