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Old 02-24-2009, 08:01 PM
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Any sources on Turn signal bulbs? One's that dont blink rapidly.

I'm looking to purchase a new pair of turn signals, The color should be white/hyper white/ just BRIGHT white to make it simple, since it has to stand out, & it can't blink like its on steroids or just rapidly blink, preferably a clear colored one, cause all I'm getting is a light blue colored bulbs..

just to be sure, their 7440 correct?
Old 02-24-2009, 09:33 PM
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ebay Hyper white 7774. it should come up with a few selection and there all bulbs and not led so it doesnt flash
Old 02-25-2009, 01:05 AM
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Why not just get an LED with Load Equalizers to prevent the quick blinking?
Old 02-25-2009, 01:29 AM
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arent white turn signals illegal?
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Originally Posted by jnguyen
ebay Hyper white 7774. it should come up with a few selection and there all bulbs and not led so it doesnt flash
doesn't flash? i need it to flash, its a turn signal

Originally Posted by Igor@180Custom
Why not just get an LED with Load Equalizers to prevent the quick blinking?
a what what what? i was looking at some LEDs but i dont know if i order them if their going to be blinking like crazy, http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481

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arent white turn signals illegal?
I'm not sure about that
Old 02-25-2009, 10:51 AM
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Another option is to go with mirror orange bulbs. You do not see the orange unless you turn them on.
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Originally Posted by HamstersG
Another option is to go with mirror orange bulbs. You do not see the orange unless you turn them on.
i would do that also, but what are the odds of them blinking insanely.
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Several of us are using them and no blinking problem since they are not LED.
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therefore, don't buy an LED turn signal correct?
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Get an LED bulb, it will blink fast, until you put a load resistor on it.

Ive been running this setup for about 2 years now and havent had any problems.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2pcs-...9387QQtcZphoto
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
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Originally Posted by STOOF
Get an LED bulb, it will blink fast, until you put a load resistor on it.

Ive been running this setup for about 2 years now and havent had any problems.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2pcs-...9387QQtcZphoto
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
thanks stoof, but the load resistors look a bit complicated, anyone have a DIY on it? i would take on the job but i don't want to screw the wiring up.

i was looking at this btw - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PIAA-...QQcmdZViewItem

which one do you recommend, Xtreme white or Hyper white?

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If you want a cheap ($3.49 each), easy, non-orange normal, orange when turn signal on, no fast flashing, then here is an option. Here

Go to almost the bottom of page. Get Amber if you want it to be orange/amber when you turn on the turn signal. Three other colors to choose from.
7440 Single Filament or 7443 Dual Filament
Looks transparent in clear lenses, but lights up in your choice of colors.

Next one is brighter:

Introducing the Chrome-Dome
(40% brighter than the full chrome bulbs)
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I think I'm going to go with the chrome dome one since it's the one that's close to what I was looking for, thanks HamsterG
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Originally Posted by HamstersG
If you want a cheap ($3.49 each), easy, non-orange normal, orange when turn signal on, no fast flashing, then here is an option. Here

Go to almost the bottom of page. Get Amber if you want it to be orange/amber when you turn on the turn signal. Three other colors to choose from.
7440 Single Filament or 7443 Dual Filament
Looks transparent in clear lenses, but lights up in your choice of colors.

Next one is brighter:

Introducing the Chrome-Dome
(40% brighter than the full chrome bulbs)
awesome. exactly what I was looking for when I get clear housing. thanks man probably go with the new chrome-dome
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one question though. how noticeable are the turn signals without the amber marker? the stock housing lights up the whole amber when signals are on, making it easily noticeable. I'd imagine with clear housing and those bulbs, it would be a single area blinking, not too noticeable.... ?


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