HID Reverse Lights?

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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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HID Reverse Lights?

Has anyone put HID into their backup lights? Do they even make HID's for this purpose? I have really dark window tint and I can't see behind me too good at night, so these would be awesome. If they don't make them specifically for the reverse light, is there a set that could possibly be modded?
 
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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You might be able to jerry rig something, but your bulbs and ballast would have a short life due to being turned on and off to often. Plus it takes the bulbs a few minutes to warm up, so you wouldn't have full light as soon as you put it in reverse. I would look into adding some halogen fog lamps under the rear bumper, which would really help.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 12:49 AM
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Not a bad suggestion, I'ma put some thought into that one. Thanks.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 12:58 AM
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http://http://www.v6f150.com/forums/...ad.php?t=17054

thats a similar topic on another site im on.

i also posted a couple how-tos on installing reverse fogs.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 02:13 AM
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Patman also did reverse fogs on his truck...i plan on doing it soon too.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 03:43 PM
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LEDs would help
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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I added 3" fog lights the trailer hitch on my truck.....made a world of difference backing out of my garage at night.
 
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