# Tinted my tail lights, need brighter bulbs.. help? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [May 16, 2013, 9:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tinted-my-tail-lights-need-brighter-bulbs-help/230661 "2013-05-16T21:36:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2013, 9:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tinted-my-tail-lights-need-brighter-bulbs-help/230661/1 "2013-05-16T21:36:04Z")
Traded in the 335 for a silverado, decided to debadge it and clean up the rear a bit. I tinted the tails I love how it looks during the day, but the bulbs are dim at best. With the horrible storms we get during the summer, I dont want to risk really dim running lights. Does anybody have any experience with a worthwhile bulb. (I only did 2-3 coats of nightshades on them and then 3 coats of clear, but they’re pretty dark) > **[Will Backs on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/ZWtCinPhb_/)** Worst case scenario I’ll buy stock tails or I’ll put one of those LED strips between the tailgate and bumper. ---------- Post added at 12:36 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:35 AM ---------- Bottom line I dont want to buy junk thats not going to help and piss away 30 bucks on cheap bulbs. Especially if they dont look any brighter than stock ---
**Author:** ![Darksyde](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ed655f/32.png) [@Darksyde](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Darksyde)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2013, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tinted-my-tail-lights-need-brighter-bulbs-help/230661/2 "2013-05-16T21:52:55Z")
I had very dark tinted tails (6-8 coats) in the past. I ran led bulbs and had no issue with light output. [http://www.superbrightleds.com](http://www.superbrightleds.com) is where I got mine. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2013, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tinted-my-tail-lights-need-brighter-bulbs-help/230661/3 "2013-05-16T21:59:03Z")
what car? were they brighter than stock? ---
**Author:** ![turbo\_dreams](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cc9497/32.png) [@turbo\_dreams](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbo_dreams)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2013, 10:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tinted-my-tail-lights-need-brighter-bulbs-help/230661/4 "2013-05-16T22:29:39Z")
While I don’t agree with tinted tails, I do agree that LEDs are your best bet. I had my old car completely converted to LED and they were bright. If you’re going to do LED, just do it right and change the flasher relay too so that you don’t get the hyper flash ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2013, 11:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tinted-my-tail-lights-need-brighter-bulbs-help/230661/5 "2013-05-16T23:38:44Z")
Will all leds cause this problem? Don’tsome have resistors build in? ---
**Author:** ![BREETIME](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/breetime/32/5214_2.png) [@BREETIME](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BREETIME)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 3:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tinted-my-tail-lights-need-brighter-bulbs-help/230661/6 "2013-05-17T03:28:52Z")
> [@Willybeen](#): > > Will all leds cause this problem? Don’tsome have resistors build in? I’ve done about 4 sets of led blinkers before. Never had this problem. ---
**Author:** ![Darksyde](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ed655f/32.png) [@Darksyde](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Darksyde)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 3:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tinted-my-tail-lights-need-brighter-bulbs-help/230661/7 "2013-05-17T03:48:05Z")
> [@Willybeen](#): > > what car? were they brighter than stock? Z34, a ton brighter than stock. As for the fast flicker I never had an issue with that either. However I have heard of this happening and it is as easy as a relay. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 5:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tinted-my-tail-lights-need-brighter-bulbs-help/230661/8 "2013-05-17T05:48:05Z")
80 dollars in brake lights. Annoying. Who has a cheaper yet as good option. ---
**Author:** ![Geoff](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geoff/32/6104_2.png) [@Geoff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geoff)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 5:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tinted-my-tail-lights-need-brighter-bulbs-help/230661/9 "2013-05-17T05:50:40Z")
#ricerproblems ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 6:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tinted-my-tail-lights-need-brighter-bulbs-help/230661/10 "2013-05-17T06:14:20Z")
Tinted tails, yuck. ---
**Author:** ![Digital\_jedi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c37758/32.png) [@Digital\_jedi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Digital_jedi)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 6:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tinted-my-tail-lights-need-brighter-bulbs-help/230661/11 "2013-05-17T06:21:40Z")
The only time you would get problems with hyper flash is if you had weaker LEDs. Since an LED draws a really low amount of power (compared to regular bulbs) you end up getting the hyper flash since the circuits not load balanaced, but if you got a replacement LED bulb that had higher lumen output and consumed power closer to the stock bulb, you won’t have that issue. I have never had any LED bulbs, so I can’t really comment, just wanted to provide some info on the hyper flash! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 6:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tinted-my-tail-lights-need-brighter-bulbs-help/230661/12 "2013-05-17T06:23:34Z")
Trades in 335i… buys Silverado… rices it out. I’m so confused. ---
**Author:** ![Carbonfiberhooded](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carbonfiberhooded/32/7608_2.png) [@Carbonfiberhooded](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carbonfiberhooded)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 6:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tinted-my-tail-lights-need-brighter-bulbs-help/230661/13 "2013-05-17T06:24:58Z")
Find a higher wattage bulb that fits?? I’m sure there are many out there. Don’t go too crazy. You don’t want to melt your tail lights. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 6:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tinted-my-tail-lights-need-brighter-bulbs-help/230661/14 "2013-05-17T06:26:20Z")
Florida does funny things to men… ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 6:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tinted-my-tail-lights-need-brighter-bulbs-help/230661/15 "2013-05-17T06:36:12Z")
Like someone else mentioned be careful melting the tails someone did that to the camaro I had ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tinted-my-tail-lights-need-brighter-bulbs-help/230661/16 "2013-05-17T07:06:34Z")
[http://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/led-vehicle-replacement-bulbs/vehicle/----/---/](http://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/led-vehicle-replacement-bulbs/vehicle/----/---/) ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 7:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tinted-my-tail-lights-need-brighter-bulbs-help/230661/17 "2013-05-17T07:59:37Z")
I assume you have a 3047 bulb. If so, use this: ![http://autolumination.com/images/auto_bulbs/3157_canbus_20led_wm.jpg](http://autolumination.com/images/auto_bulbs/3157_canbus_20led_wm.jpg) Red T25 Wedge Item # Super-Power 20Led Canbus [http://autolumination.com/3157\_3156.htm](http://autolumination.com/3157_3156.htm) $25/ea ---
**Author:** ![95dime](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/95dime/32/7514_2.png) [@95dime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95dime)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 9:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tinted-my-tail-lights-need-brighter-bulbs-help/230661/18 "2013-05-17T09:17:12Z")
> [@maxwell](#): > > Trades in 335i… buys Silverado… rices it out. > > I’m so confused. he bought a silverado, what do you expect? lol. +1 for led lights. ---
**Author:** ![lorge1989](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lorge1989/32/6153_2.png) [@lorge1989](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lorge1989)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 9:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tinted-my-tail-lights-need-brighter-bulbs-help/230661/19 "2013-05-17T09:39:02Z")
Take tint off, no need for new bulbs. = Save some $ and make your truck look better. Win win. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2013, 9:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tinted-my-tail-lights-need-brighter-bulbs-help/230661/20 "2013-05-17T09:43:10Z")
In his defense I saw the pic on the gram and the truck looks legit. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tinted-my-tail-lights-need-brighter-bulbs-help/230661.md?page=2)