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Old 02-09-2009, 07:54 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I have heard since the OEM uses reflectors inside the tail light to project the light throughout, and LED's project light forward, they aren't as bright or effective. Is this true? I love the LED look and fact they do last for ever, but don't want the performance to suffer. Do you have any pictures?
that's how my turned out to be. i even purchased the led's that project to the sides but that didn't even help. the OEM bulbs are much brighter than LED's when u hit the brakes.. when its just lit, they look the same though.
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