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So I'm looking to complete my headlight project by replacing the #7444 amber turn signal bulbs with chrome/amber stealth bulbs. First problem is that I can't find anyone who makes #7444 bulbs. The only ones I found are #7443. These put out a little less wattage. Searching some other forums I've found that chrome bulbs are dimmer than the same amber bulb that they replace. Does anyone have experience using chrome bulbs Are they dimmer? Seems like the #7443 in addition to to being dimmer to start also will be extra dim when they are chrome coated. Any suggestion other than leave them the way they are would be appreciated.

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Bigbadbarty said:
check these out. they are a white marker until the turn signal is started. then they flash amber. once the turn signal shuts off, they go back to white.
V-LEDS TYPE 2 DUAL COLOR CHANGING HID WHITE AMBER SWITCHBACK 48 M-SMT PARKING/TURN SIGNAL BULBS 7443 7443NA
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WOW. Those are freekin cool! Guess I'd need to buy the resistor also. Almost $50 for bulbs. Ugh!!
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Bigbadbarty said:
check these out. they are a white marker until the turn signal is started. then they flash amber. once the turn signal shuts off, they go back to white.
V-LEDS TYPE 2 DUAL COLOR CHANGING HID WHITE AMBER SWITCHBACK 48 M-SMT PARKING/TURN SIGNAL BULBS 7443 7443NA
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Another problem is that the stock bulbs are 41mm tall and 20mm wide. The relector behind is curved. The height of any replacement bulb can't be more than about 48mm tall and 20mm wide or it will touch the reflector..They don't say how tall or wide the led tower is ?
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Thanks to all that replied. I just bought chrome/ amber from: Welcome to Xenonmods.com I took the easy route this time.
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argon said:
Awww, no switchbacks?
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Well if the chrome don't work out then switchbacks are in. :yes:
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I guess you had to use the resistors also. Where did you mount them? Are they easy to install? Do they get hot?
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Switchbacks cause a fast blink because they are led and draw less cuurent. They work if you don't mind fast blink.
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