Hi listers :
Jack Brooks asked about my brake lights & I didn't know the answer
off-hand. Others might be interested, so here it is :
I use 2357 lamps instead of the normal 1157 lamps for my TR3A brake lights,
and 2357NA for front park/turn lights. The 2357s are exact replacements,
but the bright (brake/turn) filament is 25% brighter than 1157. This is a
very noticeable difference. Although the rating is the same, the tail/park
filament looks a little brighter to me, too.
They only draw about 5% more power, so wiring and heat are not a concern as
with the halogen bulbs.
The only downside is shorter rated life (400 hours vs 1200 hours on the
brake/turn filament), but my experience has been that GE 2357s will outlast
Sylvania 1157s. I don't keep my foot on the brake that much anyway !
I paid $2.50 for two 2357, $4.00 for two 2357NA last time I bought them.
You can find them in almost any auto parts store (AutoZone, Kragen, Pep
Boys all have them), although the GE brand is a bit harder to find. I
suspect the wholesale price on the GE bulbs is higher, but I feel they are
worth it ! IMO any brand is better than Sylvania <g>
Randall
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