Reverse LEDs

DrBlockHed · 01-25-2022, 07:51 AM

One of my reverse lights went out, needs to be changed out. Figured I’d go the LED route while doing it. I’ve did a search and read some questionable things about the Phastek resistor and quality of their LEDs.

Any recommendations? Thoughts on the gen5diy or diode dynamics one?

Thanks

infinitereality · 01-25-2022, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DrBlockHed

One of my reverse lights went out, needs to be changed out. Figured I’d go the LED route while doing it. I’ve did a search and read some questionable things about the Phastek resistor and quality of their LEDs.

Any recommendations? Thoughts on the gen5diy or diode dynamics one?

Thanks

I run Gen5DIY harness on mine with Amazon LED bulbs, the harness is their new one. It's solid state and no resistors now.

ZLE dude · 01-25-2022, 08:22 AM

I run the Gen5DIY pigtail/resistor on a Diode Dynamics LED bulb. Has worked great for the past 2 years.

I purchased the XPR bulbs (brightest ones, 90 bucks). They are super bright and work great with my 5% window tint.
https://www.diodedynamics.com/backup...maro-pair.html

Here is the harness from Gen5DIY....obviously this is for 2016-18 so if you have a '19 and up there's a different one. Just telling you what I've got.

https://www.gen5diy.com/products/16-...mp-led-harness

DrBlockHed · 01-25-2022, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by infinitereality

I run Gen5DIY harness on mine with Amazon LED bulbs, the harness is their new one. It's solid state and no resistors now.

Any reason you didn’t run gen5s bulbs

infinitereality · 01-25-2022, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DrBlockHed

Any reason you didn’t run gen5s bulbs

IMO overpriced for generic LED bulbs that can be purchased cheaper. They visually appeared to be old school generic LED bulbs.

kropscamaro16 · 01-25-2022, 10:19 AM

gen 5 harness and diode dynamics led lights for me

DrBlockHed · 01-25-2022, 10:27 AM

The harness is just plugged inline behind one taillight, correct? The picture looks like there are 6 connections

infinitereality · 01-25-2022, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DrBlockHed

The harness is just plugged inline behind one taillight, correct? The picture looks like there are 6 connections

Yep, you get 2 Gen5DIY harnesses. 1 for each light and plugs in line.

DrBlockHed · 01-25-2022, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by infinitereality

Yep, you get 2 Gen5DIY harnesses. 1 for each light and plugs in line.

Ahhhhh, phastek only had one… that makes more sense.

Thanks

*radz28* · 01-25-2022, 11:44 AM

I know my '20 uses a different kind of harness, but, I tried a cheap Amazon set, and they're working great so far. I felt like if I didn't like them, or they didn't work, I wouldn't be out much $$$, and so far, I'm pretty happy. I don't get to drive my car as much as many of you, so I can't speak to their life, but I've had them on the car since about 10/19 and have about 2800- miles on the car now, for reference.

DrBlockHed · 01-25-2022, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by infinitereality

Yep, you get 2 Gen5DIY harnesses. 1 for each light and plugs in line.

Would u mind linking the bulbs you used?

zxspeedspec · 01-25-2022, 03:18 PM

I just installed these last week. My reverse lights are about as bright as the stock headlights.

http://www.highperformancebulbs.com/...1156-7440.html

DrBlockHed · 01-25-2022, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by zxspeedspec

I just installed these last week. My reverse lights are about as bright as the stock headlights.

http://www.highperformancebulbs.com/...1156-7440.html

👍🏻👍🏻

graf101 · 01-27-2022, 01:36 PM

Phastek ftw

01-25-2022, 07:51 AM	#1
DrBlockHed Drives: 18 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: NJ Posts: 118	Reverse LEDs One of my reverse lights went out, needs to be changed out. Figured I’d go the LED route while doing it. I’ve did a search and read some questionable things about the Phastek resistor and quality of their LEDs. Any recommendations? Thoughts on the gen5diy or diode dynamics one? Thanks

01-25-2022, 08:22 AM	#3
ZLE dude Drives: '18 ZL1 1LE Join Date: May 2020 Location: KY Posts: 219	I run the Gen5DIY pigtail/resistor on a Diode Dynamics LED bulb. Has worked great for the past 2 years. I purchased the XPR bulbs (brightest ones, 90 bucks). They are super bright and work great with my 5% window tint. https://www.diodedynamics.com/backup...maro-pair.html Here is the harness from Gen5DIY....obviously this is for 2016-18 so if you have a '19 and up there's a different one. Just telling you what I've got. https://www.gen5diy.com/products/16-...mp-led-harness __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE - Summit White, PDR, Rotofab CAI, 95mm TB, CSP 2" catless LT's, JMS Voltage Booster, AEM X-series WB, DSX flex fuel sensor, Banks Data Monster, Tuned by Ted Jannetty, 5% Tint, Blackvue DR900S-2CH, Diode Dynamics lighting, IGL Kenzo ceramic coating

01-25-2022, 10:19 AM	#6
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,812	gen 5 harness and diode dynamics led lights for me __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

01-25-2022, 11:44 AM	#10
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,188 View My Garage	I know my '20 uses a different kind of harness, but, I tried a cheap Amazon set, and they're working great so far. I felt like if I didn't like them, or they didn't work, I wouldn't be out much $$$, and so far, I'm pretty happy. I don't get to drive my car as much as many of you, so I can't speak to their life, but I've had them on the car since about 10/19 and have about 2800- miles on the car now, for reference. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

01-27-2022, 01:36 PM	#14
graf101 Trouble_SM Drives: 17' Summit White ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Midlothian, TX Posts: 449	Phastek ftw __________________

01-25-2022, 10:27 AM	#7
DrBlockHed Drives: 18 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: NJ Posts: 118	The harness is just plugged inline behind one taillight, correct? The picture looks like there are 6 connections

01-25-2022, 03:18 PM	#12
zxspeedspec Banned Drives: Faster than yours Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Earth Posts: 288	I just installed these last week. My reverse lights are about as bright as the stock headlights. http://www.highperformancebulbs.com/...1156-7440.html

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