Follow up. I was further perusing the Superbrite.com website and noticed in the 1156 and 1157 bulb configurations that other options are available, 28 series rather than 27 in particular. They are longer and thinner than the 27 series(which is close to original incandescent size), but lumens (light output) increases from 330 to 550 and 320 to 580 respectively on the 1157 and 1156 (lumens/100=watts according to the website), big increase. 1157 is park/brake rear, 1156 is signal front/rear. So, I decided to try it. And, while I was at it, I got LEDs for the front parking lights, a BA9 base, and the rear back up light, a 1156 bulb. Being longer, I checked the dimensions on the website and determined they would fit with room to spare.
Got them today (2 day delivery for me). I’ll say the difference in the 28 vs.27 LED bulb is noticeable and certainly far better than incandescent. The front BA9 parking lights are really bright, way brighter than the low wattage originals. The backup light is spectacular. I’m pleased with the results all the way around and will be keeping the 28s.
The rear 1156/1157 are red to be brightest through the red lens. I went with amber in the front as I felt that is more noticeable than white. You can’t tell unless the light is flashing. The rear backup is natural white and the front BA9 parks are cool white (very white).
The FL3-Red-K Flasher works perfectly for both signals and 4 way hazard (I think it’s the same as the recommended 480714 AES from UK). It is silent. In fact, it works so well, I now get a full flash of the green indicator on my dash as opposed to the quick flick from the mechanical relay with incandescent bulbs. I’m getting the CES flasher Friday from Amazon with the ground wire that clicks and will report back.
Lots of pics to tell the story and the parts list from Superbrite. Brake intensity not shown, which is even brighter, as I can’t step on the brake and take a picture simultaneously (and was too lazy to ask my wife).
