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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 12:09 PM
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1157 is the front turn signal and 1158 is rear on a 2000 tib right?
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 12:18 PM
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http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/A...placementGuide/

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http://www.autozone.com

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http://www.advanceauto.com

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http://www.doyougetmypointnow.com wink1.gif
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 12:55 PM
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sylvania says 1156 for rear and 2357 for front.... although i heard front was 1157 or something like that.... sharkracing says 1157... which one is correct?
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 01:42 PM
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2357 fits 1157 I'm pretty sure, but 2357 has higher intensity. Someone correct me if I'm wrong wink1.gif
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 02:01 PM
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2357 does work for 1157 I can tell you that as a fact, however intensity I have no idea
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 04:04 PM
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The stock bulbs are 2357's.


1157's usually have higher wattages available. And yes, they do work fine. I have 1157 amber leds in my front turns, had them for over a year.
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 10:40 AM
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thank you tib, cant wait until my clear corners come, then i can put in the bulbs =)
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 10:51 AM
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Just make sure you use the proper bulbs. Don't go higher in wattage. Or else:



I didn't do that. The previous owner decided higher wattage 1157s must be better than the stock 2357s. Wonderful. The bulb could not even be removed without a heat gun.
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 11:05 AM
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for the rear it's 2 1156 into each taillight and 1 1157.
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 11:31 AM
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really it wouldnt come out? damn, what should i do? the blue bulbs dont come in 2357, only in 1157... should i risk it?
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