Brighter Lic Plate Bulbs(194's)

[LStoudenmire]

I have been in search for some brighter license plate bulbs (194) in a bright white, but have not found what I'm looking for. There seem to be many companies (APC, Polarg, PIAA,etc.) out there that are making them, but it's hard to pick a quality product that will give you what you want from the descriptions and a few pictures.

I'm not sure if it is even possible to get a truly brighter, whiter bulb. The stock bulb is 5 watts. I guess I have two questions: 1.) Is it possible that a bulb marked 5 watts - whether it be super white or stock - can actually be any brighter? 5 watts is 5 watts, right?

2.) And has anyone found what I'm looking for? I don't want to use anything that could run the risk of melting any of the housing or anything.

 

[2K1Xplorer]

You can get 18 watt bulbs that will fit, but there mostliky melt the holder. I have PIAA Xtreme White bulbs in other place and I am very happy with them.

 

[EliteConcept]

i just got some "super white bulbs" from a local ricer shop.

looks 100x better than the ugly stock bulb

 

[Black Magic]

I went with Super White bulbs. They do make a huge difference!

 

[LStoudenmire]

Can you guys tell me what brand and a part number if possible? The only places I have around are AutoZon and Advance Auto. I will probably have to order off of the Inet.

 

[2k1exsport]

i have hyperwhites in mine, looks hot. it lights up not only the liscence plate but also my whole rear bumber and the ground

 

[Black Magic]

Yea, just some Hyper Industries, or Super White. Any of the ones with the bluish tint to them.

 

[LStoudenmire]

Thanks. I'll give them a try. I've tried the APC superwhites. They have the bluish tint, but aren't really brighter.

 

[unabonked]

hm.... why would a ricer want to make his licence plate lighter? isn't that just helping the cops give him a ticket?

do the LED 194s work in the plate? i'm getting 7K HIDs and would like to add that bluish-white look to everything. luckilly white LEDs are always bluish.

 

[2K1Xplorer]

The LEDs are to directional they don't work. I put amber in there because my car is copper.