Can anyone comment on installing Vertex HAW LEDs in rear tail and back up lights on new 2010 Charger? Tech suggested doubling up Vertex units using two (2) in each rear housing for total of eight (8) Vertex heads to increase light output. Would flash doubled up Vertex units together. Any thoughts on this?
Charger Rear Vertex Question
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That sounds like an overly expensive option. I have seen plenty of the 2008 and 2009 Chargers (don't think the 2010 Chargers changed really) with one vertex per reverse light and they seemed to get the job done just fine. Couple the LED Inserts with the TLF and that should be plenty. I would add more warning to the rear deck or some LP LEDs before adding that many vertexes to the rear of the vehicle. I think the cost would out way the performance when considering using other lightheads.
In terms of cost, the Vertexes to the rear are going to cost about $536 for 8 of them. You could use only 4 ($268) and still have another $268 to spend on a nice deck light or a combination of LP LEDs and some deck LEDs (LED3s and some Ghosts or XP63s for example). You could even do the Charger TLF and a pair of vertexes, and still have enough money left for an LED TA and/or warning light for the rear of the vehicle. I think those options would be much better in terms of warning power and effectiveness compared to the all vertex solution.
If you decide to go ahead with using 8 vertexes to the rear, flash the two in each light together, otherwise I think you really defeat the purpose of having two per light.
All just my opinion though. Hope that helps some.
In terms of cost, the Vertexes to the rear are going to cost about $536 for 8 of them. You could use only 4 ($268) and still have another $268 to spend on a nice deck light or a combination of LP LEDs and some deck LEDs (LED3s and some Ghosts or XP63s for example). You could even do the Charger TLF and a pair of vertexes, and still have enough money left for an LED TA and/or warning light for the rear of the vehicle. I think those options would be much better in terms of warning power and effectiveness compared to the all vertex solution.
If you decide to go ahead with using 8 vertexes to the rear, flash the two in each light together, otherwise I think you really defeat the purpose of having two per light.
All just my opinion though. Hope that helps some.
We have 2 2010 Chargers with a single SOS Universal LAW (think it's the universal... they are the new ones anyway) in in each reverse light and each farthest out brake light. The SOS is TONS brighter than the Vertex's we have in some CVPI's and Explorers. I highly suggest a single SOS LAW in each reverse light with a TLF for the brake lights.
RL1 said:
I agree that the Sound Off Universal Undercovers are brighter, especially if you use the lens that optimizes the light output for the housing you are installing the insert into. I would recommend the Universal Undercover any day over the vertex, but everyone would just think I am biased. There is also the issue of people having their minds set on a particular product or brand only. Regardless of what brand and/or product preference you have, keep an open mind to new things that come out that may be better (not directed at the OP, just a general statement).
Are we talking non pd chargers? I don't see the point in putting flashing lights in lights that are already capable of flashing from the factory
Here are two vertex's in each reverse housing, sync'd together for a stronger blast. I agree that additional lights in a brake light housing that already flash does not make a lot of sense.
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