PIAA 1500 Aux Backup Light System

**bills1974** · 02-16-2008, 02:18 PM

I just installed them this morning. They are awesome if anyone needs additional light backing up either because of tint or trailering or just because you are blind.

They came with a three way switch (Off, On, On with reverse lights) and are much brighter than I expected. The install is very simple, just takes a long time if you want to do it right. It took me about three hours to run all the wires and mount the lights. Anyway, attached a couple pics, the inside of my truck really isn't dirty, the flash just kills it.

**DeadRiver** · 02-16-2008, 02:38 PM

looks good! now let see how they hold up being dunked a few times...

**bills1974** · 02-16-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadRiver

looks good! now let see how they hold up being dunked a few times...

They're actually recessed pretty far back (I mounted them to the hitch mount) and they'll never get dunked, they're way too high. Let's put it this way, if they get dunked, my exhaust will be submerged and when I launch the boat, my rear wheels barely get wet.

**bills1974** · 02-16-2008, 05:13 PM

I just got to use them at night for the first time. Definately worth the money if you need the light, they're blinding if you look right at them.

**DeadRiver** · 02-16-2008, 05:47 PM

pics...

use shudder priority mode..

**bills1974** · 02-16-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadRiver

pics...

use shudder priority mode..

Thanks, I'll mess with it and try some different things. I just have an 8 Megapixel Sony with most of the settings at auto.

Clancy · 02-16-2008, 07:27 PM

where did you buy them? how much?

**bills1974** · 02-16-2008, 10:44 PM

I got them at an auto store by my house called the Drivers Seat. I paid 160 for them, but on PIAA's website they are almost 200.

Onebadasstitan · 02-17-2008, 09:56 AM

those look sweet azz! The only thing i think you need to do is take that hitch plug off and punch yourself in the face for being a patriots fan! LOL

Clancy · 02-17-2008, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Onebadasstitan

those look sweet azz! The only thing i think you need to do is take that hitch plug off and punch yourself in the face for being a patriots fan! LOL

Or he can just re-watch the last 3 minutes of the superbowl...

**bills1974** · 02-17-2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Clancy

Or he can just re-watch the last 3 minutes of the superbowl...

Thanks for the memories. I grew up about 5 minutes from the stadium watching them through the terrible years. Between the Pats/Sox/Celtics, I really don't have too much to complain about.

With that being said, I would have much rather had them lose 4-5 games and win the Superbowl than do what they did...

hooligan · 02-17-2008, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bills1974

Thanks for the memories. I grew up about 5 minutes from the stadium watching them through the terrible years. Between the Pats/Sox/Celtics, I really don't have too much to complain about.

With that being said, I would have much rather had them lose 4-5 games and win the Superbowl than do what they did...

yeah, those look nice. only thing that takes away from the pic is the patriot hitch cover...

hehe...

gonna remove my bumper down the road and replace with it a prerunner bumper or something to that effect but will add these lights cuz the stock backup lights SUCK!!!

Onebadasstitan · 02-20-2008, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Clancy

Or he can just re-watch the last 3 minutes of the superbowl...

Now that right there is funny! I laughed my azz off when i read that! Though i will have to say that i am a big BoSox fan. My buddy used to pitch for them in the starting rotation until last year.