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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 07:05 AM
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what is the difference between 1157 and 1156?
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 07:09 AM
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I think 2 filament as compared to single
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 07:22 AM
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so 1157 is brighter?
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 07:25 AM
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brighter at one point...... i.e. 1156 would be for reverse lights, 1157 would be for brake lights.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 07:27 AM
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i think 1157s are also turn signals in accords.
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 07:30 AM
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I use 1157's in my corners. They act as turn and hazards.

EDIT: wait ... I dont remember. I KNOW 1157's are in my tail lights. Perhaps I dont have 1157's in my corners cause they have 1 filament. :dunno:
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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 09:24 AM
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front turn signals in civic also
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