Best automotive maker light bulbs according to redditors

So it is actually a 3 part ordeal.

The actual fog lights since my car didn't come with them, and the stalk. Then I did some c-shaped drl since I have leds in my high beams and the factory drl doesn't work with leds, but then the c-shaped drl didn't work for a little bit so I bought the drl turn signals, and then the previous c-shaped ones started working again. I will just post all of my mods below:

Fog lamps with brackets : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FL8DPWU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Light stalk : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AWO7XOK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

C-shaped DRL : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014P7LPEI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Sequential LED Turn signals with DRL : https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/5veD22k

9005 LED High Beam : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075J9S4DT?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

H11 55W HID Low Beam : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CMKT2F4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

7440 7443 LED Brake/Tail Light : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GTKLF32?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

7440 LED Turn Signal (rear) : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q8RZRZV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

194 LED License plate/used as side markers in the front/a couple other places : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BT23WVC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

194 LED side marker bulbs (not used but the correct ones if you want yellow, I liked the white and it was what I had when the originals burnt out but didn't ever change them from the above link) : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KY7GCXW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

License plate smoke : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007LICQ9M?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Grille : https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F254096211721

K&N 33-2480 Air Filter : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CR9WVPE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VfS6CbNBD59AQ

I had my rims done by a local company, they are the factory 16" painted gloss black. My mazda emblem is actually a long story, but essentially it is just scuffed up with sand paper ready to be painted but I liked the look and stuck it back on the way it is. I have also installed car play, and 3D printed a shift knob. The factory bose system was a little lacking and put a small under seat sub in to help fill the sound, but am still not happy with it, so that's a future project.

Some near future plans for the car include the aero kit, and I'll post the links to those here too:

Front Bumper Lip Air Dam : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FTUE8EY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bdS6Cb2X8Y22M

Black Mirror caps : https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F283050942561

Side skirts : https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F391544070112

And the rear diffuser : https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F113007041503

A few simple/cheap upgrades that make a huge difference for all civics from 2006 -2016:

Led backup: https://www.amazon.com/FlashWolves-Chipsets-Canbus-Backup-Reverse/dp/B0193ISBUA/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1520016245&sr=8-7&keywords=921+led

Led interior:
https://www.amazon.com/SiriusLED-Extremely-Chipset-Interior-Courtesy/dp/B0186P1MUW/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1520016687&sr=8-6&keywords=t10+led

Better halogen high / low beams:
https://www.amazon.com/Philips-VisionPlus-Upgrade-Headlight-Light/dp/B001C98R1C/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1520017134&sr=8-5&keywords=philips+9006

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-9005-VisionPlus-Upgrade-Headlight/dp/B00U1OLG6W/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1520017018&sr=8-6&keywords=philips+9005

Led high/drl ([check local laws first]) (I have these in a 2006 coupe, much more light compared to halogen, and clean led drl look, great for spotting deer at night, beam throw pattern is mostly the same with more range down road)
https://www.amazon.com/NINEO-Headlight-Adjustable-Pattern-Conversion/dp/B06XC168CY/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1520016870&sr=8-12&keywords=led+9005+cree

Just realized how vague my reply was.

Weather mats - I was able to get "free" Honda ones from the dealer with my vehicle purchase. They're nice and fit well. I've heard great things about weather tech too. And don't forget one for the trunk too. Mine earned it's keep the first time a milk jug leaked. Super easy cleanup compared to carpet cleaning.

Interior leds - I used these plus this trim removal kit. Trim kit is a nice to have, you probably have something around the house to improvise with. For the actual install hit up you tube for "tenth gen Civic interior lights". It's a very easy job.

Also this was my first time having a car with a nice key fob so I got some of these to keep it from getting beat up. With auto lock, unlock, and push button start, it only leaves my pocket when I'm home anyway.

Some tips from my 2015 RAV4:

Replace the internal bulbs whenever you get a chance. It's a very simple job, and makes a huge difference in my opinion. I couldn't see anything at night with the stock done/cabin lights. I can't find exactly what I used, but here's something similar: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0186P1MUW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2fk.Bb4B8Y7FB

All weather floor mats are a great idea, mine came installed already and are Lifesavers. I love camping, hiking, and biking, and I can only imagine what my trunk would look like without my mats.

A hitch (can be $$$) is also a great addition. If that's something you're interested in, try to take into consideration what you'd like to use it for. If youre hoping to haul something or fit two+ adult bikes on it, you'll want a 2" hitch receiver. If you think you'll only need it for smaller things, you'd be fine with a 1.25". You'll definitely want some help installing this, not to mention you'll want a torque wrench (auto stores might be able to loan or rent one out to you).

Side rails + cross rails (typically expensive). If you're going to be taking trips up to the snow, but still want to load up the trunk with your other cargo, you definitely need to look into getting some rails for the top of your car. I bought to lowest trim RAV since I knew I could buy after market stuff like this that comes on the higher end trims, but at a fraction of the cost. Again I can't speak for your RAV, but installing this on a 2015 was easy.

As others have been saying, if you're driving an AWD model, try to get familiar with how Toyotas AWD system works. If you're going to be driving in snow conditions, 2WD w/ snow tires can beat an AWD w/ normal tires any day of the week, so be careful :)

Congrats on the purchase and the baby!

Okay, sorry the pictures took so long, some stuff came up. I'm making a separate post for my own suggestions. This is my '02 Jetta. I have These rims on in 18x8 front and 18x9 rear with 225/40ZR 18's. The width of the rear rims while running the same size of tire as the front obviously means it's a little stretched, but nothing stupid. I also found with these rims, that they stick out just enough for my liking that I won't be using spacers on my car.

Some other suggestions for your car, Stubby antenna, smoked side markers, signals, and headlights. Amazon had a nice pair of blacked out, not smoked, headlights for ~$90 but I can't seem to find them anymore.

Also I agree with the adjustable coilovers for ride height, if I wasn't planning on selling my car in the near future I would be putting some on my own vehicle. You could do fogs, EDIT - here is a good kit, and uses the factory euro switch.

But that is just my 2 cents, hope it helps!

I put these in my 01 and they work great. Had to ditch the plastic covers for the bulbs.

Efoxcity 12V 1156 10 Pack Bright 1156 1141 1003 50-SMD White LED Bulbs For Car Interior RV Camper light https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LY7MLQV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qrJPCbJV76K6C

Dome lights - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01AHVND32?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title

License plate lights - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0186P1MUW?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title

Pictures will be a couple of hours. For the dome lights I did have to bend the metal tab just a little bit once I did that they worked just fine. I would say it’s like bending it about 1-2mm.

Put these in my 2008, any cheap leds that fit will be better/brighter. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0186P1MUW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_d-m.Ab0VA8VKH

The default incandescent map light bulbs are ~3000K (soft white) in my 2011. I really like Bright white bulbs (3500-4100K) and use them for my house. Unfortunately, the only LEDs I can find for map lights are either soft white or daylight (6100K) --with most of the bright ones being daylight. If they say "Xenon white", they're daylight.

There are packs of them on Amazon for cheap:
https://www.amazon.com/SiriusLED-Extremely-Chipset-Interior-Courtesy/dp/B0186P1MUW

HID works best on the new Civics. I have tried LED for the low beam and they are bright, but don't shine very far. I tried them in a 2017 Accord and it works better in the Accord than the Civic. HIDs shine further and give your more visibility.

I believe most others used 6000k bulbs and have said it matched their fog lights.

These LED work perfectly for me. I changed all the interior lights with these.

I am currently using these caps from Amazon with my Fanned LED low beams. They work great, and reccomend them so the fans can suck in clean air.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KXXCTJZ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I saw a thread on irv2 regarding this no-longer-available light. someone said Optronics makes a very similar unit: https://www.amazon.com/Optronics-MCL0028ABBP-Amber-Marker-Light/dp/B07G74VPZF

Otherwise, find something nice on etrailer.com I guess.

Does your scrap match any part of this It's a passenger side lamp fixture https://www.amazon.com/TYC-18-5035-01-Passenger-Replacement-Assembly/dp/B002R0SD8C/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1500695535&sr=1-1-fkmr0&


It looks more like a chunk of a bumper cover trim piece that goes under the center of the grill. It came off of a 2013 vehicle or it's been replaced before on an older model.

Had to dig them out of my order history... here you go! (-:

Headlights-got a set for MIL's 2010 Forster and FIL's 2006 Forester... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FXP4KRS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CAlzDbM6HHTV4

Turn signals for the front...(Aurora) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PY4VDD4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_sBlzDbFYTEF0R

These are the resisters for the turn signals so they don't blink fast...(both cars)... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UNG3EXQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_BClzDbADZV5S6

License plate lights and marker lights (I think he used these for both)... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0186P1MUW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9BlzDb01J1YPN

Fog lights for the Aurora, they can be yellow or blue, just have to turn the switch off and back on... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DGY4LQK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_UIlzDbSPTJ0EF

Headlights in the Aurora, can be a white/blue or yellow, switch off and on... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MF1RY6V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ZJlzDbQFKK85N

Tail lights/brake lights for the Aurora... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NPIUFMM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JLlzDbYRDS6B4

Sorry all the links are Amazon, hubby works there, so he gets a discount...the rear fog light bulbs must have come from somewhere else though, that's the only thing I can't find in our order history... unless it's the same bulbs as the brakes, there are two on that order...

I bought these for my coupe

LED headlight bracket

LED Headlights

Auxillary Light LED

Integrated Tail Light

Bar End Mirrors

Radiator Guard

Rear Swingarm Spools

Mirror Mount Block off

Frame Sliders
This company sells a larger set of spools & sliders that is great!

CS Escapamentos Exhaust

Wind Screen

Levers

Block off plate substitute this is for when you get a full exhaust, youtube "block off plates z900" for more info
The prices all vary and there's PLENTY of options elsewhere. I just happened to get these over time. I also bought an engine guard/cage on Amazon but never could get it to fit properly.

I'm not so sure... I looked up the 192 bulb and appears to be the same as a 168... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0186P1MUW/
But this bulb in the center console is so much tinier than this.

I got mine from Amazon, they are nice and bright. It fits all the interior lights as well as the puddle lights beneath the exterior side mirrors.

Here's the link

What interior LED lights did you get from amazon? I was looking at a few for my 2019 Limited Crosstrek

https://www.amazon.com/SiriusLED-Extremely-Chipset-Interior-Courtesy/dp/B0186P1MUW

https://www.amazon.com/LEDpartsNow-2013-2018-CrossTrek-Accessories-Replacement/dp/B00I2I24Y2

https://www.amazon.com/Subaru-Forester-Interior-Crosstrek-1998-2018/dp/B06X9S4Q4Y

https://www.amazon.com/SEALIGHT-Chipset-Interior-Courtesy-License/dp/B07G4VJP5N

I recently bought these for a different make car but I'm pretty sure they are all the same. They are BRIGHT, like daylight at night and I love them.

SiriusLED Extremely Bright 3030 Chipset LED Bulbs for Car Interior Dome Map Door Courtesy License Plate Lights Compact Wedge T10 168 194 2825 Xenon White Pack of 10 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0186P1MUW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_i_bnudBb3JXC2T4

I have a BK2 and replaced the low beams and marker lights with LEDs and the turn signals with switchback LEDs.

I used these H7 bulbs for the lows: Cougar Motor H7 LED Headlight Bulbs, CREE All-in-One Conversion Kit - 7,200Lm 6000K Cool White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HKFSRX2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_4jqXCbAJ2CT5Y

And these adapters: GZXY H7 LED Headlight Car Bulb Adapter Holder Socket for KIA K3 K4 K5 Sorento SportageR Coupe Grand Santa Fe Hyundai Sonata9 Coupe Veloster 2pcs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J5SCQ1I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WlqXCbTQ5G0NQ

These for the side markers: SiriusLED Extremely Bright 3030 Chipset LED Bulbs for Car Interior Dome Map Door Courtesy License Plate Lights Compact Wedge T10 168 194 2825 Xenon White Pack of 10 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0186P1MUW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PmqXCbB8G4STA

And these switchbacks: https://www.diodedynamics.com/switchback-turn-signal-leds-for-2013-2016-hyundai-genesis-coupe-pair.html



I ended up glueing the adapters onto the existing adapter already on the LED with Loctite. The hardest part was stuffing the low beam pig tail into the housing. It takes a bit k, but it is doable. I uses a 1 1/4" spade bit to drill a hole in each low beam cap for the LED fans to vent. A holesaw bit may work better. Everything else was plug and play. I still need to swap out the turn signal flasher to fix the switchback's hyperblink. I wasn't able to do the high beams because there wasn't enough space to tuck the LED pigtail in there. Any ideas for that?

Anyways it is super bright! Way brighter than the Sylvania zXe halogens I was using before. Fog lights are next then tails.

Put these in mine. Didn’t have to modify and was able to replace the third brake light bulbs with them, too.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0186P1MUW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_FQcQCbVEZ2JKM

I got these from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0186P1MUW/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_P5-6CbWTKR84M

Used for the marker lights, license plate lights and rear trunk light.