Bee Hive Lense Melt Down Question

What model bulb do you use to avoid overheating and melting your Bee Hive lenses?

The LED I use in my front turn signals would avoid meltdowns.

Michael. Can you give me specifics about exactly what I would need to order and from where? Also, I would still like to know exactly what bulb they require.
I tried to follow the thread about leds for the rear tail lights, but found that it was just too confusing for my simple mind. If someone wood post exactly what to order and where it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

These:

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Jam-Strait-Red-dual-element-super-bright-LED-bulb/_/N-25id;jsessionid=1C139FD38F69F78771F68EBC115D8B88.diyprod2-b2c3?itemIdentifier=343447_0_0_

In dual or single filament, depending, will work just fine.

The managers of most auto parts stores have a good knowledge of what works, the counter help knows more about pimple cream and iPhones. Walk on in and ask the old guy who looks like he ready to bolt, he's got all of the info that you need.

also you can get a T2 lens thats larger more room for the bulb.

Stoddards has um but you need to ask and explain so they know what you want.

Troy, go here and scroll down to Eagle Eye 5. I selected this light because it is not too big and spreads the light 180 degrees.

http://autolumination.com/1156_1157.htm

Michael. Do I get the Super White (since the lenses are already red) and the 1157 version? Can these also be used in teardrop tail lights?

I wpould still like to know what regular incandesent bulb to use in Bee Hive tail lights, that won't melt the lense. Thank you.

Troy: What I've read regarding LED lites is that you get the same color bulb as the lens it's going behind.

Doug is right, same color as the lens.

Whether you get 1156 or 1157 depends on the bulb you are replacing.

1156 is equivalent to a single filament bulb. There is one contact in the bottom of the socket.

1157 is equivalent to a dual filament bulb. There are two contacts in the bottom of the socket.

I think with any incandescent bulb you run the risk of melting the lens if it is bright enough to be effective.

I recall a posting about 2 moths ago that someone had found shorter incandescent type bulbs that took care of the heat issue.

With all the Bee Hives out there, somebody has to know what incandesent bulb won't melt the lense. What about you Vince?

It would seem that incandescent bulbs with the correct base and enough wattage to be seen will generate enough heat energy to melt the lenses.... Remember, the original lamps were 6 volt, and a lower wattage.... The LED packages now available would seem to be the best bet.... You can make your own from Radio Shack components, but its not cheap that way either....

Mike McKelvey is on the right path. The autolumination LEDs are great for the tail linghts and I would imagine they're perfect for the front turn signals as well.

So everyone who is driving around with Bee Hives has melted lenses, except those who have updated to leds? That's pretty hard to believe.

Troy, I'm just getting around to reading this thread, I suggest contacting Kirk at VS since he is the one who puts them in....
see you in May....

Troy email Paul Eric. He used a short bulb that I think did the trick. He has a thread out there on it. Kirks lens are likely China reproduced but they may be effective. The lens is much lighter than the original lens but still looks good. What lenses are you using?

Weren't the original factory Porsche lenses glass????

The lenses came from Sierra Madre.