W8TVI
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While I have never tried the set of LEDs I use in my DRLs as reverse lights, I use this JDM ASTAR 1200 lumen 144 chip LED reverse lights. I have a feeling they produce a brighter and more uniform light than what is coming from the DRLs.Agreed on the JDM ASTARs. Very versatile bulb and looks more like the Halogen headlights than the the traditional incandescents. With these in the DRL and backup lights, the vehicle is also very well lit at night when approaching and unlocking. I put a smaller version in my fogs as well.
Take a look at these action photos of them.
They are crazy bright!
I didn't use them in my DRL sockets because they tend to melt down if ran continuously, but for use as a reverse bulb, they don't stay on long enough to get too hot.