So the Einstein who owned my RS before me had a 3057 bulb in the front turn signal, but should have been a 3157. The filaments were actually fine, but the plastic base was destroyed and the socket had a brown fried look to it. So clearly something was not right.

However looking at the specs of each bulb #, they seem mostly identical...
So what is the difference between these bulbs anyhow?

 

the 3157 has a tad brighter parking light.

 

I think you mean running light, since the 3157 is in the front?

That wouldn't explain why the socket got all fried up, though. Unless you mean the 3057 has a brighter parking light...

 

arrrr running lights are red and green. lol. neither one should melt the sockets unless they get installed with a lose connection or backwards somehow.

 

Backwards? Theses are non-directional...

Anyone tried these?

http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/Switchback-60#tabs

 

i think bc has

 

ya i put them in the tail lights on my sisters grand prix there nice alot brighter than the filament bulbs and last forever

edit: actually ive never used the switchback bulbs just led bulbs chaotic94 just got some for his markers there pretty sweet clear running lights and amber turns but you need clear lenses

 

I think Camaros are famous for having front Left turn signal issues. I had my car a week and had to replace the bulb twice. The socket looked all brown and the top of one of the bulbs had blown off (Talk about a blown bulb)

I have not read a good explanation of why the bulb blows. The best I read so far is it is heat related.

I shot some contact cleaner into the socket and replaced it with a different bulb and it has been fine since. The bulb I had was already on my shelf. My guess it was a 3057. Less bright, less heat, less problems