H4 LED's in a 2008 CRV, reflector housings, bulbs twist to align pattern. Sylvania Silverstar on left. low and high. No getting flashed. Then HID in Halogen projector lows in Accord, the road and fence slope. Also Accord in snow.
OEM Headlights upgrade to LED White Bright Headlights
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Morimoto 2stroke version 4 advertises heat conduction through built in channels. idk if in the real world this helps, but that their claim.
They also do drl led function.
So far the downside is cost of entry for the lamps
I might need to try out a set. I like the HID's in mine also for the "warmer" closer to 4500k temperature. Less reflection off snow/rain etc and easier on my eyes.
Changed to LEDs (Auxito brand, has cooling fans) last year in my 2011 Ranger and made sure to re-aim the headlamps, yes, to the right a bit. The housings were 2 years old and in excellent condition, as I had replaced them right after buying the truck. Also replaced the driving-light bulbs (in the front bumper) with LEDs (again Auxito).
The light pattern is "patchier" than the stock halogen bulbs, but the brightness and pattern are otherwise much better than stock. The factory output with 9007 bulbs was miserable, and headlights are a common complaint with Ranger owners. The LED replacements make a real difference. I seldom get other drivers flashing their brights at me, probably because I did take the time to re-aim the housings. I do want to be responsible and not disturb other drivers, especially since so many others now drive with high-beams on constantly.
On a scale of 0–10, the factory 9007 bulbs were no better than 3–4. The LED replacements in the stock housings are 6–7, which is better than it sounds.
I got the highest-end LED bulbs Auxito offered for the application. There were (IIRC) three options.
LED replacements have come a long way in the last few years.
The light pattern is "patchier" than the stock halogen bulbs, but the brightness and pattern are otherwise much better than stock. The factory output with 9007 bulbs was miserable, and headlights are a common complaint with Ranger owners. The LED replacements make a real difference. I seldom get other drivers flashing their brights at me, probably because I did take the time to re-aim the housings. I do want to be responsible and not disturb other drivers, especially since so many others now drive with high-beams on constantly.
On a scale of 0–10, the factory 9007 bulbs were no better than 3–4. The LED replacements in the stock housings are 6–7, which is better than it sounds.
I got the highest-end LED bulbs Auxito offered for the application. There were (IIRC) three options.
LED replacements have come a long way in the last few years.
Why LEDs should not be run in Halogen reflectors
This forum is awash with mis-information on lighting. Rather than trying to reiterate the same points repetitively to no end, I thought it would be...
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There are no iso/dot certified aftermarket led conversions. There maybe some kits better than others but..... You really think that some company making cheap kits spent the millions of dollars to test their products in the hundreds of makes and models? Very unlikely. There's a reason that a Luxeon headlamp is $1,500 per side. It takes alot to accurately engineer lighting mechanisms.
They are legal in Europe, in approved housings.
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Enjoy an unprecedented driving experience with Philips road legal LED headlight bulbs with up to 230 brighter light and a daylight like white beam
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the philips sylvania bulbs have a disclaimer that they are only for offroad use only at the local parts store
I have never had LED headlights nor do I plan to make the switch but....Why LEDs should not be run in Halogen reflectors
This forum is awash with mis-information on lighting. Rather than trying to reiterate the same points repetitively to no end, I thought it would be...
that post is near a decade old and LED bulbs are not built the same way as they used to be. There are sites and YouTube channels dedicated to in depth reviewing that break it down in an easily digestible way. I've seen several sets of lights that near duplicate the halogen pattern aside from just being brighter (when clocked correctly)
I cannot remember the last time a car that wasn't using its highbeams blinded me but on a nightly basis there are stock modern trucks and SUVs that do and this is especially so while riding in a car.
I find the argument against them (muh DOT) kind of the same as when people bring up alternative AC refrigerants and muh EPA certification.
government entities are not exactly known for making well reasoned and rational decisions
I'm not familiar with Fords as I am mid 60's GM and Nissans but I do know there are a lot of vehicles on the road with voltage drop issues at the headlights. Installing a relay (if not equipped) with a 12 awg lead at the battery and adding another ground wire can do wonders on a stock halogen setup. Would not surprise me at all if they used undersized wiring
The facts are the same, halogen filaments are small, LEDs are big. The physics haven’t changed. The latest generation of +150 exetra bulbs are mainly improvements because of more precise filament placement.
In "approved housings". Enough said. Most US DOT housings aren't approved and create glare and hotspots. Lighting is the only place the the E.U got right. Their Fascist control over vehicle modification still a amazes and frustrates European owners. I've met MANY people who came here from Europe, Australia, and New Zealand who appreciate the hands off approach that many agencies have.They are legal in Europe, in approved housings.
Ultinon Pro6000 LED | Philips
Enjoy an unprecedented driving experience with Philips road legal LED headlight bulbs with up to 230 brighter light and a daylight like white beam
If Philips spent the two plus million dollars to actually certify their leds as an option I might take a look.
Coat your headlights with Rain-X. That helps.
First upgrade I did on my Triumph Thruxton motorcycle. Saved my life several times. Honestly not joking. No, they don't blind but I immediately noticed how much better other drivers see me, particularly at intersection after several nasty moments.
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I guess you didn’t notice my grandma going off the road last Tue night as she approached you?
Come round the bend you know it’s the end, grandma screams and the Escapes they just gleam…
All modern led headlamps are obnoxious. Even the fancy OEM's
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My buddy’s mom really did go off the road from being blinded by a small Subaru. Was it a cost issue as to why adaptive xenon became extinct? Imho they are good, for the driver, and oncoming traffic…
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They fail rate on the adaptive system was high and the mechanism is complex.
Most led systems can do all that fancy stuff through software in everywhere but nadm, where regulations are so backwards that we get good ole fixed partially height adjustable led systems.
Ceramic wax and Rain-x on them.
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