LED headlights
LED headlights
06-09-2012, 12:09 AM
#1
Last night while driving to work I hit a deer - avoided 4 of the 5 crossing the road - and it took out the passenger side headlight assembly put a ding in the fender and kind of rolled back the hood of what was a very straight and clean car!
So now im thinking I should order up a set of LEDs this round and try them out, but wonder if anyone has used them already and wanted to get some input.
Thanks and I look forward to your feedback.
While trying to decide which headlights to put into my 83 300d there were two contenders - HID and LED - and I decided to go with the HIDs. Had them installed for a few weeks and liked them.
Last night while driving to work I hit a deer - avoided 4 of the 5 crossing the road - and it took out the passenger side headlight assembly put a ding in the fender and kind of rolled back the hood of what was a very straight and clean car!
So now im thinking I should order up a set of LEDs this round and try them out, but wonder if anyone has used them already and wanted to get some input.
Thanks and I look forward to your feedback.
06-09-2012, 12:26 PM
#2
as far as LED headlights, I had no idea LED's were able to be used at actual head lamps, Of course their total power ouput is far less and would put less of a strain on battery/alterenator and electrical junk they do produce considerable more heat then more other lamps
I would stick with HID, unless you can post some of the LED lamps you interested in looking for and we could all come upon a desicion based on our opinions.
welcome to the forum btw!
Purplecomputer
06-09-2012, 12:26 PM #2sorry to hear about the car, and the deer you killed (maybe its alive?)
as far as LED headlights, I had no idea LED's were able to be used at actual head lamps, Of course their total power ouput is far less and would put less of a strain on battery/alterenator and electrical junk they do produce considerable more heat then more other lamps
I would stick with HID, unless you can post some of the LED lamps you interested in looking for and we could all come upon a desicion based on our opinions.
welcome to the forum btw!
06-09-2012, 04:48 PM
#3
1983 300TD : 4 Speed : SLS Delete : More. Daily Deathcab
1987 190E/16v/OM603 : 5 Speed : SLS Delete : Lots More..W201 Project
HID's arn't that great with the fluted glass lenses. Would just stick with normal halogen. Unless you we're going to make some custom (plastic) lenses. Sorry you hit a deer, I would just focus on tracking down all the parts to fix the damage.
1983 300TD : 4 Speed : SLS Delete : More. Daily Deathcab
1987 190E/16v/OM603 : 5 Speed : SLS Delete : Lots More..W201 Project
06-09-2012, 05:34 PM
#4
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
06-09-2012, 05:34 PM #4I hope the deer promptly found its way into the trunk and then into the freezer at home in the form of steaks
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
06-09-2012, 11:33 PM
#5
(06-09-2012, 04:48 PM)Kozuka HID's arn't that great with the fluted glass lenses. Would just stick with normal halogen. Unless you we're going to make some custom (plastic) lenses. Sorry you hit a deer, I would just focus on tracking down all the parts to fix the damage.
I did notice I got better visibility with normal halogen bulbs when I switched over to my euro headlights then I did with HID's
Purplecomputer
06-09-2012, 11:33 PM #5(06-09-2012, 04:48 PM)Kozuka HID's arn't that great with the fluted glass lenses. Would just stick with normal halogen. Unless you we're going to make some custom (plastic) lenses. Sorry you hit a deer, I would just focus on tracking down all the parts to fix the damage.
I did notice I got better visibility with normal halogen bulbs when I switched over to my euro headlights then I did with HID's
06-10-2012, 06:57 AM
#6
The HID's don't like the fluted lenses, and LED's really aren't very good at all, the light just doesn't seem to go further than 10-15 feet!!
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http://www.ppcmag.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=6743&start=105
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMf0sZubyfg&feature=plcp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPZy0pNgcZ0&feature=plcp
I have tried both HID and LED headlights, my advice, stick with halogen bulbs.
The HID's don't like the fluted lenses, and LED's really aren't very good at all, the light just doesn't seem to go further than 10-15 feet!!
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=6743&start=105
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMf0sZubyfg&feature=plcp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPZy0pNgcZ0&feature=plcp
06-10-2012, 09:55 PM
#7
That being said, I run halogens on my cars (I'm a cheapass)
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larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
06-10-2012, 09:55 PM #7I can make LEDs that actually work better than halogen bulbs-but they're gonna cost you (around $300-$400 per headlight). HIDs are currently more bang for the buck.
That being said, I run halogens on my cars (I'm a cheapass)
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617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
06-11-2012, 04:41 PM
#8
A lot of the trash trucks are running these now and govt/ military
This post was last modified: 06-11-2012, 04:43 PM by dieselboy.
-Jesse
80 300sd hy35, front mount intercooler, w115 intake, rack limiter removed, Alda removed, full load turned up, boost, ebp, trans, pyro, egr delete, 3.5" exhaust, e-fan, 16x8 rims with, 245/50 tires, lowered, bilstien 5100's, 12" front brakes, 2.65:1 diff.
97 f250 psd 4x4, crawler
70 f250 390
83 Volvo 242, lots of mods
66 Volvo amazon
10 mistsubishi fuso service truck.
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q...8426554123
A lot of the trash trucks are running these now and govt/ military
-Jesse
80 300sd hy35, front mount intercooler, w115 intake, rack limiter removed, Alda removed, full load turned up, boost, ebp, trans, pyro, egr delete, 3.5" exhaust, e-fan, 16x8 rims with, 245/50 tires, lowered, bilstien 5100's, 12" front brakes, 2.65:1 diff.
97 f250 psd 4x4, crawler
70 f250 390
83 Volvo 242, lots of mods
66 Volvo amazon
10 mistsubishi fuso service truck.
06-18-2012, 01:12 AM
#10
(06-11-2012, 04:41 PM)dieselboy http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q...8426554123
A lot of the trash trucks are running these now and govt/ military
Had some of those out of a military H1. They are 24v though. Sicknasty bright!
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
Captain America
06-18-2012, 01:12 AM #10(06-11-2012, 04:41 PM)dieselboy http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q...8426554123
A lot of the trash trucks are running these now and govt/ military
Had some of those out of a military H1. They are 24v though. Sicknasty bright!
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
06-18-2012, 08:22 PM
#11
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
06-18-2012, 08:22 PM #11Hmm, transformer to convert 12v to 24v??
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
06-18-2012, 08:42 PM
#12
(06-18-2012, 08:22 PM)sassparilla_kid Hmm, transformer to convert 12v to 24v??
amazon says they 12v though?
Purplecomputer
06-18-2012, 08:42 PM #12(06-18-2012, 08:22 PM)sassparilla_kid Hmm, transformer to convert 12v to 24v??
amazon says they 12v though?
06-18-2012, 08:44 PM
#13
(06-18-2012, 08:42 PM)Purplecomputer(06-18-2012, 08:22 PM)sassparilla_kid Hmm, transformer to convert 12v to 24v??
amazon says they 12v though?
Oh my bad, I forgot to insert a quote lol. I was responding to Captain America and his H1 Hummer lamps he was talking about
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
06-18-2012, 08:44 PM #13(06-18-2012, 08:42 PM)Purplecomputer(06-18-2012, 08:22 PM)sassparilla_kid Hmm, transformer to convert 12v to 24v??
amazon says they 12v though?
Oh my bad, I forgot to insert a quote lol. I was responding to Captain America and his H1 Hummer lamps he was talking about
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
06-19-2012, 03:22 AM
#14
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
Captain America
06-19-2012, 03:22 AM #14Yes, they were NOT, D.O.T. approved lamps. You can run a series parallel battery configuration I believe to make them work. They do that in the military Chevy 2500HD trucks
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
06-19-2012, 02:05 PM
#15
(06-19-2012, 03:22 AM)Captain America Yes, they were NOT, D.O.T. approved lamps. You can run a series parallel battery configuration I believe to make them work. They do that in the military Chevy 2500HD trucks
Curious, very curios
Purplecomputer
06-19-2012, 02:05 PM #15(06-19-2012, 03:22 AM)Captain America Yes, they were NOT, D.O.T. approved lamps. You can run a series parallel battery configuration I believe to make them work. They do that in the military Chevy 2500HD trucks
Curious, very curios
06-19-2012, 03:50 PM
#16
So you can run a "non-DOT" lamp, so long as the output is suitable by the standards. Of course, you've gotta prove it when they catch you....
This post was last modified: 06-19-2012, 03:52 PM by Simpler=Better.
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
06-19-2012, 03:50 PM #16The DOT doesn't approve anything. They set standard are reference SAE stuff. The stamping on a lens that says "DOT ####" pr "SAE #####" simply means that it meets the requirements for output intensity/pattern. It's all online somewhere, I looked it up one day. True story :p
So you can run a "non-DOT" lamp, so long as the output is suitable by the standards. Of course, you've gotta prove it when they catch you....
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
06-20-2012, 11:28 AM
#17
1983 300TD : 4 Speed : SLS Delete : More. Daily Deathcab
1987 190E/16v/OM603 : 5 Speed : SLS Delete : Lots More..W201 Project
We rock the quad 65w HID's in s2k projectors bi-xenon with the cutoff flappers wide open, 6 lanes of pure blinding light as far as the eye can see. Not on an MB, I wish. Never gotten pulled over for them.
1983 300TD : 4 Speed : SLS Delete : More. Daily Deathcab
1987 190E/16v/OM603 : 5 Speed : SLS Delete : Lots More..W201 Project
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