LED Headlight Install, 2000lm each no external driver

[Qball]

Got a set on the way, but have a set in fog lights of my Prius and they are pretty bright especially fog lights are focused so they look bright.

 

[quantum73]

I didn't see where this had been asked but has anyone in a cold climate had issues with icing on your headlights after making the switch to LED's? Having never had a set, and hearing some Jeep folks complain about icing due to a cooler lens, I was just curious before I pulled the trigger and bought a set of these. TIA!

 

[ToyotaTrailTeam]

I didn't see where this had been asked but has anyone in a cold climate had issues with icing on your headlights after making the switch to LED's? Having never had a set, and hearing some Jeep folks complain about icing due to a cooler lens, I was just curious before I pulled the trigger and bought a set of these. TIA!

FWIW, I just installed mine a few days ago, but the temps have been below zero and in the teens since I installed them. So far I have had no icing issues.

 

[fstbll42]

Has anyone had any experience with these versus the HIR highs and lows?

 

[Stevesnj]

Haven't checked the Ebay site I originally posted but the price is now $80, I'd get a set before it goes any higher

http://www.ebay.com/itm/15130156914...49.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&rmvSB=true

 

[Stevesnj]

Found a great 3 Chip 360˚ throw light for High Beams 9005 This is a great idea. would solve any hot spots or throw issues. Would like these in 9006. would sell my 2 chip for these, the search continues

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-HB3-9005...Parts_Accessories&hash=item540e081cc7&vxp=mtr

 

[omarof]

Thank you all for this good information.

 

[Stevesnj]

Okay so I think i'm going to try the 360 Chip type in Low 9006 (for the good of the 80 series LC), I will be selling my 2 chip bulbs for $35 (includes shipping lower 48) if anyone is interested I don't have the box anymore

 

[hamishpotter]

Noob question. Are "fogs" ok to run as normal headlight bulbs? Is there a difference in throw or pattern?

 

[omarof]

Did any one now or try this brand and how is the brightness of it !!!!?!!?!!!!

 

[scottryana]

Well I just picked up 2 sets of these to try as high and lows. Kind of defeated the purpose of going to LED's and having less power draw as they are 45w. But they claim 4500lm.

http://www.vleds.com/led-headlights/9005/9005-ultra-lmz.html

Hopefully it isn't too bright

 

[bmac1996acc]

I went with these for my Depo high beam. They are 60w per set. Supposedly 8000lm but I'm not counting on it.

 

[scottryana]

Yeah the ones I posted are each. So 90w total and 9000lm. you have to be careful how each place lists them. Like the 2000lm bulbs this thread was started about were also each.

 

[Stevesnj]

Well I just picked up 2 sets of these to try as high and lows. Kind of defeated the purpose of going to LED's and having less power draw as they are 45w. But they claim 4500lm.

http://www.vleds.com/led-headlights/9005/9005-ultra-lmz.html

Hopefully it isn't too bright

For lows it is too bright...lows shouldn't go beyond 2500lm each. To me $250 is way too much. I am anxious to see and read your results. Thanks for the info!

 

[scottryana]

Agreed, $250 a set is way too much! I got them for $103 a set.

 

[97 greenmonster]

Well after about a year my metric tlc headlights I paid like 180$ for are dead. Sucks he turned out to burn so many people on hear . Really bugs me when on his site he explanes how the batch of lights I was sent have bad chips and he's gladly exchanging the old ones for his new ones. Sounds great if he responded to anyone. Well enough ranting so has any one had any problems with the cheaper ebay ones. I want another set because I loved them when they worked just a bit worried of waisting any more money. Thanks for any input

 

[Qball]

I tried a set of 2400 lumen led bulbs, supposedly gen 2 but wasn't as good of a beam and not as bright as my 55w hid so returned them.

The search continues......

 

[Stevesnj]

I tried a set of 2400 lumen led bulbs, supposedly gen 2 but wasn't as good of a beam and not as bright as my 55w hid so returned them.

The search continues......

If they are 2400 lumen bulbs total for both then they are 1200 lumens each and 22 watts each bulb. Make sure each bulb is in the 2000lm each for example

 

[Stevesnj]

I went with these for my Depo high beam. They are 60w per set. Supposedly 8000lm but I'm not counting on it.

Yeh 60w per set is 30w per bulb. If they are 60w each then can produce 8000 lumen each which is blinding if used as a low beam. Even as a High beam 8000lm is a lot. You have a link to the details on the set you got? Something isn't right

 

[Cruzerman]

I'd be taking the lumens claims with a grain of salt. I assume just like the cheap Chinese flashlights, the lumen claims are grossly exaggerated. Grossly exaggerated.