LED Headlight kit? (1 Viewer)

[Cruzerman]

A few weeks ago I saw @chap79 install some SuperBrightLED 9006 LED lamps and I checked them out. I liked the price point of them and just went for it trusting that his review was accurate.

Last night I had my wife drive the rig down the street and I jumped in my trusty old Camry and we drove past eachother a few times. I would glance directly at the new LED's and they were not any brighter than any of the HID lamps on all the newer cars. I actually was surprised since when I first took it out at night on a test drive, I was worried they'd be blinding people since they seemed so bright.

So far, I would recommend these. I have only had them for a few days though. I was running the Philips 9011 HIR's prior, which were a great upgrade, but these seem a bit brighter and more light spread. As far as offroad, no testing or feedback yet.

9006 LED Fanless Headlight/Fog Light Conversion Kit with Adjustable Color Temperature and Compact Heat Sinks - 5,000 Lumens/Set | Super Bright LEDs

Looking at the site, I'm sure not impressed. I like how you can wrap them to get the color you want. How cheesy is that? And looking at the comparison of their LED to the Halogen, I think the halogen looks much better. It has a better defined, more even pattern with sharp cutoff. And that is their picture which is suppose to show off their product. If you put in a set of 9012 HIR2 bulbs on the halogen side, I have no doubt that the halogens would look even better.

5000 lumens. Maybe in theory, but I'm saying no way. The only thing I see in their light is that it is bluer.

 

[Cruzerman]

Cruzerman you really should watch some of their videos, they talk in great lengths about exactly that. Some of the tech has gotten so good that the wafer the led diodes are mounted to is 1mm thick. This means they can emit light evenly for almost 360 degrees.

I have watched some of the videos and do admit that this is the first LED that I would even remotely consider. More research on my part is needed though, but so far, it is the first replacement LED where I feel the light pattern has a chance of being good.

That being said, I think the HIR2 bulbs are just hard to beat. They are cheap, cheap, cheap. They put out lots of light. And they are halogens like the housings were designed for. Plus, I like the temperature of their light more than most LEDs I've seen. While you can see a little better when it is clear and dark with bluer light, to me, where I really need the light is when it is stormy, raining, snowing. And for those conditions, I think a warmer light is superior to a cooler one.

I really would love to do a side by side comparison of all this stuff using a Cruiser. I think it would be very interesting and educational (for me as well).

 

[SmokingRocks]

I have watched some of the videos and do admit that this is the first LED that I would even remotely consider. More research on my part is needed though, but so far, it is the first replacement LED where I feel the light pattern has a chance of being good.

Awesome bud! I have no stock or vested interest in them but what I have done it tons of research which ultimately lead me to these guys.

That being said, I think the HIR2 bulbs are just hard to beat. They are cheap, cheap, cheap. They put out lots of light.

HIR bulbs are a great value. However what made me avoid them and also move away from halogens was current draw. I've got tons of accessories and two fridges and a stock 80 amp alternator... This really was an issue when I had to winch a rig up a slope where it took several hours of back to back full spool pulls. I couldn't run my headlights or any lights, even with three batteries linked and engine running at 1400rpms.

And they are halogens like the housings were designed for.

Kinda, the reflectors and housings were only designed to work with a specific point of orgin for the light, it happens to have been a halogen bulb at that time. Doesn't mean that a very well designed LED diode can't emit light from that same point.

Plus, I like the temperature of their light more than most LEDs I've seen. While you can see a little better when it is clear and dark with bluer light, to me, where I really need the light is when it is stormy, raining, snowing. And for those conditions, I think a warmer light is superior to a cooler one.

Can't argue with that as its all personal preference. I agree that some things seem to show up better in warmer light, but IMO thats based 90% in personal preference and 10% in actuality. After running both I can say that when you have a high quality LED in the housing thats putting out double the lumens it's a major improvement. I did have to adjust to it though.

 

[Cruzerman]

HIR bulbs are a great value. However what made me avoid them and also move away from halogens was current draw. I've got tons of accessories and two fridges and a stock 80 amp alternator... This really was an issue when I had to winch a rig up a slope where it took several hours of back to back full spool pulls. I couldn't run my headlights or any lights, even with three batteries linked and engine running at 1400rpms.

So it looks like these LEDs are 36 watts each vs. 65 watts each for the HIRs. That basically means the HIRs draw 60 watts more. Don't think this is going to make a difference when we are talking about running out of juice winching. If having power for winching is the issue, I think more alternator, more battery (but it sounds like you had plenty there), or a more efficient winch is the solution there. Saving a few amps on headlight bulbs won't make any difference.

 

[TexasJack]

If you are using these LED lights with the existing housing, you will find that you actually get better light projection using halogen bulbs. I did some fairly extensive testing and the halogen bulbs simply project better light from the stock housing.

 

[Cruisin4Miles]

My wife bought me a set off amazon for my birthday.

CougarMotor LED Headlight Bulbs All-in-One Conversion Kit - 9006-7,200Lm 6000K Cool White CREE - 2 Year Warranty Amazon product ASIN B01H6NZ7BA
They’re pretty nice. Simple install. Noticed I have to aim the beams down a bit. But I lost the use of high beams now. Don’t really understand why after doing some research. I think I need an adapter or something like that.