Who has popped in a set of LED headlight bulbs?

[gungriffin]

Previous generation LS460 with LED headlights have 3 Led projectors in each housing but that inside larger projector only works on European spec LS460's for that same reason. The US spec cars have the projector but there's no LED driver or light chip installed.

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Ha ha I think about the poor soul at Lexus who tries to get an exception from the DOT or whoever certifies these components. I imagine the reply they receive is, "It doesn't matter if it is safer. Blind compliance is the only item of concern!"

Edited to throw in a link.

Car headlight innovations can't come to U.S. because of outdated rules - Autoblog

New headlight technology from Mercedes is just the latest in a long line of innovative and potentially lifesaving front-lighting solutions that the U.S. government doesn't allow. Here's why

www.autoblog.com

 

[vraa]

Previous generation LS460 with LED headlights have 3 Led projectors in each housing but that inside larger projector only works on European spec LS460's for that same reason. The US spec cars have the projector but there's no LED driver or light chip installed.

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That's very interesting, what about the LS600hL LED light situation, or the more modern RC-F and RX LED lights

 

[36brua]

The D2S has the greater output... Full plug and play retrofitted into new OEM housings run $825.00 per side . For the LC crowd I may be offering DEPOs retrofitted with the D2S very soon.... when combined with the 2Stroke in the high beam you're looking at a pretty intense output and your DRL's will be LED

More info pls for '04 LX 470 are these glass units ?
all info here ? www.LBBuiltWerks.com LX470 HID RETROFIT PROJECTOR BRACKET
thanks

 

[scrappyslexus]

My 2000lx470 has clips that hold the H-1 in place and has a plastic backing the snaps/screws on. For the folks that used these with the LX what year was it and how did they get secured in the housing.

 

[fj80psi]

It's my understanding that manufactures are limited to how many lumens they can run. So yes the D2S has a much better output then the factory HID and LED lights. If you bump up to 55W ballast your 5000k bulbs will produce 4000k color and that's why I was running 5800K bulbs with 55k ballast. The new D2S 5.0 has a blue tint on the lens which warms the color so running 6000k to 7000k with 55w ballast still produces a pure white color

Good info on Color Temp & Wattage! Thank You. How much lifespan loss can be expected comparing 35w. to 55w Ballasts?

 

[Luke111]

More info pls for '04 LX 470 are these glass units ?
all info here ? www.LBBuiltWerks.com LX470 HID RETROFIT PROJECTOR BRACKET
thanks

I can build them with the glass housing’s ..keep in mind the new lights on my site have not been retrofitted... they are stock OEM replacement lights for the DIY crowd
I never invisioned retrofitting lights the idea was to offer a bracket and new housings for Mud members to DIY and has morphed into a busy side business. If you’d liked more info on the lights send me a PM. You can also call or text me at 703-371-8494.

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Good info on Color Temp & Wattage! Thank You. How much lifespan loss can be expected comparing 35w. to 55w Ballasts?

That’s a hard question.... I’ve had the same 55w and 35w in my truck for a year when I was running quads
The 35w ballast in my fogs lasted 8 months and I have replaced two 55w ballast for clients that appeared to go out within a month
My 80 has had the same 55w ballast for 4 years and are just fine

 

[36brua]

I can build them with the glass housing’s ..keep in mind the new lights on my site have not been retrofitted... they are stock OEM replacement lights for the DIY crowd
I never invisioned retrofitting lights the idea was to offer a bracket and new housings for Mud members to DIY and has morphed into a busy side business. If you’d liked more info on the lights send me a PM. You can also call or text me at 703-371-8494.

Thanks ! I'm still trying to familiarize myself with the lighting upgrades.
2004 LX 470

 

[bamabrock]

Thanks ! I'm still trying to familiarize myself with the lighting upgrades.
2004 LX 470

LX Headlight Upgrade Database

After all the recent threads, I just figured I would compile everything into one resource thread for people to use and share their upgrades. It is also a great place to ask questions as I have dealt with about every HID setup on the market, and all the questions can be in one thread for future...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[36brua]

Yes thanks I've been working my way through that thread

 

[Dparo]

Buy these...

Amazon product ASIN B00480J5CW
And these...

Amazon product ASIN B0195LGZF8
Do this...

HIR 9011 and 9012 bulbs are exactly identical in all dimensions to 9005 and 9006 bulbs, except for two areas, the second of wh

Then thank me. Don’t buy lamps that are going to burn out early (silverstars, etc).