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« on: January 27, 2012, 11:12:48 PM »
Which is better for headlights? I noticed u can get better color with HID but the LEd are clearer
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« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2012, 04:39:26 AM »
I'm almost certain that LED headlights don't exist yet.  Perhaps in the running lights, taillights, brake lights, but not headlights
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« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2012, 05:49:03 AM »
They have LED headlights. They are 100% off road use only. Also, the lifespan on white LEDS that bright is minimal...so have fun paying that much for LED bulbs

But from what I've seen, they list LED headlights that are actually xenon HID...because most car guys are not electrical engineers...so they don't really know what they are buying....

Prime example, LEDs don't have a kelvin temp rating...or use xenon...


But, if you have the angel eyes ring, that is usually LED. So I'm sure that's what generates the confusion.
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« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2012, 06:45:46 AM »
Umm...every single 1114 in my motorpool has LED headlights and we drive them on the roads... and some bikes come from the factory with LEDs...




And they put most HIDs to shame as far as clarity.
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« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2012, 03:59:09 PM »
Quote from: mberry on January 28, 2012, 05:49:03 AM

But from what I've seen, they list LED headlights that are actually xenon HID...because most car guys are not electrical engineers...so they don't really know what they are buying....

Prime example, LEDs don't have a kelvin temp rating...or use xenon...

thats what i was going at.  a listing for LED lights is more of a misnomer than it is the norm
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« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2012, 04:37:09 PM »
mike, yeah i was thinking more for just mustangs, wasnt really thinking....too much beer. military doesnt really have to be DOT approved. but i looked and they do sell those cluster kits.


here is what an LED bulb for a 9007 bulb looks like(i think thats what mustangs use...or is it 9005?)

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/470928275/18pcs_SMD5050_3chips_led_headlight_bulb.html
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« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2012, 04:43:42 PM »
^ I wouldn't trust those to produce very much useable light. The forward firing units in the HMMWV are nasty bright and seem to have a respectable beam pattern...
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« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2012, 05:19:04 PM »
If you want to go green, the Nissan Leaf comes w/ LED headlights.
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« Reply #8 on: January 28, 2012, 05:22:42 PM »
Quote from: LightningJohn on January 28, 2012, 05:19:04 PM
If you want to go green, the Nissan Leaf comes w/ LED headlights.


I don't think that was part of the op's question.
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« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2012, 12:29:31 AM »
it wouldnt be true LED lighting if its just the bulbs.  like HID lighting, you need a special projector unit unlike the scatter of the halogen housings.  otherwise you'd be doing yourself a disservice and be pissing off the folks in front of you.
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« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2012, 11:33:56 AM »
IIRC, Mercedes-Benz has a car with LED headlights (not just running/tail lights).
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« Reply #11 on: January 29, 2012, 11:50:51 AM »
http://www.hawaiiperformancemustangs.com/forum/index.php/topic,9519.0.html
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« Reply #12 on: January 29, 2012, 04:53:46 PM »
 
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« Reply #13 on: January 30, 2012, 09:15:04 PM »
Well i was looking at these:
http://www.stangmods.com/Mustang-Projector-Headlamps-p/00412.htm?CartID=1
Then adding these:
http://www.stangmods.com/2005-Mustang-Bi-Xenon-HID-Conversion-Kit-p/00909.htm

Can this work?
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« Reply #14 on: February 03, 2012, 08:45:09 AM »
Quote from: LightningJohn on January 28, 2012, 05:19:04 PM
If you want to go green, the Nissan Leaf comes w/ LED headlights.

Ban just for suggesting an import...  LOL
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