LED headlights
#403
FDT
Is there a trick to get them seated/aimed correctly? I just got mine and they don't look nearly that bright or have that sharp of a cutoff. Tried almost every angle and best light spread was with the LEDs pointing upwards about 5-10° away from the grill, but it seems like most of the light is shining straight down.
#404
Senior Member
Well, I'm a little more confident with my purchase. It appears our friends at Boost-Bars.com are carrying the exact same lights that I bought. Hopefully they have tested them and are happy with the light output / cutoff. Here's a link: http://boost-bars.com/product/led-headlights/
My tracking info still hasn't updated ( stupid USPS) so not sure when mine will come in. Crossing my fingers they get here Friday or Saturday.
Edit: They should be here Monday or Tuesday. That's annoying.
My tracking info still hasn't updated ( stupid USPS) so not sure when mine will come in. Crossing my fingers they get here Friday or Saturday.
Edit: They should be here Monday or Tuesday. That's annoying.
Last edited by BrewCityF150; 11-18-2015 at 05:32 PM.
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tyees2002 (11-19-2015)
#405
Where did you purchase that brand? I'm in Canada too and interested in doing this. Any issues with you DRLs with the bright source brand LEDs?
#406
Senior Member
Well, my LED lights came earlier than expected! I replaced both the headlights and side markers. Here are links to both the headlights and side markers I bought:
The side markers are insanely bright! I believe they are 200 lumen a piece. The jury is still out on the headlights. They appear to be really bright and the cutoff looks very clean, but it's not dark yet so I'll have to test them in a bit. Very easy plug and play install. So far so good. I'll report back with night pics.
Before with stock halogens and side markers.
After with LED headlights and amber side markers.
H13 headlights and amber 194 side markers
Amazon.com: JDM ASTAR Extremely Bright 5730 SMD 194 168 2825 W5W T10 LED Bulbs,Amber Yellow(Brightest T10 Bulb in the market): Automotive
Amazon.com: PartsSquare LED Headlight Conversion Kit - High Power Philips Luxeon LED - 6000 Lumen - Copper Belt Heatsink - H13 (9008) Dual Beam: Automotive
The side markers are insanely bright! I believe they are 200 lumen a piece. The jury is still out on the headlights. They appear to be really bright and the cutoff looks very clean, but it's not dark yet so I'll have to test them in a bit. Very easy plug and play install. So far so good. I'll report back with night pics.
Before with stock halogens and side markers.
After with LED headlights and amber side markers.
H13 headlights and amber 194 side markers
Last edited by BrewCityF150; 11-21-2015 at 05:29 PM.
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Patrick Gravel (12-14-2015)
#407
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Cutoff appears to be very clean and no scatter. I'm about 20-30 feet back from the garage in the cutoff shot. Overall I'm impressed. I haven't driven around yet so I'll give additional commentary after I've had them for more than 45 minutes but very happy at the moment.
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tyees2002 (11-21-2015)
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BrewCityF150 (11-21-2015)
#409
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Update: Just went for a spin around the block. Awesome!!! Absolutely love them. A smaller car drove past and no flashing. I also parked, got out and walked 50-60 feet from the truck and looked at it head on. No obnoxious glare at all. I'm thinking this was a great buy!
Last edited by BrewCityF150; 11-21-2015 at 07:26 PM.
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#410
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After more playing I bought a pair for my fiance's 2012 Edge. Her car has projector housing so hopefully it turns out just as well (likely better) as my truck. I'll post pics of her ride too. She doesn't get why I'm so excited but that's okay haha!