led/hid headlights? brand recommendations?
#15
Senior Member
#16
F150 Leds
hey all, wondering what your opinion is about led vs hid headlights and what brands you would recommend i was leaning towards these leds
http://offroadledbars.com/olb-cree-l...-plug-and-play
also looking not to spend an arm and a leg.
http://offroadledbars.com/olb-cree-l...-plug-and-play
also looking not to spend an arm and a leg.
#17
As Summers said check out our XHP series (use the VEHICLE SPECIFIC link on our site to pick your year/make/model which helps out big time). We've tested a lot and that's why we selected the XHP style bulbs.
As Summers said you CAN buy them cheaper online and from overseas but you have to be careful with WHAT you get. Summers and 2008 know this very well that in the course of a year the products have changed a LOT. Nothing really obvious to the naked eye but the earlier kits when they first came out (at least on the H13 style) had issues with the Fords. So for example EARLIER H13 kits didn't light up the high beams at all. That got fixed in later releases to the point where everything we get now is top notch high quality stuff.
You may get a "deal" online but you might be buying OLDER stock that didn't get the new updates/new ballasts. So just be careful. Also watch your customer service/warranty. I can't tell you how many times customers (mostly on amazon) have tried to send us back someone elses bulbs that failed... doing the old "switch-a-roo" but we always catch them (this is why for those who are curious we always require a deposit on a FULL replacement kit, but send out single replacement bulbs in advance... with pre-paid return shipping 99% of the time).
As Summers said you CAN buy them cheaper online and from overseas but you have to be careful with WHAT you get. Summers and 2008 know this very well that in the course of a year the products have changed a LOT. Nothing really obvious to the naked eye but the earlier kits when they first came out (at least on the H13 style) had issues with the Fords. So for example EARLIER H13 kits didn't light up the high beams at all. That got fixed in later releases to the point where everything we get now is top notch high quality stuff.
You may get a "deal" online but you might be buying OLDER stock that didn't get the new updates/new ballasts. So just be careful. Also watch your customer service/warranty. I can't tell you how many times customers (mostly on amazon) have tried to send us back someone elses bulbs that failed... doing the old "switch-a-roo" but we always catch them (this is why for those who are curious we always require a deposit on a FULL replacement kit, but send out single replacement bulbs in advance... with pre-paid return shipping 99% of the time).
#18
[QUOTE=TTKammer;5205522]... and another man's opinion is, if you're wanting to install HIDs in a non-projection headlight housing... "Go For It"!
Well, he is right. U should get a pair of projectors and make a comparison....guaranteed, you'd like the projectors better. Yes, you see more, because you putting out more lite. I don't think much of it anymore tho...we've all become desensitized to the glare.
People Carelessly driving at nite without headlights on pisses me off more....I actually shut off my lights and then bright them...so I'm just as guilty lol
Well, he is right. U should get a pair of projectors and make a comparison....guaranteed, you'd like the projectors better. Yes, you see more, because you putting out more lite. I don't think much of it anymore tho...we've all become desensitized to the glare.
People Carelessly driving at nite without headlights on pisses me off more....I actually shut off my lights and then bright them...so I'm just as guilty lol
#19
OH, yeah, you may have to buy load resistors to stop flickering with LED headlights. I have them now, but am having trouble aiming them...I am going to try one more time, but if I can't get it right, I'm going to Piaa's
#20
Senior Member
hey all, wondering what your opinion is about led vs hid headlights and what brands you would recommend i was leaning towards these leds
http://offroadledbars.com/olb-cree-l...-plug-and-play
also looking not to spend an arm and a leg.
http://offroadledbars.com/olb-cree-l...-plug-and-play
also looking not to spend an arm and a leg.