LED Headlights
02-10-2016, 09:18 AM
#41
Pro
Would love to see a daytime shot of the lights installed but turned off, just to get an idea of the final look. Obviously at night with the lights on it matters not since if you're looking at them you're instantly blinded. Thanks for the write-up, very interesting read as I'm looking to take on the headlights soon as well.
02-10-2016, 09:02 PM
#42
Instructor
Thread Starter
Would love to see a daytime shot of the lights installed but turned off, just to get an idea of the final look. Obviously at night with the lights on it matters not since if you're looking at them you're instantly blinded. Thanks for the write-up, very interesting read as I'm looking to take on the headlights soon as well.
It takes some getting used to, but I think it does some appealing quality that I can't put my finger on.
FYI after driving it to and from work a few times now I like it more and more. I don't feel like I get cut off as much; if that's because people see me now or because they don't want to be in front of me I can not say, but nevertheless it makes for a safer driving experience in Philly rush hour traffic.
Last edited by AW IR C3; 02-10-2016 at 09:06 PM.
02-11-2016, 10:16 PM
#43
Pro
your wish is my command.
It takes some getting used to, but I think it does some appealing quality that I can't put my finger on.
FYI after driving it to and from work a few times now I like it more and more. I don't feel like I get cut off as much; if that's because people see me now or because they don't want to be in front of me I can not say, but nevertheless it makes for a safer driving experience in Philly rush hour traffic.
It takes some getting used to, but I think it does some appealing quality that I can't put my finger on.
FYI after driving it to and from work a few times now I like it more and more. I don't feel like I get cut off as much; if that's because people see me now or because they don't want to be in front of me I can not say, but nevertheless it makes for a safer driving experience in Philly rush hour traffic.
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worship79 (12-09-2017)
12-08-2017, 11:20 PM
#47
12-09-2017, 05:55 PM
#48
12-09-2017, 11:11 PM
#49
I am a Japanese, please forgive my poor English.
two years ago, I bought the headlight used for the high beam at ebay.
I do not see it now, because it is an old design,
but maybe you will find it if you look for it well.
the price is half as well now. Regrettably....
low beam side uses this
https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-3-4-LED-Projector-Daymaker-Headlight-Hi-Lo-Angle-Eye-DRL-Fit-Harley-DOT-New-/182545912823?hash=item2a809593f7&autoref resh=true
mount cups has been cut until it becomes mount rings.
Compared to what I bought,
it seems that the shape of the body has become smaller recently.
however, I think that custom is necessary.
tails uses this
https://www.eliseparts.com/products/...rear-lamps-s2/
it is expensive.
you can order clear lenses.
have fun
two years ago, I bought the headlight used for the high beam at ebay.
I do not see it now, because it is an old design,
but maybe you will find it if you look for it well.
the price is half as well now. Regrettably....
low beam side uses this
https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-3-4-LED-Projector-Daymaker-Headlight-Hi-Lo-Angle-Eye-DRL-Fit-Harley-DOT-New-/182545912823?hash=item2a809593f7&autoref resh=true
mount cups has been cut until it becomes mount rings.
Compared to what I bought,
it seems that the shape of the body has become smaller recently.
however, I think that custom is necessary.
tails uses this
https://www.eliseparts.com/products/...rear-lamps-s2/
it is expensive.
you can order clear lenses.
Last edited by shibatchi; 12-09-2017 at 11:32 PM.
12-11-2017, 05:37 PM
#52
Instructor
Has anyone actually ordered and tried these? I realize this is an old post, and the lights available and the cost seem to have changed dramatically since this discussion began:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-3-4-White...5Rsq6S&vxp=mtr
https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-3-4-White...5Rsq6S&vxp=mtr
12-11-2017, 07:48 PM
#53
Le Mans Master
I agree with your concern. I have to look for ones that fit the 82 and can find them, but I need them to be a direct plug in . Do not want to modify the headlight holder, etc. If not sure this will be the case, won't buy. Do not do much night time driving, so this is a minimal upgrade, if it were to work.
12-12-2017, 08:25 AM
#54
Race Director
The Halogen lights are available in different wattage. The high watts are for off road use - a friend tried the high wattage - the headlights look like the sun.
He keeps them for when he goes upstate. It's a simple plug in bulb so it's a fast swap
He keeps them for when he goes upstate. It's a simple plug in bulb so it's a fast swap
12-14-2017, 07:23 AM
#56
Le Mans Master
The LED light topic has been intriquing me for a bit now since I have been improving car headlights now for 35 years. Very interesting...no doubt the LED's pull min amps...I just upgraded most of the lighting in my house to LED bulbs (9 watts and no start up time) from Fluorescents (14/15 watts and cold start delay). The factory sealed beams are simply atrocious and any one who drives at night with these cars should consider an upgrade of some sort...sealed beams are terrible...period.
I have had 4 Hella Euro Lead Chrystal Lenses on my 78 since 1983, yes 1983, when they were illegal to have any light other than the sealed beams...55/60 watt lows, 100 watt highs. These lights even today are pretty special...they can match almost the light output lumens of an HID but draw MUCH more amperage and get hot to the touch like all halogens along with the halogen yellow/white color. HID/LED have much less amperage draw, tremendous lumen output, and excellent light color...extreme white.
I did an HID conversion about 2 years ago on my DD with theretrofitsource.com for HID's...TRUE hids with placing in the light housing an HID projector with a proper beam cutoff to focus the lights. My Hella Euro from 30 years have a very sharp Z beam cutoff as well. Any automotive street low beam should have a VERY defined beam cutoff so as to not blind oncoming traffic.
I could not tell from the pictures if the low beam LED had a focused beam cutoff?
Just an FYI....that Amtrak began a pilot program using front locomotive LED lights...I have seen them during my travels on the trains for work travel...only on the Amtrak regional trains, not the high speed Acela's which I ride mostly...The lights are simply stunning compared to the crap sealed beams Amtrak was using on the regional trains and the Acela. I did a google search on the subject after I saw the first train with LED's about 1 year ago for the story. The light lumen output is amazing with low amperage draw along with long life BUT is intended for LONG distance illumination with low regard for scatter glare....very impressive.
I have had 4 Hella Euro Lead Chrystal Lenses on my 78 since 1983, yes 1983, when they were illegal to have any light other than the sealed beams...55/60 watt lows, 100 watt highs. These lights even today are pretty special...they can match almost the light output lumens of an HID but draw MUCH more amperage and get hot to the touch like all halogens along with the halogen yellow/white color. HID/LED have much less amperage draw, tremendous lumen output, and excellent light color...extreme white.
I did an HID conversion about 2 years ago on my DD with theretrofitsource.com for HID's...TRUE hids with placing in the light housing an HID projector with a proper beam cutoff to focus the lights. My Hella Euro from 30 years have a very sharp Z beam cutoff as well. Any automotive street low beam should have a VERY defined beam cutoff so as to not blind oncoming traffic.
I could not tell from the pictures if the low beam LED had a focused beam cutoff?
Just an FYI....that Amtrak began a pilot program using front locomotive LED lights...I have seen them during my travels on the trains for work travel...only on the Amtrak regional trains, not the high speed Acela's which I ride mostly...The lights are simply stunning compared to the crap sealed beams Amtrak was using on the regional trains and the Acela. I did a google search on the subject after I saw the first train with LED's about 1 year ago for the story. The light lumen output is amazing with low amperage draw along with long life BUT is intended for LONG distance illumination with low regard for scatter glare....very impressive.
I have LED bulbs in the high beams of my 2008 Chrysler 300 in the stock Chrysler lense and they are very impressive and put out 2-3 X the light of the 65 watt halogen...the LEDs draw 30 watts each. I also have high Lumen LED bulbs in the stock lenses of my Lexus IS 350 F Sport High beams and foglights as well and the foglights of my 2010 C6Z06. The light output is IMPRESSIVE...better than factory and aftermarket HID's. No comparison to a standard halogen...ZERO.
12-19-2017, 05:48 PM
#57
I just bought LED high lumen bulbs for the H1 high beams on the C3 to replace the 100 watt halogen bulbs.
Last edited by worship79; 12-19-2017 at 05:48 PM.
12-19-2017, 06:05 PM
#58
Le Mans Master
Headlightexperts.com
These bulbs are expensive, come with a lifetime warranty, and are VERY high lumens (4000 each bulb). i have not installed the H1's yet in the C3 but have used these LED's in the C6Z06 foglights, Lexus IS350 F Sport high beams and foglights, and Chrysler 300 high beams/daytime running lights...they are all awesome
These bulbs are expensive, come with a lifetime warranty, and are VERY high lumens (4000 each bulb). i have not installed the H1's yet in the C3 but have used these LED's in the C6Z06 foglights, Lexus IS350 F Sport high beams and foglights, and Chrysler 300 high beams/daytime running lights...they are all awesome
Last edited by jb78L-82; 12-19-2017 at 06:07 PM.