MattP Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Are these okay to use in the stock lights ? as in you don't end up blinding everyone else on the rd. I recently fitting HID's to my BMW but that has projector headlights which apparently makes all the difference My Audi has no projector etc they just seem to work like the old chrome backed halogen lights as far as I can see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 These look great, much tidier solution from HID kits. Shame I recently bought a new HID bulbs and these only come in a 6k option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I installed them on the MK5 Golf , OEM bulbs are like candles , nice upgrade Testing , beam pattern against a halogen bulb so I dont Bind outer motorists Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lui Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 These look very cool & will upgrade when Hid's fail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) Are these okay to use in the stock lights ? as in you don't end up blinding everyone else on the rd. I recently fitting HID's to my BMW but that has projector headlights which apparently makes all the difference That what I would be worried about. They look like they could blind other drivers from the opposite way. I find a lot of people who put aftermarket HID's without the projector units have to much glare for drivers coming the opposite direction Im guessing that's on high beam ? Edited January 23, 2017 by mplavery (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 The supra headlights - dipped and front fog are projector lenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlM Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Great find I'm currently running regular lamps so I'm looking forward to getting a set of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I've tested similar LED bulbs in projector high beams, they were very bright but the light scattered and didn't give a good long distance focused beam, the HID kit I have fitted now performs much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighty338 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Which kit is that, Nic? These looks great, looks like you can focus them too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L337 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I've tested similar LED bulbs in projector high beams, they were very bright but the light scattered and didn't give a good long distance focused beam, the HID kit I have fitted now performs much better. Totally agree, I have the same bulbs (although a different brand/box) Good: They are very white, no blue tint like HIDs can have, pattern is good, and they are instant on. Bad: The intensity of the light beyond the first car length drops off very quickly. Noticed the same on a new RR Evoke with LED main and dipped beams I had, they're super bright, but long distance down the road they just aren't as intense as HIDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_bandido Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Is it the consensus that these are a worthwhile upgrade to stock bulbs then? Just not as good as HIDs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 If you have issues with blinding other drivers , light scattering , I would highly recommend Philips Racing Vision Bulbs http://www.philips.co.uk/c-p/12342RVS2/racingvision-car-headlight-bulb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_bandido Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Any more information on these? I'm about to hit the button on a set of H3, 9006 and 9005 for the headlights on my pre-facelift. Works out at 88 quid for the lot, I'm a bit concerned about having these in the fog/sidelight projectors as they might be a bit bright. Would I be better off just getting a lower power H3 LED? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 From the reviews i've seen on LEDs it seems the consensus is that they are nice and bright close up but when it comes to long distance standard halogen / HID lights are far superior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_bandido Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I'll hold off for a bit then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I'll hold off for a bit then Don't just take my word for it bud, maybe someone with some fitted might shed some light into whether range is reduced a bit? They can't be too bad considering manufacturers fit them as standard now. Here's a review, though its a couple of years old now so LED headlight tech has probably advanced a little.. http://thegarage.jalopnik.com/should-you-swap-your-headlight-bulbs-for-leds-1728026383 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 They are better than the standard halogen I had in the MK5 Golf but not as good as the Philips Racing vision (but these have a shorter lifespan due to the intensity) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_bandido Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Has anyone got pictures of the beam pattern in projectors for these? I held off on buying them and after watching a lot of reviews, the bulb spacing in projectors seem very important. Considering getting a set for the Lexus first, but I can't work out whether I'll be blinding other drivers or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprano Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 If you have issues with blinding other drivers , light scattering , I would highly recommend Philips Racing Vision Bulbs http://www.philips.co.uk/c-p/12342RVS2/racingvision-car-headlight-bulb Looked for these but cant seem to find them for the 9005 dip beam any clues jellybean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlton Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 *Thread revival* How are you/others getting on with LED lights? I’ve been thinking for some time that my candle like headlights aren’t good enough. Have LED’s been passing MOT’s with the new regs and are they making a genuine difference to visibility and longevity? Mine seem good on a dark road, introduce street lighting or another car and it’s like my lights aren’t even on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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