Install $75 LED Headlights That Are Bright Enough
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Installed a pair of these on my 2014 F-sport as everyone here inspired me to get them for a much better look and clarity of light. Its shame that Lexus really dropped the ball on the headlamps for this car. I think someone mentioned that the Corolla has LED headlamps lolz
Super easy installation. Ordered them on Thursday Morning and got them Saturday.
Hopefully they will last and not overheat and pop; my only concern over getting the GTRs
Super easy installation. Ordered them on Thursday Morning and got them Saturday.
Hopefully they will last and not overheat and pop; my only concern over getting the GTRs
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Don't forget, when you turn on the low beams, the DRL's intensity is reduced immediately by design. Looking at the DRL from the front is no brainer. You can hardly see the DRL color given the intensity of the low beam. Looking from the side, is when the yellowish tinge shows, as seen in the last picture.
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These Philips h11 LED bulbs are more expensive, but they provide optically correct beam patterns, DO NOT have a separate fan (which can fail), and are only rated at 9W....
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These Philips h11 LED bulbs are more expensive, but they provide optically correct beam patterns, DO NOT have a separate fan (which can fail), and are only rated at 9W....
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Low beams I can understand, but if someone is looking to put these in fog lamps, I don't see the business case. The complete Lexus LED fog lamp module, which is universal across many models including the CT, costs just a tad higher than the price of these bulbs.
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Hope it helps!
http://www.carid.com/lumen-car-bulbs...-10063403.html
so you might need something similar. DigiKey is a good source for Electronic parts
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From what I see in the pictures, they are still "yellowish" for sure, but the low beam, together with the fog lights will overpower much of the yellowish tinge of the DRL's.
Don't forget, when you turn on the low beams, the DRL's intensity is reduced immediately by design. Looking at the DRL from the front is no brainer. You can hardly see the DRL color given the intensity of the low beam. Looking from the side, is when the yellowish tinge shows, as seen in the last picture.
Don't forget, when you turn on the low beams, the DRL's intensity is reduced immediately by design. Looking at the DRL from the front is no brainer. You can hardly see the DRL color given the intensity of the low beam. Looking from the side, is when the yellowish tinge shows, as seen in the last picture.
Wonder how blue DLR would look ? Hmmmmmm
#71
I'm not stressing out of the minor difference here, they are fairly close, despite that DLR might be 'cool white' 5000k its not that bad to be honest. The only way you will really see them is IF you are specifically looking at every passing car, and then maybe, anyways, they are just fine for me.
Wonder how blue DLR would look ? Hmmmmmm
Wonder how blue DLR would look ? Hmmmmmm
#72
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Anybody tried the 2014 New LED 60W 6000LM low beam lights yet ??? Any OVER HEATING?
Anybody tried the 2014 New LED 60W 6000LM low beam lights yet ???
http://www.ebay.com/itm/390923750239...84.m1423.l2649
Any OVER HEATING (therefore melting the headlight housing)? I had this problem with my other older car when I switched to a higher out (wattage)put halogen bulb years ago before the LEDs came out. The plastic headlight housing kind of melted.
Any input is appreciated.
Thanks.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/390923750239...84.m1423.l2649
Any OVER HEATING (therefore melting the headlight housing)? I had this problem with my other older car when I switched to a higher out (wattage)put halogen bulb years ago before the LEDs came out. The plastic headlight housing kind of melted.
Any input is appreciated.
Thanks.
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Anybody tried the 2014 New LED 60W 6000LM low beam lights yet ???
http://www.ebay.com/itm/390923750239...84.m1423.l2649
Any OVER HEATING (therefore melting the headlight housing)? I had this problem with my other older car when I switched to a higher out (wattage)put halogen bulb years ago before the LEDs came out. The plastic headlight housing kind of melted.
Any input is appreciated.
Thanks.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/390923750239...84.m1423.l2649
Any OVER HEATING (therefore melting the headlight housing)? I had this problem with my other older car when I switched to a higher out (wattage)put halogen bulb years ago before the LEDs came out. The plastic headlight housing kind of melted.
Any input is appreciated.
Thanks.
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UPDATE 12/01/2014: I put these into my CT200h both in the low bean and the fog lights. The difference is BIG. Now people get out of my way especially at night when i have both low beam and fog lights on. It is not "blinding" to the approaching traffic on two lane roads so as to cause problems. The fog lights not only projects out, but also to the sides across something like two lanes so I can see. This is especially helpful when I am traveling out in the middle of no where country roads where there are no "street lights". These are just PURE WHITE (not the cheap cheezy blue lights you see running around). Also these are 30 watts/3000 Lumins each (HIGHER OUT PUT VERSUS THE "OLD ONE").
So far no over heating/melting problems. And no radio/cell/GPS interference (I don't use the "FM radio" that much, but I do use cell and GPS a lot).
The best price I found as at $59 for the pair with free shipping. It took about 14 days or so shipping from China:
H11-6000K-60W-6000LM-One-body-Design-Auto-CREE-LED-Headlights-Fog-Lamp-DRL-Bulb
I hope this helps.
I will post pics when I get some free time.
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Thanks.
I ordered these "2nd generation" LED lights and they are from China (cheaper at $59 per two with free shipping). It says delivery takes around two to three weeks. I will have to wait and see. I will keep you all posted and take pics after I install them.
So far no over heating/melting problems. And no radio/cell/GPS interference (I don't use the "FM radio" that much, but I do use cell and GPS a lot).
The best price I found as at $59 for the pair with free shipping. It took about 14 days or so shipping from China:
H11-6000K-60W-6000LM-One-body-Design-Auto-CREE-LED-Headlights-Fog-Lamp-DRL-Bulb
I hope this helps.
I will post pics when I get some free time.
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I ordered these "2nd generation" LED lights and they are from China (cheaper at $59 per two with free shipping). It says delivery takes around two to three weeks. I will have to wait and see. I will keep you all posted and take pics after I install them.
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