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| VaccaRabite |
 Aug 14 2018, 07:37 AM
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En Garde!  Group: Admin Posts: 13,729 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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I know this comes up every few years, but LED lights are one of those things where the tech is moving really fast, and what was true 2 years ago is old tech today.
Whats the word on LED headlights? Right now I'm using 55watt H4s, which were the bomb 15 years ago when I started restoring the car the first time. These days they seem dim, and especially after the episode last Sunday, I want to do anything I can to reduce the electrical load on the car. I don't think my car needs a 160 amp alternator, and I want to be sure I'm making the best use of my 55amps on tap. I also want to make sure the LEDs are focused properly in the reflector so I'm not blinding on-coming traffic. I know that has been a concern with LEDs even last year. Zach |
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| ClayPerrine |
Aug 14 2018, 08:12 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 16,318 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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I put a set of the LED headlights in Betty's car. There was a night and day difference (rimshot). Direct drop in for the H4 lenses. Takes a little longer to pull the wires from the buckets, and reinstall the wires from the transformer. The difference in brightness is a quantum jump from the halogen bulbs, which were a quantum jump from the sealed beams that came with the car. And it lowered the amp load on the alternator too.
I am definitely putting them on Igor when he is back on the road. And I am fairly sure Betty will agree to put them on Elwood too. They are the biggest bang for the buck I have ever put on a 914. |
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