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mepstein
post Oct 31 2014, 12:51 PM
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QUOTE(sfrenck @ Oct 31 2014, 12:49 PM) *

QUOTE(mepstein @ Oct 31 2014, 12:38 PM) *

Might matter to me on a 911. On my 14, the lights are either on or down.


So yours have the bands?

Yes. The band on mine is chrome/mirror, not silver. There has to be some sort of divider since low beam is only the top half of the bulb. The bottom half stays dark until you turn on the high beams. The low beams project the amount of high quality light you would expect on a modern car. The high beams are amazing but make the low beams look dark after you shut the highs down. But there's no way to drive towards another car with the highs. They are blinding.


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post Oct 31 2014, 05:13 PM
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I just ordered a pair. Looks promising

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post Nov 5 2014, 03:52 PM
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Where are you guys buying these from? Amazon?
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post Nov 5 2014, 04:39 PM
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Where are you guys buying these from? Amazon?

Yes. $165/each
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post Nov 5 2014, 04:54 PM
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I'd be interested in seeing a photo of the light pattern of these LED's, how they compare to H4's.
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post Nov 5 2014, 08:37 PM
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Check post 39, looks like a modern HID light pattern

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&...t&p=2103800
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post Nov 6 2014, 01:58 PM
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How Do They Do Thay???

My email today from Amazon listed 7 different LED 7" headlights for sale. Next the drone will deliver them with a mechanic to put them in.

I'm interested but they did not know it was me looking. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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post Nov 6 2014, 02:17 PM
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but they did not know it was me looking

Oh yes, they did.

They use cross-domain cookie exchanges to track your browsing habits across multiple websites.

That's how facebook knows that i looked at newegg for a new graphics card and then facebook starts feeding me ads related to the card models i viewed over there.

Basically, different websites are exchanging your browsing history with each other to generate a more or less complete map of your browsing habits.

This has been happening for a long time ...
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post Nov 6 2014, 02:46 PM
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OMG this is cool. With the time change, I am driving very dark, windy roads alot. PLEASE keep posting about install tips and whether or not leaving them on for 1+ hours causes heat buildup.

Thanks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

With the 914 World crew we could maybe organize a GROUP BUY on these. Especially if a vendor could get wholesale price. I'd buy them today if the price were comparable to my H4s.
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post Nov 6 2014, 04:09 PM
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OMG this is cool. With the time change, I am driving very dark, windy roads alot. PLEASE keep posting about install tips and whether or not leaving them on for 1+ hours causes heat buildup.

Thanks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

With the 914 World crew we could maybe organize a GROUP BUY on these. Especially if a vendor could get wholesale price. I'd buy them today if the price were comparable to my H4s.

$165 seems bargain basement for right now. In time I'm sure they will be less. I don't feel any heat from the bulb after a half hour of night driving. Installation takes 5 to 10 minutes per side with one Phillips screwdriver.
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post Nov 6 2014, 05:17 PM
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Has anyone seen any interference issues? Does anyone have a 75 or 76? It may be an adjustment issue but The face of the headlight was dragging on the inside.

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post Nov 6 2014, 10:52 PM
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LED headlights are pretty common now. I'll post pics of my SEMA findings after I upload them.
The backside didn't get all that warm really. However the bulb replacement LEDS were borderline touchable.

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post Nov 11 2014, 10:10 PM
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After the install and driving for a few days....update and results. Are they worth the money? Final verdict on heat and some street pictures? Thanks.
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post Nov 11 2014, 10:15 PM
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After the install and driving for a few days....update and results. Are they worth the money? Final verdict on heat and some street pictures? Thanks.

Drove home at night at least a half dozen times. My opinion hasn't changed. I will never go back to standard bulbs. But now I am ready to get Spoke's led taillight upgrade.
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post Nov 12 2014, 09:30 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Nov 11 2014, 08:15 PM) *

QUOTE(bandjoey @ Nov 11 2014, 11:10 PM) *

After the install and driving for a few days....update and results. Are they worth the money? Final verdict on heat and some street pictures? Thanks.

Drove home at night at least a half dozen times. My opinion hasn't changed. I will never go back to standard bulbs. But now I am ready to get Spoke's led taillight upgrade.



And his front lights. They're Very Nice™.
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post Nov 24 2014, 12:10 AM
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The install was easy, but I did forget to get the extra wire and connector tucked up and behind the light. It hung down, then jammed when closing, but was OK. All set now! I included a photo below of the connector hanging down - don't do that!

I should have a chance for some night driving soon. So far, they look much brighter that H4s while in the driveway at dusk (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Nov 24 2014, 12:31 AM
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Chris, give us your opinions of night driving with those new bulbs. You had H-4s before with 55 or 100?
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post Nov 24 2014, 12:32 AM
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How do they compare?
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post Nov 24 2014, 07:07 AM
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Did Amazon bump the price up or just for me? http://www.amazon.com/GE-NIGHTHAWK-Round-R...p/dp/B00BQX2BT8
it list them at $290.65 -100.00 coupon+= 190.65 not 165.00
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post Nov 24 2014, 08:17 AM
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Did Amazon bump the price up or just for me? http://www.amazon.com/GE-NIGHTHAWK-Round-R...p/dp/B00BQX2BT8
it list them at $290.65 -100.00 coupon+= 190.65 not 165.00


Amazon tends to fluctuate prices based on available stock, could be they are running low. Not unusual to see price bump drop back down when they get more stock in.
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