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| VaccaRabite |
 Aug 14 2018, 07:37 AM
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En Garde!  Group: Admin Posts: 13,444 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region  |
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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| Chris914n6 |
Aug 14 2018, 03:48 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,320 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
If you really want LED then you need to get the whole unit. There are good rated headlights on Amazon down to about $100/pr.
My problem with the LED bulbs (914rubber) is they glare like high beams are on. I know from the last rally it sucks to be the 914 in front. Adjusting the HL down shortens the throw so it's kinda mute. I put in HID retrofit bulbs. At least the geometry matches the reflector and it shows on the road as the pattern didn't change. Also super bright and lower amps. You need a good quality E-code (European) sharp cut off housing. (Bosch/Hella/Cibie) The Chinese made ebay low buck special won't cut it. I really need to take a night to do the comparison photo thread now that I have the LED bulbs to include. |
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| ConeDodger |
Aug 15 2018, 07:42 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,589 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California 
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QUOTE(Chris914n6 @ Aug 14 2018, 06:48 PM)  If you really want LED then you need to get the whole unit. There are good rated headlights on Amazon down to about $100/pr. My problem with the LED bulbs (914rubber) is they glare like high beams are on. I know from the last rally it sucks to be the 914 in front. Adjusting the HL down shortens the throw so it's kinda mute. I put in HID retrofit bulbs. At least the geometry matches the reflector and it shows on the road as the pattern didn't change. Also super bright and lower amps. You need a good quality E-code (European) sharp cut off housing. (Bosch/Hella/Cibie) The Chinese made ebay low buck special won't cut it. I really need to take a night to do the comparison photo thread now that I have the LED bulbs to include. Here’s my comparison.in the garage. Pattern looks identical at this distance. Attached image(s) 
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