led headlights

[Spannerdriver]

Just found these on alliexpress

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/32674...674203674.html
2 Pcs White DRL with Amber (Yellow) Turn Signal 7" LED Headlight H4 Hi /low Auto Headlights 7inch

Once my GQ is registered I'll be having some serious negotiations with the mrs. About getting a pair

[threedogs]

OK its been a while and its time to remove my 100watt HID headlights to
something a little less aggressive. Im not convinced LED headlights are there
just yet. My HID have burnt the reflective material inside the head light and
I hardly ever drive at night, most damage was done doing early morning runs.
Can I get thoughts on ppl with LED headlights on what they think now they've
had them for a while,, TIA

[Clunk]

OK its been a while and its time to remove my 100watt HID headlights to
something a little less aggressive. Im not convinced LED headlights are there
just yet. My HID have burnt the reflective material inside the head light and
I hardly ever drive at night, most damage was done doing early morning runs.
Can I get thoughts on ppl with LED headlights on what they think now they've
had them for a while,, TIA

just put halogens back in, at least you know they'll work. and for the limited amount of driving you do, why go to the extra expense.

[garett]

i've seen these in action http://www.invisionsales.com/lightin...t-kit-overview
i think they are pretty good.

[threedogs]

just put halogens back in, at least you know they'll work. and for the limited amount of driving you do, why go to the extra expense.

yeah when I was first trialling different heat ranges etc etc
I fitted some 90/100 which gave a good light not HID good
buy way better than STD, Plus it saves getting a RW somewhere out bush

[Arfa Brayne]

OK its been a while and its time to remove my 100watt HID headlights to
something a little less aggressive. Im not convinced LED headlights are there
just yet. My HID have burnt the reflective material inside the head light and
I hardly ever drive at night, most damage was done doing early morning runs.
Can I get thoughts on ppl with LED headlights on what they think now they've
had them for a while,, TIA

I really like LED's for camp lighting, reverse lights, cab lights and such.........
BUT
It is very hard/impossible to get 3500k or even 4200k lights. Mostly they are 5000k or higher light output, which is terrible for fog, wet weather, spotting animals, glare, road sign reflection, and generally being a pain to every other oncoming motorist.

After messing around with LED's and HID's, I've gone back to some Hella 1058hd semi sealed units running simple 90/100w H4 halogen globes.
They give a nice strong yellowish light, and even though the lumens don't rank as high as the blue/violet HID's and LED's, you can see more hazards and obstacles in harsh conditions without being blinded by your own reflected glare from road signs.

When they start making LED's with 3500k output, and they can be reliable - without burning out if they get too hot, or too dusty, or too wet , or HID's frying out, slow starting, popping ballast resistors, or not coming up to full output - I'll reconsider, but for now I'd rather have USABLE lumens that aren't a pain to everyone else, that dependably turn on and off, and when they blow I can pick up a replacement anywhere for under $50.

The Hella 1058hd's are a heavy duty version of the 7" semi sealed with thicker toughened glass and designed to handle higher heat and thermal shock from being dunked in cold water when hot. If you are worried about water and mud ingress, fit a thin "O" ring or gasket between the H4 globe and the housing.

[threedogs]

Yeah thats what Im thinking just a waste of $$$ buying LED headlights
ATM the technology .is just not there IMO.
Like you and @Clunk have suggested Ill go back to some 90/100 H4 globes
KISS