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Supernova V.4 LED’s

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by bdpeelgren, Dec 30, 2018.

  1. Jan 5, 2019 at 3:23 PM
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    I just don't understand how the halogens are brighter than the leds. Halogens are so dull. Maybe a little over exaggeration?
     
  2. Jan 5, 2019 at 3:27 PM
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    No I’m not over exaggerating lol
    Even my wife that could care less about anything automotive related said they were darker than the halogens
     
  3. Jan 5, 2019 at 3:30 PM
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    Gonna leave them in a couple days and see if for whatever reason something changes.
    After reading the description on HR. They do have a dimmed mode for when they overheat. But there should have been no reason for the bulbs to be in that mode.
     
  4. Jan 5, 2019 at 3:50 PM
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    I would reach out to them. Its strange that they are both not very bright. Maybe shipped with wrong controller?
     
  5. Jan 5, 2019 at 3:52 PM
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    I will install mine this week and see what I get.
     
  6. Jan 5, 2019 at 5:04 PM
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    I don't think there should be any sort of mode for that at all since they have cooling fans. Even the LED bulbs I run are fanless and work very well. Even after running them I touch the find and they don't feel extremely hot.
     
  7. Jan 5, 2019 at 5:40 PM
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    **Update**
    Fondled around with the wiring and inspected things. Got everything put back together and went for a drive. 100x better light output.

    This is about 50 feet away
    @Professional Hand Model

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  8. Jan 5, 2019 at 5:44 PM
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    *I also have my leveler set on 4
     
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  9. Jan 5, 2019 at 7:23 PM
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    I'm 3 clicks down from the highest aim point.
    Still playing around with this particular variable.
    Still overall, very pleased with the Supers.
     
  10. Jan 5, 2019 at 7:35 PM
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    If I’m in town I just go to the lowest setting. I know how it feels to be in a car and have a truck behind you blinding the shit out of you through your mirrors.
     
  11. Jan 5, 2019 at 8:16 PM
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    Hell Yeah!! That looks great! Did you install the lights a 1 click and adjust from there?
     
  12. Jan 5, 2019 at 8:31 PM
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    Yeah, I didn’t make any manual adjustments to the headlights. I just use my leveler for on the fly adjusting in case I feel like I’m bothering someone. But if your halogens are where you want them, the LEDs will be the same.
     
  13. Jan 5, 2019 at 8:35 PM
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    Awesome thanks for the info. The new lights look great. You find the brightness blows away OEM bulb? Because it sure looks like it.
     
  14. Jan 5, 2019 at 8:40 PM
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    Yeah Definitely better than the halogens now.
    I’m not sure what was going on before I had messed with everything. But they’re much better now
     
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  15. Jan 5, 2019 at 8:41 PM
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    Awesome great to hear! Look forward to installing mine.
     
  16. Jan 6, 2019 at 7:12 AM
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    The ballast is connected to the rest of the bulb wiring harness by a plug and screw together connection. I didn't catch it at first until the screw connector slid down the wire loom. Unplugged to inspect, then reconnected both screwing the nut connection together as designed so they couldn't vibrate lose.

    Glad you got it worked out. Mine is definitely WAY better than before.
     
  17. Jan 8, 2019 at 7:52 PM
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    Got my Supernovas today, will install them on Friday. Will report back.
    With in stall
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  18. Jan 8, 2019 at 7:56 PM
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    bdpeelgern when driving at night are you getting folk flashing you with these new bulbs? Apparently there is some light scatter with these bulbs.
     
  20. Jan 8, 2019 at 8:11 PM
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    I haven’t gotten flashed yet. I don’t think the scatter is bright enough to bother anyone. As long as you have your cutoff adjusted to an acceptable level you should be good
     
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    You have your setting at zero?
     
  22. Jan 8, 2019 at 8:21 PM
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    No I have a 3/1 leveling it and haven’t messed with the manual adjustments. So I keep my leveler setting at 3 or 4.
     
  23. Jan 8, 2019 at 8:23 PM
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    Ok I am at 2/1
     
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    I have not gotten flashed by oncoming traffic at all so far in almost 2 weeks.
    There are so many other vehicles on the road now with LEDs and HIDs I don't believe I stick out any more than the rest of them.
    I also keep my adjustable heads 3 clicks down from the highest setting, so that may help too.
     
  25. Jan 9, 2019 at 6:28 AM
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    @bdpeelgren any chance in the near future we could get another road pic like the ones you posted on post #41?
     
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    Will do. I have these for now though. This alley way is completely black with no headlights.

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    Wow, that does appear to be a huge improvement!
     
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    Does anybody live in a state that do state inspections and have any issues passing with these installed?
     
  29. Jan 9, 2019 at 12:22 PM
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    I’m in Texas, and have never heard of anyone having problems passing inspection due to headlights.
     
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    Thank you for your write up. I've decided to purchase these super novas. I'm glad you fixed the issue. I hope I dont have the same upon install
     

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