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Halogen to Retrofits to 18 LEDs

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by gdiep, Aug 4, 2018.

  1. Aug 4, 2018 at 11:02 AM
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    gdiep

    gdiep [OP] I like cookies

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    Retrofits 1.5 years ago....now upgraded to 18 LEDs.

    Shout out to @Roman and @iHacker.

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  2. Aug 4, 2018 at 11:03 AM
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    gdiep [OP] I like cookies

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    I think I lost some light output, but I like the look of the LEDs better.
     
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  3. Aug 4, 2018 at 11:36 AM
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    Looks great. Not shocked you'd lose some output but they really do look great and should last a long time with no issues
     
  4. Aug 4, 2018 at 2:19 PM
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    HBdirtbag

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    Anything better than the shitty halogens is a win
     
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  5. Aug 4, 2018 at 11:33 PM
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    Selling the old retros?
     
  6. Aug 5, 2018 at 4:05 AM
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    gdiep [OP] I like cookies

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    Maybe.
     
  7. Aug 5, 2018 at 4:46 AM
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    What is the difference as far as output. I've been thinking about ditching them retros and going led. Do they have a good cut off line? How are the high beams?
     
  8. Aug 5, 2018 at 8:20 AM
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    Can’t really answer that yet since I just did the swap yesterday. I’ll comment after I drive in the dark tonight.
     
  9. Aug 7, 2018 at 7:24 AM
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    Ok I'll be waiting
     
  10. Aug 7, 2018 at 7:32 AM
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    I just did this as well. On low beam, I think the LEDs are better then the retros. I feel like I can see more around me and in front without the defined cutoff line. The brights are not AS good as the retros, but still pretty dang nice. No complaints from me with the LEDs.
     
  11. Aug 7, 2018 at 7:36 AM
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    Thanks
     
  12. Aug 7, 2018 at 9:11 AM
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    My retros were brighter on high and low beams, but not significantly. If the retros were a 10, then the LEDs are about a 9, the halogens being a 5.
     
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