LED headlight bulbs

ShiWarrior · 24 Nov 2019 at 14:50

Had a hard think, and i can see , that type might fit my car, , as long as there are prongs to attach the fitting from the harness to the bulbs

my only concern is the length of it, and might not accommodate the wire very well

MrRockliffe said:
Are you looking to replace full beam or dipped?

having looked at the video it doesn’t look like it’s a twist

Edit: what do you get recommended if you pop your plate in here: https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/headlight-bulbs/

popped my reg in, comes up as a nissan X-Trail lol

its right tough

H4 dipped
H1 main

https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/nissan-x-trail-suv-2009-2010-59.html

MrRockliffe · 24 Nov 2019 at 14:52

ShiWarrior said:
Had a hard think, and i can see , that type might fit my car, , as long as there are prongs to attach the fitting from the harness to the bulbs

my only concern is the length of it, and might not accommodate the wire very well

popped my reg in, comes up as a nissan X-Trail lol

With the ones from Autobeam, you get a larger cap to put over the bulb to accommodate the longer length.

ShiWarrior · 24 Nov 2019 at 14:54

oops
type in wrong reg

here it is :

https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/ford-focus-hatchback-2008-2009-58.html

Sorry for thread Hijack OP

id like to change just dipped really to begin with

ShiWarrior · 24 Nov 2019 at 15:51

andy_mk3 said:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nighteye...605481?hash=item23c302f1e9:g:ZGwAAOSwJO9dVL-n

Got these as main beams in one of my older cars, the light output is phenomenal.

i might give these ago to be honest !
do these come with the caps to accommodate the longer bulbs?

andy_mk3 · 24 Nov 2019 at 16:21

ShiWarrior said:
i might give these ago to be honest !
do these come with the caps to accommodate the longer bulbs?

Not sure what you mean to be honest!

ShiWarrior · 24 Nov 2019 at 16:24

andy_mk3 said:
Not sure what you mean to be honest!

if they are longer the original caps may not fit over,
the autobeam ones, are £10 for the caps (domed shaped)

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andy_mk3 · 24 Nov 2019 at 16:26

ShiWarrior said:
if they are longer the original caps may not fit over,
the autobeam ones, are £10 for the caps (domed shaped)

Ah I see what you mean, mine never came with any, but they would be vehicle specific as there's many different caps and covers.

ShiWarrior · 24 Nov 2019 at 16:36

i guess you could always leave the caps off..

MrRockliffe · 24 Nov 2019 at 19:47

ShiWarrior said:
i guess you could always leave the caps off..

I wouldn’t recommend it - caps are super cheap on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0725Z62GR?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Just need to find the right size for your car

ShiWarrior · 24 Nov 2019 at 20:21

MrRockliffe said:
I wouldn’t recommend it - caps are super cheap on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0725Z62GR?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Just need to find the right size for your car

nice 1
thanks

andy_mk3 · 24 Nov 2019 at 21:15

Yeah you definitely want some caps on there. The lights will soon fill with condensation else.

BUDFORCE · 24 Nov 2019 at 21:22

ShiWarrior said:
Sorry for thread Hijack OP

No problem

Lopéz · 30 Nov 2019 at 16:57

andy_mk3 said:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nighteye...605481?hash=item23c302f1e9:g:ZGwAAOSwJO9dVL-n

Got these as main beams in one of my older cars, the light output is phenomenal.

I've got a pair of these - I tried them in a reflector headlamp as dipped beam, and whilst the light output is fantastic, they're absolutely lethal to any other traffic!

andy_mk3 · 30 Nov 2019 at 17:03

Lopéz said:
I've got a pair of these - I tried them in a reflector headlamp as dipped beam, and whilst the light output is fantastic, they're absolutely lethal to any other traffic!

Yes dipped beam reflectors are a big no for HID/LED bulbs! Main beam they are amazing though.

ShiWarrior · 9 Dec 2019 at 21:30

andy_mk3 said:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nighteye...605481?hash=item23c302f1e9:g:ZGwAAOSwJO9dVL-n

Got these as main beams in one of my older cars, the light output is phenomenal.

UPDATE /

Dont fit my car (cant secure it) so ive ordered a part that might do the trick

in the meantime, my dad put them in his car (Citroen C5 Estate i think) and he got flashed a few times driving 20 mins

so i would say, these are too bright

i will try them in my car as the housing is different (i have a Ford) so will see how it goes, if i get people flashing me, they will be going back, so alternatives to these ?

andy_mk3 · 9 Dec 2019 at 21:34

ShiWarrior said:
UPDATE /

Dont fit my car (cant secure it) so ive ordered a part that might do the trick

in the meantime, my dad put them in his car (Citroen C5 Estate i think) and he got flashed a few times driving 20 mins

so i would say, these are too bright

i will try them in my car as the housing is different (i have a Ford) so will see how it goes, if i get people flashing me, they will be going back, so alternatives to these ?

They're no good as dipped beam in reflector headlights, they will only give you a proper beam pattern in a projector lens headlamp, it doesn't matter which led bulbs you buy, they'll all end up blinding others in a reflector unit. I use them as main beam only for which they are fantastic.

jpaul · 9 Dec 2019 at 22:01

ShiWarrior said:
so i would say, these are too bright

i will try them in my car as the housing is different (i have a Ford) so will see how it goes, if i get people flashing me, they will be going back, so alternatives to these ?

the light is coming out in the wrong places .. they're not too bright ... do they have a ce mark ?
you surprise me if they will return your money, if you have fired them up, versus just checking fitment.

andy_mk3 said:
They're no good as dipped beam in reflector headlights

do you think that's because the light source is not at the right point versus a halogen though, the led units don't give one concentrated point ... so the lights in the wrong place

Haze · 10 Dec 2019 at 07:06

isint there a massive dedicated thread for LED bulbs, saying they should be banned, and people that fit them to cars that are not designed for them are *****

Lopéz · 11 Dec 2019 at 12:36

An LED bulb in a projector is very effective - it doesn't have to be a projector designed for an LED bulb as such.

In reflector headlights, the results are wildly unpredictable, I've seen both good and bad outcomes.

andy_mk3 · 11 Dec 2019 at 19:20

Lopéz said:
An LED bulb in a projector is very effective - it doesn't have to be a projector designed for an LED bulb as such.

In reflector headlights, the results are wildly unpredictable, I've seen both good and bad outcomes.

This pretty much, projector lenses generally give you a beautifully clear cut beam no matter what light source is used. Reflector units are generally quite poor, and a lot of light 'leaks' out beyond the beam pattern which causes the blinding of other road users.