1986 Buick GX1
GX1 #001 [The One and Only]
- Joined
- Apr 24, 2015
I edited post #26 with a photo to show the comparison between OP LED's vs. 35w HID's in the projector headlights of a 2013 Ford Explorer as to not derail future updates by Boxcars.
On the installation, they are "plug and play" as far as electrical, but I did have to modify the stainless headlight frame and make the hole in the bucket housing larger to accomodate the ass end of the bulb.
Have you had a chance to rewire so the low beams work correctly? I'm curious if you were to run 4 of these LED lights, would you leave the low beam feed off the high beam so they would be not light until the high beam is activated?I finally had an opportunity to use my new LED headlights last night. I would rate these particular LED headlights as an excellent choice. Inexpensive compared to others and stock appearing, but, bright, white, and illuminate the road ahead very well, and yet unoffensive to oncoming drivers. The original halogens are simply obsolete. There are a couple issues I discovered this past week. The plug wiring is backwards. Yes, just plug in, but when low beam is selected, the high beams are engaged. For right now, I unplugged the original center hi-beams until I get around to reversing the GN's power supply wiring to the LEDs. Also, when selecting hi-beam on the LED lamps alone, with the centers disconnected, it doesn't add additional lighting to the road ahead. It just illuminates about 10' up in the air, and does not seem nearly as bright as the low beams, which of course remain on. However, if you walk around the front of the car with the hi-beams on, they're blinding. With them off, not offensive at all.
So, bottom line is this. If you're like me, and were confused about these new style beams, be confused no more. You can upgrade to these particular LEDs without spending a lot of money and also be satisfied with the substantial improvement over stock lighting.
Yes sorry about that lol, I got the jw low beams
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The plug wiring is backwards. Yes, just plug in, but when low beam is selected, the high beams are engaged.
Have you had a chance to rewire so the low beams work correctly? I'm curious if you were to run 4 of these LED lights, would you leave the low beam feed off the high beam so they would be not light until the high beam is activated?
I've been contemplating these housing:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4x6-H4651-4652-4656-4666-Hi-Low-Semi-Seal-Chrome-Projector-Headlights-Full-Set/221511317772?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=2&asc=39107&meid=e6550ff35b914163ab8724b398b8bc15&pid=100005&rk=2&rkt=6&sd=221511217231
Then going with 4 LEDs. I haven't found a dedicated high beam LED for the center lights, just dual high/low. I thought I saw a kit from Piaa that had 2 high/lows and 2 highs that would be great for us but can't seem to find the kit again.
I see alot of these in the round version on local Jeeps. Very nice. Look great at night.I'm going with these.
https://www.headlightsuperstore.com/product/truck-lite-27640c-4x6-low-beam-led-headlight-housing-s1
https://www.headlightsuperstore.com/product/truck-lite-27645c-4x6-high-beam-led-headlight-housing-s1
With free shipping and 15% discount came to $540. They are made in the USA.