The Great Quest for Headlights

[Chris G]

Looking forward to more reviews.

 

[DirtyBlueshirt]

Damn, no LEDs in H7.

 

[iLiptiKal]

Swapped out my HID's with the LED H11's from Xenon Depot today. My HID kit developed a pretty bad flicker and didn't work right with the auto setting on the knob.
Install of the new bulbs was simple, and my DRL's work perfectly again without flicker and on the auto setting. Super happy with the results.

 

[CanadianGuy]

Swapped out my HID's with the LED H11's from Xenon Depot today. My HID kit developed a pretty bad flicker and didn't work right with the auto setting on the knob.
Install of the new bulbs was simple, and my DRL's work perfectly again without flicker and on the auto setting. Super happy with the results.

Awesome. Just as I suspected the LED can handle PWM a relay on the other hand chatters on and off which HID don't like. I got my kit as well just need the car to go with it.

 

[Hypntick]

Well I see what I have to buy now...

 

[jproy12]

How did you guys spread out the aluminium heat sinks within the headlights? Also, it seems like the aluminium heat-sinks are touching the back rubber cap that seals the headlight, does that cause any problem with anyone? Will the rubber cap melt or burn because of that?

Just want to make sure I get the installation done properly.

 

[iLiptiKal]

I spread mine out in a kind of flower petal shape like it says in the install instructions. They do touch the rubber in a couple spots, so I'll check them tomorrow to make sure nothing is going to get damaged.

 

[CanadianGuy]

I spread mine out in a kind of flower petal shape like it says in the install instructions. They do touch the rubber in a couple spots, so I'll check them tomorrow to make sure nothing is going to get damaged.

mind snapping a pic when you check? I know you said like the picture, which I have, but you know more examples would be nice.

 

[jproy12]

I spread mine out in a kind of flower petal shape like it says in the install instructions. They do touch the rubber in a couple spots, so I'll check them tomorrow to make sure nothing is going to get damaged.

Thanks, do you mind taking a quick picture?

What did the others do?

 

[MMMTRBO]

Is the general consensus that it's best to remove the lights completely to install these?

 

[Etyrnus]

Thanks, do you mind taking a quick picture?

What did the others do?

I'll see about taking a pic when I get off work. Both of the heat sink and the rubber cap. I've had some 30+ minute drives, so plenty of time for them to heat up.

 

[jproy12]

Is the general consensus that it's best to remove the lights completely to install these?

It makes the job much easier, plus it's a 2min job to remove the headlights

 

[jproy12]

I'll see about taking a pic when I get off work. Both of the heat sink and the rubber cap. I've had some 30+ minute drives, so plenty of time for them to heat up.

Thanks! So to your best of your knowledge, the heatsinks touch the rubber cap?

 

[Etyrnus]

Just pulled one to check. No melting of the rubber, nothing seems out of place on the heat sink.

 

[jproy12]

Just pulled one to check. No melting of the rubber, nothing seems out of place on the heat sink.

Sweet! Thanks for taking the time! And you've been running them for some time now!

I've got basically the same setup, so should be good!

 

[CanadianGuy]

[MENTION=658]Etyrnus[/MENTION] I suggest to check them one more time after some night driving with low beams same amount of time. The PWM would be off at that time and would be full LED power. If it would melt it would be then. They do look sweet. Glad the evil shoulder demon won!! Just checked and the price is still on sale @ $135 plus and additional 15% of code is available for anyone wanting bright LED lights. For the Canucks in the crowd there is NO duty and shipping is FREE to Canada as well.

 

[Etyrnus]

[MENTION=658]Etyrnus[/MENTION] I suggest to check them one more time after some night driving with low beams same amount of time. The PWM would be off at that time and would be full LED power. If it would melt it would be then. They do look sweet. Glad the evil shoulder demon won!! Just checked and the price is still on sale @ $135 plus and additional 15% of code is available for anyone wanting bright LED lights. For the Canucks in the crowd there is NO duty and shipping is FREE to Canada as well.

US model doesn't have the DRLs, but fortunately I just got home 5 minutes ago after driving about 40 minutes. Just took some, I'll upload in a minute.

 

[Etyrnus]

Rubber was barely even warm to the touch after the lights were on for 40 minutes, could've just been engine heat honestly.

 

[CanadianGuy]

US model doesn't have the DRLs, but fortunately I just got home 5 minutes ago after driving about 40 minutes. Just took some, I'll upload in a minute.

Ya got myself all confused. Though you were iLiptiKal from Waterloo Canada but...

Rubber was barely even warm to the touch after the lights were on for 40 minutes, could've just been engine heat honestly.

You sir go above and beyond. Now I must sit on my hands and wait and decide what is my first mod... Guess I could start a build list... hmmmm.

 

[Etyrnus]

You sir go above and beyond. Now I must sit on my hands and wait and decide what is my first mod... Guess I could start a build list... hmmmm.

Glad to help! Trust me, I know the mod bug well. Trying to save up for an intercooler now.