Best automotive light bulbs according to redditors
We found 1,326 Reddit comments discussing the best automotive light bulbs. We ranked the 645 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 1,326 Reddit comments discussing the best automotive light bulbs. We ranked the 645 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
I owned a Crosstrek for a little over theee years. While I had it, it was a pretty great car. I hauled over 20,000lbs. of landscaping stones in that sucker over a 2 month period.
The first big complaint I have about it is that it’s pretty unfriendly to modding. Several of my buddies had other Subaru models and they did nifty things like add cold air intakes and racing tuned computer chips. Sadly, the Crosstrek couldn’t really do any of that so I was stuck with the stock 148 horse power engine. If you’re not really into that scene, it’s a fine car.
The second complaint I have is that the MPG #s they advertise are not accurate. My car was supposed to be 26 city/32 highway. I saw a lifetime average of 23 city/27 highway. Kind of a bummer. You might consider the hybrid if it’s within your budget.
I do have another less important gripe. The CVT automatic transmission robs that car of some power. Even if you get the model with paddle shifters like I did, it just isn’t that responsive. But let’s be realistic... if you’re buying a Crosstrek that you can’t really mod, you’re probably not looking for more power in you mid-high range.
I do have some advice if you do end up going with the Crosstrek (and to be clear, besides those relatively minor gripes, it’s a great car).
Anyhow, I’d be happy to answer any other questions you may have about my experience with that car. It was mostly good and I’d recommend it to someone looking at the crossover size range.
*edit: a number of people have asked for the LED link so I figured it might be easier to post it here:
It’s worth noting though that the kit I bought is no longer available. The one I list below is compatible with my model year of Crosstrek (2015) according to Amazon’s vehicle matching tool. I highly recommend you make use of Amazon’s vehicle matching tool that lets you put details in about your car (make/model/year). It then it tells you if the part you’re looking at is compatible with your chosen vehicle or not.
Anyhow, here’s the link:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DE7UC6C
>Any advice? I love the bulbs but I don’t want to be a complete douche.
Thanks for being considerate. We all thank you.
>These are the ones I got: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KYZU604?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
No offense, but I took a look at these bulbs and they are literally the worst LED bulbs you can get on the market today. The placement and size of the LED chips in no way, shape, or form even approximates that of a halogen bulb's filament. The H11 LED bulb has two LED chips side-by-side, while a H11 halogen bulb has a longitudinal filament (goes up and down, not side-to-side). That's why they're jizzing light all over the place and causing people to flash you; the LED bulb doesn't even resemble the halogen bulb it replaced on a fundamental level.
>I’ve heard you can adjust the angle to make them less blinding but haven’t found any how-to guides.
You can certainly adjust your lamps downward to get rid of glare, but remember: when you adjust your headlamps down, you lose seeing distance. Think of how a cop can shine his flashlight in your face. That's all glare right there. He can certainly adjust his flashlight down and reduce glare for you, but he'd be less able to see further in the distance and less able to see your face. There's a trade-off between glare and seeing distance. Choosing proper halogen bulbs helps you maximize seeing distance while minimizing glare.
>My night time visibility is fantastic.
No offense but that's what you think. The reality is that LED bulbs don't actually improve nighttime visibility. What LEDs do is flood the foreground (10 to 26 feet in front of your vehicle) with light, and this creates the perception that your lights are great. In reality, light 10-26 feet in front of any car is useless unless driving at 5 MPH or below.
https://www.sae.org/publications/technical-papers/content/2019-01-0850/
>Several different LED replacement bulb kits, each designed to replace a conventional 55-W H11 halogen bulb, were purchased and tested in three different low-beam headlight units. [...] These findings suggest that using after-market LEDs to replace halogen bulbs can compromise headlighting performance.
I'll summarize the study if you don't have access: The researchers purchased 9 different LED bulbs from Amazon, and some of them look pretty much identical to the ones you got. They put these 9 different LED bulbs in 3 different headlamps--two reflectors and one projector.
And guess what?
It was a bloodbath.
27/27 LED bulb+headlamp combinations failed a very basic and limited test of glare and seeing distance. 27/27 LED bulbs+headlamp combinations created excessive glare, less seeing distance, or both versus a basic halogen bulb.
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My best advice to you is to remove the LED bulbs, send them back to Amazon for a full refund, and swap in high-performance halogen bulbs to a) reduce glare and b) increase seeing distance. Do you have sealed beams? You said it was an older truck. If you have sealed beams, then there are plenty of legitimate LED headlamp options out there--none of this Auxbeam crap.
Cibie 82440 Light Unit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008DQV88Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DGK0DbPSXKPSP
HELLA HLA-H83140101 H4 12V 60/55W... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CO7NGI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Headlight Auto Shut-off Module from moss Miata
The rubber dust cover makes it a really tight fit. The heat sink is actually about half way into the rubber and is touching it.
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I left the lights on for 2 minutes and the heat sink is already hotter than hell itself.
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Could it start a fire if I'm driving for 1 hour with the headlights on?
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https://www.amazon.com/BEAMTECH-Headlight-8000Lumens-Extremely-Conversion/dp/B06XHD78DQ
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Vehicle is 2003 Honda Civic.
I just put these in my 2018. No word on longevity as they've only been in there two days but they look nice and weren't expensive.
High Beam
Low Beam
This is what happens when HID bulbs get old; they will get worse over time. You probably just need new bulbs. You can buy them on Amazon. Look at youtube for videos on how to do it, and decide whether you feel like you can do it yourself. If not, find a local shop that can do it, probably much cheaper than the dealer.
(A housing is the entire module containing all the lenses, reflectors, etc. Unless there is physical damage to it, you shouldn't need to replace it.)
A few simple/cheap upgrades that make a huge difference for all civics from 2006 -2016:
Led backup: https://www.amazon.com/FlashWolves-Chipsets-Canbus-Backup-Reverse/dp/B0193ISBUA/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1520016245&sr=8-7&keywords=921+led
Led interior:
https://www.amazon.com/SiriusLED-Extremely-Chipset-Interior-Courtesy/dp/B0186P1MUW/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1520016687&sr=8-6&keywords=t10+led
Better halogen high / low beams:
https://www.amazon.com/Philips-VisionPlus-Upgrade-Headlight-Light/dp/B001C98R1C/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1520017134&sr=8-5&keywords=philips+9006
https://www.amazon.com/Philips-9005-VisionPlus-Upgrade-Headlight/dp/B00U1OLG6W/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1520017018&sr=8-6&keywords=philips+9005
Led high/drl ([check local laws first]) (I have these in a 2006 coupe, much more light compared to halogen, and clean led drl look, great for spotting deer at night, beam throw pattern is mostly the same with more range down road)
https://www.amazon.com/NINEO-Headlight-Adjustable-Pattern-Conversion/dp/B06XC168CY/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1520016870&sr=8-12&keywords=led+9005+cree
Nether out of the 5 LED headlights I’ve experimented with have an error code. The “BeamTech LED’s” are literally the cheapest durable LED bulbs you can buy which gives a decent beam pattern👇
BEAMTECH H11 LED Headlight Bulb, 50W 6500K 8000Lumens Extremely Brigh H8 H9 CSP Chips Conversion Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XHDYTGL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fg9VBbZK6ZAG6
The “Hikari LED’s” are premium LED bulbs with a premium price that are bright as hell with a perfect beam pattern👇
HIKARI Ultra LED Headlight Bulbs Conversion Kit -H11 (H8,H9),Philips Lumileds 12000lm 6K Cool White,2 Yr Warranty https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077BT6M6Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_nm9VBbP60B2VP
Don't buy anything at deautokey. You're going to pay a 4x markup for absolutely no reason. Find the bulbs you need, and look on Amazon. I used these for my car and they had every bulb I needed minus the footwell and trunk ones. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071LHP5WP/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I hated how the yellow light from my halogens clashed with the white LED fogs. Decided to try some LEDs I found on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VNBDWPK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Cxv.ybHXZNM1P
They work great in the projectors and produce plenty of light on the road compared with the halogens. They also don't seem to have any shadowing issues I've ran into with HID kits in the past.
https://imgur.com/gallery/XD0m3VK
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XHD78DQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I purchased these a few months ago. I'd say their output is similar to halogen, maybe a touch more. Definitely no where near their advertised 8000lm - which is ideal for me. Simply install and adjust your headlights vertically down a turn or two and golden. Cut off is great, don't blind oncoming drivers, and looks good, too!
I depends on what types of hellas you're getting. They have both fog lights and driving lights for the 500 series(ones I have). The fogs have a more dissipated beam pattern so it doesn't blind oncoming traffic, while the driving light are equivalent to high-beams. I installed the 500ff (clear lens) driving lights on the roof rack cross-member because I already have fog lights and so i can aim the beams further down the road. Many states make it illegal to install lights above your headlights though, but its usually not heavily enforced. I made mine removable so if I do get pulled over I can detach it and hopefully only give me a warning. Hopefully that helps.
These http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TWD5GY/ are the ones i have, and these http://www.amazon.com/HELLA-005750971-Series-Halogen-Lamp/dp/B002MOAHCI/ are the fog light version. They used to be made in Germany, then Mexico and now the current ones are made in India(heard that the quality dropped but its still decent). Personally I wouldn't want to use the switch they give you if your'e wiring them up independently from your headlights, its crap. I ended up buy a second fog light switch to wire up to run them.
heres an album http://imgur.com/a/Golcy of what I did with my lights.
Dude, Cibies. They are a known fact.
https://www.amazon.com/Cibie-082440-82440-Light-Unit/dp/B008DQV88Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495682676&sr=8-1&keywords=cibie+082440
My Review:
https://www.amazon.com/review/R3RFQ9D8T3T3LS/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
Yorkim 194 LED Bulbs White 6000k... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JRE38EA?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Yorkim 31mm LED Bulbs White Super... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZKTXJA4?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Congratulations on getting an ND. If you are getting one with a manual transmission don't look at anything other than the Club or Club Brembo trim levels, as those are the only ones that come with a limited slip differential.
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If you are going to be buying a used ND, be sure to read over the threads pertaining to roof and transmission issues on the early model cars. The TSB's put out by Mazda also give good guidelines as to what to look for. You should be okay buying a early year used car as long as you look over the known wear points on the roof and check the build date on the transmission.
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The following is a good basic list of items that any ND owner could install that would be enjoyable upgrades as stand alone upgrades or as a starting point for further modifications dependent on intended use.
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3M Invisible Bra for the front bumper. Can't stress this enough, this car eats rocks to the face like crazy...
Stubby Antenna, stock one looks like a RC car antenna
Interior dome light and trunk light LEDs
Reverse light LEDs
Side marker and license plate light LEDs
Wheel Spacers if you intend to keep the stock wheels, Stock wheels are very sunk into the wheel well and look strange from the factory.
Sway bars, the stock bars are very thin and allow LOTS of body roll. Of all the parts that I listed, only the front sway bar has a high degree of difficulty to install assuming you have basic mechanical skills.
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Stock exhaust is very anemic, recommend some muffler choices based on if you are looking for a more refined but quiet exhaust or something louder and more exotic. Don't bother with midpipe unless you are looking at headers as well. Cold air intakes for the ND have been proven to do absolutely nothing via dyno testing.
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HKS Legamax Premium. More on the quiet side, gets louder with a great refined sound as it breaks in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-XdBGS1nwI
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Roadster Sport Race. Loudest exhaust but still okay to daily drive. Has an exotic sound.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvK18FsWilE
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Also, I Just had the Innovated Dynamics spoiler in your picture delivered. FYI, Jose the guy that makes these is known for long delays and not answering emails /phone calls. If you order one of these spoilers don't expect to see it for 4 to 6 weeks. I'll post up some pictures once it is painted and mounted.
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I have more upgrades done to my 16' Jet Black Mica ND with more planned for the future. DM me if you want to see pictures of my car on IG or if you would like an additional opinion on parts I have not covered in this post.
I sure can! I replaced my map, dome, rear cargo, and parking lights with LEDs on my 2002 Here are the amazon links, but I found some at the local autozone
Map / parking lights : https://www.amazon.com/SYLVANIA-ZEVO-White-Bulb-Contains/dp/B01A77TXNK/ref=au_as_r?_encoding=UTF8&Make=Honda%7C59&Model=CR-V%7C754&Year=2002%7C2002&ie=UTF8&n=15684181&s=automotive&vehicleId=4&vehicleType=automotive
Dome / cargo: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BDWHXI0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Also, my coworkers have installed these brand LED headlights in their cars and they look great, haven't done mine yet due to the cost : https://www.amazon.com/OPT7-Fluxbeam-Headlight-Clear-Arc-Beam/dp/B00VNBEJ1G/ref=sr_1_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1486063848&sr=1-3&keywords=opt7%2Bled&th=1
Hope that helps, also this page : https://www.osram-americas.com/en-us/applications/automotive-lighting-systems/Pages/lrgmain.aspx
Is what I used to find and check all fitment codes for the LED lights replacements, Happy Lighting!
Just realized how vague my reply was.
Weather mats - I was able to get "free" Honda ones from the dealer with my vehicle purchase. They're nice and fit well. I've heard great things about weather tech too. And don't forget one for the trunk too. Mine earned it's keep the first time a milk jug leaked. Super easy cleanup compared to carpet cleaning.
Interior leds - I used these plus this trim removal kit. Trim kit is a nice to have, you probably have something around the house to improvise with. For the actual install hit up you tube for "tenth gen Civic interior lights". It's a very easy job.
Also this was my first time having a car with a nice key fob so I got some of these to keep it from getting beat up. With auto lock, unlock, and push button start, it only leaves my pocket when I'm home anyway.
I can’t help with headlights info, but I have a 2015 3 and did the LED Interior, reverse, license plate and parking lights upgrade. Really pretty easy and much better light all around. I used these and they all are still working great:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AHVND32/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DE7UC6C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NPIYDWU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also bought this toolkit for removing interior the light covers and panels:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MUC8LTG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It’s not hard to do and there are very good videos on youtube to guide you, like this one:
https://youtu.be/Hdm9wUFgl18
I am currently looking at these for the turn signals too:
https://www.amazon.com/SiriusLED-resistor-Extremely-Upgrade-Version/dp/B0774HQC8Q/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_sims?ie=UTF8#customerReviews
Good luck!
I purchased these and they have worked great. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XHDYTGL?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
I was in the same boat you were. So many options and so many reviews its hard to tell what is real and whats not.
I ended up going with these for my 2015 Elantra.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XHDYTGL/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have been very pleased with them. My wife works nights and she wasnt happy with the stock ones. She has been very happy with them.
They have been installed for about 4 months with zero problems.
A couple of notes however, at least on the 2015 Elantra, the dust caps will not fit with these in. You will either need to buy aftermarket caps which are available for cheap on amazon or go without any. I don't have any currently and haven't had an issue with dust or water etc getting into my housings.
The tend to mess with your AM radio signal if you are trying to listen to a weak station. Stronger AM stations don't seem to have an issue. No issue listening to FM or Sirius, Cd etc.
Buy a pair of Hella 7" Headlamps (ECE), and this.
The lamp housings are european code (ECE or E-code). Technically not DOT legal in the US-- but is your inspection station going to inspect your headlamp housings?) These have a sharp cutoff so they won't blind other drivers. I've been running them for years and I love them. The pattern is far superior to DOT lamps-- it tends to really throw the light forward from the bulbs.
The wire loom from ARB is made of a much thicker gauge wire than the wires that are currently driving your headlights. The same bulbs will run brighter with this wire loom upgrade, but I found that if you add new housings (with nice clean clear glass and a good light projection pattern), and a pair of high-quality H4 bulbs, your headlights will work with the power of a thousand suns.
For bulbs, I'm currently running Sylvania SilverStars, but in the past I found out about IPF Fatboy II 80W/60W bulbs. The low-beam is actually higher than the high-beam wattage. Not sure why or how that makes sense, but these are a seriously great upgrade. Be warned, they run very hot and are susceptible to vibration damage (moreso than other standard 55w bulbs). Don't expect these bulbs to last more than a year or two. They're intense, though.
Hope that helps, because that's what I did to my Jeep. I also added a pair of Hella driving-pattern auxiliary lights on my stinger and a pair of 4" Delta fog lights on my front bumper.
There is absolutely no difference between brights and low. Nothing electrically changes. All that happens is that a little mirror moves inside the fixture, which doesn't even touch the lamp. No electrical difference at all. So I have no idea why that's happening, but it wouldn't be due to any sort of wiring problem because brights and low beam use exactly the same lamp, wiring, circuitry, everything.
Here's a link to the Phillips lamps on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Philips-Xenon-Headlight-Bulb-Pack/dp/B00480J4J6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415915589&sr=8-1&keywords=d4r
If you do a search for "D4R" on Amazon, you'll get a lot of other results. Some of the people on boards like PriusChat like the MaxLux lamps, which are a touch more expensive, but I have had good results with the Phillips ones, which are the ones Toyota installs at the factory. (OEM.)
Cibie 82440 Light Unit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008DQV88Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_EN4yzbC4322WF
You can use H4 or 9003 bulbs, they're interchangeable. 9003 are usually cheaper in the US, H4 is a European standard. Don't use uprated/brighter lights. Just a standard 9003. You don't need to worry about harnesses or anything, they are plug and play.
I got some of these
Cibie 82440 Light Unit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008DQV88Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_5BJQcKQ6LKShL
And I'm happy with them
also you're going to want to get a projector kit as GT172I has said. it gives you that crisp beam of light like you see on brand new/higher end cars. here's just an example, IDK if these fit but its a projector kit that you would put inside your headlight housing http://smile.amazon.com/Nilight%C2%AE-Mini-Bixenon-Projector-Lens/dp/B00B21R0TA/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1463609687&sr=1-1&keywords=projector+kit
I ended up buying some new headlights off eBay and they are pretty good quality. I didn't want to ruin my OEM ones just in case I wanted to go back to stock. If you have any questions, let me know! I know the headlights inside and out and I'd be glad to help!
Parts List:
Wiring harness
HID Ballasts and Lights
Projectors
Headlights and Corner Lights
I picked up a 2017 EX-T in December and the very first thing I did was upgrade the lights to LED.
Headlights: H11 bulbs, 6000k to match the DRL
SiriusLED Extremely Bright COB LED Chip 8000 Lumens Headlights Fog Lights Bulb Conversion Kit H11 H8 6000K Xenon White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J6YGGZ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_pG8KybF2ZQW7H
Fog lights: H8 bulbs, 6000k to match
SiriusLED H8 Size DRL Fog Light LED 30W 6000k Super Bright White Projection Bulb Pack of 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N5BAWYK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_kv23EdvoyYOR1
Highbeams: 9005 bulbs, 6000k to match
SiriusLED X2 Extremely Bright COB LED Chip 8000 Lumens Headlights Fog Lights Bulb Conversion Kit 9005 HB3 6000K Xenon White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M049TFK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_dbXKRS6LoHmsc
Interior lights: 194 LED bulbs, bright white
194 LED Light bulb, Yorkim 2015 Newest, 5th Generation, Interior Lights for W5W 194 168 2825 T10 Wedge 5-smd 5050, Replacement and Reverse T10 White Bulbs (Pack of 10)- White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JRE38EA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_rJ8KybNN3S095
The results have been amazing, I'm very pleased and haven't had any issues. You will need to reverse the polarity of the plugs though.
Sure!
194 LED Light bulb, Yorkim® 2015 Newest, 5th Generation, Interior Lights for W5W 194 168 2825 T10 Wedge 5-smd 5050, Replacement and Reverse T10 White Bulbs, Used For Signal Lights, Trunk Lights, Dashboard Lights, Parking Lights, With Great Brightness and Longer Life(Pack of 10) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JRE38EA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_4zGGwb0XX9BSZ
these
I used THESE ones. Amazon Prime for $9.99.
Very bright, but word for the wise, Do not replace your brights indicator with one of these. I did and it nearly blinded me with blue light when I used the brights. Ended up switching it back out for one of the original bulbs. They are nice in the turn signals however as they're nice and bright, keeping from being an idiot that lets them just run after a turn.
These lights also fit into the shifting plate and the 4WD plate of you've got it. Just enough to do them all vice the brights.
EDIT: I also did a little modification while I painted my instrument cluster of putting aluminum tape around the backside of the tac and speedo to try and reflect the light a little better. It seems to have worked a little but not much.
I use this LED light:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WVJR0D8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It works very well and it’s super bright. If you do change out your bulb, switch the two corner running lights to LED as well. I used these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JRE38EA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Installation was a breeze. You can find install videos on YouTube.
Here are some that I ordered from:
JST Performance - Cobb Accessport, Custom Tune, Turbosmart blow off valve, NGK 1 step colder spark plugs
James Barone Racing - Weighted short shift plate, Aluminum shift cable bracket bushings, Symposer delete, Green Air Filter (because they sell the gray one)
Depo Racing - 3.5" intercooler, catless downpipe, intercooler pipe kit
Boomba Racing - shifter base bushings, short shift lever
Tire Rack, Discount Tire Direct - wheels and tires. Both offer great deals but I go with Tire Rack because they include an amazing road hazard warranty for free with every tire you buy.
Tasca Parts - OEM Ford parts. Some good options: RS airbox lid, RS Shifter, RS engine cover, RS intake pipes
Amazon - ZL1 Rock Guards (tiny but very effective mud flaps), CravenSpeed stubby antenna, 3D (Mugen) style Window rain visors, Philips H11 Xtreme Vision headlight bulbs (same color as stock but 100% brighter), Stainless T-clamps for your intercooler, Motul Multi DCTF transmission fluid, and TONS of Meguiars car care products.
Walmart - best price for Mobil 1 5w-30 full synthetic engine oil, often have coupons for it too.
Here you go OPT7 Fluxbeam H11 LED Headlight Kit w/ Clear Arc-Beam Bulbs - 60w 7,000Lm 6K Cool White CREE - 2 Yr Warranty https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VNBDWPK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_8i6LAbGAJQ2HZ
Using these in my civic.
A post I can contribute to! I recently bought [these dope headlights] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VNBEJ1G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) for my 16 year old Passport. The old ones were dim and the new ones are fantastic! A 4 star average and over 3000 reviews. Yes, they are 100 bucks but damn, so worth. Just be sure to find out what bulb type the car needs. Mine was a 9003 aka h4. You can find this by plugging your car's info into autozone.com. Look at a couple youtube videos to find out how to install the bulb: Mine had a rubber 'boot' that sealed the bulb in the housing and a metal clip that holds it in place. A zip tie or 2 to hold the wire and you are all set.
Hey! I'm the owner of the Forester and the bulbs are LED from Opt 7 6000k. I absolutely love them, but are a bit more expensive at $70.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VNBEJ1G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If you are interested my Instagram is https://www.instagram.com/brianlipke/?hl=en
Some tips from my 2015 RAV4:
Replace the internal bulbs whenever you get a chance. It's a very simple job, and makes a huge difference in my opinion. I couldn't see anything at night with the stock done/cabin lights. I can't find exactly what I used, but here's something similar: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0186P1MUW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2fk.Bb4B8Y7FB
All weather floor mats are a great idea, mine came installed already and are Lifesavers. I love camping, hiking, and biking, and I can only imagine what my trunk would look like without my mats.
A hitch (can be $$$) is also a great addition. If that's something you're interested in, try to take into consideration what you'd like to use it for. If youre hoping to haul something or fit two+ adult bikes on it, you'll want a 2" hitch receiver. If you think you'll only need it for smaller things, you'd be fine with a 1.25". You'll definitely want some help installing this, not to mention you'll want a torque wrench (auto stores might be able to loan or rent one out to you).
Side rails + cross rails (typically expensive). If you're going to be taking trips up to the snow, but still want to load up the trunk with your other cargo, you definitely need to look into getting some rails for the top of your car. I bought to lowest trim RAV since I knew I could buy after market stuff like this that comes on the higher end trims, but at a fraction of the cost. Again I can't speak for your RAV, but installing this on a 2015 was easy.
As others have been saying, if you're driving an AWD model, try to get familiar with how Toyotas AWD system works. If you're going to be driving in snow conditions, 2WD w/ snow tires can beat an AWD w/ normal tires any day of the week, so be careful :)
Congrats on the purchase and the baby!
My trim didn't have fog lights.
I can't remember right now, but I think I was having an issue with finding high beams, or something. I can't seem to find any order history on other bulbs.
But, these are the reverse lights https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008G4Y076/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JiQyDbVFPZQFZ
And these are for you interior lights, and license plate lights https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DE7UC6C?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
These work on my 2018 as well so they should still match a 2016.
I went with these LED lamps as a cheap alternative. They're actually very nice, I was pleasantly surprised. Most people think they're high end OEM LED headlights but actually just bulb swaps.
Auxbeam H11 LED Headlight Bulbs F-16 Series Extremely Bright Led Conversion Kit 60W 6000lm SMD LED Chips Fog Light - 2 Year Warranty https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KYZU604/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-I7lDb617KT4E
Probably the fans built into the back of the bulb assembly. That and the heat sink dissipates heat to ensure a longer bulb life. I have Auxbeam in my '16 and the I get the same buzzing noise. My low beams don't generate the buzzing noise but when my highs are on, they do.
Got them on Amazon for $45, got the Mazda light stalk on Amazon as well for $40. The install was even easier than I thought it would be. Passenger side took a little longer cuz the wiper fluid reservoir is in the way. I put in some yellow LED bulbs for fun.
I know it's been posted a few times already but for anyone like myself new to Mazda:
Stalk:
Mazda Genuine BALN-66-122 Fog Light Switch w/Auto Headlights https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LCGQGRC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GMjyCbMKBY53R
Fog lamps:
iJDMTOY Complete Set Fog Lights Foglamp Kit with Halogen Bulbs, Wiring On/Off Switch and Garnish Bezel Covers For 2014-2016 Mazda 6 (Excluding Mazda6 Grand Touring Trim) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018GXA8CM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kPjyCbXDHWFCB
H11 Yellow LED:
Alla Lighting Super Bright H11 LED Fog Lights 2000 Lumens High Power 3030-SMD LED H11 3000K Yellow H11LL H8LL H8 H16 H11 LED Bulb H11 Yellow Fog Lights Lamp Bulbs Replacement w/Projector (Set of 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N67FMQ5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WPjyCb7S2DAHS
Love these in my 2011+
BEAMTECH H4 LED Headlight Bulb,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XHD78DQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Bulbs
Replacing these light bulbs are as easy any changing any old light bulb.
I bought some LED lights from amazon that are really bright. Here is a link to what I bought: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RYPNW4G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071LHP5WP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I've not gotten any compliments or honked horns at me... so I'm not sure if they are blinding..
Turn signal lights
Alla Lighting Brightest CANBUS... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GVT4F2C?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Reverse lights
AUXITO 912 921 LED Backup Light... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0728DYR9H?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Inside lights
SEALIGHT 194 LED Bulb Error Free,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G4VJP5N?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
And
NAKOBO 2835 Chipsets （More... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K7F2169?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Hope that helps!
My stock sealed beam lights were all cloudy and gross, and then one burned out. Instead of replacing them with OEM, I got a set of Hellas on Amazon and not only do they look great, they have a much better coverage pattern and are much brighter.
Were you looking for an upgraded light bulb that fits the pre-existing socket or some mounted lights like these?
Some of the mounted lights are actually cheaper than the LED fan-cooled business I've seen at auto parts stores.
I bought those lights and they really had not much output. The lights I got after those were these: http://www.amazon.com/Tuff-LED-Lights-Square-Polaris/dp/B009ES619S/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1373816310&sr=8-3&keywords=tuff+led+lights and they were really bright. But If you want a beam, these are really the best lights to get: http://www.amazon.com/HELLA-5750941-12-Volt-55-Watt-Halogen/dp/B001TWD5GY/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1373816353&sr=1-1&keywords=hella+500ff honestly, cheap lights like those navigators will NOT be worth it. These LED's or Hella's will be. I enjoy my hellas and those LED's enough that I will have 4 of the LED's and 4 of The Hellas just for night offroad use.
You can get the HID bulbs for $50 from amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00480J4J6
LED's use less power than regular bulbs. Because of this, the lights will blink faster (hyperblink). You need to add a resistor to the wiring for the turn signals to introduce more load which will slow them down.
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Something like this would work.
https://www.amazon.com/Resistors-Signal-License-Warning-Cancellor-x/dp/B004EDF8HY
This is for 12V, though. I've seen 12V ones for automotive use, but they get pretty hot even when bolted to metal.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004EDF8HY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I put these in my Jeep. They're awesome. And this is the LED bar I have.
If you really want the classic vintage-ish look, you could replace the reflector itself with something more modern. The old bike reflectors (and even many more modern bike reflectors) are cheap crap, which seriously hampers the normal halogen bulb from performing.
A Hella Vision Plus or Cibie reflector would improve the light output quite a lot compared to the crap that's already on there. And that would look pretty darn retro.
A Truck-lite Phase 7 7-inch LED reflector looks fairly retro, it's a normal looking light but with a bar across it. It's not jarringly non-retro, anyway. And they output tons of light and are very cheap now, some of the cheaper DOT approved LED you can find and with great performance to boot.
https://www.amazon.com/Truck-Lite-27270C-Headlamp/dp/B007K8AA7I - here is the same thing on Kuryakyns site with better pics. - ignore the halos and stuff, those are all add-ons.
Don't go with LED "bulbs" in a Halogen reflector. It's illegal, and LED's don't work well in such a reflector - a halogen reflector is made to have a very specific size filament in a very specific point in space inside the headlight, and the more you deviate from that the more you'll spray light in any and all directions. HID, same thing, total crap solution and you can be ticketed for either.
There are a few optioins besides the GE Nighthawks. I run these in my Miata:
https://www.amazon.com/SYLVANIA-Round-Street-Headlight-Contains/dp/B00OYR8MVO
There are also these:
https://www.amazon.com/Truck-Lite-27270C-Headlamp/dp/B007K8AA7I/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1486508489&sr=1-2&keywords=Trucklites
Yes only the top half lights up, but how often are you looking back at your lights? THe cutoff is great, does not not blind oncoming traffic. I am a big fan.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007K8AA7I?pc_redir=1409579673&robot_redir=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008H4LSBG/ref=pd_aw_sims_2?pi=SS115&simLd=1
I run a truck-lite
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007K8AA7I/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And these cheap foglights
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01E69KPFU/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have a real hard time driving my car at night. I cant see crap unless I have my high beams on.
Honestly I wasnt impressed with the headlight at first, but once it was aimed properly Im quite happy. The fogs are almost to bright. Being a new rider I was very apprehensive about driving at night. Last night I had no choice and I will now say that ill take my bike over my car in the dark every time. I was able to see everything much better than the high beams on my car. This was running the low beam and fogs.
On a side note, I am now being told I have to lead if im in a group because my lights are so bright.
Cibies!
I am not a fan of LED headlights by any means. Most people do not know how to aim them correctly, thus blinding everyone they come across.
If you have your heart set on LED lights, I highly suggest looking at this website:
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/tech.html
The guy's name is Daniel Stern and he is THE guru on lights. He gives an extremely detailed how-to on aiming LED lights. He also gives tutorials on how to correctly aim normal bulb headlights. They are extremely detailed, but rest assured, he will give the best advice
Alternatively, you can go the route I took and purchase Cibie (pronounced cee-BEE-ay). It is a brand made in France or Belgium, I believe and are european code lights. I have run them in my RX-7s, Miatas, and other cars to which I have received no complaints from cops or anyone else. They give an amazing light pattern, and give plenty of light (feathering) on the sides of the road which really come in handy when deer and the like are out.
The link to them are here from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Cibie-082440-82440-Light-Unit/dp/B008DQV88Q
Make sure to buy the bulbs (DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS WHEN INSTALLING!). I purchased the 60/55W bulbs, also at this link:
https://www.amazon.com/HELLA-H4-12V-Halogen-Bulb/dp/B00IKM61MQ/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_263_lp_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=SB7X6P6WF88JCBDYYMJD
Let me know if I can answer any other questions!
> Cibie E code
Searching for this takes me to Valeo 082440 on amazon.ca (am Canadian).
Is that what I want?
I don't know how much clearance you're going to have but if you can find a sealed beam conversion headlamp, you might be able to retrofit a projector like this, Nilight 2.5" Mini HID Bixenon Projector Lens for H1 Bulb Car Gift:chrome Shround https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B21R0TA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qQ5MybAAYM97K and install an H1 LED bulb.
This projector will give you a cutoff beam and even has a high beam solenoid inside to flip the cutoff plate away.
The back end might get too deep to fit between your triple and gauge cluster but it's the cheapest thing I can think of. It might be a challenge finding a chrome cover for the back.
Awesome, thanks for the heads up. Here's the projector housings, hid kit, and headlight housings. I had to cut holes in the back of the headlights and jb weld the projectors in, but it was all pretty simple. Also had to use a step drill to cut holes behind the headlights on the Jeep to clear the backs of the lamps.
194 LED Light bulb, Yorkim® 2015 Newest, 5th Generation, Interior Lights for W5W 194 168 2825 T10 Wedge 5-smd 5050, Replacement and Reverse T10 White Bulbs (Pack of 10)- White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JRE38EA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_iqUHxbJFNT4DD
I have these and they're great.
I used these lights, they work for most of the lights you will encounter in a Camry, no dead ones, been working great for a year so far: 194 LED Light bulb, Yorkim 2017... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JRE38EA?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Use this for the reverse:
AUXITO 912 921 LED Backup Light... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0728DYR9H?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I use Sylvania Silver Star Ultra for headlights
I also replaced my assembly with this:
Anzo USA 121181 Toyota Camry Projector with Halo/Black Clear with Amber Reflectors Headlight Assembly - (Sold in Pairs) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0038AX6W8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_X9ACCb8QDG00C
Headlights (you only need one pair. the cutoff is outstanding)
Map lights, license plate lights, running tail lights, and side marker lights
Reverse lights
Front turn signals (accessible from under the vehicle - pin remover and 10mm socket needed)
Rear turn signals (requires tail light disassembly)
Turn signal resistors (required to prevent hyperflashing; soldering is recommended)
Brake lights (requires tail light disassembly)
Daytime-running lights (pliers needed)
Trunk light and dome light
I installed an LED headlight. It added a lot more visibility at night. Took 10 minutes or less to do.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KFBPBC0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Also added white LED run lights so the entire front is bright white
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JRE38EA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I watched these two videos for any help.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCoOcn9yuIE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehZbBUxD67w
God I hope this formats correctly - I am a neophyte.
Exhaust - http://www.ixilusa.com/ixil-l3xb-black-hyperlow-xl-full-exhaust-yamaha-mt-07-2014-2015/
Super deep and loud sound - videos online don't do it justice, its unbelievably loud when the baffles are out. Had to have the cat cut out of it. Be aware they have a cat in the V section before the end of the pipe.
Removed the snorkel covering the airbox - I was told its basically blocks airflow.
ECU Flash / Dyno by 2wheelDynoWorks - https://2wheeldynoworks.com/shop/ecu-flashing-service/15-17-yamaha-fz07-mail-in-ecu-flashing-service/
Nels himself worked on my bike - super stoked (shout out to Nate too) They have the best customer service.
Active Tune - https://2wheeldynoworks.com/shop/ecu-flashing-service/yamaha-activetune-afr-closed-loop-self-tuning-ecu-kit-2/
Tune as you go
Bike side harness - https://2wheeldynoworks.com/shop/ecu-flashing-service/ftlink-v1-1-6-pin-bike-side-harnesses/
For tuning later
Windscreen - https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/puig-touring-naked-new-generation-windscreen-yamaha-mt-07-2018
I got light smoke, I think it goes better with the bike and pushes wind over my shoulders even at 80+ mph
Protection - https://tstindustries.com/Womet-Tech-Total-Crash-Protection-Pack-for-Yamaha-FZ-07-MT-07-2015.html
Basically got everything from this except the bar ends
Bar Ends - https://motostarz.com/collections/mt-07-2018/products/rhinomoto-barends-mirror-mounts-for-yamaha-fz-mt-models
Super easy to replace mirrors etc with these - and they add protection
Throttle tube - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005C59NO2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
90 to 60 degree conversion - its amazing for the price
Dash Screen Protector - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078SMP4ND/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Mirror stem deletes - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BN8QGPV/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Current Mirrors - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N6GB7DZ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Mirrors in photo - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003RESHVU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I like the CRG Mirrors but they get bumped and are hard to readjust - the cheap ebay/amazon mirrors work great
Headlight replacement - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H6NZ5QW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Signal replacement LED bulbs - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XK4PL33/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Super bright replacements for stock bulbs - used the original housings, they plug right in
Running light LED replacements - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JRE38EA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
For inside the headlight housing
Tail Tidy - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BH5YGOM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Flasher Relay for LEDs - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RM26LXO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Levers - https://www.ebay.com/itm/CNC-Brake-Clutch-Yamaha-MT-07-FZ-07-2014-2018-Adjustable-Engrave-Long-Lever/123350737715?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3D17a37c1b2d204ffcba65903d19a97b4a%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D122997203335%26itm%3D123350737715&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
Passenger peg deletes - https://www.ebay.com/itm/for-YAMAHA-MT07-FZ07-Footrest-Cover-Passenger-Footpeg-Removal-Delete-Kit-2014/253869999740?hash=item3b1bd4c67c:g:3qEAAOSw0JVbm1FQ:rk:1:pf:0
I removed the passenger pegs, needed a bracket to hold the brake fluid reservoir - also cleaned up the pegs
Havent done the brakes yet - going to replace the lines etc with steel braid.
Also want to do a sprocket / chain swap for acceleration
I used a quadlock phone mount for a little bit - but took it off because I was playing with my phone too much.
https://www.amazon.com/Philips-X-tremeVision-Upgrade-Bulb-Pack/dp/B00U1OIESK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1524599153&sr=8-3&keywords=philips+xtreme+vision+h11
The default incandescent map light bulbs are ~3000K (soft white) in my 2011. I really like Bright white bulbs (3500-4100K) and use them for my house. Unfortunately, the only LEDs I can find for map lights are either soft white or daylight (6100K) --with most of the bright ones being daylight. If they say "Xenon white", they're daylight.
There are packs of them on Amazon for cheap:
https://www.amazon.com/SiriusLED-Extremely-Chipset-Interior-Courtesy/dp/B0186P1MUW
Put these in my 2008, any cheap leds that fit will be better/brighter. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0186P1MUW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_d-m.Ab0VA8VKH
Dome lights - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01AHVND32?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title
License plate lights - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0186P1MUW?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title
Pictures will be a couple of hours. For the dome lights I did have to bend the metal tab just a little bit once I did that they worked just fine. I would say it’s like bending it about 1-2mm.
You get what you pay for with led bulbs. $0.40 Chinese led bulbs will be typically be pretty blue and dim, with short life expectancy and limited warranty/support. I went through three cheap sets in my first year of owning the G37 actually.
The ones in your eBay link have 5050 led chips which are older and don't output as light as newer led chips like 5630, 2835, 5730.
I would suggest Diode Dynamics HP5 bulbs in 6000k for maximum brightness and reliability. $20/pair of bulbs (you'll need three for doors, dome, and license plate, maybe four if you want to do the trunk too). Pricey but I can vouch that these are bright, true to color, and won't flicker within a few months. Plus 3 yr warranty with solid customer support. They also have some cool easy diy tail light and fog light mods.
https://www.diodedynamics.com/store/listed-by-vehicle/infiniti/q50.html
On the lower budget spectrum, these Amazon sets have newer 2835 led chips which are a lot brighter than 5050s. The build quality is good but I'm unsure on longevity since I only tried them for a week or two now on our Honda Accord.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DE7UC6C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_-qThzb33S7D57
I second these suggestions. I replaced my maplights with these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DE7UC6C. It was a PITA removing the old bulbs. Ended up using packing tape to wrap around the bulb to pull them out.
And b/c I bought the wrong dome light bulb, I'll be replacing my dome light with this tomorrow https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AHVND32
Please don't do what I did and go off a youtube link, double check these will all work in your Taco first.
Also, if you're going to be prying things apart I'd suggest a cheap (<$10) trim kit. I already had a cellphone repair kit so I used one of it's plastic pry tools.
I'm running these Auxbeam LEDs on my Mazda 3 2016. They're really good for my needs and have a much better cutoff line than the kensun LEDs. I first bought them for my girlfriend's 2016 civic and grew jealous about how much better they were than my kensun ones lol.
I got these Auxbeam ones for my 2019 low beams. Be careful, if you buy ones with a big ass fan in the back, you will have to remove the whole headlight to replace the bulb. In order to do that you would have to loosen the fenders and remove the bumpers which to me is excessive to replace bulbs. These are easy and with a bit of jiggling, they go right in. Awesome bright light.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KYZU604?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
https://www.amazon.com/Auxbeam-Headlight-Headlights-headlight-6000lm/dp/B01KYZU604/ref=pd_bap_m_rp_11/153-6788983-7413167?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=B01KYZU604&amp;pd_rd_r=7961c448-e919-4528-bf5e-76c09f49b4fe&amp;pd_rd_w=geqIm&amp;pd_rd_wg=vgiKV&amp;pf_
They are great, affordable and give the truck a clean look at night.
these are the fog lights
No vinyl tint.
Alla Lighting Super Bright H11... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N67FMQ5?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
http://www.subispeed.com/led-front-turn-signal-bulbs-2015...
https://www.amazon.com/Alla-Lighting-H11.../dp/B01N67FMQ5/
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using these for turn/signal lights. if you change to LED bulbs for turn signal, you will need a hyperblink module.
Check this out at Amazon.com
Alla Lighting High Power 3030 SMD New Version Xtremely Super Bright H11 H8 H16 H11LL H8LL LED Bulb Gold Yellow LED Fog Light Bulbs Lamps Replacement https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N67FMQ5/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_9FEdBb0DBK4MY
I grabbed this one. No fan, which was a must for me. I hate that wine the small fans make. It is going strong for 5 months now (I know that's not a very long time, but all I can speak to). That's riding through rain, and 90+ F. It is a 2 pack.
BEAMTECH H4 LED Headlight Bulb, 50W 6500K 8000Lumens Extremely Brigh (9003 Hi/Lo) CSP Chips Conversion Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XHD78DQ?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
BEAMTECH H11 LED Headlight Bulb, 50W 6500K 8000Lumens Extremely Brigh H8 H9 CSP Chips Conversion Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XHDYTGL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_u2YEzbQVBTV4M
I just bought these and they seem pretty good so far. Better output than the halogen bulbs, plug &a play, and still have a really sharp cutoff in the stock projectors.
Seems like any H11 bulb will work. Example LED: https://www.amazon.com/BEAMTECH-Headlight-8000Lumens-Extremely-Conversion/dp/B06XHDYTGL/ref=pd_cp_263_2?pd_rd_w=KPjq9&pf_rd_p=ef4dc990-a9ca-4945-ae0b-f8d549198ed6&pf_rd_r=CQPAVFHZTA2QPGEF2YDE&pd_rd_r=77f36a60-b669-4266-96eb-c1ffb4879e8f&pd_rd_wg=L2e5d&pd_rd_i=B06XHDYTGL&psc=1&refRID=CQPAVFHZTA2QPGEF2YDE
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Source and guide: https://www.mybmwi3.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1111
Straight swap. It’s also pretty easy to change the bulbs without tearing the entire front end apart. You just need to loosen the under hood fuse box and swing it a couple inches aside to fit your hand in there. The bulbs also have a positive/negative connection that isn’t marked, so if you put them in and they don’t work- just flip the plug. They look fantastic.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XHDYTGL/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_YSBUCbTQRC64V
If your headlights are in projector housings, you can get away with using *just* the right LED bulbs. The big concern is where, vertically, the cutoff is, so it doesn't blind other drivers (nor look like trash). I've had great luck with Beamtech's bulbs on Amazon [ LINK ] depending on the car I put them in. Again, gotta' have projector housings (which I think your car has, for DRL's), but these bulbs are oriented with the LED's at 3 & 9 o'clock when mounted, and cutoff at just the right height.
I just looked back through my history, this is what I ordered..
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B06XHDYTGL/
but it's no longer available in H11 (on the .CA site) but on .COM this seems to be available:
https://www.amazon.com/BEAMTECH-Headlight-8000Lumens-Extremely-Conversion/dp/B06XHDYTGL/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=beamtech+h11&amp;qid=1573045757&amp;sr=8-4
What I liked about these is that they were fan-less. They've been running for a year so far without issues or decrease in brightness.
Not a mechanic. I've heard mixed opinions. Some say never convert to LED, some say projector housings are fine but not reflector housings. I don't even know what exactly is the conversion kit on top of the bulb itself.
I gotthisfrom Amazon on my 17 Mazda 3, they work great so far. My car may not have compatible bulb detection.update: Please read the whole thread before making a decision.
BEAMTECH H11 LED Headlight Bulb, 50W 6500K 8000Lumens Extremely Brigh H8 H9 CSP Chips Conversion Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XHDYTGL?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf I got these LEDs for my hatch and they work perfect.
It is a 14, got these for fogs, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A1YU2TS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and these are the low beams, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XHDYTGL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Also put Diode Dynamics LEDs on the inside and license plate, plus have them for the C-lights just waiting till it's nicer out to install them.
I got these from Amazon and they are plug and play and work SO much better than the stock halogens. I've had them for about 2 years now and haven't had any issues, and there was no aiming required it was perfect when I installed them.
Yes you are seeing white at the turn signal lights. When I am using side marker lights, low beams or high beams. Those turn signal lights will be white. But when I turn left, right, and hazard it will be back to amber.
Front turn signal LED lights(7444NA):
https://www.amazon.com/iBrightstar-Newest-Bright-Projector-Replacement/dp/B077P5CDSX/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523552526&amp;sr=8-2-fkmr0&amp;keywords=ibrightstar%2Bx001Cy5ax1&amp;th=1
Front head lights type: 9003/H4/HB2. If you want fog lights it is H8(H11/H8/H9):
https://www.amazon.com/LED-Headlight-Bulb-Conversion-Kit/dp/B075J8VQDX/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?s=automotive&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1521933924&amp;sr=1-3-spons&amp;keywords=h4+led&amp;psc=1
DO NOT remove the original manufacture Dielectric Grease on the H4 socket. Unless you using some other brand of Dielectric Grease.
Side marker lights(2) has a bunch of names too. Type 194, T10, W5W(These are also the same lights for driver side(1), front passenger side(1), back passenger(1), trunk(1) and license plates lights(2)):
https://www.amazon.com/AUXITO-Chipsets-Replacement-Courtesy-License/dp/B071LHP5WP
So, this 10 pack you will be using 8 out of 10. Remember if it doesn't work turn it 180 degree.
https://imgur.com/a/gewfk
Back Reverse lights and back turn signal lights. Type 7443 you will have to get 2 of this. Making it 4 LED bulbs.
Not to worry that the LED is white for turn light. Because the back housing is RED. So White LED + RED = Bright Red. Be warn: We didn't use resistor front and back. So, we are getting hyper flashing.
https://www.amazon.com/iBrightstar-Newest-Projector-Replacement-Reverse/dp/B06XQWPKKX/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523552407&amp;sr=8-1-fkmr0&amp;keywords=ibrightstar%2Bx001mz3ma3&amp;th=1
For the back lights, you will need to use the philip screw driver, the X kind. So, you can take out the housing and install the LEDs. The very top red part are turns on when you use Side markers, low beam and high beam. And those top red lights are LED already. So you don't have to change those. All you need to do is the White one and the bottom Red one for both side. So you need a total of 4 LED type 7443.
You might want to get trim tools. Unless you want to use a t-shirt and a flat head screw driver. But having trim tools can help you with wire management for heads up display and for dash cam wire. I do recommend the trim those thats 13pcs or 14pcs. Because that 1 or 2 extra tool with give you the option to pop those plugs under the front of the car if you are going to replace the fog lights(H8 according to the manual).
Other things we have:
Heads Up Display Model A8:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071418CKC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s03?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Now you don't have to guess what speed you are on. We really hate that analog speedometer. 2018 and we still using analog. I notice they are out of stocks. Here are list of HID Model A8: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_gnr_aps?rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3AHeads+up+display+A8&amp;keywords=Heads+up+display+A8&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1525533852
OBD2 Y-Cable:
1 is for the Heads up display, and the other one for those check warning device.
https://www.amazon.com/Docooler-16Pin-Splitter-Extension-Female/dp/B000TMCX72/ref=sr_1_7?s=automotive&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523574579&amp;sr=1-7&amp;keywords=OBD2+y+cable
OBD2 Scanner car diagnostic tool:
https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Chip-WIFI-Scanner-Diagnostic/dp/B075B3CG7S/ref=sr_1_23?s=automotive&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523574641&amp;sr=1-23&amp;keywords=obd2+check+engine
there are other ones. You might want to do your research before buying one.
Windshield wiper. Front driver side is 28 inch, Front passenger side is 14 inch. Back rear is 14 inch.
We use this brand. Since silicone last longer than rubber: http://www.piaa.com/aerovogue
We replace the whole thing for the front 2: Pick 28inch and 14inch.
Front Passenger side - 14 Inch: https://www.amazon.com/96165-Vogue-Silicone-Wiper-Blade/dp/B00JA390K4/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523575183&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=piaa%2BAero%2BVogue&amp;th=1
Driver side - 28 Inch: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JA39676/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I believe this is what we got for the back. It is a refill blade. Be warn. It is hard to installed.
https://www.amazon.com/PIAA-94035-Silicone-Wiper-Refill/dp/B003NCBGYG/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523575369&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=piaa+14+inch+refill
Coolant: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006YX9YZE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Funnel + Tube: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072N5NZXS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Trim Tools 12-PCS: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072HYD91Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Also, Scotty Kilmer use PIAA silicone wipers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AFdUihWPCk
Optional: Dielectric Grease for the bulbs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhl3bLzgq9A
I suppose the difficulty would depend what your local junkyard has because everything I got for my car from there was an 'option' to buyers. Lots of them came on the LTZ.
The 3 brushed aluminum pieces, leather shifter cover, dimming mirror, and heated mirrors cost me 53$
yes I got all the LEDs from amazon
Courtesy, trunk and license plate
Dome Lights
Reverse Lights
Headlights
I don't think I am going to go with LED brake lights and turn signals because I was reading on the forum that it can cause problems, and I don't feel like dealing with it.
Nice, I have summit grey as well and this makes me want to wrap the trim red as well. I just did my interior lights, plate lights and back up lights with LED bulbs. Links in case anyone is interested, I get no flicker.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071LHP5WP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0728DYR9H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074M5Z9YX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Got the headlight H4 LED from Cyclops. Looks like they're out of stock right now: https://www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/Cyclops-100-H4-LED-headlight-bulb_p_192.html
It was super easy to install and fit very well.
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For the parking lights I got these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071LHP5WP/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I installed the a129 last week. Seems to be running ok but haven't tried parking mode as there is still complaints about it's recording algorithms. Waiting for a more reliable firmware update. I had an a119s that ran fine in high temps for 3 years. Due to the steep angle of the windshield or the fov of the camera I opted to install my camera to the right of the rear view mirror. It looks more centered than to the left of the mirror. I haven't gotten around to running the rear camera. Im going to have to run it through the door sill rather than the headliner as there's no where to tucknin that thick wire for the rear cam. Also my rear hatch glass has dark tint on it so I'm not sticking the cpl on that.
Idk if it was just my dark tint making it hard to see but I've replaced the rear back up lights with these. Reverse is MUCH brighter now.
Right now I'm looking for a door sill vinyl with "fit" written on it. My fit already has a rather noticeable scuff on the driver's door. So far the only where I've seen a good looking one is Alibaba but I'd rather not buy from there. Amazon has one but it's not the same and also doesn't have prime shipping. If I can't find anything I'm problably going to add a "carbon" universal sill decal.
Is it these?
Heres a cheaper option than the cibie, just as good quality. I can personally vouch for the quality of these.
Headlight went out, need to replace. Some information in my research is confusing:
Regarding upgrades:
Thank you.
The first reviewer with photos here has a w123 :)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G72SKQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;psc=1
You're missing my point. A lamp can be compliant with the standards, be a poorly designed one, or the best one available, but if its not properly aimed, they can both cause a problem for other drivers. Its not necessarily a problem of design, but the implementation.
And your MG has 5.75" headlamps right? Upgrading your lighting absolutley is worth it, if you do a lot of night driving an like being able to see.
JW Speaker has some excellent 5.75" LED headlamps. They are prupose built, well designed and an absolutely massive upgrade from halogens available in that format. They are also compliant with SAE standards, and if you aim them properly, are going to let you see very well and also minimize glare for oncoming drivers.
If you have 7" round halogens, you have more options. Cheapest, but still very good is GE Nighthawk 7" sealed beams. They are the best 7" sealed beam available.
Better than that is Hella https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001G72SKQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1457218047&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=SX200_QL40&amp;keywords=h4+7+inch+headlight&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=51Japi47DSL&amp;ref=plSrch but you have to makr sure you're getting the correct ones for the US. Left Hand Traffic.
Better still, with a replaceable bulb option, would be to find a set of Cibie Z-Beams, which are unfortunately out if production.
Upgrading to LED can get you either the Gen2 Truck Lite 7" round LED lamp, which has a decent low beam and a very, very good high beam. Or a set of JW Speaker 8700/8700 Evolutions/8700 Evolution 2's. The Evo2's is their newest model, and by far the best LED headlamp in that format on the market, in terms of both high and low beams. Unfortunately, not cheap, but awesome lights, and fully compliant with all SAE standards.
http://www.amazon.com/HELLA-5750941-12-Volt-55-Watt-Halogen/dp/B001TWD5GY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1411429885&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=hella+lights
link
HELLA 005750941 500FF Series Driving Lamp Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001TWD5GY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ld3sDb34SGPGH
I have the Hella 500FF and they were VERY easy to install. You also need the brackets which can be bought directly from mini. The install is a breeze, as long as you don’t drop one (don’t ask) and they work great. The only non kit thing I’ve done is swapped the switch to a chrome one from Home Depot and wired in the switch power from the cigerette outlet so they turn off with the engine. If you need more help I’m always here!
Congrats on the purchase! I picked mine up from amazon here. I'll throw in a link.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001TWD5GY/ref=sr_ph?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1420600800&amp;sr=1&amp;keywords=hella+500ff
If you want any mounting info, I'd be glad to give it to you. I installed the second pair of these just yesterday and although it took a long time, they're worth it!!
The bar is also on amazon made for a 14 and 15 forester, 200 dollars. Annoying price tag but worth it for sure. look up SSD performance bar on amazon and you should find it.
Those bulbs are shit. See. http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bulbs/blue/good/good.html
You went to 1380 lumens, which is rather low. You could be at 2100 lumen, and see everything.
H11 -> H9 low beam mod = 55% increase in light output
9011 high beam mod = 48% increase in light output
Your best is to do a little mod, which can be done with a nail clipper (you just cut away some metal from the bulb housing. And use H9 bulbs instead. (http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/138-gen-5-2015-present/186450-headlamp-modification-h11-h9-retrofit.html).
These are the best fucking halogen low beams bulbs you can fit into a Subaru (https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Standard-Halogen-Replacement-Headlight/dp/B003YMPN3A).
If you want to do the same mod to your highbeams, you can do so by swapping to an HIR 9011 bulb.(http://dastern.torque.net/Mods/HIRmod.html) (https://www.amazon.com/Philips-9011-Standard-Replacement-Headlight/dp/B00480J5CW)
these
They're just basic Phillips H9 bulbs. When the bulbs are actually brighter they don't need to use any marketing gimmicks.
Philips 12361B1 H9 Standard Halogen Replacement Headlight Bulb, 1 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YMPN3A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_undRBbEY32SH9
You'll need two.
07 4th gen here, but still somewhat applicable.
I did the low beam to H9 swap and LOVE it. I rarely run my high beams anymore, and I live out in rural country central VA.
Been running them for almost 4 months now with no issues. I do get flashes from oncoming traffic once in a while, but I think that's more due to me needing to re-aim my lights after the lift.
I ordered the standard Phillips H9 bulbs [from Amazon](Philips 12361B1 H9 Standard Halogen Replacement Headlight Bulb, 1 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YMPN3A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_eB4OAbTHBYA68) for $8 each (they're up to $11 now).
I got the interior LEDs from eBay. I'd strongly suggest a trim tool if you don't have one (Amazon or Harbor Freight). I later replaced the cargo area LED with a larger LED array for more brightness; the other LEDs are all great and are similar color range of the approach lights if you have them.
The sway bar cuts back on the wobble you might feel on the back end when you turn. For me it made it feel a bit more sedan-like. I read through this extensive thread and decided to give it a go. It's $100 so not too much of an investment considering the overwhelmingly positive reviews. Pretty easy to install with the right tools. Ramps help but aren't necessary.
For the headlamps I bought these H9 bulbs with these harnesses. Both bulbs will work but the connector is different. I opted for the affordable harness so I could cut those up instead of the factory connectors so the bulbs would fit.
I've not actually used my oil drain valve yet as I'm just shy of 5k miles. Did my first oil change at 3k to get it installed and I'll probably change it again at 6k to test it out and get my intervals back on the 6k multiples.
Again, install was straight forward and I did use a torque wrench to tighten. The nipple is still within the plastic shroud and I have no worry about it hitting anything (if it does I have other problems). No leaks or anything.
I did the H11 to H9 conversion (on youtube, literally just cutting off a little tab) and my lighting problems were solved
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How to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY1kaMRVz8o
Bulbs i used that work really well and cheap: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YMPN3A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Very kind of you. I’m replacing the stock ones in a 2008 Toyota Highlander. They have always been very yellow and not bright at all, which is why I was intrigued by LED but outside from all these fit issues I have noticed that they do not spread the light evenly or all that well.
My other car is a 2008 Prius with these Xenon HID bulbs and they are outstanding. They have totally spoiled me when I drive my wife’s car.
The size I am looking for is H4(9003). These are the halogens I had been considering before I rolled the dice on these LEDs.
I believe that these are the Phillips XVs that you were recommending elsewhere in the thread, correct? $22 is a pretty sweet deal.
I’m just looking for whatever will get me the closest to the HID experience I have on my Prius without having to change out the assembly and ballasts or spend $150-200 on bulbs.
I appreciate all your help.
You most likely have some sort of electrical fault.
However, keep in mind that what you're describing is exactly how HID bulbs fail - they turn on at first, and then randomly turn themselves off. It doesn't matter if you're moving or stationary.
If you bring it to the dealership, they might still want to try replacing the bulbs. I had my bulbs fail at ~65,000 miles, so you're about due. I don't remember the specifics anymore, but I remember the recall not covering my case (I think I had too many miles on the car). In case you don't want to pay and they insist on replacing the bulbs, I'll include some specifics:
The Toyota D4R bulbs are ~$130 each (and they usually charge ~$100 for labor), but I recently had to put in new bulbs and I just got the Sylvania D4R bulbs off Amazon (make sure you buy it directly from Amazon and not some other seller because there are a lot of real-looking fakes) for $44 each: http://www.amazon.com/Philips-Xenon-Headlight-Bulb-Pack/dp/B00480J4J6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1415911508&amp;sr=8-1 If you prefer Toyota OEM ones direct from a Toyota dealership, I can give you a reference for some discounted parts (one of a few perks of being familiar with the "tuner" community).
You can do the bulb replacement without taking off the front (detailed here: http://priusdiy.com/tutorials/lighting/headlightreplacement.html), but I find it's much easier to do it the "right" way (detailed here: http://priusdiy.com/tutorials/lighting/headlightassemblyremoval.html). It's actually really easy, it's just undoing like 8 10mm bolts and unclipping the bumper cover. It took me about 40 minutes the first time because I was being careful, and like 20 minutes the second time.
For what it's worth, these are the ones for my 2008 (which I think is the same as your 2005, but I'm not sure).
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00480J4J6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl
Amazon has a thing where you tell it your car and it tells you if the parts are right. Give that a try.
i have an '06. can you link me to the parts on amazon?
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I wouldn't be concerned about getting flush indicators. I would be leery of doing anything that would decrease visibility. You can find some lower profile stalks that will stick out less, but still let you be seen by other drivers.
A word of caution tho, if you're looking to go LED for your signals as I have, while you get a much brighter light, on an older bike it's likely you won't be drawing enough current to activate the relay that makes it flash. This is what happens when a turn signal is burned out and why you get that fast flashing, which is what you will have if you don't get an aftermarket relay or some decent resistors to help.
Another thing you could do, which is what I did, is I rewired my stock turn signals to my brake light as well as installed led turn signals. What this did was allowed it to draw enough current to keep it from giving me the fast flash, as well as giving a dull flash in my tail light. AFAIK it's legal to have a flashing/pulsing/strobing brake light since they sell kits for it. I put the bulbs in the same spot as the brake light bulbs, but I used a few strips of red SMD 5050 in my brake light housing and they're much brighter than stock.
Edit: added link for the type of turn signals.
http://www.amazon.com/Resistors-Signal-License-Warning-Cancellor/dp/B004EDF8HY
Throw those in line with your positive wire and you will be set
There's a hint of blue with 10k but I like that. Switchbacks are dual colored directionals. When youre head lights are on the directionals are white like in the picture and when youre signaling they flash amber. I haven't touched the break lights but I did switch the rear parking bulb with an led so I can see more out of my rear camera.
HIDs: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WW0A69G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_XKwJWwoD6cpcC
Switchbacks and resistors:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DQHIUFK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_tSt7OArepHsXm
50W 6Ohm LED Load Resistors
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004EDF8HY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_zdXio3mK945jP
Back up bulb: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MDUEBX1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_RnGlyaHFGAh6R
funny, i usually recommend these... http://www.amazon.com/Truck-Lite-27270C-Round-Headlamp-price/dp/B007K8AA7I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1415167346&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=truck+lite+led+headlight
i find the truck-lite ones are pretty good, D.O.T. Approved, and have a warranty tht they will actually go good for.
also, check your grounds, and make sure they aren't screwed up or backfeeding. i've seen it happen too many times with LED lights
Looking good.
Although why you didn't upgrade to a LED reflector while doing it eludes me. You may actually see less light output with that than with dual 5.75 inch (or bug eyes).
Personally, I kind of like the older type with two 5.75 inch round ones. Put two JW Speaker adaptive LED reflectors in those and you'd have godly levels of light on the road. Also, a huge hole in your wallet, but just going with something like a pair of Vision X would be a huge upgrade.
Since that looks like a 7 inch bucket, you should really consider LED. If you don't like the look of the JW Speaker ones (multiple lenses) even though I think the black reflector variant of those looks killer and would suit your bike awesomely with all that black on there already:
https://www.amazon.com/JW-Speaker-8700-Evolution-Headlight/dp/B00GMRM3KA
...consider a cheap Truck-lite Phase 7. They look almost like a normal light but give out way more lumens. It's not the best but it's good and cheap.
https://www.amazon.com/Truck-Lite-27270C-Headlamp/dp/B007K8AA7I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syCRMmV0-Bg
If you're up for some tinkering, I've seen a few SV650s with the headlight swapped for a Truck Lite 7" LED headlight:
http://www.amazon.com/Truck-Lite-27270C-Headlamp/dp/B007K8AA7I
Yes they do, but they aren't cheap:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007K8AA7I
This is a direct plug and play fit. Here is how it looks on my 2000 M2.
i LOVE them. i got the truck-lites. nice and bright and have a nice clean beam, which made aiming them super easy.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007K8AA7I/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I was looking at doing the Cibie lights from Amazon. Sounded like they were going to be the best bang for the buck.
Cibie 82440 Light Unit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008DQV88Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_c8lGybA566K9Z
2 of these
and a set of these
H4 is simply the size of the bulb, cibie e codes are some high quality headlight standards from europe. Worth every penny for me, it feels like I am in a rally car at night,
Edit: You could also try doing an LED upgrade instead of the plug and play bulbs I linked. It requires marginally more effort, but I don't know good LEDs off the top of my head. Would require some research.
I think KC, Hella, and Rampage are the most common ones. I've heard rampage ones are cheap so it'll be safer to go with the other brands
https://www.amazon.com/Hella-Halogen-Replacement-Headlight-Standard/dp/B000FKIURK
I bought these cibies which have great reviews on the Jeep fourms and amazon. You just have to buy the bulbs later
Cibie lamps and some quality LEDs. It was the first thing I upgraded on my LJ. The jw speaker and truck lite LEDs are single units, which I didn’t like.
This route, your lamp stays consistent, and you can swap out the bulb when needed easily.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008DQV88Q/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
tl;dr:USD$42.26 + free shipping
Anyone done these headlight swaps before with good instructions? Is it pretty straightforward? Also is that price for the pair?
Yes! HID retrofits, first mod that I did within 48 hours of buying the car. Highly recommend, and it cost like $80 total
I followed this thread: http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=454405
Granted there were some differences, for example I used a heat gun instead of my oven, but generally I followed that pretty closely.
These are the projectors I got: https://www.amazon.com/Nilight®-Mini-Bixenon-Projector-Lens/dp/B00B21R0TA/ref=cm_rdp_product
And here are the HIDs (6k I think):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KJ8JK9K/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;th=1
I can post pictures from my own build a little later in the week if you remind me - I don't have them on this phone.
I bought this kit off amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B21R0TA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_aJhoDbKWCRMNN
So far the output looks great and I saw someone else on the Miata forums use this kit with success.
Here is the cheapest set of projectors I could find online. You still have to buy ballasts and bulb, and a relay wiring harness. It runs about $100.
You don't just drop in projectors typically. Usually there is some dremel modification required.
You may actually be able to find some pre-built projector housings for yours. I looked and looked and looked, and the only pre-built projector housings I could find for the Vue were for year models 07 and up. Mine's an 03.
So I had to build mine. And the parts I used were pretty cheap so you might save money just building your own anyways.
Here's the parts I used
Nilight 2.5" Mini HID Bixenon Projector Lens
2x 23inch Dual Color White-Amber Switchback Headlight LED Tube Strip Light DRL Daytime Running Light & Turn Signal Lamp For Audi-Style Headlight
RetroRubber OEM Grade Butyl Headlight Sealant, Black
Everbrightt 1-Pair White 70MM 60SMD COB LED Headlight Angel Eyes Bulb Halo Ring Lamp Light With Housing
2pcs 12V HID Xenon AC Car Ballast 55W HID Xenon Bulbs Lamp For Auto Headlights For H1/3/4/7/8/9/10/11 9005 9006
HID-Warehouse HID Xenon Replacement Bulbs - H1 8000K - Medium Blue (1 Pair)
The paint I used was just a can of Rustoleum semi gloss black I got at Walmart for a few bucks.
I also purchased a separate set of headlights to do all this with, as this was my first time. I wanted to be able to take as much time as I needed with it. I can also easily switch back to stock at any time for whatever reason. I would suggest you do the same, if you're planning on building them.
To get them apart, I preheated our kitchen oven to 220 degrees. I lined an old baking pan with a wet towel and set the headlight on it, then put it in the oven for 10 minutes. This will soften the sealant enough so that you can pry the light housing apart.
Then when you're done with all of your modifications, remove as much of the old sealant you can and then line the edges of the housing with the new sealant. Heat it up like before and compress it back together.
these: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B21R0TA/
I bought 3 sets for 3 cars, all came out pretty good.
I used these. the same bulbs are the same as the front interior lights and the front door lights.
For my 96 xj (full cluster with tach) my dash took 8 194 LEDs. Then 2 194's, for the transfer case and trans shifters. Then I replaced 2 74 LED's. One for the key insert ring and one for the hvac. There are a few more 74 slots behind the switches to the left and right of your wheel.
You have to unscrew the steering wheel plastic shroud. It takes a torx 15 I believe, you need a long torx screwdriver for this, a bit won't fit up there. Then you pull the dash panel off, then four screws around the instrument panel, another 1-2 screws near the warning lights area on the left side. Pull out the instrument panel a bit and you will have to disconnect two plugs in the back, one behind the warning lights and one in the middle of the cluster. Push in and pull up on the middle plug to get it out. Then pull the instrument panel and untwist the 8 ports for the 194 lights, then put it all back.
You can replace the warning lights if you want with 74's as well but that's a lot of LEDs, maybe 8 or so.
The hvac light port is on the upper right side when you unscrew the four screws and pull it out a bit.
For the 194's I got these Yorkim LEDs off Amazon, cheaper than superbright and seem to be great quality. I love them so far. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JRE38EA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
These are the 74's I bought. You might be able to find cheaper. https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/miniature-wedge-base/74-led-bulb-1-smd-led-miniature-wedge-retrofit-car/227/
Sure. Philips H11 X-tremeVision Upgraded Headlight Bulb with up to 100% More Vision, 2 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U1OIESK/
For plug and play: https://www.amazon.com/Philips-X-tremeVision-Upgrade-Bulb-Pack/dp/B00U1OIESK/
I'm about to buy an HID kit for mine. I can't stand how dim it is on country roads at night.
I just put these lights on my wife's 2010 Forester. The difference is astounding compared to stock. Especially when she's been driving around with one burnt out OEM light because I've been lazy. It jives with what you said because they are 3400K.
I purchased these for my 2014 6 touring to replace my low beams. I love them. All hardware needed was included.
OPT7 LED Headlight Bulbs
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VNBDWPK/
The owners manual has good install instructions. The whole install process took me about 30 minutes. I had to go through the wheel well to access the bulbs.
Hope this helps
Led and hid replacements don't work nearly as well in a reflector lens, they do much better in a projector style housing. As in, they'll have bright and dark spots and blind oncoming traffic.
That said, these are what I put in my wife's Acadia (projector headlights) and I'm super happy with these, even though I had to massage the housing to fit.
OPT7 Fluxbeam H11 LED Headlight Kit w/ Clear Arc-Beam Bulbs - 60w 7,000Lm 6K Cool White CREE - 2 Yr Warranty https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VNBDWPK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_gW4TY7dxxnUtP
Switching to LEDs would allow OP to remove all the complicated added circuits from the HIDs. Is it possible this is causing his problems? I believe it would help rule it out, at least.
Either way, I do recommend switching to LEDs if you can. You get rid of that extra wiring and LEDs are plug and play. I bought these and they are brighter than my OEM halogens but not as bright as most HIDs I have seen. They do spread a lot of light with the reflector housing, but I imagine your HIDs do the same thing anyway.
I purchased and installed the Opt7 LEDs for my low beams and am very happy with them so far. My main reason for going with these is the thread on TacomaWorld with many users being happy with the results. I didn't like the yellow light of the stock halogens, especially when compared with the white LED DRLs on the headlights.
The Opt7 LEDs match very close with the DRLs. The light output is about the same as the stock halogens but looks so much better in my opinion.
I got them on Amazon but I think you can find them cheaper in eBay.
OPT7 LED Headlight Bulbs w/ Clear Arc-Beam Kit - H11 (H8, H9) - 60w 7,000Lm 6K Cool White CREE - 2 Yr Warranty https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VNBDWPK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XSR2xbG3209VW
> high beams are halogens
Fortunately, there are plenty of cheap, quality LED replacements.
I did not have to re-aim the opt 7 at all. They have a good beam pattern. Depending on your car you may have to flip the ring on the bulb to adjust the spread. Im very happy. 15 minutes and done. I was going through about 4-5 packs of silverstars a year.
Example
https://www.amazon.com/OPT7-FluxBeam-Headlight-Clear-Arc-Beam/dp/B00VNBDWPK
Not sure if this helps but I did buy led lights for my car http://www.amazon.com/OPT7-Headlight-Bulbs-Clear-Arc-Beam/dp/B00VNBDWPK/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1450736726&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=led+headlights and I turn off my headlights and I'm not sure if it's a coincidence but once i turn my headlights off the fronts start working again
Not to sure if it's a coincidence or not
Yeah, it's pretty crazy. I think they want BMW's to be more affordable to people. They're nice, yeah, but now the $30,000 base models come with 4 cylinder engines, cloth seats, halogen headlights, etc. You gotta pay attention to all the packages available. You could always try a kit like this:
https://www.amazon.com/OPT7-Headlight-Bulbs-Clear-Arc-Beam/dp/B00VNBDWPK/
Take a look at the customer images to get an idea if the color temperature you'll get. Again, it'll look nicer... but, some people are gonna hate you for it.
I’ve had these for ~5 months and think they are great. Had to cut away some of the stock rubber covering but was super easy and all fits well.
OPT7 Fluxbeam LED Headlight Kit w/ Clear Arc-Beam Bulbs - H4 (9003) - 80w 7,000Lm 6K Cool White CREE - 2 Yr Warranty https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VNBEJ1G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_JrrbAbFWGG5NY
I literally just put these on my 1999 L!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VNBEJ1G/ref=twister_B00VNBD8PO?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I have only had them for a few days, but they are incredibly bright. I would also recommend replacing your cracked housings...
http://www.amazon.com/Depo-320-1108R-ASN-Passenger-Replacement-Headlight/dp/B004I18C2U/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1459193789&amp;vehicle=1999-13-57-------------0&amp;sr=1-1&amp;ymm=1999%3Asubaru%3Aforester&amp;keywords=1999+subaru+forester+headlight+assembly
https://www.amazon.com/OPT7-Headlight-Bulbs-Clear-Arc-Beam/dp/B00VNBEJ1G
My Street Triple R came with a Puig aftermarket LED tail light, so unsure on that one.I'll link you the ones I picked up for headlights.Edit : https://smile.amazon.com/OPT7-Fluxbeam-Headlight-Clear-Arc-Beam/dp/B00VNBEJ1G
Puig tail tidy complaint - the license plate light LED unit is sealed, nonservicable, and died on me last week, $30 to replace. Tsk
Edit Edit - Nevermind, the LED tail light is stock on 2013+.
Had to dig them out of my order history... here you go! (-:
Headlights-got a set for MIL's 2010 Forster and FIL's 2006 Forester... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FXP4KRS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CAlzDbM6HHTV4
Turn signals for the front...(Aurora) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PY4VDD4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_sBlzDbFYTEF0R
These are the resisters for the turn signals so they don't blink fast...(both cars)... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UNG3EXQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_BClzDbADZV5S6
License plate lights and marker lights (I think he used these for both)... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0186P1MUW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9BlzDb01J1YPN
Fog lights for the Aurora, they can be yellow or blue, just have to turn the switch off and back on... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DGY4LQK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_UIlzDbSPTJ0EF
Headlights in the Aurora, can be a white/blue or yellow, switch off and on... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MF1RY6V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ZJlzDbQFKK85N
Tail lights/brake lights for the Aurora... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NPIUFMM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JLlzDbYRDS6B4
Sorry all the links are Amazon, hubby works there, so he gets a discount...the rear fog light bulbs must have come from somewhere else though, that's the only thing I can't find in our order history... unless it's the same bulbs as the brakes, there are two on that order...
I bought these for my coupe
LED headlight bracket
LED Headlights
Auxillary Light LED
Integrated Tail Light
Bar End Mirrors
Radiator Guard
Rear Swingarm Spools
Mirror Mount Block off
Frame Sliders
This company sells a larger set of spools & sliders that is great!
CS Escapamentos Exhaust
Wind Screen
Levers
Block off plate substitute this is for when you get a full exhaust, youtube "block off plates z900" for more info
The prices all vary and there's PLENTY of options elsewhere. I just happened to get these over time. I also bought an engine guard/cage on Amazon but never could get it to fit properly.
What interior LED lights did you get from amazon? I was looking at a few for my 2019 Limited Crosstrek
https://www.amazon.com/SiriusLED-Extremely-Chipset-Interior-Courtesy/dp/B0186P1MUW
https://www.amazon.com/LEDpartsNow-2013-2018-CrossTrek-Accessories-Replacement/dp/B00I2I24Y2
https://www.amazon.com/Subaru-Forester-Interior-Crosstrek-1998-2018/dp/B06X9S4Q4Y
https://www.amazon.com/SEALIGHT-Chipset-Interior-Courtesy-License/dp/B07G4VJP5N
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0186P1MUW/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_P5-6CbWTKR84M
Used for the marker lights, license plate lights and rear trunk light.
I got mine from Amazon, they are nice and bright. It fits all the interior lights as well as the puddle lights beneath the exterior side mirrors.
Here's the link
I got these from Amazon.
Put these in mine. Didn’t have to modify and was able to replace the third brake light bulbs with them, too.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0186P1MUW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_FQcQCbVEZ2JKM
I have a BK2 and replaced the low beams and marker lights with LEDs and the turn signals with switchback LEDs.
I used these H7 bulbs for the lows: Cougar Motor H7 LED Headlight Bulbs, CREE All-in-One Conversion Kit - 7,200Lm 6000K Cool White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HKFSRX2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_4jqXCbAJ2CT5Y
And these adapters: GZXY H7 LED Headlight Car Bulb Adapter Holder Socket for KIA K3 K4 K5 Sorento SportageR Coupe Grand Santa Fe Hyundai Sonata9 Coupe Veloster 2pcs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J5SCQ1I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WlqXCbTQ5G0NQ
These for the side markers: SiriusLED Extremely Bright 3030 Chipset LED Bulbs for Car Interior Dome Map Door Courtesy License Plate Lights Compact Wedge T10 168 194 2825 Xenon White Pack of 10 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0186P1MUW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PmqXCbB8G4STA
And these switchbacks: https://www.diodedynamics.com/switchback-turn-signal-leds-for-2013-2016-hyundai-genesis-coupe-pair.html
I ended up glueing the adapters onto the existing adapter already on the LED with Loctite. The hardest part was stuffing the low beam pig tail into the housing. It takes a bit k, but it is doable. I uses a 1 1/4" spade bit to drill a hole in each low beam cap for the LED fans to vent. A holesaw bit may work better. Everything else was plug and play. I still need to swap out the turn signal flasher to fix the switchback's hyperblink. I wasn't able to do the high beams because there wasn't enough space to tuck the LED pigtail in there. Any ideas for that?
Anyways it is super bright! Way brighter than the Sylvania zXe halogens I was using before. Fog lights are next then tails.
I recently bought these for a different make car but I'm pretty sure they are all the same. They are BRIGHT, like daylight at night and I love them.
SiriusLED Extremely Bright 3030 Chipset LED Bulbs for Car Interior Dome Map Door Courtesy License Plate Lights Compact Wedge T10 168 194 2825 Xenon White Pack of 10 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0186P1MUW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_i_bnudBb3JXC2T4
HID works best on the new Civics. I have tried LED for the low beam and they are bright, but don't shine very far. I tried them in a 2017 Accord and it works better in the Accord than the Civic. HIDs shine further and give your more visibility.
I believe most others used 6000k bulbs and have said it matched their fog lights.
These LED work perfectly for me. I changed all the interior lights with these.
I'm not so sure... I looked up the 192 bulb and appears to be the same as a 168... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0186P1MUW/
But this bulb in the center console is so much tinier than this.
do you have the link perhaps? https://www.amazon.com/JDM-ASTAR-Bright-Chipsets-market/dp/B01DE7UC6C
I used these for my sidemarker lights and they are significantly brighter than the original bulbs. All my exterior lights are now LED except for the headlights, along with some of my interior lights. The only part we both share are the reverse lights. I didn't like using red LED's. The output through the lens was less than using white LED's. I may try your XOR gate to see if output can be increased even further, but it probably won't unless I switch bulbs. The bulbs you're using are probably brighter than mine. The sad part about the sidemarkers is that there's very limited space, so big 1000+ lumen bulbs won't fit. These were the first bulbs I tried for the sidemarkers. I think I have them installed in my map lights now.
The all day aspect is why I converted to LED. I don't want as much risk of draining my battery, and that happened on a long weekend camping trip when I left a map light on, which caused me to finally address my interior.
I got these and love them easy install
Auxbeam LED Headlight Bulbs F-16 Series LED Headlights with 2 Pcs of H11 headlight Bulbs 60W 6000lm CREE LED Chips Fog Light https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KYZU604?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Go with the F16 models.
Auxbeam H11 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KYZU604/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7td0Db75P44T7
Auxbeam 9005 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G16BWLC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gvd0DbGBCFQ01
Those are the low and high beams. Took like 20 mins to install both.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KYZU604/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I've had these in for a few months now and I absolutely love them, but be warned you will piss people off. They're very clear and very bright and there will be people who hate you. Still recommend though!
No prob. Although I got these installed
Nokya Hi-power H8, H9, H11 LED Fog Light Bulb - Hyper Lime Yellow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BFL7P7E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_knuWzbDAR04Z2
I would recommend getting these due to lower price and reliability according to my installer.
Alla Lighting High Power 3030 SMD New Version Xtremely Super Bright H11 H8 H16 Type 2 Gold Yellow LED Bulbs for Fog Light Lamps Replacement https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N67FMQ5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_CpuWzbXVC9WTJ
The fog led bulbs are the only part I brought seperately. He painted the fog housings with yellow anodized paint to withstand the elements.
I have Kensun 4300K HID's for my low beam, Qcheye 6000K LED's for the high beam, and Alla 3000K LED's for the Fog lights. Pretty much the brightest, most functional light colors for any condition. I live in AK, so super dark, snowy, wet crap conditions for driving all winter.
Just a note, the low beam projectors don't have enough room to fit LED units with built-in heat sinks.
These right here! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N67FMQ5/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Really great value for the quality of the bulb. And they're a true yellow, the picture makes them look a little green, but they're a pure yellow in real life.
Heat is not a problem, in my experience. I've been using Beamtech H4 replacements since late last year. Specifically, these:
https://www.amazon.com/BEAMTECH-Headlight-8000Lumens-Extremely-Conversion/dp/B06XHD78DQ
I like these particular units because they have no moving parts. No cooling fan, but rather a heatsink base. No fit problem - they are drop-in replacements for the stock lamps.
It's been routinely around 100°F in the afternoon, this summer. You'd think if there were a problem with the LEDs overheating, I'd have seen it by now. I haven't.
Beam pattern is comparable to stock H4 lamps. Maybe a little better to the side on the "low beam" setting.
That said, low-beam upper cutoff is not quite as sharp as it was with the stock H4's. But, I haven't had any indication that I'm blinding anyone. If I did, the headlamp aim could be adjusted.
A good way to work out aiming is to only change one bulb, then point the bike at a wall or garage door at night (or in your garage with the door closed, anywhere you can clearly see the pattern). Bike must be held upright, but not on a center stand, as that won't give an accurate picture. You'll quickly see whether the LED lamp is throwing a higher or lower pattern than the stock bulb, and can adjust accordingly.
I moved to LED headlamps to save power, because I needed it for heated gear.
I did these:
BEAMTECH H4 LED Headlight Bulb, 50W 6500K 8000Lumens Extremely Brigh (9003 Hi/Lo) CSP Chips Conversion Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XHD78DQ
I am very happy with them. I have a 2nd gen Taco. Not sure of your size/application but the brand and model I got I am happy with.
Edit:just saw op's h11 so edited.
As stated, probably one of the side clips out of position. I installed these BEAMTECH H4 LED Headlight Bulb,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XHD78DQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share. Bright, but not too bright (LUX meter). I had a problem with regular bulbs blowing from the bumpy roads here. It was an excersice in patience to get the clips around the heatsinks. I slit the boots just enough to stretch them over as well.
This is what I installed in my FZ07.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XHD78DQ?psc=1&amp;ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title
I used to own a 9th gen sport and wanted to do the same upgrade as you. If you're willing to splice wires then you can purchase the touring headlights from college hills honda and do that for yourself. however, I'd recommend bulb swaps to all LED and keep the housing, any aftermarket housing imo looks cheap and ruins the aesthetic.
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these are bulbs i'd recommend
I had the 2017 sport so I already LED fog light strips from the factory but with these low/high beam bulbs the projection was great and didn't bother other drivers ( i had my brother drive behind me one night and I was fine)
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if you want to go further you can get these for the back
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hope it helps.
People are gonna warn you about LEDs in projector housings (or maybe I'm getting that confused with HIDs) but I think someone on here posted about switching to these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XHDYTGL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tukqDb4JFJZNH
> Beamtech H11
Is it these?
https://www.amazon.com/BEAMTECH-Headlight-8000Lumens-Extremely-Conversion/dp/B06XHDYTGL/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1543369220&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=BEAMTECH+H11
BEAMTECH H11 LED Headlight Bulb, 50W 6500K 8000Lumens Extremely Brigh H8 H9 CSP Chips Conversion Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XHDYTGL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_toZAofWYNpKPX
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You can change the halogen bulbs to LED bulbs. I am not sure what lightbulbs the Mazda 2 has. I just purchased these headlights for my Mazda 3: LED Conversion Kit
I am sure you can find the right bulbs for your car. All it takes is a bit of research.
Same here but the buzzing noise bothered me a lot so I end up getting these.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XHDYTGL/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Yes they are plug and play. Never heard of the brand but I got them quick and they have good reviews. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XHDYTGL/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
These Bulbs are very good
Shark_and_kaya linked them above
Where’d you get your cluster done at? Mines looking pretty dim but on later 1st gens they soldered in the bulbs which makes replacing them not as easy and I’m not comfortable enough to do it myself.
For the doors I got these: AUXITO 194 LED Light Bulb 6000K... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071LHP5WP?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
They also work in other areas like the map lights, license plate lights, and I think even the bed light but I haven’t tried it yet.
I used these for the dome lights in the rear: LUYED 2 X 570 Lumens Super Bright... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0177DD3E2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
My AC control doesn’t have working lights either, sometimes the fan speed side comes on if I hit it but not all the time so I’d love an answer for this too.
Just so you know I have a 2007 Silverado Classic so it should match yours
These are 194's theyll work in the trunk and the running light in the headlight housing and for license plate lights
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071LHP5WP/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s03?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
These are 912/921's that i put i the reverse housing
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0728DYR9H/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
oh i didnt even notice that you said Q50, these are for my g35 and g37's im sure infiniti hasnt changed the bulb size but id double check to be sure.
http://www.modifiedlife.com/2014-infiniti-q50-change-light-bulb-size-guide/
This site is what i usually go by and it says there arent bulbs to change.
my best advice is to yank out the OEM bulb and look for a part size, if they do indeed match one of these auxito lights, it will defintiely make a HUGE difference.
Thanks! I'm trying to restore/improve it every chance I get, headlights are a good idea. I've already replaced interior lights with high quality LEDs, and installed projector courtesy lights, it really is such a nice feature for so cheap and easy to do! Next project is installing a dash/backup cam mirror kit, can't wait!
Find the Auxito LED Reverse Lights 6000k/1000lm for T15, 912, 921, 906, 904, W16W, and W5W here: https://amzn.to/33YtODa
I had this problem with my thruxton. The resistance in the LED's is too low and it thinks your bulbs are burnt out. Add some resistors in series with the bulbs and it will work just fine.
Edit: Specifically these resistors