LED headlight upgrade completed
#46
Do LEDs require more power, whether higher voltage or current (or both), to start up or turn on than they do once they're on?
Is there any valid reason for someone with an older 944 to be concerned about using these LED bulbs in his car?
I've tried to find the answer to the first question online, and in a quick search I was unable to find any evidence that LEDs need more power to turn on than to run. I don't think they do, but I don't know for sure.
Assuming they do not, I cannot think of any reason for someone with an older 944 to be concerned about using these bulbs in their car. The only potential concern I can imagine is that the wiring isn't up to the task, but since these use less power than standard H6024 bulbs, that concern is unfounded.
Or correct me if I'm wrong...
Is there any valid reason for someone with an older 944 to be concerned about using these LED bulbs in his car?
I've tried to find the answer to the first question online, and in a quick search I was unable to find any evidence that LEDs need more power to turn on than to run. I don't think they do, but I don't know for sure.
Assuming they do not, I cannot think of any reason for someone with an older 944 to be concerned about using these bulbs in their car. The only potential concern I can imagine is that the wiring isn't up to the task, but since these use less power than standard H6024 bulbs, that concern is unfounded.
Or correct me if I'm wrong...
#48
They're DOT legal, if that's what you're asking...
If you're asking about approval by the 944 Police, aka the Purists, then I suspect you might get into some trouble with them...
By the way, odurandina, who is the model in your current avatar?
If you're asking about approval by the 944 Police, aka the Purists, then I suspect you might get into some trouble with them...
By the way, odurandina, who is the model in your current avatar?
#49
Burning Brakes
Do LEDs require more power, whether higher voltage or current (or both), to start up or turn on than they do once they're on?
Is there any valid reason for someone with an older 944 to be concerned about using these LED bulbs in his car?
I've tried to find the answer to the first question online, and in a quick search I was unable to find any evidence that LEDs need more power to turn on than to run. I don't think they do, but I don't know for sure.
Assuming they do not, I cannot think of any reason for someone with an older 944 to be concerned about using these bulbs in their car. The only potential concern I can imagine is that the wiring isn't up to the task, but since these use less power than standard H6024 bulbs, that concern is unfounded.
Or correct me if I'm wrong...
Is there any valid reason for someone with an older 944 to be concerned about using these LED bulbs in his car?
I've tried to find the answer to the first question online, and in a quick search I was unable to find any evidence that LEDs need more power to turn on than to run. I don't think they do, but I don't know for sure.
Assuming they do not, I cannot think of any reason for someone with an older 944 to be concerned about using these bulbs in their car. The only potential concern I can imagine is that the wiring isn't up to the task, but since these use less power than standard H6024 bulbs, that concern is unfounded.
Or correct me if I'm wrong...
#51
Burning Brakes
Ditto that question. For very little money you can get these in 2.5" diameter, one lens does both high and low beam, and appears to put out WAY more light for way less juice.
I'm considering using such for fixed, covered headlights on my Turbo, which would save a fair amount of weight and not be aerodynamic speed brakes like the stock popups.
I also wonder if HID lights could be adapted for use in the otherwise blank lenses next to 951/S2 fog lights.
#52
The problem with the bi-xenon projectors is that it's not a true sealed enclosure. You'll need to either seal it up with silicone so water doesn't go in during washing or a downpour (and even that is not a guarantee), or you'll have to cut up the light housing and sealed them into it (back end will still be sticking out). I've seen the projectors fitted and sealed into the housings so it can be done but does take some work.
#53
Freedom Enthusiast
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Ditto that question. For very little money you can get these in 2.5" diameter, one lens does both high and low beam, and appears to put out WAY more light for way less juice.
I'm considering using such for fixed, covered headlights on my Turbo, which would save a fair amount of weight and not be aerodynamic speed brakes like the stock popups.
I also wonder if HID lights could be adapted for use in the otherwise blank lenses next to 951/S2 fog lights.
I'm considering using such for fixed, covered headlights on my Turbo, which would save a fair amount of weight and not be aerodynamic speed brakes like the stock popups.
I also wonder if HID lights could be adapted for use in the otherwise blank lenses next to 951/S2 fog lights.
The problem with the bi-xenon projectors is that it's not a true sealed enclosure. You'll need to either seal it up with silicone so water doesn't go in during washing or a downpour (and even that is not a guarantee), or you'll have to cut up the light housing and sealed them into it (back end will still be sticking out). I've seen the projectors fitted and sealed into the housings so it can be done but does take some work.
#55
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#56
Going with the pack
is quite monotonous.
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is quite monotonous.
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I apologize for the OT question here, but in the burgundy 944 pictured above this post, what is the front lip extension? Who makes that?
https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-...-part-1-a.html
Also more pics of it here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/leadfoot944/
#57
Continuing from the 944 Turbo forum here :
https://rennlist.com/forums/944-turb...4-turbo-2.html
A couple of pictures showing the difference in light output between a set of H4's (admittedly with old/pitted lenses...) and a set of KC Hilites 7" round LED headlights. Ignore the mess in the garage...
H4's:
LED's:
https://rennlist.com/forums/944-turb...4-turbo-2.html
A couple of pictures showing the difference in light output between a set of H4's (admittedly with old/pitted lenses...) and a set of KC Hilites 7" round LED headlights. Ignore the mess in the garage...
H4's:
LED's:
#59
I do yes. The shrouds fit fine, in fact at first glance it looked like a simple plug-n-play exercise and I had one light in place in a few minutes. Only when I tried to lower the headlights to check for clearance (using the manual **** on the motor of course) did I really see the interference with the panel below the headlight housing.
After I saw the light output, I was determined to come-up with a solution to clearance the space, even it was not an elegant one...
After I saw the light output, I was determined to come-up with a solution to clearance the space, even it was not an elegant one...
#60
I do yes. The shrouds fit fine, in fact at first glance it looked like a simple plug-n-play exercise and I had one light in place in a few minutes. Only when I tried to lower the headlights to check for clearance (using the manual **** on the motor of course) did I really see the interference with the panel below the headlight housing.
After I saw the light output, I was determined to come-up with a solution to clearance the space, even it was not an elegant one...
After I saw the light output, I was determined to come-up with a solution to clearance the space, even it was not an elegant one...
What was the solution exactly? I did notice in some of the original pics the new bulbs jut out more in some pics than in others. Interested to know how you solved this issue.