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Old 12-28-2015, 05:18 PM
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I'm ready to go on record with my convert to LED headlight experience. I know this topic makes some folks heads explode so I've waited until I had used them long enough to review them under different conditions. I have no affiliation so take it for what it's worth, my opinion.

They were around 150.00 shipping included from UK. The instructions seem to be in Chinese but I'm not sure. I apologize for the poor photography.
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These are a great bang for the buck upgrade. The light is very white and bright. The brights are very bright. they fit perfectly into an H5 headlamp. The look when on in daylight is very nice and makes the car more visible.
It's not ALL perfect. The actual 3 prong connection seemed very flimsy and cheaply made. I was ready to give up when my wife came in and with a more delicate approach got things connected. I'm so glad she did.
AND NO BLINDING LIGHT WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC...That seems to be what people worry about. I get it.
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Can we see some beamshots? A big issue with these is often the way the light is distributed through the pattern...
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Does anyone know if the stock wiring can comfortably handle these? I don't want to risk burning it up
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They're from Woodypeck. I ran out and shot a pic of the low beams and hi-beams against the garage door. I hope it helps.
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Originally Posted by NoSub Dan
They're from Woodypeck. I ran out and shot a pic of the low beams and hi-beams against the garage door. I hope it helps.
How do you like them on the road in comparison to the stock halogens
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Does anyone know if the stock wiring can comfortably handle these? I don't want to risk burning it up
Non-issue. The current draw of LEDs is drastically lower than incandescent.
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It's a huge improvement. I can't say anything negative about the bulbs except the plugs. And they look cool. Really updates the look.
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I've seen these on eBay and Amazon for $99. Hmmm, wonder is the extra $50 is worth from mr. Woody
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Thank you for shedding some light on these LEDs.
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Could you provide a link to where you purchased from?
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http://woodypeck.com/?product=9004-c...-pair-of-bulbs

Try this.
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Originally Posted by Madturk
I've seen these on eBay and Amazon for $99. Hmmm, wonder is the extra $50 is worth from mr. Woody
CREE is a brand name; figure some of the difference comes from branded vs. generic for the eBay/Amazon versions.
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If that pattern suits you....
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If that pattern suits you....
What do you mean?
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