LED Fog and High Beam Bulbs
#1
Burning Brakes
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LED Fog and High Beam Bulbs
Just wondering if anyone has done them. I hate that the halogen bulbs are so different in color temp to the Litronic low beams. I've been thinking about getting the LED 6000K H11 for the high beams and since I never need to use my fogs here in SoCal, was thinking about doing the LED H3's for the fogs. Here's a couple links to the bulbs I'm considering. They're inexpensive enough to try it out anyway. Anyone have any experience? If so, which ones did you use?
H11's for High Beams
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-LASFIT-H...!US!-1&vxp=mtr
H3 Fogs
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-H3-60W-C...xauh5o&vxp=mtr
H11's for High Beams
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-LASFIT-H...!US!-1&vxp=mtr
H3 Fogs
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-H3-60W-C...xauh5o&vxp=mtr
#2
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I've tried them in a couple types of non Porsche vehicles. They don't work well in usual housings bc the light only comes out of either side of the "bulb" unlike a regular bulb
#3
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the reflectors in the housing are not designed for an LED setup... that's the problem. It may look better to you (as driver) but there will be so much 'glare' and bad reflecting angles, blinding other drivers..
The worst is when pickups replace their halogens with some HID kit, and blinds everyone with their low beams..
The worst is when pickups replace their halogens with some HID kit, and blinds everyone with their low beams..
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blockhed (10-21-2022)
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Just modify the HID ballast & upgrade the bulb. U will not need high beams.
U can also install a true HID projector in the fog lamp location too.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/5111...5074925715388/
Last edited by RDS928S; 04-04-2018 at 09:51 PM.
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So, one can upgrade the halogens to HIDs and not have a problem melting housings? This does sound like a worthwhile upgrade.
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#8
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it doesn't have to be HID, it could also be LED, you just need the correct housing, reflector combination so it works properly. LED will naturally be much cooler, but could depend on the ballast that's powering it as well with how close it is to the housing.
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#9
Burning Brakes
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the reflectors in the housing are not designed for an LED setup... that's the problem. It may look better to you (as driver) but there will be so much 'glare' and bad reflecting angles, blinding other drivers..
The worst is when pickups replace their halogens with some HID kit, and blinds everyone with their low beams..
The worst is when pickups replace their halogens with some HID kit, and blinds everyone with their low beams..
Just modify the HID ballast & upgrade the bulb. U will not need high beams.
U can also install a true HID projector in the fog lamp location too.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/5111...5074925715388/
#11
i know this is a relatively old thread, but i havent posted on rennlist in a while, and thought i had some useful information.
i replaced the low beam halogen bulbs inside the projector lens/housings of an e24 bmw with LED bulbs.
the lens/housing produced a clean cut off line, exactly like the original halogen bulb.
note, this will only work in a projector set up, not a standard halogen + reflector housing.
i can not speak for the bulbs linked above. based on you tube reviews, i spent the extra cash on a set of high quality, premium bulbs. they are gtr gen 3, but current reviews report the supernova v4 to be almost as good. not all led bulbs are equal, based on output of the leds and their arrangement in the bulb.
they light up the road in front of the car incredibly well. however, the order of magnitude increase in light output of light does match up with the order of magnitude increase in price vs other led bulbs.
as far as high beams go, i agree with the original poster, the housing and upwards glare are not as important, because if you have your high beams on heading into oncoming traffic, youre a lost cause anyway.
anyway, hope this helps, and if anybody HAS replaced their high beam bulbs in their 996 let me know, because that's on my list as well.
i replaced the low beam halogen bulbs inside the projector lens/housings of an e24 bmw with LED bulbs.
the lens/housing produced a clean cut off line, exactly like the original halogen bulb.
note, this will only work in a projector set up, not a standard halogen + reflector housing.
i can not speak for the bulbs linked above. based on you tube reviews, i spent the extra cash on a set of high quality, premium bulbs. they are gtr gen 3, but current reviews report the supernova v4 to be almost as good. not all led bulbs are equal, based on output of the leds and their arrangement in the bulb.
they light up the road in front of the car incredibly well. however, the order of magnitude increase in light output of light does match up with the order of magnitude increase in price vs other led bulbs.
as far as high beams go, i agree with the original poster, the housing and upwards glare are not as important, because if you have your high beams on heading into oncoming traffic, youre a lost cause anyway.
anyway, hope this helps, and if anybody HAS replaced their high beam bulbs in their 996 let me know, because that's on my list as well.
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i know this is a relatively old thread, but i havent posted on rennlist in a while, and thought i had some useful information.
i replaced the low beam halogen bulbs inside the projector lens/housings of an e24 bmw with LED bulbs.
the lens/housing produced a clean cut off line, exactly like the original halogen bulb.
note, this will only work in a projector set up, not a standard halogen + reflector housing.
i can not speak for the bulbs linked above. based on you tube reviews, i spent the extra cash on a set of high quality, premium bulbs. they are gtr gen 3, but current reviews report the supernova v4 to be almost as good. not all led bulbs are equal, based on output of the leds and their arrangement in the bulb.
they light up the road in front of the car incredibly well. however, the order of magnitude increase in light output of light does match up with the order of magnitude increase in price vs other led bulbs.
as far as high beams go, i agree with the original poster, the housing and upwards glare are not as important, because if you have your high beams on heading into oncoming traffic, youre a lost cause anyway.
anyway, hope this helps, and if anybody HAS replaced their high beam bulbs in their 996 let me know, because that's on my list as well.
i replaced the low beam halogen bulbs inside the projector lens/housings of an e24 bmw with LED bulbs.
the lens/housing produced a clean cut off line, exactly like the original halogen bulb.
note, this will only work in a projector set up, not a standard halogen + reflector housing.
i can not speak for the bulbs linked above. based on you tube reviews, i spent the extra cash on a set of high quality, premium bulbs. they are gtr gen 3, but current reviews report the supernova v4 to be almost as good. not all led bulbs are equal, based on output of the leds and their arrangement in the bulb.
they light up the road in front of the car incredibly well. however, the order of magnitude increase in light output of light does match up with the order of magnitude increase in price vs other led bulbs.
as far as high beams go, i agree with the original poster, the housing and upwards glare are not as important, because if you have your high beams on heading into oncoming traffic, youre a lost cause anyway.
anyway, hope this helps, and if anybody HAS replaced their high beam bulbs in their 996 let me know, because that's on my list as well.
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Bright clear illumination on the road at night is second to none. My 991 with PDLS or whatever the f--- an acronym is, is only better because they turn with the steering wheel at slower speeds.
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#15
tbh, was 'considering' a 991tt (nice boring daily driver)... (test driving at night) headlights were a bit of a let down coming out of my GT2 (currently running Koito bulbs)... ^only benefit 991 had was adaptive/cornering lighting