The LED drl/hi beam setup we've been waiting for
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The LED drl/hi beam setup we've been waiting for
Yesterday, a brand new set of 5K white 1800 lumen LED bulbs arrived from VLEDS. This setup replaces our drl/high beam bulbs. According to VLEDs, these bulbs put out 30% more light than the traditional halogen bulbs. Prior to these bulbs I had VLEDS 28 led tower and the output difference is like night and day. These new bulbs are insanely bright and at night time provide terrific illumination. I don't have any night time shots yet but will post some later on.
DRL
High Beam
DRL
High Beam
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Are those the 9005 or the H11? I asked if they threw a code when changing them out, but they hadn't tried them on our cars specifically. Very nice, and I'm looking to do the same soon.
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#9
These are 9005 bulbs. I previously purchased a resistor from VLeds for my previous led bulbs b/c they threw a code. I didn't try and plug these up without the resistors since they were already there.
#10
High beam puts out significantly more light than the standard halogen bulbs. I now have great visibility at night and the drls are almost bright enough to drive with by themselves.
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Instructor
Greatly appreciate your input.
Thanks again, great find man!
#12
Burning Brakes
Awesome! I know what i am getting next! Thanks for the right up man!
#13
Thanks JR, that sounds fantastic. Love the setup on your car. My last last question for you is this: Do the operate like the standard bulbs out of the box -- meaning -- when I turn on my regular low beam headlights, the VLEDs go off?
Greatly appreciate your input.
Thanks again, great find man!
Greatly appreciate your input.
Thanks again, great find man!
Here are some night time shots for your viewing pleasure....
DRLs at night.
Hi beams
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#17
Yup, they are plug and play. Installation was a breeze, took maybe 10 minutes for both sides. They don't throw a code with the resistors. I will try them without the resistors and let you know if what happens.
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#20
I just put in a set of these, and didn't know that i would need resistors. These will throw a code without them.
JR_Rider did you get the 9005 resistor kit from V-Leds? I've been reading a few other threads and some people say you need a relay as well, not just the resistor v-leds sells.
JR_Rider did you get the 9005 resistor kit from V-Leds? I've been reading a few other threads and some people say you need a relay as well, not just the resistor v-leds sells.
#21
I just put in a set of these, and didn't know that i would need resistors. These will throw a code without them.
JR_Rider did you get the 9005 resistor kit from V-Leds? I've been reading a few other threads and some people say you need a relay as well, not just the resistor v-leds sells.
JR_Rider did you get the 9005 resistor kit from V-Leds? I've been reading a few other threads and some people say you need a relay as well, not just the resistor v-leds sells.
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Yes, I purchased my resistors from V-Leds but about a year ago, when I purchased my old tower bulbs. You can purchase the correct resistor from autolumination for half the price of the V-Led resistor. I think I paid $20 for mine. As far as a relay, there's no need for anything else other than the resistor and what's included in the bulb setup from V-Leds.
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LED LOAD EQUALIZER RESISTORS TURN SIGNAL BLINKER FIX | 1 PAIR
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#24
hey JR, im gonna try to get my switchbacks replaced for the gen2, what did you mention to them was the issue with them? I havent even used mine but id like to make sure i have a set before i through with the install since it will probably be a pain in the ass
ordered a set of these as well
ordered a set of these as well
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Sure. http://www.vleds.com/turn-signal-resistors.html
LED LOAD EQUALIZER RESISTORS TURN SIGNAL BLINKER FIX | 1 PAIR
LED LOAD EQUALIZER RESISTORS TURN SIGNAL BLINKER FIX | 1 PAIR
Last question 3 or 6 ohm?
#27
hey JR, im gonna try to get my switchbacks replaced for the gen2, what did you mention to them was the issue with them? I havent even used mine but id like to make sure i have a set before i through with the install since it will probably be a pain in the ass
ordered a set of these as well
ordered a set of these as well
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#31
mine are on the way ^_^ will report back shortly. not sure what resistors from ebay i have lol. thanks for the helo JR. i have gen2s on backorder as well
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pass side resistor
used a open threaded hole with allen head bolt.
drivers side.....i used a plastic rivet to mount it to rad support open hole........when i get a few minutes i will pull out battery and mount it to the plastic thing in front of the battery.
here is a shot of the rear of the bulb installed, thats the fan sticking off the end.
color match DRL with 5K LED fogs
DRL: whats different is that these ONLY have 2 leds and they project towards the reflector. when you look dead on, just drls, you can see a black sopt in the center. once you out the HB on that goes away due to brightness.
to show the brightness i took some shots out of my garage. the houses across the street are a good 80-100 feet from the front of my car.
DRL only
low beam no DRL
add LED high beams.......
the resistors i had from my JLC kit are 10ohm per side. vleds sells PNP 6ohm. i had some vleds with the plates and also the covers and used 6ohm since thats what I had to mount on the plate.
if you can do wiring you could make a small order from autolumination and buy all you need to make it PNP. or you can order them from vleds for 18 bucks for the pair.
and the drivers side will be moved to the plastic battery box shortly.
work facebook for coupons from vleds. most holidays get 20%. mine was from labor day coupon.
used a open threaded hole with allen head bolt.
drivers side.....i used a plastic rivet to mount it to rad support open hole........when i get a few minutes i will pull out battery and mount it to the plastic thing in front of the battery.
here is a shot of the rear of the bulb installed, thats the fan sticking off the end.
color match DRL with 5K LED fogs
DRL: whats different is that these ONLY have 2 leds and they project towards the reflector. when you look dead on, just drls, you can see a black sopt in the center. once you out the HB on that goes away due to brightness.
to show the brightness i took some shots out of my garage. the houses across the street are a good 80-100 feet from the front of my car.
DRL only
low beam no DRL
add LED high beams.......
the resistors i had from my JLC kit are 10ohm per side. vleds sells PNP 6ohm. i had some vleds with the plates and also the covers and used 6ohm since thats what I had to mount on the plate.
if you can do wiring you could make a small order from autolumination and buy all you need to make it PNP. or you can order them from vleds for 18 bucks for the pair.
and the drivers side will be moved to the plastic battery box shortly.
work facebook for coupons from vleds. most holidays get 20%. mine was from labor day coupon.
Last edited by robpp; 09-23-2013 at 12:03 PM.
#36
Intermediate
These look fantastic! Thanks for the info guys. I'm thinking of doing this setup for my 09 TL to replace my fog lights. Would I need any resistors or simply plug and play?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
#38
Hids if I were you. They are cheaper and have a much higher lumen output.
#39
Intermediate
I thought about HID's for fogs but its too bright in my opinion and seems like everyone here already has them in their cheap civics. I want to match something similar to my low beams and I'm sure everyone knows that fog lights don't really do anything, I think its mostly for aesthetics.
Regular halogens produce about 800-1000 lumens and these LED's produce about 1800 which is perfectly suited for my taste. Just want to see what I need to buy in order to make it work.