Best LED's on the Market! Who Needs HID's?!
10-15-2014, 02:11 PM
#402
so these are leds you are running for the drls? not hids? they look great, where can i get them? would like to change my fogs to yellow leds as well
It is still my understanding that the lights will work with the 6v power of the OEM wiring, but will not reach their FULL brightness unless you use an aftermarket, 12v Harness (either VLEDs or iJDMToy).
However, even with only 6v, the lights are still rather bright. Here is a picture of a 9th Gen Civic using these LEDs in his 6v DRLs with NO 12v harness or load resistors whatsoever.
However, even with only 6v, the lights are still rather bright. Here is a picture of a 9th Gen Civic using these LEDs in his 6v DRLs with NO 12v harness or load resistors whatsoever.
10-15-2014, 09:31 PM
#403
I got the Blue Edition (because those were the only ones available when I ordered), but I've heard great things about the Black Edition as well. They are slightly brighter, and have slightly less of a blue hint in the color. I wouldn't recommend the JDM Edition, as they have an external fan that can be somewhat noisy.
10-16-2014, 12:21 PM
#404
Thanks Frosty! Did these fit the rubber housing without modifying? Don't want water to get in. The blue edition should be bright enough, only using as drls and fogs. i have a 08 type s, which type of bulbs I need for drl and fog?
Yep, they are plug-n-play LEDs. I ordered mine from HERE, and used their GTXM2 coupon code for 20% off and free shipping (in the U.S.).
I got the Blue Edition (because those were the only ones available when I ordered), but I've heard great things about the Black Edition as well. They are slightly brighter, and have slightly less of a blue hint in the color. I wouldn't recommend the JDM Edition, as they have an external fan that can be somewhat noisy.
I got the Blue Edition (because those were the only ones available when I ordered), but I've heard great things about the Black Edition as well. They are slightly brighter, and have slightly less of a blue hint in the color. I wouldn't recommend the JDM Edition, as they have an external fan that can be somewhat noisy.
10-16-2014, 12:35 PM
#405
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Mine were VERY loose, and adding duct tape tightened it up a bit, but during my drives at night, condensation shows up.
10-18-2014, 02:11 PM
#408
Frosty, can you confirm how the bulbs sit inside the headlight, are they loose. Any water gets in? thanks
Yep, they are plug-n-play LEDs. I ordered mine from HERE, and used their GTXM2 coupon code for 20% off and free shipping (in the U.S.).
I got the Blue Edition (because those were the only ones available when I ordered), but I've heard great things about the Black Edition as well. They are slightly brighter, and have slightly less of a blue hint in the color. I wouldn't recommend the JDM Edition, as they have an external fan that can be somewhat noisy.
I got the Blue Edition (because those were the only ones available when I ordered), but I've heard great things about the Black Edition as well. They are slightly brighter, and have slightly less of a blue hint in the color. I wouldn't recommend the JDM Edition, as they have an external fan that can be somewhat noisy.
10-18-2014, 02:23 PM
#409
That being said, I don't think one needs to worry about the bulb actually falling out, or anything crazy like that. As Guitarplayer16 mentioned, you can wrap some duct tape around the 3 tabs if you want to snug it up a bit. I've been running these for 2 months without any issues, and no water has gotten inside because of them.
10-19-2014, 01:12 PM
#412
my stock hid's are not bright anymore? do they slowly die off? the reason why i ask they only lite up about 40 ft in front of me. and ds2 hid are like 80 dollars a piece
10-19-2014, 01:15 PM
#413
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My theory is that heat gets in through the not so tight seal, and since it's cold out, the cold air hitting the lens condensates the warm air inside.
The LED heatsinks get SO hot, it doesn't help with the problem lol
Hot heatsink + hot engine air + bad seal = condensation.
I can test out if it's the LED bulb or not.
I will plug in my OEM bulbs back in, and see if it condensates.
Gonna go for a drive at night, and see what happens.
If it condensates with OEM bulbs, I have another problem lol
Last edited by guitarplayer16; 10-19-2014 at 01:20 PM.
10-19-2014, 02:07 PM
#414
Yes HID bulbs slowly color fade as they age. The end result is a dim colored HID bulb that is not the original color compared to when it is new.
D2S bulbs do not cost $80 a piece if you know where to look. If you go to The Retrofit Source Inc you can find Morimoto branded D2S bulbs for $45 A PAIR.
Morimoto is a aftermarket brand that is very good quality. Do not mistaken them for cheap eBay brand bulbs. If you are to buy any aftermarket HID bulb or kit Morimoto is the only way to go.
They also sell OEM bulbs which are Osram Sylvania or Philips. Those are $95-$100 A PAIR.
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Last edited by vietxquangstah; 10-19-2014 at 02:09 PM.
10-19-2014, 06:03 PM
#415
I noticed when I put one in my 07 fog, it fit pretty loose. Unfortunately I had to send one of the bulbs back due to it being faulty. When I receive the replacement, I think I will put a small amount of rubber cement or silicon around the rubber seal to keep the seal tight.
10-21-2014, 01:07 PM
#416
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Besides my fitment issues, I drove yesterday (I don't drive much) and these things are BRIGHT. They light up speed signs/road signs during MID day. I know this when I'm sitting at a red light and the cars driving by block the light on the signs.
10-30-2014, 11:48 PM
#418
UPDATE:
The seller has given me a NEW email address to share with everyone, that will hopefully improve the response time after an inquiry. He runs an eBay store, so his other email address is bombarded with hundreds of emails every day from eBay, therefore making it difficult to sift through and find messages from individuals contacting him through the GT Lighting website.
Please send all questions, comments, and concerns to this email address from now on: GTLightingInfo@gmail.com
Thank You!
The seller has given me a NEW email address to share with everyone, that will hopefully improve the response time after an inquiry. He runs an eBay store, so his other email address is bombarded with hundreds of emails every day from eBay, therefore making it difficult to sift through and find messages from individuals contacting him through the GT Lighting website.
Please send all questions, comments, and concerns to this email address from now on: GTLightingInfo@gmail.com
Thank You!
11-01-2014, 04:00 PM
#422
10th Gear
I'm amazed with all the questions and issues around those certain LEDs people are still getting them. Nothing against you frosty you seem more than willing to help for a company you recommended, just seems like a silly hassle to save a few bucks over other options that have yet to present any.
11-01-2014, 09:41 PM
#423
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I'm amazed with all the questions and issues around those certain LEDs people are still getting them. Nothing against you frosty you seem more than willing to help for a company you recommended, just seems like a silly hassle to save a few bucks over other options that have yet to present any.
"..........a silly hassle to save a few bucks over other options that have yet to present any.". What does that mean?
11-01-2014, 10:09 PM
#424
10th Gear
fitment, freq. interference, etc of the ones that keep getting proposed which IIRC are cheaper than some other LED application options which have yet (to my knowledge) have any issues.
11-02-2014, 01:47 AM
#425
I have different LEDs in my Subaru and oncoming glare is not an issue. the light definitely lights up more evenly in front of you. My only issue is that the high beams are worthless (reflect straight up for the most part). I might try a different set to see if I can get results closer to the halogens.
Also there is no RF interference between these LEDS and the FM radio
I compared my LED to the halogens and while the LED placement is similar to the filament, it's not quite the same
Also there is no RF interference between these LEDS and the FM radio
I compared my LED to the halogens and while the LED placement is similar to the filament, it's not quite the same
11-02-2014, 08:05 AM
#426
11-02-2014, 08:35 AM
#427
I'm amazed with all the questions and issues around those certain LEDs people are still getting them. Nothing against you frosty you seem more than willing to help for a company you recommended, just seems like a silly hassle to save a few bucks over other options that have yet to present any.
11-02-2014, 08:39 AM
#428
yeah you do need it. get the vleds harness linked a few pages back. I still don't believe that they will work without the harness in an 07-08 tl-s. Although it is claimed to work there hasn't been any solid proof presented here to support it.
11-02-2014, 01:09 PM
#430
PDX
Were you ever able to test this theory? Got LEDs and custom headlights on the way. Would rather not run into this problem as well!
11-03-2014, 07:40 AM
#432
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Condensation only occurs during the driving in the night, I don't know what that means.
It condensates at night in 9 degree weather but these days it's been 3 degrees out and it doesn't condensate even that cold during the day.
I guess I will need this "R2"
Acura Honda Lexus High Beam LED Daytime Running Lights Decoder Modules
WTF why wont they say that right away ?
Acura Honda Lexus High Beam LED Daytime Running Lights Decoder Modules
WTF why wont they say that right away ?
11-03-2014, 07:40 AM
#433
I guess I will need this "R2"
Acura Honda Lexus High Beam LED Daytime Running Lights Decoder Modules
WTF why wont they say that right away ?
Acura Honda Lexus High Beam LED Daytime Running Lights Decoder Modules
WTF why wont they say that right away ?
11-03-2014, 12:27 PM
#436
I ordered the ijdm's harness as well. As guitarplayer said a few pages back, "it's cheaper and it works". Mines still on its way to me but I will definitely update here once I get them installed finally.
11-03-2014, 03:23 PM
#437
Can anyone confirm if these will work as fog lights on an Acura RDX as true plug and play?
11-05-2014, 07:01 PM
#439
Just an update.
the seller of these lights sent me a replacement set because of the radio interference I was experiencing.
The new set works perfect and no radio issues whatsoever.
Thanks Frosty for all the help.
the seller of these lights sent me a replacement set because of the radio interference I was experiencing.
The new set works perfect and no radio issues whatsoever.
Thanks Frosty for all the help.
11-05-2014, 07:40 PM
#440
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I don't know if this has been mentioned yet, but yesterday I decided to check out their website and it seems like they have newer models out.
Looks like they only emit light from one side, though.
Looks like they only emit light from one side, though.
Last edited by guitarplayer16; 11-05-2014 at 07:44 PM.