Have your main beams as bright as you like, but if your dipped dipped beams are dazzling oncoming drivers, then they shouldn't be fitted........... Selfish and dangerous!
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Seat Leon Mk1 HID install
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Have your main beams as bright as you like, but if your dipped dipped beams are dazzling oncoming drivers, then they shouldn't be fitted........... Selfish and dangerous!
I've seen newer cars with brighter lights what's that all about so not selfish or dangerous in any way shape or form
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Exactly what haze said and I think it's how people look at your lights instead of looking straight ahead either way I'm keeping my hids
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Had my hids on the car for almost 8 years, always passed the mot, never really had any issue with blinding oncoming drivers. Looking at the moment to get rid of the hids and fit led's instead as they are brighter and come on instantly.
Hi there.
Did you consider using LED lamps? They are legal and the output is very bright. They match the MOT light pattern and are 6000K color. I'm using Philips Lumileds and can't complain on nothing. Plus, they are instant on (like LED) and zero heat on the headlight. No ballasts and just plug and plug.
Kinda like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/50w-H11-H8-...acement-/302345388309?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276
Did you consider using LED lamps? They are legal and the output is very bright. They match the MOT light pattern and are 6000K color. I'm using Philips Lumileds and can't complain on nothing. Plus, they are instant on (like LED) and zero heat on the headlight. No ballasts and just plug and plug.
Kinda like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/50w-H11-H8-...acement-/302345388309?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276
I never knew these existed and looking to convert to these LEDS.
I never wanted to be that idiot dazzling me with badly adjusted lights or over bright HID's. Swear one day I'll put a hammer through that idiot's lights.
But if these LEDs' give better light, easy fit and more importantly safety on the road then I'm getting interested.
I never wanted to be that idiot dazzling me with badly adjusted lights or over bright HID's. Swear one day I'll put a hammer through that idiot's lights.
But if these LEDs' give better light, easy fit and more importantly safety on the road then I'm getting interested.
Mmm interested in HIDs and LED
I was going down the HID route but LED is even better.
Is there much in the way of modding to be done in order to use the LEDs?
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I was going down the HID route but LED is even better.
Is there much in the way of modding to be done in order to use the LEDs?
The names Sparkie but not because I'm an electrician.
Nickname for different reasons.
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Many reviews are old and long before the latest crop of LED. I also have been looking around and this one from 2014 is quite telling as evidenced by the photos:
LED Headlight conversion review
That one is based on a 3200 lumens bulb, the latest available are pushing out 8000 lumens... of course subject to seller exaggerations, but even if a 1000 less will still be over twice of those in the review.
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I'm currently using the Philips Lumileds that i've posted earlier on this thread (yes, us ebay link cause i'm from Portugal and posting was cheaper).
I'll try to get some photos of LED lamps in action so you can get an idea.
One thing for sure, they are really pure white (no blue halo) and much brighter than halogen.
The light's cover field is the same as halogen but more vivid, everything is lightened up.
And is instant on and zero headlight heating of the glass.
I didn't have HID but I would say HID could light more distance (the good HIDs ones).
The LED lamps are plug and play. Don't have to drill or glue or put ballasts out (modern ones don't even have exterior ballast anymore as they're built in). Mine have tiny digital ballasts but they are small and fit inside the headlight itself. I've purchased new ones with all built in to high beams.
The best thing is that can nivelate them as you usually do with halogen using the headlight bolts.
I ride everyday with them and no other driver complains. I've made a road test with my friend's car riding in front and behind him and didn't glare him at any time.
I'm very pleased with these lamps and i'm using them from 2015!!
I'll try to get some photos of LED lamps in action so you can get an idea.
One thing for sure, they are really pure white (no blue halo) and much brighter than halogen.
The light's cover field is the same as halogen but more vivid, everything is lightened up.
And is instant on and zero headlight heating of the glass.
I didn't have HID but I would say HID could light more distance (the good HIDs ones).
The LED lamps are plug and play. Don't have to drill or glue or put ballasts out (modern ones don't even have exterior ballast anymore as they're built in). Mine have tiny digital ballasts but they are small and fit inside the headlight itself. I've purchased new ones with all built in to high beams.
The best thing is that can nivelate them as you usually do with halogen using the headlight bolts.
I ride everyday with them and no other driver complains. I've made a road test with my friend's car riding in front and behind him and didn't glare him at any time.
I'm very pleased with these lamps and i'm using them from 2015!!
I'm currently using the Philips Lumileds that i've posted earlier on this thread (yes, us ebay link cause i'm from Portugal and posting was cheaper).
I'll try to get some photos of LED lamps in action so you can get an idea.
One thing for sure, they are really pure white (no blue halo) and much brighter than halogen.
The light's cover field is the same as halogen but more vivid, everything is lightened up.
And is instant on and zero headlight heating of the glass.
I didn't have HID but I would say HID could light more distance (the good HIDs ones).
The LED lamps are plug and play. Don't have to drill or glue or put ballasts out (modern ones don't even have exterior ballast anymore as they're built in). Mine have tiny digital ballasts but they are small and fit inside the headlight itself. I've purchased new ones with all built in to high beams.
The best thing is that can nivelate them as you usually do with halogen using the headlight bolts.
I ride everyday with them and no other driver complains. I've made a road test with my friend's car riding in front and behind him and didn't glare him at any time.
I'm very pleased with these lamps and i'm using them from 2015!!
Ola. Didn't know you were from Portugal. Estou em Portugal no momento.
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Long life to TUGAS! :thanks:
Aproveita bem a estadia então. (enjoy your stay)
Obrigadinho
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I have the LED H7's fitted to my Leon and they are mega bright. So much so, that I actually took my car to the local MOT tester to get my beams checked. He said they were the brightest he had ever seen but as long they were aligned correctly they should not blind anyone. Anyway mine were spot on for alignment. I will get some pics of the LEDs fitted to mine soon. In case anyone is interested mine were only £17 the pair off Ebay
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