head lights

[x_cupra_rich]

i know this as been covered a lot but as any fitted the cree head light kits instead of hid

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331430474307?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[pikpilot]

International regulation ECE R37 specifies the luminous flux of the H4 bulb as 1650/1000 lumens ±15% and max allowable wattage 75/68w @ 13.2v. These LED bulbs are quoted as 3000/2500 lumens, so a substantial increase in light output.

Not wanting to be negative but with this increase why are car makers not using these bulbs to replace HIDs? Is there a catch such as not being able to get the wider LEDS in the same focal point as the thin filament in a normal bulb.

If you buy these led replacement bulbs I will be very interested to hear your comments about range and spread of the light.

[P34RC3]

Are these ok to use in normal headlights or do they need to be projectors?

[Jimbling]

Will keep my eye on this

[IulianE]

me too....theese look very good.

[x_cupra_rich]

Do u guys reckon this kit would fit my 02 if so going to get some to try

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/H4-LED-Headlight-Bulbs-KIT-6000lm-Lumen-with-CREE-XML-chips-B-/311290894241?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item487a6217a1

Edited 26 February, 2015 by x_cupra_rich

[IulianE]

you don't have H4 bulbs on octy mk2, H7 for low beam and H1 for high beam irc

[P34RC3]

Has anyone took the bullet and ordered them? I would of but bought a tip and a dv this month lol.

[#1radioman]

I bought 100w halogen rally bulbs for my mk1, bright as anything and only £8 each, damn sight cheaper than the cree bulbs which i doubt are legal , having read the advert for them I didn't see any euro compliance certificate number or even a UK one and if they are legal and as good as they suggest then why haven't all the car mags featured them and done glowing (forgive the pun) reports on them. I would hold off on buying them yet.

[BrownBarge]

One of the forklifts at work has had them fitted for some reason. Very bright. Because its not a road vehicle the bulbs are blinding everyone. I dont think there aligned correct but do make seeing easier in the yard at night