09-27-2020, 11:28 PM | #23 |
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Huge shoutout to Machtkampf!!!
I pulled the trigger and got these LEDs and they are pretty darn good! A few points I would like to mention for anyone who's interested: 1. The beam pattern is pretty close to halogens; there is a little glare but I think most modern cars have some glare. Plus it lights up the road signs really nice. I didn't get flashed when I was cruising around just FYI. 2. Color temp is pretty close to the angel eyes but not 100%. While driving though, I don't think anyone else on the road will be able to tell. On a side note, I think no bulb will ever actually match the angel eyes - they don't seem to have a white (equal R G B values) color, rather they look a little magenta. 3. They are plug and play WITHOUT any errors or flickering on startup. These don't have any modules (I believe they're called CANBUS or decoder) between the plug and the bulb. Probably the error canceller is in the bulb itself. It is very compact though, thus an easy fit inside the DEPO housing. 4. Throw: common complaint with LEDs is that they have great foreground light but poor throw (read lighting up stuff in the distance). Honestly, I felt like they lit up the road a lot better than my halogens. Switching to a white light will ALWAYS reduce what is *perceptually* visible at a distance. It's simply because of the way our eyes work. Read here: https://sciencing.com/common-eye-color-7192584.html Tip for anyone upgrading from the halogens: the H7 base is meant to be upside down inside the DEPO lights. Otherwise you will shred your hands and still not be able to get the H7 adapter to sit right. Last edited by navid0308; 09-27-2020 at 11:38 PM.. |
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09-28-2020, 07:11 AM | #24 | ||
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Thanks for the last tip i did struggle with that so i lifted my car and removed tires to have more space to install them, Were you able to mount them on to the depo's using just the cap provided with the leds? Or did u use one of these H7 retainer clips like these? Have u managed to find a way to get to the high beams by any chance? |
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Regarding high beams, I left them as is. They aren't used enough to go out anytime soon. |
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10-14-2020, 04:20 PM | #27 |
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I just ordered the Light Moses H7 LED Headlight Bulbs from Amazon. They are on sale for Prime day ($10 off). I have the morimoto elites but the driver side does not alway light up. I'll post comparison after I install.
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10-14-2020, 08:34 PM | #28 |
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So from what Im reading, just to be clear, these bulbs (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RSFP4YF..._Sb.zFb6T4A78Y) and the first generation adapters are all I need to install LEDs in my depo headlights??
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10-18-2020, 05:16 PM | #32 |
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Another shoutout to Machtkampf! Installed those bulbs from Amazon last night. No issues or errors so far.
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10-21-2020, 02:52 PM | #33 |
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I just cracked open my package from Amazon with the Light Moses H7 LEDs and bulb adapter. I can confirm that the adapter does fit this LED but it is very flimsy. I'll report back after I install in my Depo lights.
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10-21-2020, 10:22 PM | #34 |
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Just a tip in case you didn't already know, put the H7 adapters inside the headlight housing first as shown in pictures above, then put the LED bulb in.
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10-26-2020, 10:17 PM | #36 |
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Received my package today with the adapters and led bulbs mentioned previously. To install, will I have to remove the bumper and headlight housing and all that? Or should i be able to do it all through the access hole in the wheel well?
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10-27-2020, 11:24 PM | #37 |
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You can do it through the access panel. Turn your wheel towards the side you’re working on. So while working on the left for example, you want your wheels turned all the way to the left.
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10-30-2020, 11:27 AM | #39 |
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Hey guys, im currently in the process of installing these bulbs and adapters and i guess im confused as to what the adapters even do or if i need them? There was a similar adapter on the plug already for the halogen bulb, but my new bulb does not sit at the plug. The bulb I got which is the one from the link in this thread has about a 4" extension to the plug and there doesnt seem to be a way that the led adapter fits onto it. Any help is appreciated, thanks
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10-30-2020, 11:46 AM | #40 |
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I might be on to something... i pulled the actual bulb off of the socket and put the adapter on and replaced the bulb piece, but it fits very loosely and i dont see how that could even work?
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10-31-2020, 02:46 PM | #42 |
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Just wanted to update my earlier post. I replaced the Morimoto Elite HID bulbs with Light Moses LED and can happily report the light output is improved. The cut off was sharper on first install without an hour or so of playing with the adapter/bulbs with the Morimotos. The LED's are definitely brighter and reach peak brightness almost immediately. So far very happy!
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Then I connected the led plug into the halogen socket base. Be sure to check the polarity! Finally I tucked the connector inside and just pushed the led in. The adapter will secure the led collar pretty well. And the led itself will fit very snug into the collar. So once you install it, the gap between the adapter and base of the led will no longer cause the looseness issue. Quote this if you run into more issues. That way I’ll get notified. Good luck! Last edited by navid0308; 11-01-2020 at 01:15 AM.. |
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