LED headlight upgrade

[Mystic ZR-1]

Originally Posted by Billy Mild

They weigh quite a bit more. The stock lights are all plastic and weigh maybe 1 pound. The new lights have a huge metal heatsink. If I had to guess I would say maybe 5 lbs.

Back in the day, wasn't GM going to the plastic lites due to a weight concern?
Easier on the operating mechanism.
Not an issue any more?
Agreed stock lites are terrible!
In the 3 C4s I've owned , they all ran Hella Z Beams w/H4 55/100w bulbs.
Way better than stock 55/60w halogens! 100/130w bulbs would probably work better but I'd be concerned with current draw, not to mention way too bright for low beams.
What do the LEDs look like on low beam to the oncoming traffic?
Could be an excuse to stop you if the oncoming traffic's a cop...

[Andy]

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

I don't drive my Vettes in the snow...very often. BUT! Before jumping on (any) bandwagon, look at this video showing the GE Nighthhawk/Truck Lite LED...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P43taQiTh3g

It would appear someone driving in the snow w/ the LEDs one would be F'ked in a very short time.

Food for thought. As long as we're talking Corvettes that as a rule don't see many blizzards, it probably isn't an issue.

At the moment, I like the GENNSSI DOT approved LED headlights. (Amazon), far as the patterns it throws; Low beam "drive line" especially.

Still on the fence...ready to pull the trigger. But, at $400 ish for the pair, I wouldn't want to be sorry for not shopping some more.

Since LEDs seem to be the future of lighting, does anyone know what the auto manufacturers are doing to combat this problem of color temp and adverse reflection?

[secondchance]

Originally Posted by Andy

Since LEDs seem to be the future of lighting, does anyone know what the auto manufacturers are doing to combat this problem of color temp and adverse reflection?

Nothing I'm aware of. Easy solution would be lower color temp for driving/fog lights.

[secondchance]

Update - I met up with Sccrem last Saturday at the local cars & coffee. We parked side by side and turned on botha LED headlights (Sccrem inastalled a set of GE Nighthawks a few months ago). Although the daylight was breaking and not completely dark, light patterns looked pretty much identical. Further visual inspection of the lens, inside under (high beam LED) and upper (low bead LED) looked identical. Only difference was GE having a chrome bar separating the low/high beam with GE logo. Later Google search indicated GE is actually re-branded Truck Lite LEDs - if you believe what you read on the internet. Regardless, I am convinced that both originates from the same manufacturer.

[Locobob]

After nearly plowing an errant deer last night I must say my interest in this thread has been perked....

[Karl]

I did the auto pal and h4 upgrade off eBay.

~$70

[ghlkal]

Originally Posted by secondchance

Later Google search indicated GE is actually re-branded Truck Lite LEDs - if you believe what you read on the internet. Regardless, I am convinced that both originates from the same manufacturer.

Thanks for posting this. My investigation indicates the same thing.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Thanks Yun! I received my Truck-Lite LED headlights today and installed as soon as I came home. I love it. I did not drive with them yet, but impressed with everything so far.















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[secondchance]

Originally Posted by HAWAIIZR-1

Thanks Yun! I received my Truck-Lite LED headlights today and installed as soon as I came home. I love it. I did not drive with them yet, but impressed with everything so far.















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I'm glad you are happy with the result! Did you modify the fog light ground? My first mod (my own) and second mod (Charlie's 92), I cut and re-grounded fog light ground wire. For the 3rd (Rich's 90) and the 4th (Phil's 94), I removed the relay, bent the leg connecting to the ground, soldered a piece of wire and grounded to the frame - much neater solution. I can't remember who suggested it but it works beautifully!

BTW, is that a custom bumper? Shinoda?

Happy New Year, Craig!

[edram454]

My two cents, personally I like the CREE Led lights better. Thank God I sold them before the car was sold so it went to a good home but the had a much more exotic look than these. If my car was behind you with the lights on you would think it was a Pagani Zonda. Absolutely my favorite LED lights.