Finally! LED headlights!

[07xln]

I use my fog lights for light not because they look cool

 

[J Ski]

It’s not quite plug and play. The projectors and reflectors actually use different bulbs in the high/low spots. I believe the projectors are H9 high/9005 low; the reflectors are 9005 high/H11 low. The connectors are different, so it’s not as easy as plugging in the different lights either.
Physically, they are the same. I upgraded to HID projectors retrofitted into factory halogen projectors lights last year. They bolted right in to my XLT. View attachment 24863

If you’re willing, swapping the wiring from one connector to the other wouldn’t be difficult.

@J Ski I'm really curious to see how they compare to halogens in the projectors. When you get them, will you swap one and do an on-wall comparison of output?

Yes I will

 

[chuck s]

I use my fog lights for light not because they look cool

Then EU rear fogs would annoy the rest of us unless it was foggy. (They are very bright.) Just like everyone else in the suburbs would.

Knowing the Germans I'd probably be cited for driving with the rear fogs on when it ain't foggy.

-- Chuck

 

[B-McD]

Our Q5 has the rear fogs and they are indeed pretty bright. Since most Americans are not familiar with them, everyone thinks you have your brakes on.

 

[bobmbx]

Then EU rear fogs would annoy the rest of us unless it was foggy. (They are very bright.) Just like everyone else in the suburbs would.

Knowing the Germans I'd probably be cited for driving with the rear fogs on when it ain't foggy.

-- Chuck

I got a warning for that very thing in Germany, 1987. I had no idea what the cop was talking about. A lot of 'yessir's and a lack of language skills seemed to work. They were really miffed about it.

 

[Black]

It’s not quite plug and play. The projectors and reflectors actually use different bulbs in the high/low spots. I believe the projectors are H9 high/9005 low; the reflectors are 9005 high/H11 low. The connectors are different, so it’s not as easy as plugging in the different lights either.
Physically, they are the same. I upgraded to HID projectors retrofitted into factory halogen projectors lights last year. They bolted right in to my XLT. View attachment 24863

If you’re willing, swapping the wiring from one connector to the other wouldn’t be difficult.

@J Ski I'm really curious to see how they compare to halogens in the projectors. When you get them, will you swap one and do an on-wall comparison of output?

I sure do like those black housings!
Just can’t justify dang near $700.

 

[mossback]

That 6-8 week backorder is brutal.

 

[J Ski]

That 6-8 week backorder is brutal.

Yeah the manufacture in US and told me it will probably not take that long. 6-8 is just what they put on their website

 

[sjwelds]

So are these a straight up replacement for the stock headlight bulbs on my 08? Or are they just for the newer rigs?

 

[J Ski]

So are these a straight up replacement for the stock headlight bulbs on my 08? Or are they just for the newer rigs?

this is marketed for 2015-2017

 

[Muddy Bean]

Definitely looking forward to some specific pics...night shots of the distance throw, can you maybe park along a wall so we can see how quickly the lumens fall off? And cutoff pics would be awesome too. As you know from my other posts, having had several sets of LED headlamp bulbs I am really wanting to find a set that can compete with HID’s and won’t disappoint me with lack of distance light throw. These might just be the ticket.


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[gixer2000]

So are these a straight up replacement for the stock headlight bulbs on my 08? Or are they just for the newer rigs?

The SL1 is a direct replacement for a single filament halogen bulb. They haven't completed a dual filament bulb replacement yet so these wont work on anything that uses a single bulb for high low. They are developing a hi/low option though

 

[Flexpedition]

Couple of youtube reviews from a few months back suggest there is (was?) a flicker issue with SL1s. Hope DD has this resolved. Might have something to do with the wait.

 

[J Ski]

Couple of youtube reviews from a few months back suggest there is (was?) a flicker issue with SL1s. Hope DD has this resolved. Might have something to do with the wait.

These come with a anti flicker module built in. The three ppl I have talked to who run them on their 2016s say they haven’t had a single issue with flickering since the day they installed. Best part is everything fits behind OEM dust cap

 

[enskyte]

 

[Adieu]

Chuck - I have the projectors and have tried the Sylvania Ultra Stars or whatever they are called and they still don't "project" very well.

Well yeah.... cuz Sylvania halogens are legendary *****.

 

[Adieu]

Just ordered the new Diode Dynamics SL1 Low beam LEDs for projectors. Here a few shots from a guy on facebook. Can’t wait to get them in. Huge difference IMO
Perfect fit behind the dust cap, no modifying involved
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1600 lumen LEDs for $150???


You can get 10x the output for 1/4 the price

Same general design too, since that housing is utterly unoriginal and quite typical

 

[J Ski]

1600 lumen LEDs for $150???


You can get 10x the output for 1/4 the price

Same general design too, since that housing is utterly unoriginal and quite typical

Well every other person Ive asked that has used some kind of amazon LED says the dust cap won’t fit back on without cutting it and everything this kit comes with fits in the housing. DD has done a great deal of R&D to get these LEDs compatible with our projector head lights. I prefer to order quality products and from what I’ve seen on a few expedition applications so far, these LEDs definitely out perform OEM halogens and some other LEDs.

 

[07xln]

I went through 3 sets of leds on my truck before settling on the ones I liked and no issues at all with the dust cap not fitting on any of them

 

[J Ski]

From what I’ve seen, I won’t have that issue. Pay for quality, get quality. Pay for cheap shit, then you have to go through 3 sets to find a good one like you did and they probably still aren’t as good as these