HID lights? / LED tail lights

[hugovw1976]

Some one try this led head lights?

http://www.levineautoparts.com/ledheadlight.html

[evilC]

Originally Posted by hugovw1976

Some one try this led head lights?

http://www.levineautoparts.com/ledheadlight.html

This looks very interesting but I would like to see some proper data regarding light output, beam pattern etc. do they produce a dip beam as well as main beam?

Clive

[volkdent]

They don't mention output, I'd be surprised if they meet HID. They compare them to standard incadecent, but not to HID, so I'm guessing they are better than standard but not as bright as HID. Their appeal seems to be their lifetime use and durability, not amazing output. I really like the idea, I'll have to research that a bit more before I start the HID purchase.

Jason

[evilC]

Hi Jason,

I would still like to see the data. They may be better than incandescent but does that mean the old 45/40W bulb or the 60/55W +50% halogen units that is the norm nowdays? I would doubt that the military have a long range headlamp requirement but would have a durability one. Having competed behind various lamps I am acutely aware of the performance of various reflector/lens/bulb combinations that range from diabolical to brilliant (forgive the pun) and all of those were with lamps that were for road use so saying that it is better than an incandescent lamp leaves me looking for even more proof.

Clive