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LifeTime LED Headlights??

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Chris24, Nov 27, 2013.

  1. Feb 6, 2014 at 4:08 AM
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  2. Feb 6, 2014 at 11:01 AM
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    just had a bulb burn out, really on the fence.... Any more pics?
     
  3. Feb 6, 2014 at 12:39 PM
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    What are you looking for? I did the video in the OP, I could probably get you the picture you are looking for? These are slightly whiter than rigid industry duallys which have a subtle blue tint.
     
  4. Feb 6, 2014 at 4:47 PM
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    Just ordered mine, not from Lifetime, but I will receive them on Saturday. Awaiting and excited for the results!


    Oh and I picked them up for only $79.99 :D
     
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  5. Feb 6, 2014 at 4:52 PM
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    With the lifetime warranty?
     
  7. Feb 6, 2014 at 5:00 PM
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    Amazon.com, I opened up a new Amazon credit card, it instantly deducts $50 off the purchase price. The LED headlights are the same ones which Zeus makes except they are 5000k (More white then blue, which is good for driving in the rain) instead of the 5500K that Zeus sells them for, additionally, they are 50W vs. 25W and lower for the low beams/high beams so they will naturally be brighter because the amount of lumens goes up the higher the wattage. I did a quick figure and this puts me at about 72 lumens per watt.

    http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HFK2RAE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&s=#productDetails

    A 5 year replacement warranty/lifetime tech support warranty which makes me figure by the time that warranty is up anyways, there will be much later and greater technology out or I will have gotten sick of the truck or something.




    Depending how much I like these bad boys, I will splurge and get a set of fogs for the bottom as well. They would be a little cheaper then what H4's cost because of the fact that they are not dual functions.
     
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  8. Feb 6, 2014 at 5:13 PM
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    I am hoping that the heat sink is enough to keep the board cool.
     
  9. Feb 6, 2014 at 5:20 PM
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    If you look at their other designs for the different types of bulbs they offer you will see that they are very similar to the Lifetime design. That being said I was curious about that too. I really do not think they would totally change the design on the bulbs just because so I really think they should be fine.

    Once I install them I will know for sure. In the meantime I am very open to trying this stuff out.
     
  10. Feb 6, 2014 at 5:43 PM
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    I saw the other designs. they are similar except lifetime has the fans for extra cooling. The bulbs location is on the hot side of the engine bay
    . but hey for that price can't go wrong.

    Keep us posted. wouldn't mind just doing the BHLM and leds instead of a retrofit again.
     
  11. Feb 6, 2014 at 5:57 PM
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    Please explain that? The bulbs location is on the hot side?




    EDIT: Speaking of all this, I was noticing that the ones I got are very VERY similar in specs to the Lifetimes, they both use the CREE 1512CXA chips for lighting and they both are IP65 rated. I have found many headlights similar to the ones I bought. I also came across some honest reviews on an ebay sellers listings for lights like the ones I bought and someone said the low beam is excellent. So it's all good stuff to know.
     
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  12. Feb 7, 2014 at 2:35 PM
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    Hot side if the engine is usually the side closer to the engine. Cold side is usually in the front of the radiator. Hence cai (cold air intake) it goes in front or far away from the motor
     
  13. Feb 7, 2014 at 10:42 PM
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    I understand what you mean by that, but the bulbs mount the exact same way that the Lifetimes do, and they are facing the exact same direction that the Lifetimes do, so I do not even understand what you are trying to say with your previous statement :confused: Lol.
     
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    Update: 2 days with my new lights and seems I have a bad LED driver. Had someone tell me my headlight was out last night and today when I looked at it I can tap on the driver and headlight comes on and off. I'll be calling them Monday to see how to get it replaced. Just a pain to have to put the halogen back in on the one side.
     
  15. Feb 9, 2014 at 6:49 AM
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    I received mine yesterday from Amazon. It took me a couple minutes per side but I popped them in and got this from the output of them. Holy geez are they bright, and SO clear! I'm kicking myself around for not doing this sooner!

    IMAG0595_zps14d3d925_5341ff17205dfbde44febfbf0866cef2db0cb35f.jpg
     
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    Not a fantastic shot, but this gives you an idea of the color

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    IMAG0602_zps2084a5c0_67f4ebf18dadf9ceaf146f3421461ab573872d2b.jpg
     
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    Looking good, i should get my today :)
     
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    Just to be clear. Mine are NOT Lifetime LED headlights.
     
  19. Feb 10, 2014 at 6:24 PM
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    finally placed my order, I am skeptical but bulbs are getting pricey
     
  20. Feb 10, 2014 at 6:43 PM
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    What's there to be skeptical about? Myself and at least three other members have guinea pigged these for everyone else already and we are all very pleased with the results. Granted, maybe one has had issues but that's with ANY type of bulb regardless of Halogen, HID, or LED.
     

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