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Old Mar 3, 2015 | 02:22 PM
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LED headlight bulbs

I have a 2012 with halogen headlights.

Does anyone have experience with these LED replacements?
https://www.superbrightleds.com/more.../Photos&Videos

Lumens seem low at only 1200

They have other fan cooled that are double the lumens, but older technology.

I want to upgrade these horrible halogen units, but don't want to waste time and money on something that isn't the answer.
Old Mar 3, 2015 | 02:34 PM
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I can't speak for this product or using led for low beam headlights. I can speak for hids, get a good quality hid kit for around the same price as these and you'll be happy
Old Mar 4, 2015 | 04:53 AM
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Just put a quality HID kit in it. I would not trust an LED for a low beam setup, plus they are way to expensive. Good day.
Old Mar 4, 2015 | 05:58 AM
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For low beams I did the Morimoto XB35's @6000K, highly recommend.

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/hid...l#.VPcOaYoo69I

I'm probably going to go with XB LED for the fogs - type nissan

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/led...l#.VPcPWIoo69I
Old Mar 4, 2015 | 06:22 AM
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These are not too expensive if you want to give it a try and let us know.

Aliexpress H11 LED

They are the new design for LED that requires no fan or ballast. The only thing needed is a nice solid voltage regulator (the little black box goes between the plug and bulb).

The H11 comes with 2 x ETI emitters instead of CREE. Each ETI is equivalent to 30W so in total each bulb is equivalent to 60W bulb. 2400 lumens per bulb. That should be decent enough to provide same output as a halogen. It is less than HID but less hardware to install, instant on and much longer lifespan.

I have HID on the 7th gen but if I had halogen, I would try these out.

Good luck
Old Mar 4, 2015 | 08:19 AM
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HID is the way to go.
Old Mar 6, 2015 | 08:37 AM
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Our cars projectors arent designed to project LED light correctly. You're better off with an hid kit.
Old Mar 6, 2015 | 04:09 PM
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I have the piaa leds with fans in my fogs and they are about as bright as hids. I was thinking of trying some of the new type leds on my high beams, Amazon has some sellers who have a lot of feedback. But my car has the bearing issue, is at the dealer and I'm stuck with a pos altima
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