2018 - LED bulbs to replace high beams - any good option?
02-01-2018, 10:16 AM
#11
Originally Posted by Trustd_1
Are the pics on your site of the s2000 model specific H1 LEDs? I recently bought (and returned) a set of H1 LEDs from an established vendor. Their units were high quality and look very similar to your new LEDs, but they did not fit the OEM s2000 headlight housing.
The collar that mounts to the back of the back of the high beam housing was way too thin. The OEM bulb retaining clip wouldn't secure the LED unit at all. It would just fall out of the housing. Your unit looks almost identical, so I don't want to experience the same issue.
The collar that mounts to the back of the back of the high beam housing was way too thin. The OEM bulb retaining clip wouldn't secure the LED unit at all. It would just fall out of the housing. Your unit looks almost identical, so I don't want to experience the same issue.
I'm looking into upgrading my high beams too.
02-01-2018, 02:13 PM
#12
02-01-2018, 02:19 PM
#13
They were the DDM Tuning "Raptor" H1 LED units. Had positive experiences with DDM's products for previous cars. It took several weeks to for them to be delivered from the manufacturer in China. To DDM's credit, they waved the restocking fee for my return because the LEDs didn't fit. They weren't very bright though.
02-02-2018, 03:01 PM
#16
I did the Osram CBIs in my ap2, and those are pretty awesome, esp for the price l, too.
02-02-2018, 07:25 PM
#17
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IMO, DDM is not very good. Their quality is some of the cheapest quality stuff. They ship direct from China, likely their parent company, and their US operations are not run well.
Their HIDs I bought several years ago, the several sets of bulbs were all the wrong color, 6000K marked as 5000K, random greenish spots on bulbs, and I had to go through several sets before I was satisfied. Unfortunately one ballast ignites intermittently after a month. This is consistent with a lot of feedback I've heard online and in person.
TRS has quality stuff, I'd recommend them. They source and manufacture their own stuff, like I do. They also actually care about quality and customer service, like I do.
I can get fellow S2000 owners better deals on LEDs though.
Their HIDs I bought several years ago, the several sets of bulbs were all the wrong color, 6000K marked as 5000K, random greenish spots on bulbs, and I had to go through several sets before I was satisfied. Unfortunately one ballast ignites intermittently after a month. This is consistent with a lot of feedback I've heard online and in person.
TRS has quality stuff, I'd recommend them. They source and manufacture their own stuff, like I do. They also actually care about quality and customer service, like I do.
I can get fellow S2000 owners better deals on LEDs though.
Last edited by JS2k.com; 02-02-2018 at 07:33 PM.
02-04-2018, 09:11 AM
#18
JS2k - when do you expect to have the new LED highbeams available?
02-14-2018, 08:17 PM
#20
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Videos are still being processed, but I'll share the images.
The LEDs are indeed much brighter in the foreground and in the distance. It's easier to see in the picture aimed at the house.
The beam is also much wider and more even. Oddly enough, the stock headlight is the one with an odd hotspot.
The LEDs are indeed much brighter in the foreground and in the distance. It's easier to see in the picture aimed at the house.
The beam is also much wider and more even. Oddly enough, the stock headlight is the one with an odd hotspot.
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AP1 and AP2 Clear Headlight Diffusers!!! - Clear out your S2000 headlights!
LED Conversions for all S2000 lights
Keyhole Covers - Get the Shaved look
Oil Drain Valve - Easiest Oil Change ever!
_________
For LEDs for your other cars, head to our new website: SupernovaLEDs.com. Same great quality, easy-to-use website. Pick your car, we'll show you what fits.