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Old Nov 23, 2024 | 07:56 PM
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Hi all! In need of your help/advice. I'm looking to upgrade my high beam/DRL to some LED's. Correct me if I'm wrong, but for the 2006 and up S2K's they use the high beam lights and automatically turn on as the DRL? I just want to make sure I'm buying the correct pair. Would this be okay?






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Old Nov 24, 2024 | 05:34 AM
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USDM s2000 2006+ use the high beams -- at reduced voltage -- as DRLs. How random LEDs will react to this and how the LED "filaments" are oriented in the bulbs relative to the designed-for-Halogen reflectors is a gamble as to beam projection. Cars that are factory equipped with LEDs have specifically designed housings. Looked at them for years and am sticking with halogens. Inexpensive and no hassles. Been a while since I've changed the bulbs but don't recall much room there.

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Old Nov 25, 2024 | 10:59 AM
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Thanks for the reply. Is there better upgraded halogen bulbs you guys like to use?
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Old Nov 28, 2024 | 02:46 AM
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Osram Cool Blue Intense are about as good as you will get.
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