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JS2k DRL + High Beams Complete LED Conversion Inside Factory Headlights (finally)
This is something that a ton of people from Canada have been asking for, and people with 06+ S2000s with the factory DRL circuit: A DRL + High Beam solution that isn't an ugly yellow color that won't flicker in DRL mode, and works for all S2000s.
Video below.
Problem: When you just simply replace your halogen high beam bulbs with LEDs on S2000s with DRLs (06+ and all year Canadian S2000s), the high beams work, but the DRLs flicker instead of being dimmed. Who: JS2k / Supernova LEDs have been manufacturing only the highest quality LEDs for car enthusiasts since 2008. Why: The OEM DRL module pulsates voltage very quickly to achieve the 'dimmed' state. With the OEM halogen bulbs, the average voltage is lower, and the light output is lower. With LED bulbs, they are either on or off, so this type of voltage will cause LED bulbs to strobe or flicker. What:
We've been working on this solution for a few months, trying to design a complete solution that will work with:
(1) any S2000 year
and
(2) with a S2000 from any country
That will accomplish the following:
(1) Turn on when the car is on
(2) Turn off when the car is off
(3) Turn off when the low beams are on
(4) Override #3 above, and turn on when you activate the high beams with the low beams on.
Bonus: a bonus to #2 above, the DRL / High Beams will stay on for 15 seconds after you turn off the car.
We are able to achieve all of these results from a custom harness built specifically for the S2000 after quite a lot of calculations, trial and error, and designs. There are multiple components that are all wired together to ensure all of the above functionality works for all S2000s whether you have DRLs or not.
Instead of fixing the issue with using LEDs on the factory DRL module, our custom harness bypasses the factory DRLs altogether while retaining all the functionality.
Details on the LED Headlights themselves:
Our LED headlight bulbs for the High Beam / DRL, use only the best quality LED chips that are much brighter than stock. Not only are they brighter, they are farther reaching, and have a much better color temperature. They are a pure white with the smallest tinge of blue, not a ricey blue.
LED are PERFECT for the High Beam application because they are instant on / instant off for flashing to pass or signaling other drivers.
Because the S2000 headlights have a rubber grommet in the back, we will include our EasySeal to ensure you don't have to cut up your grommet to get these LEDs to fit. Our EasySeal will keep dust and water out of your headlights.
The S2000 headlights also have a unique mounting clip and most LEDs do not include this adapter. Other LEDs will spin and rattle inside your headlights. Our LEDs will not.
A comparison image between LEDs and OEM Halogens:
FAQ:
Q: Are the DRLs too bright?
A: These are brighter than most other DRLs, but because there is much more ambient lighting, when used in a daytime environment they are not dangerous nor blinding to other drivers.
Q: How difficult is installation?
A: Not a particularly difficult install. We've gone out of our way to build a complete kit. You will need basic knowledge and how to follow instructions. If you can build LEGOs or Ikea furniture, you'll be fine.
Q: How invasive is the installation?
A: Only the low beams need to be spliced. We provide Easy T-Taps to cleanly and easily splice the wires without ruining them. The installation is reversible and removable.
Q: Does this work if I don't have DRLs now?
A: Yes, this works for all S2000s with or without DRLs.
Q: Will this also work with the 2-in-1 Color Changing Demon Eye LEDs as well? (These LEDs have white LEDs for High Beam + DRL and Color Changing LEDs that are controllable with your phone)
A: Yes, this will also work, but because the DRLs will be on when you're driving, the color changing light will only be visible when the car is off.
Alternatively, if you want a DRL that you can set to ANY color, while still retaining your high beams, you'll love the 2-in-1 Demon Eye LED Headlights.
These have a white LED for the high beams, and a Color Changing LED that you can control with your phone to set it to any pattern or color or make them flash and fade.
Sorry, forgot to note that there have been a couple orders, but I'm not 100% ready to ship yet. It'll be a day or two.
To Do:
Build kits
Take picture of actual harness
Draw wiring diagram
Write up instructions
Wiring Diagram drawn out above. The pic makes it look complex, but the wiring that you'll have to do is actually really easy.
Full document of installation instructions written and posted on the website.
I'll work on building them tonight!
10-08-2018, 06:13 PM
JS2k DRL + High Beams Complete LED Conversion Inside Factory Headlights (finally)
