Low beam headlight LED's
10-15-2018, 06:55 AM
#11
Yes am coming round to thinking there is something wrong with the wiring! But the mechanic is normally good so surprised he didn't find anything last time.
But as its gone again will get him to have a closer look. Currently if I can identify a suitable Morimoto unit then will probably go for this (have emailed theretrofit source).
From reading round you normally need a LED projector to go with a LED. But haven't located a "plug and play" LED for the API so far.
But as its gone again will get him to have a closer look. Currently if I can identify a suitable Morimoto unit then will probably go for this (have emailed theretrofit source).
From reading round you normally need a LED projector to go with a LED. But haven't located a "plug and play" LED for the API so far.
10-15-2018, 09:35 AM
#12
As someone who has installed and is currently using LED bulbs in the S2000 projectors, I can say that the light output is just as good, if not better, than the stock HID bulbs. I think its funny how so many people think the OEM HIDs in the S2000 are the best of anything that's ever been out there. Remember their design is 19 years old. The reality of it is most have never actually tried anything different so they have no real world results to go off of. I do. The key here is using a HIGH QUALITY LED bulb, not some $20 eBay cheapie that most people will try and find out that they're horrible.
10-15-2018, 12:15 PM
#13
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There are no LEDs for D2s HID housing replacements, because no LED manufacturer makes such a product.
You could rig up a LED headlight to bypass the factory ballast, then rig it to be mounted inside the projector, but that wouldn't not be advisable nor guaranteed to produce a good result, and note the key verb I used, "rig".
Also on the contrary, it's not necessarily true that a good result isn't possible. Why it hasn't been done is that it isn't worth the effort involved.
You could rig up a LED headlight to bypass the factory ballast, then rig it to be mounted inside the projector, but that wouldn't not be advisable nor guaranteed to produce a good result, and note the key verb I used, "rig".
Also on the contrary, it's not necessarily true that a good result isn't possible. Why it hasn't been done is that it isn't worth the effort involved.
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10-15-2018, 04:53 PM
#14
There are no LEDs for D2s HID housing replacements, because no LED manufacturer makes such a product.
You could rig up a LED headlight to bypass the factory ballast, then rig it to be mounted inside the projector, but that wouldn't not be advisable nor guaranteed to produce a good result, and note the key verb I used, "rig".
You could rig up a LED headlight to bypass the factory ballast, then rig it to be mounted inside the projector, but that wouldn't not be advisable nor guaranteed to produce a good result, and note the key verb I used, "rig".
10-16-2018, 08:27 AM
#15
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The former.
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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.
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.
10-16-2018, 06:44 PM
#17
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Maybe I misunderstand.
Non-existent D2S LED conversion bulbs. Several other D2S bulbs that don't exist show on the same site.
-- Chuck
Non-existent D2S LED conversion bulbs. Several other D2S bulbs that don't exist show on the same site.
-- Chuck
__________________
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.
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.
10-17-2018, 06:39 PM
#18
This definitely isn't a new thing either. I've had these in my S2000 since this spring: https://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/S...2-D3-D4-LED-PR. They're amazing. Since the D2S bulbs have an awkward mounting flange, a bulb adapter is highly recommended (probably required for all aftermarket D2x bulbs) in order to get the bulb to sit in the housing properly. Easy stuff. I also made plug and play harnesses after ditching the stock HIDs and ballasts. I guess this is all just "rigging" stuff to work though??
10-18-2018, 12:52 AM
#19
a bulb adaptor is highly recommended"
treimche : did you make this your self or purchase?
Since they are not a fit I guess they are suitable for AP1 and AP2 as they won't fit either as they come!
And I assume as you ditched the ballast you have used them as a low beam replacement since the highbeam
does not use the ballast. So they would be suitable for my AP1 low beam if can get a bulb adaptor
treimche : did you make this your self or purchase?
Since they are not a fit I guess they are suitable for AP1 and AP2 as they won't fit either as they come!
And I assume as you ditched the ballast you have used them as a low beam replacement since the highbeam
does not use the ballast. So they would be suitable for my AP1 low beam if can get a bulb adaptor
10-18-2018, 06:08 PM
#20
a bulb adaptor is highly recommended"
treimche : did you make this your self or purchase?
Since they are not a fit I guess they are suitable for AP1 and AP2 as they won't fit either as they come!
And I assume as you ditched the ballast you have used them as a low beam replacement since the highbeam
does not use the ballast. So they would be suitable for my AP1 low beam if can get a bulb adaptor
treimche : did you make this your self or purchase?
Since they are not a fit I guess they are suitable for AP1 and AP2 as they won't fit either as they come!
And I assume as you ditched the ballast you have used them as a low beam replacement since the highbeam
does not use the ballast. So they would be suitable for my AP1 low beam if can get a bulb adaptor
Here are the LED bulb holders that I am using: "H1 holder Accord" but they aren't perfect. There are others that look more similar to the base of the OEM D2S bulb that should probably be used. Something like this: https://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/LEDBulbHolder-Honda-Odyssey or maybe this:
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