I'm rethinking this and thinking of putting cubes in the high beam location in the headlight housing since the projectors can be set up for both high and low beams via the solenoid.Dakotawilk said:
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Dakotawilk
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some good RIGID spot beams would be cool or there hyper beams better yet and do the halos on them would be sweet!!Dluvr22 said:
09chevyavy
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If you need any help let me know 
Sure thing 09chevyavy
So far all the cubes I've seen are 3" and up. Without major modification to the high beams socket , it would be almost impossible I think. I put the projector shroud for the 2.5' inch projector against the housing and it barely fit in there. In fact it won't fit at all with my strobe bulb in there. I don't want to loose the strobes so I am trying to find at least a 2" inch cube. If I can't find a cube that fits, I'll just have to stick with a LED bulb in there.
All of this is just conjecture while eyeing the lamps on the truck. I'm debating between buying a new set of lamps versus reusing the old.
I can have the lamps off for a couple of days while I work on them once I figure out all that I need to put in them. It's the figuring out that is the hardest.
BTW what size is the cube in yours 09chevyavy?
So far all the cubes I've seen are 3" and up. Without major modification to the high beams socket , it would be almost impossible I think. I put the projector shroud for the 2.5' inch projector against the housing and it barely fit in there. In fact it won't fit at all with my strobe bulb in there. I don't want to loose the strobes so I am trying to find at least a 2" inch cube. If I can't find a cube that fits, I'll just have to stick with a LED bulb in there.
All of this is just conjecture while eyeing the lamps on the truck. I'm debating between buying a new set of lamps versus reusing the old.
I can have the lamps off for a couple of days while I work on them once I figure out all that I need to put in them. It's the figuring out that is the hardest.
BTW what size is the cube in yours 09chevyavy?
09ChevvAvy I looked at your thread again and there is definitely no way the cubes you used will fit in my lamp housing so it's back to the drawing board.
09chevyavy
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They are 3x3" cubes. So they wouldnt work if you arent into doing a lot of trimming and custom massaging.
I know I am soon going to start the process of building yet another set of headlights.
3.0" FXR projector bi-xenon
Cube in the high beam
single row 8" bar with an amber lens as a turn signal (dual intensity thanks to resistors)
Full black housings
I will also do new tail lights
really dark tinted light with 3/4 clear and 1/4 black mixed but not covering reverse light
KC cyclone lights in red in both stop light slots
cube in reverse light spot
painted black housing
I know I am soon going to start the process of building yet another set of headlights.
3.0" FXR projector bi-xenon
Cube in the high beam
single row 8" bar with an amber lens as a turn signal (dual intensity thanks to resistors)
Full black housings
I will also do new tail lights
really dark tinted light with 3/4 clear and 1/4 black mixed but not covering reverse light
KC cyclone lights in red in both stop light slots
cube in reverse light spot
painted black housing
Dakotawilk
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Another option is to look at cannon LED's there not super common but come in a smaller thing and they are round.
As far as the LED bulbs go, my choices are the Oracle LED and the VLED bulb
here's a quick comparison
Oracle LED VLED
$160.00 $200.00
Cree MK-R Chip Philips LMZ Chip
2 LEDs per bulb 2 LEDs per bulb
15W/LED
Viewing Angle 120 degrees/led Viewing Angle 140 degrees/led
1769 lm @ 15 W (85?C)/led 980 lm (85?C)
fixed led location User adjustable led location for best light output regardless of reflector housing
The led specs I pulled directly from Philips and Cree's spec sheets
Oracle website lists these specs:
? Lumens: 2200 lm (per bulb)
? Lifetime: 30,000 hrs
? Wattage: 56 W total (28 W per bulb)
? Technology: 2x14 W CREE LED (per bulb)
? Input VoltageC9V-DC32V
? Plug&Play: Hl Connectors
? Flicker-Free
? Shockproof,Dust-proof and Waterproof.
? 2 Year Manufacturer Warranty.
Vled's Specs
NEW LMZ High Output 3000LM EACH 25W LED Headlights
Base types: H1
FEATURES
? 3000LM total output (per bulb) 50% increase over halogen
? 2X Philips Luxeon MZ LED
? LED direction is adjustable for optimal output in a variety of housings
? LED depth is adjustable for optimal output in a variety of housings
? Available in 5000K or 6000K color temperature
? OK for use in projectors
? Current Draw ~1.75A @ 12V
? 11-30V constant current driver
? 9V minimum operating voltage
? Waterproof driver and connectors level IP68
? Over-heat Failure Protection
? Lifespan more than 30,000 hrs
? Perfect fitment, easily replaces old dull filament bulbs
? Powerful output, with a new refined look
? Simple to install with stunning results
?One of the best appearance upgrades you can make to your vehicle
? Upgrade to the modern look of LED
Made from the best components and high quality materials this is the perfect upgrade for headlights and fog lights.
1 Year Warranty
Both have a good list of features unfortunately they are not comparatively priced.
I like Oracles 2yr warranty compared to VLed's 1 year warranty
The better viewing angle on the VLED means more dispersed light below the projector cutoff
Gosh my head is spinning from researching these lights
Now if only someone will give me 360 dollars to order both and see which one works best.
here's a quick comparison
Oracle LED VLED
$160.00 $200.00
Cree MK-R Chip Philips LMZ Chip
2 LEDs per bulb 2 LEDs per bulb
15W/LED
Viewing Angle 120 degrees/led Viewing Angle 140 degrees/led
1769 lm @ 15 W (85?C)/led 980 lm (85?C)
fixed led location User adjustable led location for best light output regardless of reflector housing
The led specs I pulled directly from Philips and Cree's spec sheets
Oracle website lists these specs:
? Lumens: 2200 lm (per bulb)
? Lifetime: 30,000 hrs
? Wattage: 56 W total (28 W per bulb)
? Technology: 2x14 W CREE LED (per bulb)
? Input Voltage
C9V-DC32V? Plug&Play: Hl Connectors
? Flicker-Free
? Shockproof,Dust-proof and Waterproof.
? 2 Year Manufacturer Warranty.
Vled's Specs
NEW LMZ High Output 3000LM EACH 25W LED Headlights
Base types: H1
FEATURES
? 3000LM total output (per bulb) 50% increase over halogen
? 2X Philips Luxeon MZ LED
? LED direction is adjustable for optimal output in a variety of housings
? LED depth is adjustable for optimal output in a variety of housings
? Available in 5000K or 6000K color temperature
? OK for use in projectors
? Current Draw ~1.75A @ 12V
? 11-30V constant current driver
? 9V minimum operating voltage
? Waterproof driver and connectors level IP68
? Over-heat Failure Protection
? Lifespan more than 30,000 hrs
? Perfect fitment, easily replaces old dull filament bulbs
? Powerful output, with a new refined look
? Simple to install with stunning results
?One of the best appearance upgrades you can make to your vehicle
? Upgrade to the modern look of LED
Made from the best components and high quality materials this is the perfect upgrade for headlights and fog lights.
1 Year Warranty
Both have a good list of features unfortunately they are not comparatively priced.
I like Oracles 2yr warranty compared to VLed's 1 year warranty
The better viewing angle on the VLED means more dispersed light below the projector cutoff
Gosh my head is spinning from researching these lights
Now if only someone will give me 360 dollars to order both and see which one works best.
3,000 lm vs. 2,200. I think I'd want the higher light output.
This mod is already getting expensive I just ordered a H1 HID bulb kit for comparison purposes. I also ordered 1 pair of
LED bulbs today but am considering ordering the other brand to have handy and compare with the HIDs as well . Also ordered a LED Halo ring and considering color options for the "demon eye" kit I want to use. Finally I am also looking at some plasma switchback LED strips that I want to put in and shopping around for a small cube I can put in the high beam location.
LED bulbs today but am considering ordering the other brand to have handy and compare with the HIDs as well . Also ordered a LED Halo ring and considering color options for the "demon eye" kit I want to use. Finally I am also looking at some plasma switchback LED strips that I want to put in and shopping around for a small cube I can put in the high beam location.
So far this is what I have.
I choose to go with a shroud with a squarish LED ring as I feel like a circular ring will look out of place on a truck with a lot of angles in the front end
At least I want to have enough parts in to do a comparison test before my 30 day buyer's remorse period is up. This way If I test the LED with the projectors outside of the headlamp assembly and I am just not satisfied with the output , I can have the option to scrap the project at a minimal loss. At this point though I have high hopes that'll I'll be able to figure something out.
I choose to go with a shroud with a squarish LED ring as I feel like a circular ring will look out of place on a truck with a lot of angles in the front end
At least I want to have enough parts in to do a comparison test before my 30 day buyer's remorse period is up. This way If I test the LED with the projectors outside of the headlamp assembly and I am just not satisfied with the output , I can have the option to scrap the project at a minimal loss. At this point though I have high hopes that'll I'll be able to figure something out.
Where did you get those shrouds and are they for a Mini H1? I have a D2S setup I am looking for a shroud for because the one I have is way too big.
Going in a cavalier... Will need dramatic bucket readjusting to fit but should be worth it for 55watt HIDS...
Rodney
Going in a cavalier... Will need dramatic bucket readjusting to fit but should be worth it for 55watt HIDS...
Rodney
wyotonka
Full Member
I have been looking everywhere for square Amber halos, no such luck. I'm stoked to see what you build.
Install40
Full Member
Those look awesome! Can't wait to see them once you do the install !
Are they alot of work to put in?
Are they alot of work to put in?
redheadedrod said:
Yes they are for the Mini H1. TRS sells them. These are the Apollo 1.0 Square. TRS does not sell the square LED rings any longer though. I had to order the rings from an ebay seller here in the US. They should be here sometime this weekend. I post pics when I get them.
wyotonka said:I have been looking everywhere for square Amber halos, no such luck. I'm stoked to see what you build.
TRS sells switchback led rings but they are not square unfortunately so that's the tradeoff I have to accept. LED Concepts have nice switchback leds that I've veen looking at. They are very flexible and could very well work in place of square LED ring LOL I'm using square and ring to describe the same thing in a sentence.
Install40 said:Those look awesome! Can't wait to see them once you do the install !
Are they alot of work to put in?
This is my first one. It'll be new territory for me.
09chevyavy
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Dluvr22 said:
Its really not too bad
Dakotawilk
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X2 and links to everything would be super cool!!Lvrboy said:
Finally some updates I can share.
I had ordered a demon eye kit and square halos last week. Both of them arrived and could not fit so I have to mail them back and think of building a customer ring for the HIDs.
On the positive side I received one of the LED headlights I ordered today and the HID bulbs I also ordered for comparison. I therefore couldn't wait to get started on something.
Here are pics of the LED Headlights I received today.
I had ordered a demon eye kit and square halos last week. Both of them arrived and could not fit so I have to mail them back and think of building a customer ring for the HIDs.
On the positive side I received one of the LED headlights I ordered today and the HID bulbs I also ordered for comparison. I therefore couldn't wait to get started on something.
Here are pics of the LED Headlights I received today.
Here is a comparison with the HIDs to show the light source. This is the mos important piece of the upgrade. If the source of the light differs by enough of a margin the output gets screwed up and everything loks like a complete mess.
My main concern at this point is if there is enough space behind the headlight for the LED to fit.
My main concern at this point is if there is enough space behind the headlight for the LED to fit.
After some minor trimming to get that perfect fit in the Mini H1 housing.
And Finally It's on.
The HID and the LED are supposedly rated at 6000K but the HID has more of a bluish tint than the LED
Here they are connected to the battery in my Audi.
The HID and the LED are supposedly rated at 6000K but the HID has more of a bluish tint than the LED
Here they are connected to the battery in my Audi.
Now I'm wondering if I should post the light output now or wait until nightfall to take more pics.