Djtj Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 I was about to pull the trigger on these, but then I noticed they make a 50w, 60w, and 80w. Think I should get a higher powered version? Any thoughts from those that have installed the 50w? I have hid's so they will only be drl's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djtj Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 I bit the bullet and bought the same ones op purchased. I'm very happy. I also put these in the license plate lights. So much better!! http://www.usa.philips.com/c-p/127996000KB2/visionled-led-car-lamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torquer Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 I was about to pull the trigger on these, but then I noticed they make a 50w, 60w, and 80w. Think I should get a higher powered version? Any thoughts from those that have installed the 50w? I have hid's so they will only be drl's I have the same ones as the OP, and I"m guessing that the higher wattage won't make that much difference. These really aren't designed to do anything other than be more visible to other drivers. If they don't see you with 50W bulbs I'm not sure they'd see you with others. Just my two cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s4tom3 Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 What am I missing here. Have a non HID equipped Sport and went to install new DRL bulbs from the OP and they are not compatible. They are 9005 bulbs, not H15's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar302 Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) What am I missing here. Have a non HID equipped Sport and went to install new DRL bulbs from the OP and they are not compatible. They are 9005 bulbs, not H15's.OP has factory equipped HID lights. So it's not the same setup as yours. Edit: Just noticed in your photos, you shouldn't touch the glass part of halogen bulbs as the oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated. Edited August 8, 2015 by omar302 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
built2prfctn Posted August 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 What am I missing here. Have a non HID equipped Sport and went to install new DRL bulbs from the OP and they are not compatible. They are 9005 bulbs, not H15's. These bulbs are only for HID 401A package editions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s4tom3 Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 I guess I just cleared up the confusion. Need to return H15's. Should have pulled out the bulbs to confirm compatibility. They do make the same bulb in 9005 style. Any others make this mod with the 9005 bulb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s4tom3 Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 http://www.bambuzo.com/us/catalog/product/view/id/1427020/s/s-d-9005-hb3-60w-cree-led-12-chips-auto-car-truck-vehicle-head-signal-turn-brake-parking-tail-drl-fog-lights-bulb-lamp-light-source-pure-white-6000k-1200-1600lm/?gclid=Cj0KEQjw9JuuBRC2xPG59dbzkpIBEiQAzv4-G07op2n6AMpDP6GY1_FBFZIUOzqFTUQqup05216akKgaAiam8P8HAQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cds71 Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 built2prfctn.....thanks again for the great info...just installed mine and they look 100% better than stock! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Bonacic Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Any update for the non HID upgrade ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
037 Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 I went the same route except through a Chinese seller on eBay so my stuff is still in transit. I went with what they labeled a 100w product as the one on amazon is just 50w which I thought would be too dim. Will post photos once I get them, bought 2 sets. One cost me $14 and one $24, curious if they are the same brightness... Thanks for the photos OP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonp Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 I bit the bullet and bought the same ones op purchased. I'm very happy. I also put these in the license plate lights. So much better!! http://www.usa.philips.com/c-p/127996000KB2/visionled-led-car-lamp How easy was it to replace the plate lights? I just got my 2017 and I'm afraid of breaking the plastic housing. Didn't see any obvious clip to push in with a screw driver as indicated in the owners manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Halstead Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) all you guys buying higher wattage, keep an eye on your wiring, just going from a 50watt halogen to a 60w HIR requires a Relay so you don't start a fire...so imagine going even higher... Edited January 21, 2017 by Nick Halstead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 I went the same route except through a Chinese seller on eBay so my stuff is still in transit. I went with what they labeled a 100w product as the one on amazon is just 50w which I thought would be too dim. Will post photos once I get them, bought 2 sets. One cost me $14 and one $24, curious if they are the same brightness... Thanks for the photos OP! Once you stick thsee in keep an eye on your housings. I read in another forum where 100w started to burn the housings and connectors. (100 watts is a lot more heat in a small contained space like a housing). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlosAA45 Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 all you guys buying higher wattage, keep an eye on your wiring, just going from a 50watt halogen to a 60w HIR requires a Relay so you don't start a fire...so imagine going even higher... But the LED is 80W halogen equivalent, it only uses 16W power, then that's not a problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Halstead Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 But the LED is 80W halogen equivalent, it only uses 16W power, then that's not a problem? no, your only problem will be less focused light than halogen and blinding oncoming traffic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beezz Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 no, your only problem will be less focused light than halogen and blinding oncoming traffic But the LED is 80W halogen equivalent, it only uses 16W power, then that's not a problem? Think he's just talking about the hid equipped edge DRL upgrade, so no concern of blinding traffic. If you go up to a true 80W fan/fin cooled LED for the h15 then yeah you'll be blinding everyone and be burning up wiring 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWizard Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 If you go up to a true 80W fan/fin cooled LED for the h15 then yeah you'll be blinding everyone and be burning up wiring There is no such thing as a "true 80W" LED bulb. They are talking about "80W equivalent" meaning the light output is similar to that of an 80W incandescent bulb. The incandescent bulb would actually draw 80 watts but an 80W equivalent bulb would draw between 10 and 16 watts depending on the generation of LEDs used. 10 to 16 watts is not going to be a problem for the factory wiring. A halogen H15 is a dual filament 15 / 55 watt bulb producing 260 / 1350 lumens. The output of so-called 80W LED bulbs range from 800 lumens (older LEDs) through 1200 lumens (current inexpensive LEDs) to about 3200 lumens using CREE's latest LEDs (which are quite expensive). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beezz Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 (edited) Referring to these types: https://www.amazon.ca/Car-Rover-Headlight-Arc-Beam-Conversion/dp/B01I3GKI0O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486401934&sr=8-1&keywords=d3s+led https://www.amazon.ca/NEVERLAND-Headlight-Conversion-Driving-9600LM/dp/B01EUY2Y0A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486401743&sr=8-1&keywords=h15+led+90+w They definitely draw close to their rated wattage, but yeah nothing over factor wattage. They also dont have 9600lm just purely sales pitch. Edited February 6, 2017 by Beezz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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