anyone using LED foglams?

**tevilo** · August 4th, 2014 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by yebo

cree led, afaik, is 6000 kelvin so medyo alangan din ako maglagay ng cree led bulb sa headlights. meron binebenta na 30 watts cree h3 and h4 bulbs e. P1400 each, pwede na sana sa starex.

6000k does not give good visibility DAW sa ulan so not advisable. But IDK if anyone has tried installing them. Cheaper pa kay HID.

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**IMm29** · August 4th, 2014 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by tevilo

6000k does not give good visibility DAW sa ulan so not advisable. But IDK if anyone has tried installing them. Cheaper pa kay HID.

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Well, in a direct comparison of 6000K output with 4300K -- same type of bulb, same enclosure -- there's definitely better visibility in the rain with the 4300K because it's slightly more yellowish. Comparing the 6000K LED output vs OEM yellowish, and that's another story. With great output comes great glare as well, kaya si glenn manikis patay sindi sa LED niya.

**lowslowbenz** · August 4th, 2014 05:50 PM

Is there such a thing as "yellow" LED's?

With today's unpredictable weather, IMHO yellow(ish) coloured lamps is the way to go.

**glenn manikis** · August 4th, 2014 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by lowslowbenz

Is there such a thing as "yellow" LED's?

With today's unpredictable weather, IMHO yellow(ish) coloured lamps is the way to go.

meron yellow tint for LED BAR...

**oj88** · August 4th, 2014 07:33 PM

The problem with using LED is purely in the optics. Nothing exists yet as an aftermarket product that can emulate the cut-off that is present in standard automotive low-beam headlamps. In that sense, it should be illegal to use LEDs, from a certain intensity, to be used as driving lights.

LED DRLs by design are operated at relatively low-intensity. So even if they don't employ a cut-off, it is less likely to cause glare to oncoming drivers. Some cars even lower the intensity when you turn the headlamps. Although, I'm starting to see LED DRLs that blinding, day or night. These too, should be banned, IMO.

**oj88** · August 4th, 2014 07:34 PM

The problem with using LED is purely in the optics. Nothing exists yet as an aftermarket product that can emulate the cut-off that is present in standard automotive low-beam headlamps. In that sense, it should be illegal to use LEDs, from a certain intensity, to be used as driving lights.

LED DRLs by design are operated at relatively low-intensity. So even if they don't employ a cut-off, it is less likely to cause glare to oncoming drivers. Some cars even lower the intensity when you turn the headlamps on. Although, I'm starting to see LED DRLs that are blinding, day or night. These too, should be banned, IMO.

**chyll2** · August 4th, 2014 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by lowslowbenz

Is there such a thing as "yellow" LED's?

With today's unpredictable weather, IMHO yellow(ish) coloured lamps is the way to go.

kain ka yema. itabi mo yung balat pagtapos tapos dikit mo sa led bar

anyway, you can easily tint it. If you want something that is not permanent, maybe you can look for a aftermarket cover or custom made acrylic cover, then ayun yung i-tint or painted with clear yellow paint.

**IMm29** · August 6th, 2014 11:25 AM

some LEDs have the option to install a snap on transparent yellow cover to give you the yellow effect.

**nori** · August 22nd, 2014 12:27 AM

Originally Posted by IMm29

some LEDs have the option to install a snap on transparent yellow cover to give you the yellow effect.

would it give off the same rain visibility as the real yellow 4300k bulbs? been thinking of doing the yellow tint stuff.

**confused shoes** · August 23rd, 2014 02:33 PM

^ 4300K bulb is not yellow but white. Warm white. A yellow bulb is about 2600K to 3200K.

A yellow LED is more on the shade of amber.

I think a yellow halogen 2600K may have better effect than a yellow LED in the rain.

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