Halogen vs hid vs led
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https://www.theretrofitsource.com/di...ih1-guide.html
Is the guide I'm using, H1 Mini's go into damn near anything so they're easier to work with
Is the guide I'm using, H1 Mini's go into damn near anything so they're easier to work with
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Here is why.
First off your wiring harness, bulb holder and plastic headlamp assembly were not designed for the current draw or the heat. You would not be the first person catch on fire as a result.
But assuming you took the time to replace the wiring harness with the appropriate gauge wire and the high heat bulb holder as well as vent the housing for cooling you are still faced with the delima of how to aim the lights pattern.
Low beams which used to be called "dips" do just that, the reflector focuses the light beam to angle down and to the right AND has a high degree of control over light scatter to reduce glare. The pattern it produces is asymmetrical.
Your high beams on the other hand focus the light beam to the center and above the centerline of the horizon and have much less control over light scatter since they are not intended to be used in fog or with on coming traffic.
so, even if you aim your high beams down low to where your low beams are supposed to be they will still glare into oncoming drivers eyes due to the designed pattern. meanwhile your low beams will be aimed so low as to render any additional lumens mostly pointless.
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It's a dust catcher for me because I don't think I'll ever get a proper housing for them. I'm thinking next year I'll get a set of OEM headlights from an '02+ MY truck and install them. I have an aftermarket '02+ set of headlights I put on the Ex a couple years ago but I am extremely disappointed in the light output.
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Originally Posted by pirate4x4_camo
Can it be done ? Yes. Should it be done ? No
Here is why.
First off your wiring harness, bulb holder and plastic headlamp assembly were not designed for the current draw or the heat. You would not be the first person catch on fire as a result.
But assuming you took the time to replace the wiring harness with the appropriate gauge wire and the high heat bulb holder as well as vent the housing for cooling you are still faced with the delima of how to aim the lights pattern.
Low beams which used to be called "dips" do just that, the reflector focuses the light beam to angle down and to the right AND has a high degree of control over light scatter to reduce glare. The pattern it produces is asymmetrical.
Your high beams on the other hand focus the light beam to the center and above the centerline of the horizon and have much less control over light scatter since they are not intended to be used in fog or with on coming traffic.
so, even if you aim your high beams down low to where your low beams are supposed to be they will still glare into oncoming drivers eyes due to the designed pattern. meanwhile your low beams will be aimed so low as to render any additional lumens mostly pointless.
Here is why.
First off your wiring harness, bulb holder and plastic headlamp assembly were not designed for the current draw or the heat. You would not be the first person catch on fire as a result.
But assuming you took the time to replace the wiring harness with the appropriate gauge wire and the high heat bulb holder as well as vent the housing for cooling you are still faced with the delima of how to aim the lights pattern.
Low beams which used to be called "dips" do just that, the reflector focuses the light beam to angle down and to the right AND has a high degree of control over light scatter to reduce glare. The pattern it produces is asymmetrical.
Your high beams on the other hand focus the light beam to the center and above the centerline of the horizon and have much less control over light scatter since they are not intended to be used in fog or with on coming traffic.
so, even if you aim your high beams down low to where your low beams are supposed to be they will still glare into oncoming drivers eyes due to the designed pattern. meanwhile your low beams will be aimed so low as to render any additional lumens mostly pointless.
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What about using led bulbs. Figured alot less heat and also less power drain. And i could use both without fear of a fire or melting
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Power drain ? Heat ? Your vehicles headlights have a single purpose, provide the best light possible for you to navigate without causing glare into oncoming motorist eyes. The power drain and heat are simply mechanical properties of light production and have been accounted for by the engineers who designed the systems in your vehicle.
Sounds to me like you are set on spending money regardless, please take the time to adjust your light before taking them out on the road. Let us know what light setup you go with and how it works out.
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Can it be done ? Yes. Should it be done ? No
Here is why.
First off your wiring harness, bulb holder and plastic headlamp assembly were not designed for the current draw or the heat. You would not be the first person catch on fire as a result.
But assuming you took the time to replace the wiring harness with the appropriate gauge wire and the high heat bulb holder as well as vent the housing for cooling you are still faced with the delima of how to aim the lights pattern.
Low beams which used to be called "dips" do just that, the reflector focuses the light beam to angle down and to the right AND has a high degree of control over light scatter to reduce glare. The pattern it produces is asymmetrical.
Your high beams on the other hand focus the light beam to the center and above the centerline of the horizon and have much less control over light scatter since they are not intended to be used in fog or with on coming traffic.
so, even if you aim your high beams down low to where your low beams are supposed to be they will still glare into oncoming drivers eyes due to the designed pattern. meanwhile your low beams will be aimed so low as to render any additional lumens mostly pointless.
Here is why.
First off your wiring harness, bulb holder and plastic headlamp assembly were not designed for the current draw or the heat. You would not be the first person catch on fire as a result.
But assuming you took the time to replace the wiring harness with the appropriate gauge wire and the high heat bulb holder as well as vent the housing for cooling you are still faced with the delima of how to aim the lights pattern.
Low beams which used to be called "dips" do just that, the reflector focuses the light beam to angle down and to the right AND has a high degree of control over light scatter to reduce glare. The pattern it produces is asymmetrical.
Your high beams on the other hand focus the light beam to the center and above the centerline of the horizon and have much less control over light scatter since they are not intended to be used in fog or with on coming traffic.
so, even if you aim your high beams down low to where your low beams are supposed to be they will still glare into oncoming drivers eyes due to the designed pattern. meanwhile your low beams will be aimed so low as to render any additional lumens mostly pointless.
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Originally Posted by pirate4x4_camo
what about LED ?
Power drain ? Heat ? Your vehicles headlights have a single purpose, provide the best light possible for you to navigate without causing glare into oncoming motorist eyes. The power drain and heat are simply mechanical properties of light production and have been accounted for by the engineers who designed the systems in your vehicle.
Sounds to me like you are set on spending money regardless, please take the time to adjust your light before taking them out on the road. Let us know what light setup you go with and how it works out.
Power drain ? Heat ? Your vehicles headlights have a single purpose, provide the best light possible for you to navigate without causing glare into oncoming motorist eyes. The power drain and heat are simply mechanical properties of light production and have been accounted for by the engineers who designed the systems in your vehicle.
Sounds to me like you are set on spending money regardless, please take the time to adjust your light before taking them out on the road. Let us know what light setup you go with and how it works out.
