LED Headlight conversion
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By the way we did a similar test on the 2018 F-150 and took a full video actually showing the lux test meter readings. As you can see the revolutionaries didn't show it.
Those headlights he chose as top performers have less than half of the performance of our LEDs and at least a good 2 year older compared to ours.
If I may suggest a true alternative to the halogen bulb I would go with a true bixenon canbus hid system. No problems with the Drls, no problems with scattered light on low beams and certainly won't complain about the high beams and it's truly the brightest at 20ft away will put 150% increase over the LEDs and 311% over halogen. The biggest difference between the led kit and hid is that the hid will still give you a good light output and at 120ft the hids will have a 200% increase over the led and whooping 3200% increase over halogen. At 180ft away the increase from hid to led is 600% and the halogen Does not produce any lux after 120ft.
https://youtu.be/M9_Fg42lASo
Those headlights he chose as top performers have less than half of the performance of our LEDs and at least a good 2 year older compared to ours.
If I may suggest a true alternative to the halogen bulb I would go with a true bixenon canbus hid system. No problems with the Drls, no problems with scattered light on low beams and certainly won't complain about the high beams and it's truly the brightest at 20ft away will put 150% increase over the LEDs and 311% over halogen. The biggest difference between the led kit and hid is that the hid will still give you a good light output and at 120ft the hids will have a 200% increase over the led and whooping 3200% increase over halogen. At 180ft away the increase from hid to led is 600% and the halogen Does not produce any lux after 120ft.
https://youtu.be/M9_Fg42lASo
I ask because it would definitely help me make a better informed decision
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I was able to snap a couple pics tonight of my Supernova V3's
I was parked on this road so I was in the same position for both the low beam pic and the high beam pic. The grassy sides of the road slope upwards on both sides.
To me side to side visibility is great. The light from the 4 headlights is pretty focused on the center of the road and then is spreads out from there. I have not yet been flashed by oncoming cars so although these bulbs are very bright the light is focused in the right places.
Low beams...light is even and nicely spread out.
High Beams...light is still even, nicely spread out but those trees are really lit up in the background. I would guess those trees are about a 7 or 8 iron away.
I was parked on this road so I was in the same position for both the low beam pic and the high beam pic. The grassy sides of the road slope upwards on both sides.
To me side to side visibility is great. The light from the 4 headlights is pretty focused on the center of the road and then is spreads out from there. I have not yet been flashed by oncoming cars so although these bulbs are very bright the light is focused in the right places.
Low beams...light is even and nicely spread out.
High Beams...light is still even, nicely spread out but those trees are really lit up in the background. I would guess those trees are about a 7 or 8 iron away.
Can't wait to hear if you have any quirky issues...if not I'll pull the trigger myself.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: St Louis Suburbs
Headlights are fantastic. The auto high beam with the LED's is a game changer. Zero issues.
The auto on function works just like the factory set up also.
Last night I ordered more LED's from Headlight Revolution. I picked up their Fogs and chose the plug and play version. They are the fog version of my headlights. I also bought the LED's for the pretty dim license plate lights.
If this goes well then my next steps will be to convert the tail lights and reverse lights.
Cross-Country
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I have been running the LED's 100% of the time with the DRL's on...zero issues. They just work.
Headlights are fantastic. The auto high beam with the LED's is a game changer. Zero issues.
The auto on function works just like the factory set up also.
Last night I ordered more LED's from Headlight Revolution. I picked up their Fogs and chose the plug and play version. They are the fog version of my headlights. I also bought the LED's for the pretty dim license plate lights.
If this goes well then my next steps will be to convert the tail lights and reverse lights.
Headlights are fantastic. The auto high beam with the LED's is a game changer. Zero issues.
The auto on function works just like the factory set up also.
Last night I ordered more LED's from Headlight Revolution. I picked up their Fogs and chose the plug and play version. They are the fog version of my headlights. I also bought the LED's for the pretty dim license plate lights.
If this goes well then my next steps will be to convert the tail lights and reverse lights.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: St Louis Suburbs
I tried to get fogs from Vanquish.
I just placed an order for fogs from HR (Headlight Revolution). Supernova V3’s to match my headlights. I also bought the license plate LED’s and hopefully can get those installed this week.
If all that goes well then I will do the tail lights and reverse lights.
I just placed an order for fogs from HR (Headlight Revolution). Supernova V3’s to match my headlights. I also bought the license plate LED’s and hopefully can get those installed this week.
If all that goes well then I will do the tail lights and reverse lights.
Former Vendor
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It's unbelievable to see companies like headlight revolution putting up fake numbers on usable light from those led bulbs. I can assure you the output gets reduced by 1/3 to 2/3 from the halogens. The point of upgrading should not be just for color.
Here is a test video we took for 2018 F-150 at 80 ft away, and this is why a high-end led kit. I wouldn't even waste my time of adding the headlight revolution into the equation unless I get enough requests:
And here is a quick walkaround of the 2017 SD with the HID system we put together for this truck, it's bulletproof and a TRUE UPGRADE to the halogens. Don't mind the color of the lights, for some reason the phone took the video and the color was off completely.
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I have been running the LED's 100% of the time with the DRL's on...zero issues. They just work.
Headlights are fantastic. The auto high beam with the LED's is a game changer. Zero issues.
The auto on function works just like the factory setup also.
Last night I ordered more LED's from Headlight Revolution. I picked up their Fogs and chose the plug and played version. They are the fog version of my headlights. I also bought the leds for the pretty dim license plate lights.
If this goes well, then my next steps will be to convert the tail lights and reverse lights.
Headlights are fantastic. The auto high beam with the LED's is a game changer. Zero issues.
The auto on function works just like the factory setup also.
Last night I ordered more LED's from Headlight Revolution. I picked up their Fogs and chose the plug and played version. They are the fog version of my headlights. I also bought the leds for the pretty dim license plate lights.
If this goes well, then my next steps will be to convert the tail lights and reverse lights.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Aug 2017
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From: St Louis Suburbs
I have no way to measure the light output of the V3’s I bought from Headlight Revolution but the lighting in my photos is very accurate for color and you can certainly tell they are significantly brighter than stock. I was sent the correct bulbs promptly and they worked perfectly from the get go.
Do you know how I can get a refund for the incorrect fogs I was sent by Vanquish. I can’t get anyone to return my phone calls or emails. I am only interested in a refund at this point. Thank you.
Former Vendor
Joined: May 2017
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Actually no I am not interested.
I have no way to measure the light output of the V3’s I bought from Headlight Revolution but the lighting in my photos is very accurate for color and you can certainly tell they are significantly brighter than stock. I was sent the correct bulbs promptly and they worked perfectly from the get go.
Do you know how I can get a refund for the incorrect fogs I was sent by Vanquish. I can’t get anyone to return my phone calls or emails. I am only interested in a refund at this point. Thank you.
I have no way to measure the light output of the V3’s I bought from Headlight Revolution but the lighting in my photos is very accurate for color and you can certainly tell they are significantly brighter than stock. I was sent the correct bulbs promptly and they worked perfectly from the get go.
Do you know how I can get a refund for the incorrect fogs I was sent by Vanquish. I can’t get anyone to return my phone calls or emails. I am only interested in a refund at this point. Thank you.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Aug 2016
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Actually no I am not interested.
I have no way to measure the light output of the V3’s I bought from Headlight Revolution but the lighting in my photos is very accurate for color and you can certainly tell they are significantly brighter than stock. I was sent the correct bulbs promptly and they worked perfectly from the get go.
Do you know how I can get a refund for the incorrect fogs I was sent by Vanquish. I can’t get anyone to return my phone calls or emails. I am only interested in a refund at this point. Thank you.
I have no way to measure the light output of the V3’s I bought from Headlight Revolution but the lighting in my photos is very accurate for color and you can certainly tell they are significantly brighter than stock. I was sent the correct bulbs promptly and they worked perfectly from the get go.
Do you know how I can get a refund for the incorrect fogs I was sent by Vanquish. I can’t get anyone to return my phone calls or emails. I am only interested in a refund at this point. Thank you.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: St Louis Suburbs
please send me a return address label. You guys sent me the wrong bulbs. I emailed and chatted with Jessi and he said you guys were not effected by the hurricane. His cars were safe in the garage. Thanks.
Former Vendor
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thats correct but we spent over a week without work and limited internet from phone and no electricity.