Question about LED headlight bulbs for 90-93 Qs.

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mattd1979
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Has anybody here looked at this site or any site that deals with LED conversion bulbs, specifically for headlight bulb replacement? Here is a link. Let me know what you think.

Matt

http://store.ijdmtoy.com/120-SMD-9005-D ... hts-4l.htm

P.S. The 9006 are for low beam and the 9005 are high beam.


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If they cant tell you how many lumens they produce,consider them strictly cosmetic and NOT a equal,much less better option than even the stock bulbs.

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Note that in the title it even says "For Fog Lights or Daytime Running Lights"

LED technology has grown by leaps and bounds - but I don't think it's gotten to the point that they're ready for primary illumination - at least in the aftermarket. LEDs are great for visibility as an indicator (e.g. to look at) but not so good in terms of illuminating things. A lot of this has to do with the directness of the light. It spreads very little - so even if the output is nearly equal in lumens the light doesn't spread as well or shine as far as other light sources.

Heath


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