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Any of you guys have LED fog bulbs ?

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Old 07-22-08, 06:37 PM
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Default Any of you guys have LED fog bulbs ?

I was just on ebay looking for D4S bulbs as well as 9006 6000K HID bulbs for the fogs. And I came across these new 9006 LED bulbs, they look like regular 9006 bulbs only they LED. They're just as bright as HID's, cheaper than HID's too. I was wondering if anyone tried them yet ?
Old 07-22-08, 07:09 PM
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Never heard of these. I'd love to see pics.
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I hope I'm allowed to post such pics here,








There are many variations of these on ebay, just search for 9006 LED

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Old 07-22-08, 07:20 PM
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Sorry, I should have said "installed" pics.
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Those are for show purposes only I beleive....
Old 07-23-08, 05:51 AM
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1 watt LED is not going to be as bright as HID, infact it will not be as bright as the factory halogen. As EyeKutr said, those are for show only, they will not light up the road. They are nothing more than expensive marker lights.
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I almost bought these but just went with PIAA Extreme Whites.




$114.99
Bulb Type: 9006
Sold As: Twin Pack [Pair]
Wattage [draw]: 1.5
Wattage [output]: 100
Color: Superwhite
Color Temp: 4800K
Warranty: 90 Days

IPF Super Light Emitting Diode bulbs are the newest thing on the market. With only a 1.5 watt draw the LED technology allows for a bright light with none of the heat. IPF LED bulbs are manufactured to match perfectly with OEM HID headlights when used in fog lights. IPF LED bulbs are manufactured with top quality materials, and feature a 90 day warranty. Made in Japan.
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When are they going to start selling aftermarket LED headlight bulbs as bright as the ones in the LS and the Audi, I cant wait.
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the LED headlight on the LS is actually dimmer than its HID counterparts....FYI
Old 07-23-08, 10:33 AM
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How about Audi's ?
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only the R8 has full LED headlights

if you can read german - full info here

http://www.al-lighting.de/neu/produc..._Ackermann.pdf

if not, some info here

http://www.al-lighting.de/index.php?id=1354
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HID is still the leading technology as far as efficiency when it comes to automotive lighting. LED as of now doesn't really offer any real advantage over HID.
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Whlkev, thz for the info. I didnt know that the LED headlights have to have a cooling system.
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led sounds promising. thing of the future
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Anyone know what the lumins is from the LS or the Audi LED headlights?


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