LED headlamp bulbs

Electrical 206CC problems
Timric
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LED headlamp bulbs

Post by Timric »

I seem to be replacing my H7 headlamp bulbs all too often. I’m not keen on xenon HIDs so I’m looking at LED bulbs. Any thoughts please? There seems to be a vast array of lumens, wattage and kelvin ratings - I understand what each of these are but what is the best combination for good night vision without blinding on coming vehicles?!!

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gazza82
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Re: LED headlamp bulbs

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Will be worse than H7s. They don't direct light to lamp reflectors properly. The lamps need to be designed around the led so they were never made
Family Fleet: ex-Cayman Green 206 CC 2.0 LE, Indigo Blue 206 1.4 HDi Hatchback, Subaru BRZ Auto, Alfa Romeo MiTo

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Capncol
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Re: LED headlamp bulbs

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You may find all sorts of bulb warnings come up too (or worse)
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