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    i wonder how a projector housing would work with these leds



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    Quote Originally Posted by Mitz View Post
    So then, in my opinion, no LED cannot emit light beyond the 180-degree horizontal plane. So, I am considering the LED bulb with the curved LED housing that serves as reflector to extend the beam angle. I'll give update once I have it installed.
    with the LEDs we use there is no issue with high beam.

    Does you headlight have a reflective cap as in image below?

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    Quote Originally Posted by gunlak View Post
    i wonder how a projector housing would work with these leds
    I think it is easier to get projector-type headlights to work, because low and high are separate and can be adjusted independently.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cyclopathic View Post
    with the LEDs we use there is no issue with high beam.
    Yes, I agree. My concern, however, is that you do no not get the full 360 degree pattern in halogens.

    Halogen high beam >>
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    With single side LED's, you get only 180 degree beam on the horizontal plane.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cyclopathic View Post
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    Does you headlight have a reflective cap as in image below?
    I think that cap is used as a shield to prevent glare to oncoming motorists.

    OPT7 Fluxbeam LED Headlight, with LED on two sides, has some positive reviews.
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    http://opt-7.com/opt7-fluxbeam-led-headlight/
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    I will try to make a picture of the beam. If there's any loss it is not detectable; Perhaps it is directly above?

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    How are your LED bulbs working out now that you've had them a while cyclopathic? Got any pics of before/after beam patterns?
    Custom Mirage products: Cruise control kit, Glove box light, MAF sensor housing, Rear sway bar, Upper grill block

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    How do the cooling fans get powered on LED headlights? I've been researching LED headlights for some time, and this part still escapes me. I'm kind of surprised they even need them.

    And is there some reference number on the Amazon part listed that can help us find appropriate bulbs on other websites? I don't recall any other posts about LED headlights on this forum complaining about the direction of the beam.

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    LED fans are powered by 12v from headlight the same harness connector as bulb. LED runs at 35v, so fans cool invertors and help to prevent SMDs from overheating. If you wonder why they needed read this https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light-emitting_diode good luck.

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    I've had my LED's in for over 6 months now and I wouldn't go back....

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    Which are better? the ones with the big heatsink at the back or with fans? I'm having doubts with the ones with fans coz if the fan suddenly stopped, the diode's would just quickly die from the heat?



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