LED ~ HID Comparison ~ Questions

Johnathon · November 7th, 2009, 03:27 AM

Im looking into new headlights.. and the basic idea is.. Im going to have the smoked mustang headlights that come with a Xenon bulb. However.. I saw a car in town.. lights bright as hell.. the guy said he had LED.. I asked around a bit.. and cant find any IN town.. so anyone know a place to find some that would actually ' fit ' a 01 mustang..

the local car shops couldnt seem to find any.. As well.. would a LED headlight be better for smoked headlights.. or a HID Xenon.. or whats the difference?

winnie51189 · November 7th, 2009, 01:23 PM

As far as I know very few cars come with them stock and the lights alone usually add on to the price tag somewhere around $4,000-$7,000. IDK about you but I would look into making them yourself before even considering buying them, however you need to have pretty good knowledge in electronics before you even bother messing with it b/c it's definitely not as easy as it would seem.

WhtStang00 · November 7th, 2009, 01:46 PM

i like HIDs personally

winnie51189 · November 7th, 2009, 01:59 PM

I love my HIDs even though one is blown out. The one that still works it brighter than 2 halogens

Triple A · November 7th, 2009, 02:04 PM

i'd just got w/ HID's if i were you.

WhtStang00 · November 7th, 2009, 03:10 PM

But then again, if you know how to work with LEDs and what not and have the cash to do it, i think it would be pretty cool to see LEDs done up right

YoungMedic23 · November 7th, 2009, 03:19 PM

HID's FTW

And reverse HID's

If you're looking for LED's like running lights then look no farther than V-leds.com

They have the nicest, brightest, longest lasting LED's period

WhtStang00 · November 7th, 2009, 04:32 PM

would it be possible to make LEDs into turning signals?

winnie51189 · November 7th, 2009, 07:20 PM

Yea they actually have plug-n-play led's for turn signals, brake lights, etc. Just check your local auto parts store.

WhtStang00 · November 7th, 2009, 07:21 PM

is it illegal to have turn signals any other color besides amber?

winnie51189 · November 7th, 2009, 07:28 PM

Pretty sure it is, but just to be safe I would ask a local law enforcement officer just to see what they would say. I saw a Bronze/Orange 350z with blue turn signals, I'm not gonna like it looked pretty sick, but I don't think it would work on any other color.

TheGreatLouisianaRoadkill · November 7th, 2009, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by WhtStang00

would it be possible to make LEDs into turning signals?

I have LED turn signals on my RX-8. It's not hard to do, just make sure you get some load resistors for them. Go to V-leds.com, they will have everything you need.

mcqueen · November 8th, 2009, 02:33 AM

Johnathon I think you made the same mistake I did. You bought a set of headlights, left in the Xenon bulbs they came with, and they just don't compare to other HIDs/LEDs. Problem is HID bulbs need a conversion kit to work correctly. You can pick a conversion kit up on ebay for $40 to $100. That's what I did though I have yet to install it (currently running halogens).

Johnathon · November 8th, 2009, 02:40 AM

Alright well good thing is its still stock headlights.. I had some Xenon bulbs a friend gave me.. but when I tried switching the bulbs out.. it didnt work xD So kinda picked up that I needed everything new.. but with all that was said.. I think I will try the HID conversion kit before I do anything else. Its still going behind smoked lights anyways.. so.. the brightness of the bulb and darkness of the headlight should blend fine. And.. my friend owns a VR4... had LED as his turn signals.. and cop gave him a ticket for it.. dunt know why.. maybe in Oklahoma.. illegal =.=

YoungMedic23 · November 8th, 2009, 03:08 AM

I have these for my turn lights...from V-LEDs

My blown 08 Jeep Srt8 launch - Car Videos on StreetFire

winnie51189 · November 8th, 2009, 03:25 AM

All I know is SRT8's can haul some serious ass. I can't wait till I own one and mod the shit out of it. YoungMedic, I wasn't aware you were rolling around with 600hp/580tq, until I saw another video of your jeep on youtube by complete accident. when I saw the grill I made the connection, well that and I saw the username LOL

YoungMedic23 · November 8th, 2009, 04:38 AM

Originally Posted by winnie51189

All I know is SRT8's can haul some serious ass. I can't wait till I own one and mod the shit out of it. YoungMedic, I wasn't aware you were rolling around with 600hp/580tq, until I saw another video of your jeep on youtube by complete accident. when I saw the grill I made the connection, well that and I saw the username LOL

Yep i'm all over youtube LOL

My Jeep has much more power now

Vids coming soon

winnie51189 · November 8th, 2009, 02:14 PM

What kind of numbers you throwing down now? Where you located?

YoungMedic23 · November 9th, 2009, 02:31 AM

Originally Posted by winnie51189

What kind of numbers you throwing down now? Where you located?

523hp/511tq to all wheels

11.57 @ 118mph...7.35 1/8th...1.59 60'...0-60 3.45 secs....on street tires, Borla S, and Vortech V3 at 7psi

I have MUCH more now...ice box...kenne bell boost a pump...dual heat exchangers...ati overdrive damper...and some things i can't disclose...Jeep will be out next week...going for 10's....again on street tires

I'm in SoCal

winnie51189 · November 9th, 2009, 05:39 AM

Well keep me posted on knew numbers and such.

November 7th, 2009, 03:27 AM	#1
Johnathon Newbie 2001 Mustang Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lawton, Oklahoma Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	LED ~ HID Comparison ~ Questions Im looking into new headlights.. and the basic idea is.. Im going to have the smoked mustang headlights that come with a Xenon bulb. However.. I saw a car in town.. lights bright as hell.. the guy said he had LED.. I asked around a bit.. and cant find any IN town.. so anyone know a place to find some that would actually ' fit ' a 01 mustang.. the local car shops couldnt seem to find any.. As well.. would a LED headlight be better for smoked headlights.. or a HID Xenon.. or whats the difference?

November 7th, 2009, 01:23 PM	#2
winnie51189 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang v6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 1,294 iTrader: 3 reviews	As far as I know very few cars come with them stock and the lights alone usually add on to the price tag somewhere around $4,000-$7,000. IDK about you but I would look into making them yourself before even considering buying them, however you need to have pretty good knowledge in electronics before you even bother messing with it b/c it's definitely not as easy as it would seem. __________________ FOR SALE: v6 cam SPECS: 207/215 110lsa

November 7th, 2009, 01:46 PM	#3
WhtStang00 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CStat, Texas Posts: 1,006 iTrader: 1 reviews	i like HIDs personally __________________ White 2000 V6 Mustang\|Black Saleens 18x9\|Flowmaster 40s\|AM CAI\|8000K HIDs\|SCT XCAL III/H&R SS

November 7th, 2009, 01:59 PM	#4
winnie51189 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang v6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 1,294 iTrader: 3 reviews	I love my HIDs even though one is blown out. The one that still works it brighter than 2 halogens __________________ FOR SALE: v6 cam SPECS: 207/215 110lsa

November 7th, 2009, 02:04 PM	#5
Triple A Shake Me Like A Monkey Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,005 iTrader: 1 reviews	i'd just got w/ HID's if i were you. __________________ Photoblog

November 7th, 2009, 03:10 PM	#6
WhtStang00 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CStat, Texas Posts: 1,006 iTrader: 1 reviews	But then again, if you know how to work with LEDs and what not and have the cash to do it, i think it would be pretty cool to see LEDs done up right __________________ White 2000 V6 Mustang\|Black Saleens 18x9\|Flowmaster 40s\|AM CAI\|8000K HIDs\|SCT XCAL III/H&R SS

November 7th, 2009, 03:19 PM	#7
YoungMedic23 Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 59 iTrader: 0 reviews	HID's FTW And reverse HID's If you're looking for LED's like running lights then look no farther than V-leds.com They have the nicest, brightest, longest lasting LED's period __________________ -----922rwhp-----

November 7th, 2009, 04:32 PM	#8
WhtStang00 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CStat, Texas Posts: 1,006 iTrader: 1 reviews	would it be possible to make LEDs into turning signals? __________________ White 2000 V6 Mustang\|Black Saleens 18x9\|Flowmaster 40s\|AM CAI\|8000K HIDs\|SCT XCAL III/H&R SS

November 7th, 2009, 07:20 PM	#9
winnie51189 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang v6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 1,294 iTrader: 3 reviews	Yea they actually have plug-n-play led's for turn signals, brake lights, etc. Just check your local auto parts store. __________________ FOR SALE: v6 cam SPECS: 207/215 110lsa

November 7th, 2009, 07:21 PM	#10
WhtStang00 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CStat, Texas Posts: 1,006 iTrader: 1 reviews	is it illegal to have turn signals any other color besides amber? __________________ White 2000 V6 Mustang\|Black Saleens 18x9\|Flowmaster 40s\|AM CAI\|8000K HIDs\|SCT XCAL III/H&R SS

November 7th, 2009, 07:28 PM	#11
winnie51189 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang v6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 1,294 iTrader: 3 reviews	Pretty sure it is, but just to be safe I would ask a local law enforcement officer just to see what they would say. I saw a Bronze/Orange 350z with blue turn signals, I'm not gonna like it looked pretty sick, but I don't think it would work on any other color. __________________ FOR SALE: v6 cam SPECS: 207/215 110lsa

November 8th, 2009, 02:33 AM	#13
mcqueen MM's Official Drunk Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 14,555 iTrader: 0 reviews	Johnathon I think you made the same mistake I did. You bought a set of headlights, left in the Xenon bulbs they came with, and they just don't compare to other HIDs/LEDs. Problem is HID bulbs need a conversion kit to work correctly. You can pick a conversion kit up on ebay for $40 to $100. That's what I did though I have yet to install it (currently running halogens).

November 8th, 2009, 02:40 AM	#14
Johnathon Newbie 2001 Mustang Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lawton, Oklahoma Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	Alright well good thing is its still stock headlights.. I had some Xenon bulbs a friend gave me.. but when I tried switching the bulbs out.. it didnt work xD So kinda picked up that I needed everything new.. but with all that was said.. I think I will try the HID conversion kit before I do anything else. Its still going behind smoked lights anyways.. so.. the brightness of the bulb and darkness of the headlight should blend fine. And.. my friend owns a VR4... had LED as his turn signals.. and cop gave him a ticket for it.. dunt know why.. maybe in Oklahoma.. illegal =.=

November 8th, 2009, 03:25 AM	#16
winnie51189 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang v6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 1,294 iTrader: 3 reviews	All I know is SRT8's can haul some serious ass. I can't wait till I own one and mod the shit out of it. YoungMedic, I wasn't aware you were rolling around with 600hp/580tq, until I saw another video of your jeep on youtube by complete accident. when I saw the grill I made the connection, well that and I saw the username LOL __________________ FOR SALE: v6 cam SPECS: 207/215 110lsa Last edited by winnie51189; November 8th, 2009 at 03:41 AM.

November 8th, 2009, 02:14 PM	#18
winnie51189 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang v6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 1,294 iTrader: 3 reviews	What kind of numbers you throwing down now? Where you located? __________________ FOR SALE: v6 cam SPECS: 207/215 110lsa

November 9th, 2009, 05:39 AM	#20
winnie51189 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang v6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 1,294 iTrader: 3 reviews	Well keep me posted on knew numbers and such. __________________ FOR SALE: v6 cam SPECS: 207/215 110lsa

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