Anyone fitted LED headlight bulbs
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270 cdi w209
Anyone fitted LED headlight bulbs
Like these.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2526623829...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Would they fit with the bulb cover in place I wonder.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2526623829...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Would they fit with the bulb cover in place I wonder.
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Diameter
on the LED's is usually bigger than the stock H7 opening.
i was planning to drill some aftermarkets out but did not get to it
i have them in my fogs
i was planning to drill some aftermarkets out but did not get to it
i have them in my fogs
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You could look at a set from retrofit source. You'd have to drill out the headlight cover and use an extended cover that comes with the set. You also need ballasts (kinda like HIDs) with that specific set. Way too much of a hassle if you ask me...Plus I've not been impressed with the life of LED applications so far. The negatives outweigh the positives so far.
I'd wait till they make a smaller version that fits properly, doesn't need ballasts, has a decent lifespan. Until then I'd go with an HID conversion...same hassle, most likely way longer lifespan for the bulbs.
I'd wait till they make a smaller version that fits properly, doesn't need ballasts, has a decent lifespan. Until then I'd go with an HID conversion...same hassle, most likely way longer lifespan for the bulbs.
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Something to be aware of... you're going to sacrifice road illumination going LEDs for any forward projecting lights in housing not designed specifically to capture LED surface mounted light spread. You typically end up with reduced throw distance, uneven lighting, and dark spots. You're better off going with an HID conversion. Let us know if we can help you out. We carry top end Morimoto units 
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Something to be aware of... you're going to sacrifice road illumination going LEDs for any forward projecting lights in housing not designed specifically to capture LED surface mounted light spread. You typically end up with reduced throw distance, uneven lighting, and dark spots. You're better off going with an HID conversion. Let us know if we can help you out. We carry top end Morimoto units
