Replace Low Beam with LEDs?

Jan 14, 2023 | 06:57 PM

rsn_x204

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2010 GLK 350

Replace Low Beam with LEDs?

Hi, everyone.
I'm looking to replace my halogen H7 low beam bulbs with LED H7s on my 2010 GLK. I'm looking something brighter than stock because the halogens are not very good for night driving.
I'm wondering if there are any recommended LED bulbs I should try? I'm trying to find some that are error free, I do not really want to buy additional warning cancellers/resistors.

I would appreciate any feedback. Thanks!

Jan 14, 2023 | 07:12 PM

GLKattitude

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Please do not put Led bulbs in halogen housings. They never seem to project out correctly while simultaneously acting like a pair of super novas in the eyes of passing motorists.

Jan 14, 2023 | 07:27 PM

rsn_x204

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GLKattitude

Please do not put Led bulbs in halogen housings. They never seem to project out correctly while simultaneously acting like a pair of super novas in the eyes of passing motorists.

I have a pre-refreshed GLK (2010); the low beams are projectors. I think LED bulbs would not only look nicer, but be much more helpful in seeing at night.

Jan 15, 2023 | 03:22 AM

Mmr1

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What housings do you have , projector ? There are a few reviews of led on YouTube. I use HID

Jan 15, 2023 | 11:19 AM

GLKattitude

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Originally Posted by Mmr1

What housings do you have , projector ? There are a few reviews of led on YouTube. I use HID

he said they were projectors. You would have someone else’s a&& for paying that little attention lol.

Jan 15, 2023 | 11:26 AM

Mmr1

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Yea, ok , GlkASSitude

Jan 15, 2023 | 01:38 PM

GLKattitude

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Yea, ok , GlkASSitude

I see what you did there, I like it!

But tell me, I’m wrong…

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Mar 8, 2023 | 06:59 AM

Znwiefel

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2011 Glk350

I replaced my low beams with this:

Amazon

So far I haven't had any issues.

Mar 8, 2023 | 10:04 AM

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habbyguy

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I went this way with my LEDs

. Very happy with the results, and think that the detachable, rotatable base plate on this design is a good idea (I couldn't have mounted a different type in my right aftermarket headlight because it had a traditional pivoting clip holding in the bulb, and it wouldn't have cleared the fan / body of the LED bulb).

Here's a short video I did on the installation: