brighter headlights???

panteramatt · 11-23-2014, 06:11 PM

I hate the bulbs in my headlight kit. Their 889 and very dim and yellow and really look bad with my led lights on. Any suggestiins on an upgrade? Found these 2 so far, opinions?

894 881 886 889 896 Xenon White Halogen Bulb Auto Bulb Automotive Bulb - Pack of 2: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2pcs-...905110522.html

Dave in VA · 11-23-2014, 06:18 PM

What headlight kit do you have? I think most non-led use a 55w H3 halogen...

slonomo · 11-23-2014, 08:25 PM

Whatever you do don't use a higher wattage bulb. The wire harness will likely melt and short out, maybe cause a fire. I've seen that one before.

What about an led conversion?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-of-881-...p2054897.l4275

I'm sure there's others available, this was the first that came up in a quick google.

panteramatt · 11-23-2014, 08:36 PM

Its a 889 bulb. That led is nice but too high in watts. Thats why I like the led I posted plus their cheaper.

cgtech · 11-23-2014, 10:01 PM

I know that listing says 50w, but the rating must be deceptive. I built 2 true 30w 6-led lightbars (driven to nearly 5w each led). They were on aluminum heatsinks that get very warm. I see no possible way those lamps listed would not overheat & die (LEDs are very sensetive to temperature changes and high temps, especially when used near their wattage limits).

panteramatt · 11-23-2014, 10:08 PM

Did you check the 11w ones I posted about?

slonomo · 11-23-2014, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by panteramatt

Its a 889 bulb. That led is nice but too high in watts. Thats why I like the led I posted plus their cheaper.

It's listed as a "50 watt equivalent". True wattage is prob more like 10 watts actual draw. And your 889 bulb is listed in the interchange.

slonomo · 11-23-2014, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by panteramatt

Did you check the 11w ones I posted about?

The Amazon link doesn't work. I saw the second one but didn't read about it further, in the heading it says "Xenon" so I thought they weren't LED. Looks very similar. Most led's are made in China now, unfortunately you just never know what you will get. It's a gamble. I prefer Ebay since I have some level of recourse if things go wrong. I have never gotten burned yet, although I am pretty careful when purchasing. Never used Aliexpress.

panteramatt · 11-23-2014, 10:17 PM

Im gonna give them a shot. I like that their only 11 watts but the front led is 5 watt. Will be brighter than what I got now anyway and to be honest I just want them to match my off road leds.

slonomo · 11-23-2014, 10:19 PM

Let us know how they work out. Post some pics!

11-23-2014, 06:11 PM	#1
panteramatt Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: South Jersey Posts: 623	brighter headlights??? I hate the bulbs in my headlight kit. Their 889 and very dim and yellow and really look bad with my led lights on. Any suggestiins on an upgrade? Found these 2 so far, opinions? 894 881 886 889 896 Xenon White Halogen Bulb Auto Bulb Automotive Bulb - Pack of 2: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific 894 881 886 889 896 Xenon White Halogen Bulb Auto Bulb Automotive Bulb - Pack of 2: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2pcs-...905110522.html

11-23-2014, 06:18 PM	#2
Dave in VA maintaining a low profile Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SW Virginia USA Posts: 6,314	Re: brighter headlights??? What headlight kit do you have? I think most non-led use a 55w H3 halogen...

11-23-2014, 08:25 PM	#3
slonomo Searching for The Way Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Medina, Ohio (NEOHIO) Posts: 11,436	Re: brighter headlights??? Whatever you do don't use a higher wattage bulb. The wire harness will likely melt and short out, maybe cause a fire. I've seen that one before. What about an led conversion? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-of-881-...p2054897.l4275 I'm sure there's others available, this was the first that came up in a quick google.

11-23-2014, 08:36 PM	#4
panteramatt Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: South Jersey Posts: 623	Re: brighter headlights??? Its a 889 bulb. That led is nice but too high in watts. Thats why I like the led I posted plus their cheaper.

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panteramatt Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: South Jersey Posts: 623	Re: brighter headlights??? Did you check the 11w ones I posted about?

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11-23-2014, 10:17 PM	#9
panteramatt Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: South Jersey Posts: 623	Re: brighter headlights??? Im gonna give them a shot. I like that their only 11 watts but the front led is 5 watt. Will be brighter than what I got now anyway and to be honest I just want them to match my off road leds.

11-23-2014, 10:19 PM	#10
slonomo Searching for The Way Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Medina, Ohio (NEOHIO) Posts: 11,436	Re: brighter headlights??? Let us know how they work out. Post some pics!

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