LED - Headlight and Tailights????

fireboat · 08-26-2015, 06:53 AM

I know this is not directly an apples to apples thing but my LEDs have been awesome. I have two generic off-road type 4" LEDs mounted to my brush guard and they are nearly as bright as a car. Nearly everyone has commented how bright they are. They are much much brighter than the OEM setup.
I have them connected to a Ebay 10amp 12 volt power supply. I have been running this setup for almost two years with no problems.
For the rear, I have a red LED light bar for lights, turn signal and brakes which works perfectly. In addition, I have a pair of Amber motorcycle type LED turn signals for the front corners.
I know you are trying to retro fit your existing light fixtures. All I am saying is LEDs can be very bright and effective, just do your research.

rhinomike · 08-26-2015, 09:31 AM

My local Cart shop thinks it is my battery set up. I use a small lawn mower battery for my 12v accessories. 800 cranking amps. Even though it is new... He thinks the tail lights and headlights can't get enough volts. My RXV has the converter. I currently have 55w bulbs. He recommended adding a converter to feed off my main pack and feels that will brighten up my headlights. Does that make sense?

cgtech · 08-26-2015, 09:52 AM

Since they will be fed 13+ volts, yes it does.

rhinomike · 08-26-2015, 10:10 AM

He recommended adding the converter. Leaving my headlights as they are and changing my tail lights to LED to be more visible at night. Along with a 3rd LED strip on the back of my roof. For better visibility when driving on the streets at night.

bronsonj · 08-27-2015, 11:59 AM

Better visibility is always a good thing at night. Brother-in-law was almost rearended in his cart when out looking at Christmas lights. Luckily the passenger on the rear seat had a tactical LED flashlight and strobe-flashed the SUV which slammed on the breaks.

Bro-in-laws cart had the two tail lights down low (like normal) AND he had a string of multi-colored LED Christmas lights run around the roof. Still wasn't seen...

I am adding a red LED strip the width of the roof to my cart, hoping to get that done in the next week or two.

08-26-2015, 06:53 AM	#11
fireboat Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2013 Location: Palmetto Bay, FL Posts: 29	Re: LED - Headlight and Tailights???? I know this is not directly an apples to apples thing but my LEDs have been awesome. I have two generic off-road type 4" LEDs mounted to my brush guard and they are nearly as bright as a car. Nearly everyone has commented how bright they are. They are much much brighter than the OEM setup. I have them connected to a Ebay 10amp 12 volt power supply. I have been running this setup for almost two years with no problems. For the rear, I have a red LED light bar for lights, turn signal and brakes which works perfectly. In addition, I have a pair of Amber motorcycle type LED turn signals for the front corners. I know you are trying to retro fit your existing light fixtures. All I am saying is LEDs can be very bright and effective, just do your research.

08-26-2015, 09:31 AM	#12
rhinomike Getting Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 137	Re: LED - Headlight and Tailights???? My local Cart shop thinks it is my battery set up. I use a small lawn mower battery for my 12v accessories. 800 cranking amps. Even though it is new... He thinks the tail lights and headlights can't get enough volts. My RXV has the converter. I currently have 55w bulbs. He recommended adding a converter to feed off my main pack and feels that will brighten up my headlights. Does that make sense?
rhinomike Getting Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 137

08-26-2015, 09:52 AM	#13
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: LED - Headlight and Tailights???? Since they will be fed 13+ volts, yes it does.

08-26-2015, 10:10 AM	#14
rhinomike Getting Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 137	Re: LED - Headlight and Tailights???? He recommended adding the converter. Leaving my headlights as they are and changing my tail lights to LED to be more visible at night. Along with a 3rd LED strip on the back of my roof. For better visibility when driving on the streets at night.
rhinomike Getting Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 137

08-27-2015, 11:59 AM	#15
bronsonj Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Saint Petersburg, FL Posts: 2,089	Re: LED - Headlight and Tailights???? Better visibility is always a good thing at night. Brother-in-law was almost rearended in his cart when out looking at Christmas lights. Luckily the passenger on the rear seat had a tactical LED flashlight and strobe-flashed the SUV which slammed on the breaks. Bro-in-laws cart had the two tail lights down low (like normal) AND he had a string of multi-colored LED Christmas lights run around the roof. Still wasn't seen... I am adding a red LED strip the width of the roof to my cart, hoping to get that done in the next week or two.

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