HID vs LED

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Bama1781

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Wanting to upgrade my headlight bulbs. not sure if i should go LED or HID i have the non projector headlights. i like the easy of install on the LEDs but not sure of a good realiable kit for either. anyone have any input on some good kits to look out. I would like to get both high beam and low beam but for now lows will be fine.
 

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While I know you're asking about non halogen bulbs, but I was in the same boat you are about 3 months ago. I looked at the LED options and didn't want to spend the money to upgrade highs/lows/fogs to leds. So I figured I would try the halogen upgraded conversion, and for about $60 worth of bulbs I'm glad I did. The 9005 high goes to a 9011, the H11 low goes to a H9, and the 9006 fog goes to a 9012. Each bulb needs minor trimming of the mounting tabs to fit the stock openings, but other than that it's a direct replacement. While they're not led or hid by any stretch, the light output is far better than stock and for 1/5th the price. So you'll have $250ish leftover to spend on something else.

Also the bulbs are just standard halogen, not some fancy super duper ultra high flux capacitor bulb that burns out 3x faster. This isn't exactly the answer you were looking for, but thought I'd share my experience. Just a little food for thought is all.
 

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Non projectors = LED
Projectors = HID
 

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HIDs should not be used in Halogen reflectors. The Halogen upgrade is great, or go LED.
 
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