Opt 7 vs. Other LED light brands

[Bdersch]

I have the quad headlights. I do not have projectors in my truck. I need something brighter and I don't want to buy projector headlights. I hear a lot about opt7 lights but I know there are other brands like kensus and Cree out there. What is everyone running and is it worth it? I have the 9005 low beam.

 

[Rzrman328]

A lot of guys run the opt7 in their Rams and say they're a big improvement over stock.

But there are a few that say they saw little to no improvement as well.

 

[crash68]

If you have the quads, you don't have 9005 low beam bulbs, those are the high beams. Your lows are H11. The projectors for 16/17 use 9005 for both Lows and Highs.
If you live in a climate that gets snow, stick with halogens for the lows, Sylvania ZXE or Phillips Crystal Vision Plus(the heat from halogen bulbs keep your headlights thawed).
There is a lot of debate of excess light scatter with LEDs in halogen housings.
I run Opt7 in the fogs and AutoLED in the Highs for on demand lighting when needed.

 

[Bdersch]

If you have the quads, you don't have 9005 low beam bulbs, those are the high beams. Your lows are H11. The projectors for 16/17 use 9005 for both Lows and Highs.
If you live in a climate that gets snow, stick with halogens for the lows, Sylvania ZXE or Phillips Crystal Vision Plus(the heat from halogen bulbs keep your headlights thawed).
There is a lot of debate of excess light scatter with LEDs in halogen housings.
I run Opt7 in the fogs and AutoLED in the Highs for on demand lighting when needed.

So 9005 is high beam and h11 is low beam? Okay that's good to know.

 

[crash68]

So 9005 is high beam and h11 is low beam? Okay that's good to know.

Yeap, hope this link works: https://www.osram-americas.com/en-u...ulbs.aspx?year=2016&qual=182&model=67&make=90
I have used either Sylvania (ZXE, Ultras, Silverstars) or the Phillips Crystal Vision(Plus) in multiple vehicles over the years and they have all been significant improvement over the factory Long Life versions.

 

[Bdersch]

Yeap, hope this link works: https://www.osram-americas.com/en-u...ulbs.aspx?year=2016&qual=182&model=67&make=90
I have used either Sylvania (ZXE, Ultras, Silverstars) or the Phillips Crystal Vision(Plus) in multiple vehicles over the years and they have all been significant improvement over the factory Long Life versions.

that a very helpful link!

i was looking at the ZXE actually

 

[OnSale]

I have the quad headlights. I do not have projectors in my truck. I need something brighter and I don't want to buy projector headlights. I hear a lot about opt7 lights but I know there are other brands like kensus and Cree out there. What is everyone running and is it worth it? I have the 9005 low beam.

I currently have the newer Opt-7 FluxBeam-X LEDs in my Black Quads. They are a MAJOR improvement over the halogen bulbs.

http://www.ramforum.com/showthread.php?t=95801

Check out my install and review of the Opt7 leds. The thread has pictures of them compared to the halogens and also night pictures to show how awesome they are.

• 2012 Ram 1500 RCSB Hemi • 22" SRT-10 Wheels Plastidipped Black w/ Bridgestone Tires • Smoked Taillights • Custom Quad Headlights • Opt-7 FluxBeam-X 6000k LED Lows • MicTuning 6000k LED Fogs • K&N 63 Series CAI • Flowmasters Muffler • Line-X Bed • OEM Black Badges All Around • 20% Tint All Around • Lund Tri-Fold Tonneau + plenty more coming soon...

 

[Rzrman328]

that a very helpful link!

i was looking at the ZXE actually

The zxe's are pretty bright.

I was using a set right before I swapped to Hids.

 

[Exhausted]

Have you looked at the Morimotos? I know the make quality products and I heard that Opt7 interfer with the radio...

 

[Bdersch]

The zxe's are pretty bright.

I was using a set right before I swapped to Hids.

i might just pick a set up give it a try

 

[MdMassey]

Well I discovered 2 things about LED headlights and my Ram.

1. You DONT have to remove the grille to remove the heads.
2. With projector headlights (Rebel and the like) you need a headlight with forward facing elements.

So after installation the lights were a lot brighter... but there was no forward projection of light. I had about 6 feet of light in front of the truck. But looking at the lights you wouldn't have guessed. Also there isn't enough room to install these in the high beam location. The Opt7 heat sink is too large. If you cut some of the plastic out it may work.

Oh well. Time to get some zxe's I guess.

 

[Witch]

before you buy take a look at the Super Nova V3 bulbs

They Rock

 

[Bdersch]

Well I discovered 2 things about LED headlights and my Ram.

1. You DONT have to remove the grille to remove the heads.
2. With projector headlights (Rebel and the like) you need a headlight with forward facing elements.

So after installation the lights were a lot brighter... but there was no forward projection of light. I had about 6 feet of light in front of the truck. But looking at the lights you wouldn't have guessed. Also there isn't enough room to install these in the high beam location. The Opt7 heat sink is too large. If you cut some of the plastic out it may work.

Oh well. Time to get some zxe's I guess.

i just removed the grille and headlights to replace the bulbs only to find out I had the wrong size... but how do you go about doing it without removing the grille??

I feel like even with my stock headlights that I don't have forward projection of my lights. That's the issue I have right now. my stock halogen bulbs are not very bright and don't extend very far. I have LED pods in my tow hook holes but they only go so far too but definitely out reach my headlights

 

[Witch]

Just need a long extension for the bottom bolt

But it is easier to just take the grill off IMO

 

[Bdersch]

Just need a long extension for the bottom bolt

But it is easier to just take the grill off IMO

yea i mean in all honesty it was pretty darn simple and pretty quick to remove the headlights

 

[Witch]

yea just don't lose the plastic fender liner door gromet

They charged me darn near 7 bucks for one at the dodge dealer

 

[Bdersch]

yea just don't lose the plastic fender liner door gromet

They charged me darn near 7 bucks for one at the dodge dealer

dang that outrageous!