Led Headlight Bulbs

[uchi]

found this, wonder how these things would work and if theyd provide the same amount of light as a halogen bulb would in the halogen reflector. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/9005-HB3-LE...sQ5fAccessories

[700 sportsman]

From what I've seen they will be almost worthless, especially for any distance. They just aren't quite perfected for headlight use yet.

[oldmann]

I have a Stanley flashlight with one big led and it is stupid bright. I wish someone here would try them. Looks cool.

[Wires]

From what I've seen they will be almost worthless, especially for any distance. They just aren't quite perfected for headlight use yet.

 

 

According to the listing, they put out 220-250 lumens of light. 9005 Halogen is around 1200 (5x brighter).

 

Not sure what those are useful for. I bought something similar in bi-pin form for some undercounter lights replacements.

 

The only way you could get LED headlights is a whole array that points the LED's in the direction you want the light to travel. And it would take quite a few.

[oldmann]

High power ones are a different story. When I turn off my light the bulb still glows for 30-45 secs. The technology is getting there. Not saying the eBay ones are any good but check out one of the Stanley's. I use it to shine deer.

[uchi]

ive seen leds in fog lights and theyre ok for being seen from down the road but dont illuminate anything. on the other hand cop lights are visible from a mile away. now i have a flashlight with a single led and a magnified lens and it actually projects the light quite far. whos gonna be the first to try these?