Safe aftermarket LED headlight bulb info, finds and discussion

[DBLE]

If I recall, my Gen 1s are orientated per your picture (where they're pointing up). That was the only way for me to get them to easily lock into place with the LEDs correctly aligned.

 

[lilbleh]

Ahh sorry for the confusion, I mean the design notch where the LED sits, should the v looking be facing up or down or does it matter? Thx guys!

The bulbs have been designed in such a way that if it clicks and locks then that is the direction of where the bulb position should be. So just take it as default and you'll be fine.

 

[albertucsb]

The bulbs have been designed in such a way that if it clicks and locks then that is the direction of where the bulb position should be. So just take it as default and you'll be fine.

Thanks so much! First time dealing with LEDs, I'm older school, been fortunate to have cara with halogen projectors that played nicely with xenon kits and everything worked outta the box. I appreciate all the work everyone kn the board has done and shared. Cheers!

 

[LionsTooth]

Ahh sorry for the confusion, I mean the design notch where the LED sits, should the v looking be facing up or down or does it matter? Thx guys!

The "blade" the LED sits in needs to be vertical. There are only three possible rotations; vertical is the magic alignment.

 

[Informacion]

Picked up a set of Euro Projectors, have Cougar Motor X-Small in the low beams. I'm a newbie in the headlight department and LEDS, does this pattern seem acceptable? It's from about 25 feet out but I believe I might need the right side to come down, and the left side looks a bit off? Any insight would be great!
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[lilbleh]

At first glance it seems to be ok. It is like maybe very ever so slightly higher on the right side but that is still acceptable. The cutoff is good.

 

[EnthusiaST]

Consensus on what the best low beam LED’s are for stock headlights? I’m ready to order a set.


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[TyphoonFiST]

Consensus on what the best low beam LED’s are for stock headlights? I’m ready to order a set.


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Techmax* gen 1 NOT gen 2.

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[EnthusiaST]

Techmax* gen 1 NOT gen 2.

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I have the Gen 1’s now but one needs a replacement. So avoid the Gen 2 and reorder Gen 1? Thanks btw.


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[TyphoonFiST]

The Gen 2s have fitment issues from what I've understood* See post #836 if curious.

 

[LionsTooth]

Consensus on what the best low beam LED’s are for stock headlights? I’m ready to order a set.

These fit & work perfectly....align so the blade is vertical (there are only 3 possible rotations...vertical is the only one that works)...TECHMAX Mini H11 LED Bulbs.

 

[power8ce]

tl;dr, just get the gen1 minis and be done with it.

at first i got the gen2 and after having some fun times with it i returned it and got the gen1 mini. gen1 mini swapped in like a glove. i couldn't get the gen2 in and didn't want to brute-force things.

(it's raining and not taking my car out today. so i don't have a sure way to measure how it lands like 25-30ft away. but doesn't look that bad compared to the original.)

 

[briandee]

I regret getting the gen 2. Had to clearance the housings more than I liked! Should have gone gen 1.

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[akiraproject24]

Loving the Gen 1's so far. The amount of visibility at night gained is quite large. I am struggling with getting aftermarket caps on. First tried 75mm, too small (perhaps could stretch if I took off housing). Then grabbed some 85mm and they have like an inner ring which is interfering with fitment. Currently capless but would prefer a cover to keep dust out.

 

[TyphoonFiST]

Loving the Gen 1's so far. The amount of visibility at night gained is quite large. I am struggling with getting aftermarket caps on. First tried 75mm, too small (perhaps could stretch if I took off housing). Then grabbed some 85mm and they have like an inner ring which is interfering with fitment. Currently capless but would prefer a cover to keep dust out.

My OEM dust caps worked perfect with Techmax Gen1s it just took some finesse that's all.

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[dhminer]

Anyone tried GTR csp-minis? I tried GTR ultra series and they're a no-go but damn they work well in my wife's Rogue.

 

[RubberDucky_82]

I regret getting the gen 2. Had to clearance the housings more than I liked! Should have gone gen 1.

Same here. I got 'em to work, and they are amazing, but apparently the Gen1's need less finessing.

 

[akiraproject24]

My OEM dust caps worked perfect with Techmax Gen1s it just took some finesse that's all.

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I'll have to give them another try.

 

[LionsTooth]

I'll have to give them another try.

My OEM caps did not fit completely...there is a small bit that touches the edge of the lamp fan housing (it sticks out about a 1/8 inch from perfectly seated). Just keep at it; they should fit. It helped me to take the lamp assembly completely off the car and put it on a table to be able to really get everything seated correctly. I love how bright they are! H1s coming soon!

 

[mattkosem]

I used the dust caps in the OP (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073QPGZ92 85mm), and just had to trim off the inner lip with an x-acto knife. They're on plenty tight with just the friction from the outer lip, and haven't moved at all.