Featured Led Headlights For Thunderbird (achieved!)

Discussion in 'Thunderbird' started by David Downes, Aug 14, 2017.

  1. Gyp

    Gyp Well-Known Member

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    Are your bulbs passively cooled - i.e. is that lump at the back just a heat sync? I believe mine have fans in them.

    I was worried about heat dissipation, but my logic is that on a standard 60/55W bulb, the bulb was pushing out a max of 60W heat and light combined.

    On a 26W bulb that's pushing out more light, it must be pushing out less than half the heat.

    So the £400+ plastic Triumph headlight lens should be safe...
     
  2. Gyp

    Gyp Well-Known Member

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    These aren't the greatest of photos but you'll get the idea. The SS has a flat beam pattern.

    Original low
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    LED low
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    Original high
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    LED high
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  3. ErikTheRed

    ErikTheRed New Member

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    So this link is live and working on Amazon for the above referenced bulbs as of this posting...

    Amazon.com: H4/HB2/9003 LED Car Headlight Bulbs Conversion Kit,Nighteye 50W 8000LM 6500K Cool White CREE LED Automotive Driving Headlight Bulbs (Pack of 2) : Automotive

    So assuming these are the correct bulbs (and they do appear to be), are these a simple "plug-n-play" replacement for the stock bulbs? I remember reading somewhere that replacing incandescent bulbs with LED can mess with the electrical system. Did you have to change anything else when you upgraded to these bulbs? Does the stock bulb wiring plug work directly with these bulbs or is an adaptor needed? Im asking for a 2015 Commander. Thanks for any info!!
     
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  4. Pappa583

    Pappa583 New Member
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    Just joined and noticed this thread, wondering if anyone has a recent link for these leds as all the ones on here are broken?
    Thanks
     
  5. Gyp

    Gyp Well-Known Member

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    Can't find the bulbs on Amazon.co.uk, but they are here on Amazon.com

    https://www.amazon.com/AUXITO-Upgraded-Motorcycle-7000LM-6000K/dp/B0DHCWFPLS

    Likely lots of alternatives now, but these have been working really well for me for a few years now
     
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