Are We doing LED bulbs ?

[Samuraj]

For sure my tahoe needs fog lights , so why not LED ?
And i was thinking about HawkGlow bulbs for Hi beam , and some quality halogen for Low beam
any recommendations ?

 

[Bigburb3500]

Honestly… I’ve been using Temu specials in my low bean and fog lights (two different wicked) Way better than stock. Someone will likely tell me I’m crazy and I’m wrong but not sure what that there is a difference in quality till paying hundreds of $$ for LEDs. Go with something affordable would be my recommendation.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

IMO, there is a big difference between quality LEDs and cheap LEDs. The difference that I see is in the longevity of the LED's life. I've had cheap ones fail after a year or two, but I've never had a quality LED fail. My situation could be an outlier, but I don't think so.

At this time I'm converting to GTR LEDs from Headlight Revolution. They are pricey, but they have a lifetime warranty.

 

[Samuraj]

I’m looking for hawkglow , only for hi beam , all different designs , maybe just maybe

 

[Bigburb3500]

IMO, there is a big difference between quality LEDs and cheap LEDs. The difference that I see is in the longevity of the LED's life. I've had cheap ones fail after a year or two, but I've never had a quality LED fail. My situation could be an outlier, but I don't think so.

At this time I'm converting to GTR LEDs from Headlight Revolution. They are pricey, but they have a lifetime warranty.

I don’t disagree with your assessment but if a higher end LED costs $100+ and a cheap set is $20 (tops - last two sets I’ve bought have been $15 with shipping) and last 2yrs… that still a 5yr or longer till you “save money?” Worth it? I’m don’t know

**please note that I’m not arguing, just discussion prompting

 

[Samuraj]

I don’t disagree with your assessment but if a higher end LED costs $100+ and a cheap set is $20 (tops - last two sets I’ve bought have been $15 with shipping) and last 2yrs… that still a 5yr or longer till you “save money?” Worth it? I’m don’t know

**please note that I’m not arguing, just discussion prompting

and , LED bulbs are getting better and better ....right ?

 

[Bigburb3500]

and , LED bulbs are getting better and better ....right ?

Ya…now I will admit that premium is still premium but I think to get full use of the LED the factory housing are not ideal. That’s why Morimoto exists but that’s $1500 for a set

 

[Samuraj]

Ya…now I will admit that premium is still premium but I think to get full use of the LED the factory housing are not ideal. That’s why Morimoto exists but that’s $1500 for a set

no... i pass on new headlights , my plan is : strong halogen bulbs for low beam and "good" LED for hi beam .

 

[Bigburb3500]

no... i pass on new headlights , my plan is : strong halogen bulbs for low beam and "good" LED for hi beam .

I do recommend the LED for low beam lights. They are still (IMO) way better than any halogen bulb. My experience with premium halogens has been very short life span due to their higher heat point.

 

[Samuraj]

I do recommend the LED for low beam lights. They are still (IMO) way better than any halogen bulb. My experience with premium halogens has been very short life span due to their higher heat point.

true , any of this bulbs affecting car electronics ? BCM ? ECU ?

 

[Bigburb3500]

true , any of this bulbs affecting car electronics ? BCM ? ECU ?

Nope. Plug and play. Found a set of H11s on Temu. 5 day shipping, came in 4 and 10x better lighting than factory. The factory bulbs were garbage.

Edit: I have only bought one with the cooling fans as part of the package. I do not know if this impacts longevity but I know some people find the hum annoying, I only hear the hum after the car shuts off and the lights remain on. Driving, you cannot hear the hum over the engine.

 

[ZKWBQD]

For sure my tahoe needs fog lights , so why not LED ?
And i was thinking about HawkGlow bulbs for Hi beam , and some quality halogen for Low beam
any recommendations ?

What makes the police package so nice is the daytime running lights have been disabled. This gives improved safety and better gas mileage.

 

[Samuraj]

What makes the police package so nice is the daytime running lights have been disabled. This gives improved safety and better gas mileage.

I'm out of luck ....my running lights are enable , bye bye better gas mileage

 

[the 18th letter]

How do the DRL’s affect your gas mileage? I’d figure they would use more blinker fluid but gas has me stumped. I don’t know what my Yukon has in them but they’re great, I’ve only needed the brights on a rare occasion.

 

[Bigburb3500]

How do the DRL’s affect your gas mileage? I’d figure they would use more blinker fluid but gas has me stumped. I don’t know what my Yukon has in them but they’re great, I’ve only needed the brights on a rare occasion.

Check the flux capacitor. Might be reaching end of life if your gas mileage is still good.

 

[PBandJs_PPV]

I thought LEDs wouldn't work right on the Tahoe due to Resister issues?

 

[Bigburb3500]

I thought LEDs wouldn't work right on the Tahoe due to Resister issues?

If it is an issue, please don’t tell my truck. They work great and are much brighter than the OEM halogen bulbs.

I do believe LED tech has come a LONG way since it debuted. I still remember when household LEDs were $15-20 per bulb, now they are $10 for a pack of 8 (pre-tariffs).

 

[Samuraj]

I’m doing HawkGlow this weekend , let you know guys ….or you will when I blind you

 

[Venator]

For those who have switched to LED headlights with their 2015-2020 Tahoe, do they wipe out your AM radio reception? I tried a set of Auxito's on my car, but the RFI wiped out about half of the signal strength so I switched back to halogen. All I listen to is AM.

 

[Bigburb3500]

For those who have switched to LED headlights with their 2015-2020 Tahoe, do they wipe out your AM radio reception? I tried a set of Auxito's on my car, but the RFI wiped out about half of the signal strength so I switched back to halogen. All I listen to is AM.

…. Can’t say I’ve checked but I have been running LEDs in multiple cars now and have never noticed decreased reception.