Daylight Running Lamps - Different Bulbs

[JochenWoern]

What type of DRL Bulbs or LED's are you guys running?

I just had one of my LED Bulbs somewhat crap out on me and I had forgotten HOW MUCH those bright suckers from v-leds.com did cost. (Almost 80 bucks a pop).

The factory bulbs seem a bit boring to me and also not very bright, so I am looking for any alternatives which do not cost me an arm and a leg.

I had cheaper LED Bulbs before I bought the expensive ones, but the cheap ones were not bright at all.

Any suggestions, or do I just go for the expensive ones again?

Thanks in advance.

 

[MrBalll]

I have some from superbrightLEDs. Something like $20 a piece I think. The ones I have are really bright. Even during the day they are extremely bright.

 

[JochenWoern]

I have some from superbrightLEDs. Something like $20 a piece I think. The ones I have are really bright. Even during the day they are extremely bright.

I think I tried the ones you had suggested to me a while back (approx. a year ago) and those were way to dim for my taste. I put those in my X3 Tails as the back up bulb.

 

[MrBalll]

Hm. Unless they got worse I don't know. I have 5% tint on my front windows and I can still see pretty good with those as my reverse lights at night.
May have been a bad batch or something. But, that's just what I had suggested. I know there are a lot of other users on here with other bulbs. Hopefully they can chime in and give you some ideas for some other bulbs. If no one says anything about cheaper bulbs you may just have to go with the expensive ones again. Or, just experiment with cheaper bulbs you find.

 

[chauncey0337]

How about trying some cree leds like this. They say they are 25 watts!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Xenon-Whi...Parts_Accessories&hash=item460b6d0d94&vxp=mtr

 

[JochenWoern]

How about trying some cree leds like this. They say they are 25 watts!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Xenon-Whi...Parts_Accessories&hash=item460b6d0d94&vxp=mtr

Thank you Chauncey, GREAT find. I did just that, purchased a set of those and will try them out accordingly.

Thansk again.

 

[LOWPRO24Z]

I was thinking about getting these from v-leds. Has anybody had any luck with them?

http://www.vleds.com/5k-white-21-led-parking-backup-light-bulbs-3156-3157-4057-1-pair.html

 

[JochenWoern]

I was thinking about getting these from v-leds. Has anybody had any luck with them?

http://www.vleds.com/5k-white-21-led-parking-backup-light-bulbs-3156-3157-4057-1-pair.html

Have not tried those, but the ones I am replacing right now because of the bulb failure are from V-Leds.

Can't say I am happy with a LED Bulb failing in less than 12 month during normal operation, especially after paying nearly 80 bucks for the set at the time.

When I contacted V-Leds to inform them of my issue, there was no inquiry in regards to what they could possibly do to help me with the bad bulb. However, there was plenty of interest in selling me a new set up.

 

[seven9st surfer]

Im running the amber Triton V3s from VLEDs. Expensive, but I got them on sale with deployment per diem. And the lifetime warranty is nice. They are briiiight. And look good when off in the clear housing, too (see sig)

 

[JochenWoern]

How about trying some cree leds like this. They say they are 25 watts!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Xenon-Whi...Parts_Accessories&hash=item460b6d0d94&vxp=mtr

I just received these bulbs in the mail today and will have to install tonight.

 

[chauncey0337]

Can't wait to see pics.

 

[JochenWoern]

Can't wait to see pics.

Did not get a chance to take any pics tonight, but let me tell you Chauncey, these bulbs are the BOMB. That was one awesome find, thank you very much.

These bulbs are SUPER BRIGHT and half the cost of the V-Leds.

I am SUPER HAPPY!!!!!!!!!

 

[chauncey0337]

Awesome Jdub. Glad I could help. Still want some pics though.

 

[JochenWoern]

Awesome Jdub. Glad I could help. Still want some pics though.

Here are the pictures, taken this morning approx 6:45 AM, so already somewhat light outside. But, I think you will get the idea.

Bulbs work great, thanks again Chauncey.

 

[chauncey0337]

Nice man!

 

[Kman]

How about trying some cree leds like this. They say they are 25 watts!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Xenon-Whi...Parts_Accessories&hash=item460b6d0d94&vxp=mtr

Just ordered these. Curious how they are.

 

[Kman]

Got mine installed. Like them a lot. Hopefully they last a long time. We will see. Last pic is taken in direct sunlight. They are brighter than the regular bulbs.

 

[Dante@HIDGuy]

We actually have the 50 Watt Cree Bulbs over at HIDGuy.

http://www.hidguy.net/r-tech-3156-3157-4157-t25-50-watt-cree-projector-lens-high-power-led-bulb/

I can get you more photos of the bulb if you guys like. But where as the bulbs you guys picked up only has one cree chip in the head ours have 2 and its double the wattage.

EDIT:

A couple pics...these photos are NOT PHOTOSHOP'D. We took them and just upload them and did not enhance them in anyway.

 

[livingez_123]

Do they come in amber?

 

[a4edwin]

We actually have the 50 Watt Cree Bulbs over at HIDGuy.

http://www.hidguy.net/r-tech-3156-3157-4157-t25-50-watt-cree-projector-lens-high-power-led-bulb/

I can get you more photos of the bulb if you guys like. But where as the bulbs you guys picked up only has one cree chip in the head ours have 2 and its double the wattage.

EDIT:

A couple pics...these photos are NOT PHOTOSHOP'D. We took them and just upload them and did not enhance them in anyway.

i got these in my reverse lights. paid 40 bucks for them. at a local shop