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    Quote Originally Posted by RubberCtyRauder View Post
    I'm ready for headights whenever..just need to pull them from car.
    This prep work with LJI372 is to ensure a seemless retrofit for all parties involved
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    Quote Originally Posted by Limited360 View Post
    This is how it works...

    1) HID Projector
    2) LED Reflector
    3) HID Reflector
    4) Halogen Reflector

    Stop guessing at true lumens output and visit HIDPLANET already.

    http://www.kchilites.com/technology

    See above link and view light output... HID wins once again.

    Also with an LED being a 'single' spectrum you will not get the added benefit of HID / Halogen having a variable spectrum of output with a peak at the color of your choosing.

    Also OEM LED can not be compared to an aftermarket LED plug in bulb. The housings are specifically designed for the LED on the FORD products, they will have a heat sink on the back of the LED chip and it is also not in the center like the design of a halogen bulb.

    Keep in mind whenever I mention HID I am talking a proper HID retrofit...

    Say what you want, but LEDs are leaps and bounds better than hids , there's really no comparison, hids are old school tech at this point.
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    Can't wait to do the projectors in my MM. Will be nearly complete, will just need to come up with some LED for the tail lights.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ChiTownMaraud3r View Post
    Can't wait to do the projectors in my MM. Will be nearly complete, will just need to come up with some LED for the tail lights.

    Brake lights? Can offer LED's with plug and play resistors. PM me


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    Quote Originally Posted by MOTOWN View Post
    Say what you want, but LEDs are leaps and bounds better than hids , there's really no comparison, hids are old school tech at this point.

    Please park a HID projector setup next to a LED reflector setup and show the proof.

    LJI372's retrofit will blow away any other Marauder for light output.


    Phuq it... LJI372.... I'm going to order an LED drop in set we can put in Silver and we will park it side by side with your 50w morimito Mini D2S retrofit on trilogy and show people what's up.


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    Guys, LEDs or HIDs don't forget to add an external relay harness to your project or you will make that 10A amp internal relay suffer the consequences. (LCM premature failure)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Limited360 View Post
    Brake lights? Can offer LED's with plug and play resistors. PM me


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    I want something a little nicer. Too bad we can't crack open the tail lamps like our headlights because they are plastic welded..
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    Quote Originally Posted by Limited360 View Post
    Please park a HID projector setup next to a LED reflector setup and show the proof.

    LJI372's retrofit will blow away any other Marauder for light output.


    Phuq it... LJI372.... I'm going to order an LED drop in set we can put in Silver and we will park it side by side with your 50w morimito Mini D2S retrofit on trilogy and show people what's up.


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    Unless you have a bifocal LEDs specific projector array setup, they will not be better than HID. The lack of heat dissipation on a drop in LED bulb which would be bright enough to use as a headlamp would have a short life span. IMO nothing better than a projector HID retrofit... until someone retrofits an LED lamp setup from another vehicle and makes it look good in the MM housing.
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    New LED lighting

    Quote Originally Posted by ChiTownMaraud3r View Post
    Unless you have a bifocal LEDs specific projector array setup, they will not be better than HID. The lack of heat dissipation on a drop in LED bulb which would be bright enough to use as a headlamp would have a short life span. IMO nothing better than a projector HID retrofit... until someone retrofits an LED lamp setup from another vehicle and makes it look good in the MM housing.
    Precise feedback I like. You nailed the issues with what people are comparing, no drop in LED can be compared to an OEM LED setup.

    In the works....

    Corolla LED projector setup... I'd love to do an Acura RDX but that won't fit in the housings.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Limited360 View Post
    Precise feedback I like. You nailed the issues with what people are comparing, no drop in LED can be compared to an OEM LED setup.

    In the works....

    Corolla LED projector setup... I'd love to do an Acura RDX but that won't fit in the housings.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Limited360 View Post
    Precise feedback I like. You nailed the issues with what people are comparing, no drop in LED can be compared to an OEM LED setup.

    In the works....

    Corolla LED projector setup... I'd love to do an Acura RDX but that won't fit in the housings.


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    This is the equivalent of Bench racing! Lol just a bunch of talking, if you like hids knock your self out!
    I'll take LEDs any day of the week, and projecter housings just don't look correct on a Marauder, oem headlights housing look better untouched
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    Quote Originally Posted by MOTOWN View Post
    This is the equivalent of Bench racing! Lol just a bunch of talking, if you like hids knock your self out!

    I'll take LEDs any day of the week, and projecter housings just don't look correct on a Marauder, oem headlights housing look better untouched

    Here is the problem...

    You are bench racing... I have seen side by side in person and researched on the topics. Also there are plenty of forums with measurements of lumens from aftermarket HID. Nothing touches a proper HID setup.

    LED plug and play is a cheaper form of upgrade over halogen stock bulbs versus HID retrofit, it's not the best output.

    If you don't like the look that is fine... But I assure you NO ONE likes the glare any reflector housing gives off with an aftermarket LED or HID plug and play option in a OEM halogen reflector housing.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Limited360 View Post
    Here is the problem...

    You are bench racing... I have seen side by side in person and researched on the topics. Also there are plenty of forums with measurements of lumens from aftermarket HID. Nothing touches a proper HID setup.

    LED plug and play is a cheaper form of upgrade over halogen stock bulbs versus HID retrofit, it's not the best output.

    If you don't like the look that is fine... But I assure you NO ONE likes the glare any reflector housing gives off with an aftermarket LED or HID plug and play option in a OEM halogen reflector housing.


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    Clearly we disagree on this subject, it doesn't require a case study to figure out LEDs are better, use less power , turn on instantly, emits a better looking light, and will out last hids , but stick with your hids , enjoy!
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    Ok, so like the big break -sweep area discussion, I am obviously far far behind the group.

    Rest assured though I am enroute to catching up. My infinity M35S Tech, had HID's that turned left and right 3/8 inch or more when the car turned, and that was super cool when driving in dark mountains etc. It also had what I called "grampers lights" that lit the forward corner/side when you used the blinker (who does that anymore?) It also had led spot type lights in overhead that lit up the cup holder consol area (only-no light wash) from above.

    Until that car went back on lease, I didn't realize how cool all of these were.

    Here is a 3/4 of the new Caddie XTS.

    Note these are the convenience lights that stay on when you unlock car from fob, or lock car to exit.
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