New LED lighting

[1Marauder]

Have a rented (free upgrade - not big dogging) NEW CADDILAC for the week... And the new LED lighting is absolutely SICK!

I will take some photos tonight to share, but I can now understand what/why you've all been doing/trying to upgrade the lighting now.

I know I am slow, perhaps even last in this endeavor -- but after seeing what is new and fresh... Dang it is time!

The door handle lighting is so sick!

[fastblackmerc]

Have a rented (free upgrade - not big dogging) NEW CADDILAC for the week... And the new LED lighting is absolutely SICK!

I will take some photos tonight to share, but I can now understand what/why you've all been doing/trying to upgrade the lighting now.

I know I am slow, perhaps even last in this endeavor -- but after seeing what is new and fresh... Dang it is time!

The door handle lighting is so sick!

I can send you a kit to light up the inside door handles on your MM.

[Fastbob]

Our new 2014 Lincoln MKZ has all LEDs and LED headlights. The headlights are awesome!

[1Marauder]

All of the lights are awesome. They outer skin of the door handle lights up/glows on this new Caddy.

Usually I don't go for this kind of thing (something else to go out-bad-wrong), but then realized lighting platform in simply cool. Just getting dark here in Maui. Will take some pics and attach while y'all are in bed.

[1Marauder]

I can send you a kit to light up the inside door handles on your MM.


If I do this I will want to do them all!!!

[chief455]

If I do this I will want to do them all!!!

George W. Bush: "Just do it!"

[fastblackmerc]

If I do this I will want to do them all!!!

All four doors (inside). Single color - green, red or blue.

[lji372]

Led's ftw

James will be doing whipple car this weekend.

And HID projectors coming soon!! :woohoo:

[MOTOWN]

LEDs are the only way to go, I'll be doing the headlights, and fogs soon , HIDs cannot compare to LEDs.

[eric jones]

I have the led headlights from superbrightleds.com and they are much better than the hid's I had. The hid's would shake when you hit a bump in the road and that was very annoying to me.

[lji372]

LEDs are the only way to go, I'll be doing the headlights, and fogs soon , HIDs cannot compare to LEDs.

it's my understanding hid's outperform led in rain no?

[Limited360]

it's my understanding hid's outperform led in rain no?

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...

[Limited360]

Led's ftw

James will be doing whipple car this weekend.

And HID projectors coming soon!! :woohoo:

Indeed I will be, all new style LED's, revised chipsets, increased output... and all in pure white!

[Limited360]

Just some teaser pics from work yesterday. This will be a fixtured and machines bracket... Perfect alignment unless your car is jacked up that is ;)



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Some new reverse bulbs... The final shot is with lights on in basement where I am working, however that's a single LED reverse bulb lighting the basement up


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[RubberCtyRauder]

I'm ready for headights whenever..just need to pull them from car.

[Limited360]

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 :)

[MOTOWN]

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.

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

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.

[Limited360]

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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[Limited360]

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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[GoldPanther]

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)

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

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..

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

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.

[Limited360]

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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[ChiTownMaraud3r]

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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Yup Same here!!

[MOTOWN]

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

[Limited360]

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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[MOTOWN]

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!

[fastblackmerc]

Good info on HID vs LED

http://www.halcyon.net/en/the-halcyon-brand/frequently-asked-questions/lighting-system/what-is-the-difference-between-hid-and-led-lighting

http://www.kchilites.com/technology

Coming soon!!!!!!!!! Laser Headlights!!!!!!

http://www.caradvice.com.au/278125/headlights-explained-halogen-v-hid-v-led-v-laser/

[1Marauder]

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.

[1Marauder]

Here is the side view, in not too dark area

[1Marauder]

And here is the door handle I am now infatuated with.

[1Marauder]

I will shoot dark photo tonight, with tail lights etc.

My point is/was this when I started the thread. Every X years, items take what I call a quantum leap in quality, reliability, use, integration, etc. it doesn't happen all at once, but rather, step by step, new applications one at a time.

It simply seems like the lighting has made that "leap" and I now understand, can see, and can visualize the dramatic epic difference.

The lighting alone on this caddy is simply cool.

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

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!

Doesn't require it because there are so many case studies already on the subject. An LED bulb is only as good as it's housing as it is very directional, and the lifespan only as good as its heat dissipation.

You can make HID projectors look very factory with minimal bling, there's even square shrouds out now.

[Limited360]

Doesn't require it because there are so many case studies already on the subject. An LED bulb is only as good as it's housing as it is very directional, and the lifespan only as good as its heat dissipation.



You can make HID projectors look very factory with minimal bling, there's even square shrouds out now.


Looks stock enough to me

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This look OEM to me...

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heat dissipation and they are very directional.... I like you. :)


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[Limited360]

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.


I almost bought an XTS myself... Settled on this though... I do like the accent lighting. Handles are a bit much for me, but it's cool tech that I do like as well.

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[GoldPanther]

No LED can be compared so far with a genuine HID (not cheap stuff like xentec) in output lighting.
An LED replacement bulb in a halogen housing will not project the proper lighting to the floor. An HID kit in a halogen housing is cancer for pupils we all know that!

The only and best way to archive the best lighting experience on the road will be using an HID intended projector with a genuine brand HID kit.

[Limited360]

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Retrofits. :) cutoff is great. Beam is even.


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[Spectragod]

I don't know James, I have led's on my truck, and it has own hid's as well,
And, the led's outperform the hid's hands down.......:D ;)

I'll try and get you a shot of them..:beer:

[lji372]

I don't know James, I have led's on my truck, and it has own hid's as well,
And, the led's outperform the hid's hands down.......:D ;)

I'll try and get you a shot of them..:beer:

Bwhahaha

Led light bars ftmfw!!!!!!

[burt ragio]

Nice Buick Verano. I have been test driving cars. The Verano has the best ride & handling along with the quietest cabin of any car I have driven.

[Spectragod]

Here ya go James.......

My backup lights.....

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=72&pictureid=1537

My front lights, with HID headlights, see, LED's are brighter....:P

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=72&pictureid=1538

[Limited360]

Here ya go James.......

My backup lights.....

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=72&pictureid=1537

My front lights, with HID headlights, see, LED's are brighter....:P

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=72&pictureid=1538

Need more photo action here....

You have $1000+ in light bars... Those don't compare to drop in LED bulbs ;). Also you should know more than anyone... stock F150 HID's sucks.... RAPTOR Retrofits is so popular for that reason. Lucky for you I happen to know someone whom could do that retrofit for cheaper.... ;)

[Limited360]

Nice Buick Verano. I have been test driving cars. The Verano has the best ride & handling along with the quietest cabin of any car I have driven.

Its a Regal GS... but yeah it is quiet and rides nice. Just did a trip from Detroit to South Carolina and back.... loved it.

[Coryg]

Looks stock enough to me

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This look OEM to me...

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heat dissipation and they are very directional.... I like you. :)


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What kind of vehicle are those projectors out of?

[Guittard22]

Here ya go James.......

My backup lights.....

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=72&pictureid=1537

My front lights, with HID headlights, see, LED's are brighter....:P

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=72&pictureid=1538



There anything you don't have - a raptor Svt - sweet - looks bad ass

[Spectragod]

There anything you don't have - a raptor Svt - sweet - looks bad ass

Well, there are a few things I don't have...... I don't have any LED's on my F350........ Yet..