Old Mechanic had suggested a LED retrofit H4 bulb while I was looking around for a
new headlight for my motorcycle last year. I passed on it then as my new headlight bucket came with a bulb. But, the other day I checked the site again and they were on sale for just about half price. At $32 per bulb (basically 2x halogen price), I couldn't resist. They are this low in price because a rev2 bulb came out that is even nicer (more efficient, and cheaper than the rev1 was at full price). So, this is a closeout price. I got a set for the Prius, and a single blub for the motorcycle too for just over $100 shipped. These bulbs use 1.5A lowbeam / 1.5A highbeam and put out 2400/2400 lumens. They use Cree LEDs and the review I read showed they gave a nice beam pattern. They also do not use a fan, just a large heatsink which I really like (one less part to fail). I'll be posting before and after pics to verify it works well in the Prius and motorcycle too.
Here are the specs:
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- Cree XM-L2 Leds
- 12-24 V DC or AC
- Water and Dust proof: IP68
- Low Beam 2400 Lumens, High Beam 2400 Lumens
- 30,000 hour expected life
- 20 watts / 1.5 amps
- 1 year warranty
- 6000K Color Temperature
- Low and High beam
- Includes harness with H4 adapater
I'm anxious to try it out. I am not too worried about the light pattern being horrible as the reviews made it look pretty good. I am worried about the longevity of the bulb. Only time will tell if it'll hold up. The reviews on these bulbs seem to be quite good thus far.
Here is a link to a huge thread on the bulbs:
http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=976505
Rev1 bulb:
H4 LED Headlight - ADVmonster
The rev2 bulb is here. Its even more efficient and brighter at 1.2A, 2800 lumen lowbeam / 1.5A 3000 lumen highbeam and still a good deal at $45.
H4 LED Headlight Rev2 - ADVmonster
Also, if you use the coupon code "inmate" you can get a small discount.
Rev1 bulb:
Rev1 bulb (top) next to Rev2 bulb (bottom):
