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Old 10-18-2023, 12:55 AM   #226 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Phase View Post
putting led headlights in '' reflector style'' headlights housings is illegal in most states fyi. so beware...
This is one of those things where it's technically illegal, but enforcement is almost nonexistent. Also, FMVSS has started changing in a more favorable direction.

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Originally Posted by redpoint5 View Post
My worthless anecdotal experience is that LEDs in a reflector headlight works well, and an HID bulb in a projector headlight also works well.
Depends on the LED bulb. Some are good, some are trash. In this case, the LED bulbs produce a beam pattern very similar to stock (except more coverage). They're brighter than stock, but not super bright. And the color is similar to some aftermarket halogen bulbs. They aren't bright enough or annoying enough to get the attention of the cops. Not around here, anyway.
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