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Old 06-06-2015, 06:21 PM
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Building out my S6. Why should I get the LED lights over the regular? Are they brighter? Please weigh in.
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LED headlights are brighter and the latest technology available. They are the look of the future and the biggest leap forward since halogen lighting replaced sealed beams. It effects the resale value and I wouldn't consider a C7 without them.
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Originally Posted by tenspeed
LED headlights are brighter and the latest technology available. They are the look of the future and the biggest leap forward since halogen lighting replaced sealed beams. It effects the resale value and I wouldn't consider a C7 without them.
Great reply tenspeed. Thank you!
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Great reply tenspeed. Thank you!
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IMO, especially on a S6 the LED headlights complete the look.
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In reading up, I believe the LED are better for city driving as they are brighter closer to the car whereas projectors will give you a better pattern further out.
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In my opinion they look cooler than standard HIDs, but I question whether or not the lighting is any better than a well-designed projector with a dynamic pattern (turning).
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
In reading up, I believe the LED are better for city driving as they are brighter closer to the car whereas projectors will give you a better pattern further out.

Thanks Bill. I'm having problems as I get old seeing at distance on dark isolated roads. I may skip the look of the LED's for better distance performance.


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