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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by vallesj, Feb 14, 2009.

  1. vallesj

    vallesj Junior Member

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    I wondering how good illumination will be with the new LED Headlight. Does any body has seen that headlights on current streets vehicles? I know current LEDs are powerful than before but they are more good for diffuse light (signals) or small spots (lanterns), but headlight normally requires more light. I hope If I get that option, I will not have to change it later for a normal bulbs... The Headlights that I saw like after market accessories are more than for good looking purposes than rather illuminate the road... Have you seen an effective aftermarket led headlight?

    Any comments?
     
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  2. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    The Audi R8 and Lexus LS600h L are the only ones with LED headlights. The new RX450h will also feature them (coming out in Apr).

    There is a wide-beam halogen light that supplements the LEDs to give near-range illumination.
     
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    The Prius LED headlights use multiple LEDs to put several overlapping spots on the road.

    Tom
     
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    I thought we were told in Detroit that there were 2 LED's for far illumination and 1 LED for near illumination. Halogen was for high beam.

    Wayne
     
    #4 FireEngineer, Feb 15, 2009
  5. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Oh, was the near-range illumination LED? I thought that was a halogen bulb. It looked yellower than the LEDs.
     
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    I thought this THREAD established LED for near illumination.
     
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    I recall high beam is halogen, while near illumination is LED.

    Tom
     
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    wow, i totally skipped over the part that said "sub LED". Thanks guys!
     
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