Summit Racing LED Headlight Conversion: FOLLOW-UP

[Jay Bee]

After reading MoparCarGuy's thread https://forum.e-bodies.org/electrical-and-audio/11/led-headlamp-headlight-conversion-hella-h4-165mm-7-round/29648/msg323171#msg323171 I opted for the sealed beam LED headlights from Summit Racing. More expensive than his housing/bulb setup but much less than Holley RetroBrights. In an email they told me the color temperature of them is 6500K. They fit perfectly, plug and play, just like my old GE's. I haven't driven the car yet, let alone at night, but took some pictures while it's in the garage. These are just some, the wall is 44 inches from the headlights. I imagine on the road the difference will be phenomenal. So far, I'm very impressed and I don't think the pictures do them justice.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-rp22677?srsltid=AfmBOopMQVW7DOobznKT0NbQjECw2pugyNkgJiX_x2e8Kcnh_25_29-T

EDIT: (Added picture plus this text) I wonder what oncoming traffic will see, wasn't expecting them to be 1/2 lit. I haven't tried the high beams but I'm guessing they'll be full lit for those.

[Cuda Cody]

I'll be curious to hear what you think after you drive at night with them.  It's hard to tell if they are a lot brighter or just a different color?  Please let us know what your thoughts are after using them at night.

[YellowThumper]

After reading MoparCarGuy's thread https://forum.e-bodies.org/electrical-and-audio/11/led-headlamp-headlight-conversion-hella-h4-165mm-7-round/29648/msg323171#msg323171 I opted for the sealed beam LED headlights from Summit Racing. More expensive than his housing/bulb setup but much less than Holley RetroBrights. In an email they told me the color temperature of them is 6500K. They fit perfectly, plug and play, just like my old GE's. I haven't driven the car yet, let alone at night, but took some pictures while it's in the garage. These are just some, the wall is 44 inches from the headlights. I imagine on the road the difference will be phenomenal. So far, I'm very impressed and I don't think the pictures do them justice.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-rp22677?srsltid=AfmBOopMQVW7DOobznKT0NbQjECw2pugyNkgJiX_x2e8Kcnh_25_29-T

EDIT: (Added picture plus this text) I wonder what oncoming traffic will see, wasn't expecting them to be 1/2 lit. I haven't tried the high beams but I'm guessing they'll be full lit for those.

Interested in the follow up for these.
Modern car headlights have a specific cut line in their beam to help prevent blinding oncoming traffic. While still being brighter than the old.
Low cost replacement for older cars do not have this and they blind the oncoming.
I assume this is what you are seeing.

[Bullitt-]

Interested in the follow up for these.
Modern car headlights have a specific cut line in their beam to help prevent blinding oncoming traffic. While still being brighter than the old.
Low cost replacement for older cars do not have this and they blind the oncoming.
I assume this is what you are seeing.

  The listing says they are DOT approved so I believe they would not blind oncoming traffic if adjusted properly. 

[Jay Bee]

I'll be curious to hear what you think after you drive at night with them.  It's hard to tell if they are a lot brighter or just a different color?  Please let us know what your thoughts are after using them at night.

Definitely will  , still a bit too cold here for me. I didn't "pull the trigger" until a FEBO member ensured me that there was no modification needed for fit. Here's one of his comments from there... "I bought the Summit LED lights and LOVE them, forgive the pun but Night and Day difference"

[Jay Bee]

Took pictures with high beam on.

[Jay Bee]

Sorry, couldn't help myself - too much time on my hands, comes with being retired.

[YellowThumper]

Interested in the follow up for these.
Modern car headlights have a specific cut line in their beam to help prevent blinding oncoming traffic. While still being brighter than the old.
Low cost replacement for older cars do not have this and they blind the oncoming.
I assume this is what you are seeing.

  The listing says they are DOT approved so I believe they would not blind oncoming traffic if adjusted properly. 

Which is what I was stating these are.

[larry4406]

Very nice!

I know I've been accused of being half lit at times!

[Jay Bee]

@Cuda Cody  @YellowThumper  Follow-up: I drive this street whenever returning from cars & coffee. It's a lot darker than the pic shows or maybe it's brighter due to the LED's. Anyway, back then I could barely see the road with my "orange" OEM's. This is a huge improvement that I don't think this picture gives it justice, I'm impressed and happy.

Looks like there's some aiming in my future. I'm thinking the right side should be raised and directed a bit to the right. Any suggestions on aim?

 

[Katfish]

What does the power connection look like?
Not crazy about that connector, looks like a toaster plug?

[Jay Bee]

I'll take a picture if I get to removing the bezel for aiming. IIRC, the plug's the same size as the one on the wiring harness and was tight plugging it in, no chance of it separating.

[Jay Bee]

What does the power connection look like?

Hope this is what you were after.

[Katfish]

That does help, Thx
Much cleaner than what I had thought.
Looks good

[YellowThumper]

Late in my reply. Life freequently has other plans.
Thank you for update. Looks like a good option. Will give them a try.