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Problem trying to fit H8 LED replacements
- SpiketheBike
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Problem trying to fit H8 LED replacements
I am having problems with fitting my H8 replacements. They are CREE 80w LEDS, but have a fan fitted. This seems to stop me being able to line up the lugs to insert into the lamp holder.
I originally ordered 100W V10s, but the company I ordered from no longer supply these due to quality issues. So I was sent these instead.
Anyone else used these at all?
I originally ordered 100W V10s, but the company I ordered from no longer supply these due to quality issues. So I was sent these instead.
Anyone else used these at all?
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Problem trying to fit H8 LED replacements
I don't think they'll physically fit and allow the covers back on. Also, have you seen how poor the beam pattern is on these?
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Problem trying to fit H8 LED replacements
Not seen spread pattern no. How could i check this up front?
Going to send them back anyway I think. I don't want to spend a fortune, any recommendations? Please
I'll re read the other threads about this in the meantime.
Going to send them back anyway I think. I don't want to spend a fortune, any recommendations? Please
I'll re read the other threads about this in the meantime.
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Beam pattern? On halo rings?
I've not seen this type before, they do look bulky. Mine have been in around 3 years now and are fine albeit lower power;
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=45046&p=645137&hil ... ed#p645137
I've not seen this type before, they do look bulky. Mine have been in around 3 years now and are fine albeit lower power;
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=45046&p=645137&hil ... ed#p645137
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Problem trying to fit H8 LED replacements
Yes there still around. I presume the 40w set is what you use got at 20w per side? Look good to me. Thanks
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Maniac wrote:Beam pattern? On halo rings?
I've not seen this type before, they do look bulky. Mine have been in around 3 years now and are fine albeit lower power;
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=45046&p=645137&hil ... ed#p645137
Lol, assumed they were for dipped headlights..
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Problem trying to fit H8 LED replacements
E89 has Xenon headlights as standard.Ducklakeview wrote:Maniac wrote:Beam pattern? On halo rings?
I've not seen this type before, they do look bulky. Mine have been in around 3 years now and are fine albeit lower power;
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=45046&p=645137&hil ... ed#p645137
Lol, assumed they were for dipped headlights..
Mike
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Problem trying to fit H8 LED replacements
Managed to get one in to see what it looks like. Pleased with the result.
However, the only way I can mount them is by removing the fan from the LED heat sink, due to the layout of the mounting spigots. Once in place, it is hard up against the light fitting so there is no way of reattaching the fan.
Have put bulbs back in for now.
I'm assuming I'll be asking for trouble if I don't have the fan attached?
EDIT: Spoken to XenonBulbs, the supplier, and they say it'll be fine without fan, and still under warranty. Going dark now so I'll sort it tomorrow.
However, the only way I can mount them is by removing the fan from the LED heat sink, due to the layout of the mounting spigots. Once in place, it is hard up against the light fitting so there is no way of reattaching the fan.
Have put bulbs back in for now.
I'm assuming I'll be asking for trouble if I don't have the fan attached?
EDIT: Spoken to XenonBulbs, the supplier, and they say it'll be fine without fan, and still under warranty. Going dark now so I'll sort it tomorrow.
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Problem trying to fit H8 LED replacements
Unfortunately I purchased the same set of LED's for my Z4 and ran into the same issue. Did you ever fit these without the fans?
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I did. No problems at all. Place I bought them from said okay to remove fans and would not affect the warranty.
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Thanks, all fitted now and no more yellow rings!
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Problem trying to fit H8 LED replacements
I have just fitted the same ones, what did you do with the ballasts? Any issues with heat?
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I've just put the ballasts in the light housing, I don't think there should be a problem with heat. I've got a long drive on Wednesday, so will check how hot they are after that and let you know.
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Same, just loose? Just did a couple hours drive myself, forgot to check, doh!
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Problem trying to fit H8 LED replacements
Yep, just crammed it all in!
I checked them after my 2 hour drive yesterday - one of the ballasts gets quite warm, but nothing I'm too concerned about. The actual heat sinks on the LED's barely get warm, even without those stupid fans!
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