MarcusS
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New To Me August 2013
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« on: December 23, 2015, 02:52:12 PM » |
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Has anyone tried the PathfinderLED H4 Tri-LED Bulb? I am allways looking for an upgrade in my IS.
These look like drop ins.
[url][/http://www.jpcycles.com/product/207-526?utm_source=retargeting&utm_medium=retargeting&cid=Criteo_Activeurl]
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« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2015, 02:58:10 PM » |
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« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2015, 03:44:21 PM » |
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Or one of Bon S's smart switches.
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« Reply #4 on: December 24, 2015, 11:40:18 AM » |
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I currently have one of those (2015 model) in my Tourer. I find that I need to run my driving lights in order to get enough "fill", but the lower color temperature of the new bulb may eliminate the need for that. Should I swap them this summer I'll post comments. |
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jdp
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« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2015, 06:12:39 PM » |
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Man that cyclops is the beast, I think I'll try one when my bulb goes bad, do you have to use that adaptor?
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Punisher
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« Reply #7 on: December 24, 2015, 06:17:37 PM » |
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Man that cyclops is the beast, I think I'll try one when my bulb goes bad, do you have to use that adaptor?
I didn't when I used one on my Tourer. See my previous post above where you can get two for the price of one Cyclops. And just so you know, some folks just cut one tab off and use it in their IS with no adapter. I found on my IS that I could just slightly trim the width on one of the tangs and it would have support in all three slots, no adapter. |
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Valkorado
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Gunnison, Colorado (7,703') Here there be twisties.
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« Reply #8 on: December 26, 2015, 07:29:56 AM » |
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Yes, these are good bulbs. |
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Have you ever noticed when you're feeling really good, there's always a pigeon that'll come sh!t on your hood? - John Prine 97 Tourer "Silver Bullet" 01 Interstate "Ruby"  |
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PAVALKER
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Retired Navy 22YOS, 2014 Valkyrie , VRCC# 27213
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« Reply #9 on: December 27, 2015, 08:55:03 AM » |
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Ok, so punisher and valkorado....you both gave these bulbs a thumbs up. I'm curious how long you have had them and what is your opinion on brightness and light projection compared to a Sylvania Silverstar (not Ultra, just the original).
My interest is peaking, but I'm not sure if these are whiter, brighter, better projecting light than a halogen Silverstar?
I know some give the Silverstar a bad rap due to their longevity experienced, but I have had these last years without issue for the most part.
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Valkorado
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« Reply #10 on: December 27, 2015, 09:22:15 AM » |
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Ok, so punisher and valkorado....you both gave these bulbs a thumbs up. I'm curious how long you have had them and what is your opinion on brightness and light projection compared to a Sylvania Silverstar (not Ultra, just the original).
My interest is peaking, but I'm not sure if these are whiter, brighter, better projecting light than a halogen Silverstar?
I know some give the Silverstar a bad rap due to their longevity experienced, but I have had these last years without issue for the most part.
Silverstars are nice and what I used before going LED, so I do have that reference point. I've tried a few LED bulbs, first some using 3 CREE LEDs per bulb (2 hi beam, 1 for low). Those worked only a few months before crapping out, and thankfully so. They were bright but not a good 360* projection. Tried the ones Grumpy recommended awhile back, much better projection but they also didn't stand the test of time and a bulb burned out. Went with this bulb because of the 4000 lumen and the glass cylinder that diffuses the light into a 360* projection. No problems for almost two seasons now. These are by far the best LED bulbs I've tried. As far as bright, the difference in the 6000k white light is in my opinion beyond comparison. Road signs appear to be emitting their own light source. I seem to see further down the road and deeper into the shadows. |
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« Reply #11 on: January 01, 2016, 08:26:38 AM » |
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Sounds like a good option. I have silverstars and seem they dont last long.
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