Favorite LED Headlight’s?

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Favorite LED Headlight’s?

Converting my 30 to 12 volts so time for new light bulbs. I want to go with LED’s but need some input on which ones to use. I’m interested in your experience with LED Headlight’s bulbs.
 
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The prefocused Logolights work on 6v or 12v, positive or negative ground. They are the only LED's I have used so I have nothing to compare to. They definately put out some serious light tho.

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I have never seen a properly focused LED light. They spray light all over the place, even when they are retro fitted to a modern car. The last thing I want is to have a dazzled driver heading towards me or having the lights of the car behind me dazzling me in the rear vision mirror. Unless there is a great improvement in them, I won't use them and curse those who do. They are not safe.
 
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Pre-focused LED’s are the way to go ! When you install them you adjust the horizontal level , moving the lamp in or out with the original adjustment doesn’t do anything , the lamp is pre-focused . My Tudor is 6 volts and running with high beams on I have only had one complaint ( flashing their lights) but they had the foggy plastic headlights, talking about stupid headlights ! My A came with sealed beams that where scary dim at 40 mph, I then installed the proper headlights and bulbs and much improved the nighttime driving experience, now with the pre-focused LED’s 55-60 mph at night is a joy , spotting wildlife along the road along with the reflective signs that where not seen before !!!!
 
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Only complaint I've seen is their weight. Bumpy roads distort the socket and they lose contact. Original socket mounting might be strengthened somehow.
 
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I installed pre-focused. They seem to work really well, and I had no trouble making them pass the original headlight patterning test. No focusing required.

OTOH, I haven't driven at night yet. ;)
 
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I installed the LogoLite brand prefocused ones in my cars. Definitely a huge plus for night time driving!
 
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Logolight’s it is! Snyders has them but at $49 (each!) they’re pretty proud of them.
 
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Yes Y I know, didn’t mean to be bad mouthing Snyder’s. I guess I should be saying that LOGO Lights is proud of them (either way, they’re expensive LoL)
 
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They are pricey, but compared to original bulbs and the comments about the unfocused led's, they are definitely worth it! I have 3 sets!
 
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I'm in UK, & have recently fitted the pre-focused LED's, bought in UK (LogoLights in USA?) into my 1928 A-roadster. Attached (hopefully) is a night photo of the beam, although I've not yet properly aligned them. Very impressed!. The car is 12v, with original fluted 1928-style glass. For reference, the nearer (left) hedge is about 50ft, away, the far hedge is about 75ft, & the house about 150ft. I had to change the fitting in the reflector (as the original was worn) to a BA15, parallel pin. As noted, the bulbs do not rely on the reflector, so no need to re-silver or polish.
 

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Yes it is true that they're $49 from the Model A suppliers, but if you buy them from the OEM they're about $35 with shipping
 
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Mike1291 said:
Yes it is true that they're $49 from the Model A suppliers, but if you buy them from the OEM they're about $35 with shipping
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OEM? Who is that?
BTW, if those light re pre focused, what is the spot like with no lens in front of it?
 
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Reflective Illumination LLC out of Arizona is the company that makes them. The product is called "Rebaydo BA15S LED Headlight" and they have several distributors like Walmart and eBay. Here's a listing from eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/365229742385

I personally always try to recommend buying parts from the distributors where possible but for those budget-conscious you can go this route
 
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Some insight on the basic differences between incandescent and LED light sources. Incandescent lamps emit light in all directions whereas LED lamps are more directional. The Model A has a parabolic reflector that collects the non-directional light emitted by an incandescent lamp and redirects it. The light emitted by an LED lamp being very directional requires the use of a lens to redirect or focus the light.
 
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OEM? Who is that?
BTW, if those light re pre focused, what is the spot like with no lens in front of it?
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A round circle without the lens ! At about 12 feet maybe a foot in diameter with some ambient light around the spot, really didn’t take measurements. With the lens in place it looks like an original bulb only brighter ! I personally wouldn’t drive at night without the pre-focused LED’s at highway speeds or even putting around town , you never know when a kid or an animal will run out in front of you ! Much brighter and better than original type bulbs/lamps ! I adjusted my headlights on high beam so not to blind oncoming cars so I usually don’t dim the lights and only one time had an oncoming car flash their lights at me , they had plastic lens that where foggy from age and wear .
 
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A round circle without the lens ! At about 12 feet maybe a foot in diameter with some ambient light around the spot, really didn’t take measurements. With the lens in place it looks like an original bulb only brighter ! I personally wouldn’t drive at night without the pre-focused LED’s at highway speeds or even putting around town , you never know when a kid or an animal will run out in front of you ! Much brighter and better than original type bulbs/lamps ! I adjusted my headlights on high beam so not to blind oncoming cars so I usually don’t dim the lights and only one time had an oncoming car flash their lights at me , they had plastic lens that where foggy from age and wear .
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I agree, the pre-focued LEDs are one of the best items for safety I have added to my Town Sedan, along with turn indicators. I now run with my headlights on and when leading a group of Model As I asked those that are following to turn on theirs as well. Helps me keep track of the stragglers.
 
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