New OPT7 H11 LED Headlight Bulbs

[geswek]

Don't take what I wrote as being a jerk. I wasn't meaning to try to come off that way, if I did sorry. It seems the led tech so far is not where halo or hids are . I agree they get the color but not the performance. Lighting threads are so hard because a pic doesn't do what the viewer really sees. Sometimes a pic looks great but in reality is as bright as a flashlight. DD has an sl1 coming out, when I don't know, they said back in December. They say its supposed to be an led unlike anything out right now and said they will have them in types that fit our trucks.

 

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You weren't being a jerk. I'm in same boat--trying to convey this in way everyone can understand. I agree with you they are definitely not to tech level of others. Headlights are Ok, I'm pleased with that. The LEDs in fogs are another. If they were more focused beam it might work. I think at this point they're just a huge flood lamp with no real throw!

 

I'll check out DD Jeff. Thanks man. [emoji3]

 

 

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[Jeff5347]

You weren't being a jerk. I'm in same boat--trying to convey this in way everyone can understand. I agree with you they are definitely not to tech level of others. Headlights are Ok, I'm pleased with that. The LEDs in fogs are another. If they were more focused beam it might work. I think at this point they're just a huge flood lamp with no real throw!

 

I'll check out DD Jeff. Thanks man. [emoji3]

 

 

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DD doesn't have the new sl1 LEDs yet. I've been checking regularly. From what I've read on them and what they state they are a game changer. They were supposed to be out mid December but are still not available. I want new lows and really want to see what these sl1's are all about but once the warmer weather comes if they aren't out I may go hid. I have reflectors so that's my dilemma. I know hids don't belong or work correctly in reflectors but halogens in this day and age are old tech and I won't spend 600+ on a headlight projector mod. I've seen many silvys (2011-2013 and 2014+) in my area with reflectors and hids. When I see that ice white headlight I'm envious. I've read 50/50 reviews on LEDs in reflectors of silverados so I can't decide to buy or not right yet. What to do, what to do.. Lol

 

 

 

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Edited January 30, 2017 by Jeff5347

[Luster]

OK I installed the LED fogs today. They are extremely bright and fill in the gap between the low beams and the front bumper. I bought these from Amazon. "Alla Lighting Extremely Bright LED Fog Lamps"

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016O424B8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Better ratings than the OPT7's and BRIGHT!

 

I based my purchase on numerous user reviews on Amazon. I noticed that there were several on K2 Silverados and Sierras. All rated them 5 stars. I can't disagree. These are great!

 

THESE REALLY SEEM MORE LIKE 'DRIVING LIGHTS' THAN FOGS.

 

(No pics with High Beams... I still have the OEM 'yellow' halogens in high beams, planning on OPT7 highs soon.)

 

Low Beams OPT7 LED only:

 

 

Fog LED only:

 

 

Low beam LED & fog LED:

 

 

Front end Low and Fog LED's:

 

Edited February 1, 2017 by Luster

[geswek]

OK I installed the LED fogs today. They are extremely bright and fill in the gap between the low beams and the front bumper. I bought these from Amazon. "Alla Lighting Extremely Bright LED Fog Lamps"

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016O424B8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Better ratings than the OPT7's and BRIGHT!

 

I based my purchase on numerous user reviews on Amazon. I noticed that there were several on K2 Silverados and Sierras. All rated them 5 stars. I can't disagree. These are great!

 

THESE REALLY SEEM MORE LIKE 'DRIVING LIGHTS' THAN FOGS.

 

(No pics with High Beams... I still have the OEM 'yellow' halogens in high beams, planning on OPT7 highs soon.)

 

Low Beams OPT7 LED only:

 

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Fog LED only:

 

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Low beam LED & fog LED:

 

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Front end Low and Fog LED's:

 

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I see your bulbs do the same thing mine do, they're just decorative piece LOL.

 

I sent them back and took risk--I ordered the fluxbeam 5202 and I'm going to try them. I'm not thrilled they cost me $99 but want to see what happens. If they don't do well I'll just give them back to Amazon for refund.

 

 

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[Luster]

I see your bulbs do the same thing mine do, they're just decorative piece LOL.

I sent them back and took risk--I ordered the fluxbeam 5202 and I'm going to try them. I'm not thrilled they cost me $99 but want to see what happens. If they don't do well I'll just give them back to Amazon for refund.

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I see the 5202 Fluxbeams on Amazon. I don't understand how you can use them as fogs if they have the cooling fan assembly exposed to the elements, because the fogs have no dust cover.

 

My opinion is this: because the fog lights on Silverado are reflectors and not projectors, you're never going to get a decent beam. It's just the nature of a reflector. Same with the trucks that have reflector headlights. The LED's just don't work well in them. I think if you want a good beam pattern, you'll have to replace the entire fog light housing. $$$

 

(Hope I'm wrong about this and you have good luck with the Fluxbeam LED fogs!!!)

Edited February 1, 2017 by Luster

[geswek]

Well, this may work too good! They are insanely bright during day.

 

They are Fluxbeam 5202 bulbs. I was able to zip tie everything on top of bumper support so it would be out of way.

 

 

 

 

 

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[krzyd]

Well, this may work too good! They are insanely bright during day.

 

They are Fluxbeam 5202 bulbs. I was able to zip tie everything on top of bumper support so it would be out of way.

 

 

 

 

 

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I wish I had known, I just threw a pair of those away, they were okay at first, but they got progressively dimmer over time. I hope you have better luck, I'm back to HID.

[geswek]

I wish I had known, I just threw a pair of those away, they were okay at first, but they got progressively dimmer over time. I hope you have better luck, I'm back to HID.

You used 5202 in your fog lights?

 

These seems to be incredibly bright. I don't think I'll be able to drive with them in my fog lights.

 

 

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[Luster]

Well, this may work too good! They are insanely bright during day.

They are Fluxbeam 5202 bulbs. I was able to zip tie everything on top of bumper support so it would be out of way.

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Please report back after you drive at night. I'm also very interested to see how this works out with the fans exposed to water and road dirt. (No dust caps)

[geswek]

Those damn things are not safe on road. It lit up tree tops 20 feet hide.

 

I removed all of it and I'm sending it back. These are not any brighter or even as bright as halogens. I have way more visibility with my halogen bulbs than I do with these LEDs.

 

Best of luck to those who like them. I live at beach where lighting is not perfect. Maybe in city they work.

 

Bust for me. Back to Amazon they go.

 

 

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[Luster]

Those damn things are not safe on road. It lit up tree tops 20 feet hide.

I removed all of it and I'm sending it back. These are not any brighter or even as bright as halogens. I have way more visibility with my halogen bulbs than I do with these LEDs.

Best of luck to those who like them. I live at beach where lighting is not perfect. Maybe in city they work.

Bust for me. Back to Amazon they go.

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Well sounds like your best bet is halogen. Philips and Sylvania make some pretty bright halogens that are slightly whiter than stock.

 

My H11 LED's are pretty good after I adjusted them up about 2 turns.

Edited February 3, 2017 by Luster

[geswek]

Well sounds like your best bet is halogen. Philips and Sylvania make some pretty bright halogens that are slightly whiter than stock.

 

My H11 LED's are pretty good after I adjusted them up about 2 turns.

I have Phillips and my drive into downtown Jacksonville was better. I don't know what the deal is. I did turn them up 2 like yours and it seemed better but I definitely noticed places where my halogens hit further.

 

I definitely liked the white light!

 

 

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[quise2024]

Yeah i was going to say those fogs are going to throw light everywhere.

 

Theyre bright to the eye but dont have any kind of focus to them. Right now im all about the halogen, these silverstar ultras are PERFECT provide plenty of light down the road and to the sides.

 

I wanted these opt7s to work though

[Luster]

Yeah i was going to say those fogs are going to throw light everywhere.

 

Theyre bright to the eye but dont have any kind of focus to them. Right now im all about the halogen, these silverstar ultras are PERFECT provide plenty of light down the road and to the sides.

 

I wanted these opt7s to work though

 

I had Silverstars on my '13 Silverado. Super bright. One drawback. They only lasted 6-8 months on average.

[Luster]

I just installed the OPT7 9005 high beams in my '14 Silverado. They look extremely bright in the garage. I'll report back after I drive with them in tonight. I'm pretty much sold on the H11 low beams, once I got them adjusted correctly.

 

EDIT: I had the truck out tonight. OH MY GOSH! Those high beams are extremely bright! I really thought with reflector housings they would scatter the light all over the place, but not the case, very bright and well focused; when I was driving down my street they lit up my house like the 4th of July! 5 Stars...

 

I'm also upgrading my rating of the H11 low beams to 4.5 Stars. Now that I have them adjusted 2 full turns up, and both bulbs oriented correctly in the housings, they are getting the job done. (The only reason they are not 5 stars is because they're not as bright as my wife's Acadia HID's... but the high beams make up for it!)

 

 

Edited February 9, 2017 by Luster