For those who put in LED headlamp bulbs, satisfied?

HIDs

 

HIDs.

Z.

 

I have a set of PUTCO LED's and not only is the beam pattern terrible, but the built in fan is really noisy. If you're not using the ICE, you get a terrible hum from the engine bay. I've had them in for a while and I'm not interested in swapping out projectors or anything that drastic so I'll probably just settle for crappy headlights. I've tried what was supposed to be a decent set of HID's and didn't like the ground shadow they projected and they actually started to flicker after a while anyway so that's why I switched to the LED. We tried those HID's in a Toyota Sienna and had no issue so I'm not sure what the problem was in the Prius.

 

If you use a drop-in LED bulb in a halogen housing, you're going to have crappy lighting; there's just no way around it. The LEDs will put out a lot of foreground light, which actually reduces your distance vision because of the higher contrast.

If you want LED headlights, do it right and retrofit some OEM units--they're becoming widely available as people total Corollas, Muranos, Rogues, etc. I have Corolla projectors in mine, and distance lighting is far better than stock halogens.

 

Yeah--but if you check The Retrofit Source, in the closeouts section they often have LED assemblies for not much more than cheap HIDs, and significantly less than a true HID retrofit. Right now they have Nissan Rogue and Toyota Corolla for $100 ($25 less than when I bought them!), and Nissan Murano for $130. Throw in some clear lenses for $40, and you're looking at not much more than an HID drop-in kit or LED drop-ins for OEM quality build and output.

 

I agree. I just swapped factory LED headlights, couldn't be happier!

 

A recommended set from The Retrofit Source.
I used this company since the last 8 years for different vehicles including 3 Prii models.

 

As easy as it can be. A quote of advise, get the wiring harness plus the relays, it will make your install 100% better.
Average install time is 2 hs. for a beginner.

 

+1 on the HID relay harness. Don't listen to advice that a canbus relay is needed (it's not), or that a relay isn't necessary (it is for reliable power for initial striking of the arc).

Also, make sure you get the proper H11 bulbs, with the ground wire in the 6 o'clock position after installation, or you will have ground shadows.

 

I got these: OPT7 AC 55W H11 H8 H9 HID Kit w Relay Harness Bundle ¦ All Xenon Light Colors | eBay

Very bright. No ground shadows. Both turn on at the same time. No issues. I was thinking about doing a LED retro fit myself...and I'm still considering it, but the cost is going to be a lot.

Z.

 

Sorry but, the referred Ebay item is not compatible with a 2015 Prius

 

It's all mentioned here:
My LED headlight project | PriusChat