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LED kits and headlights

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by BillS22, Aug 16, 2015.

  1. BillS22

    BillS22 New Member

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    Will a LED kit do anything for fuel economy?
    How about simply changing the headlights?

    I stumbled on a new headlight replacement. search OPT-7 Headlights.

    Interesting: plug and play. But they have a cooling fan, and only a 2 year warranty.
    I doubt simply changing the headlights will much for fuel economy, and the company doesn't claim that. They instead promote better visibility.

    Thanks,
    Bill
     
    #1 BillS22, Aug 16, 2015
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    Starbrand Senior Member

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    you are correct. Changing to LEDs or a HiD kit will only increase visibility. Nothing connected to fuel efficiency :)
     
    #2 Starbrand, Aug 16, 2015
  3. pauerbach

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    I'm very wary about fussing with headlights. The glass lenses are designed such that the light source has to be positioned juuuuust right to reflect the light properly on the road ahead. Aftermarket bulbs aren't designed with much care in this regard because it varies from vehicle to vehicle. You're unlikely to have satisfactory results.

    I tried replacing the high beam bulbs with aftermarket LEDs and they were bright, but not bright in the right direction so they were utterly useless. The light simply scattered everywhere.
     
    #3 pauerbach, Aug 18, 2015
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