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Headlight Led Upgrade
- Thread author Rich06
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I just installed the Sealight 3 and I’m very satisfied with them. It was a bit tough only because I have big hands 
but it’s relatively easy process. Removed dust cover, unplug, replace, put in all the extra “stuff” and complete. I would like to see them from behind while driving but will need the wife to help but otherwise I think it was a solid buy.
but it’s relatively easy process. Removed dust cover, unplug, replace, put in all the extra “stuff” and complete. I would like to see them from behind while driving but will need the wife to help but otherwise I think it was a solid buy.Attachments
FlTelluride
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Last night I drove the wife's car to the gas station and the yellow tint of the stocks just felt dingy and dull. Tonight I just finished installing the Hikari Ultras and may I say, these cars were meant to have them! The clean, revised, crisp look of the LEDs accent the Telluride perfectly! It took me all of maybe 8 minutes.
Any problem with the dust covers?
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Easy to remove and as an added benefit they installed desiccant packs in them as well!!!
malicoreon
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I have an EX also. I got mine immediately after my local Kia dealer started carrying them in February and was too impatient to wait for them to get an SX in that wasn't army green. The EX is plenty nice enough but I hate the halogen lights. Can't wait to change them to LED.
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9005 SL1 LED Bulbs (pair)
Looking to convert your 9005 factory bulb to LED? Increase your nighttime visibility with the SL1 LED Bulb!
www.diodedynamics.com
They have a 20% off code right now "LABOR". Very satisfied with them.
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I am planning to purchase these also... why it telling me This does not fit your 2020 Kia Telluride. I have S trim
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I order and installed these. Idk why it says they dont fit but they do. It takes less than 10 minutes to install. Only issue is they flicker with the engine on/off thing, but it's hard to notice and I dont mind. I have an LX.
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malicoreon
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Cross posted here: Headlight upgrade
I had my shop install these: ORACLE 9005 4,000+ Lumen LED Headlight Bulbs (Pair). I can't truthfully say they're better for visibility than the halogens but they make the front end of the car look a lot better. I think the issue is they're LED lights in a housing that was designed for halogens so the light pattern isn't as uniform as I'd like. The do make the road markings and signs stand out a lot more than the old yellow bulbs did.
I had my shop install these: ORACLE 9005 4,000+ Lumen LED Headlight Bulbs (Pair). I can't truthfully say they're better for visibility than the halogens but they make the front end of the car look a lot better. I think the issue is they're LED lights in a housing that was designed for halogens so the light pattern isn't as uniform as I'd like. The do make the road markings and signs stand out a lot more than the old yellow bulbs did.
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For those of you who upgraded (like me), have you noticed the base of the led light gets really hot, like untouchable hot after a night of travel. Try touching it.
bogie
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Contrary to what most people think - LEDs do get hot, that's why they all have some sort of heat sink - generally, though, not as hot as incandescent...
No association with them - but, you might also want to check out superbringhtleds.com
Fanless, internal drivers and lifetime warranty. FWIW - used them in my Ford Escape and they matched the beam pattern perfectly (in reflector headlights).
www.superbrightleds.com
No association with them - but, you might also want to check out superbringhtleds.com
Fanless, internal drivers and lifetime warranty. FWIW - used them in my Ford Escape and they matched the beam pattern perfectly (in reflector headlights).
9005 LED Fanless Headlight/Fog Light Conversion Kit with Internal Drivers - 4,000 Lumens/Set
Increase your safety and visibility with this 9005 LED headlight/fog light kit. The single-intensity LED headlight bulbs emit 4,000 lumens of cool white illumination per set (2,000 lumens each) and feature 3rd generation cooling technology. They have integrated heat sinks instead of short-lived...
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I tried 2 different LEDs. $125 for the first (returned them) and $150 for the 2nd (returned them). After both failures I did a boat load of research. I wanted the color match (both LEDs did accomplish that) and I wanted to see better. I found out that despite what the LED companies advertise, the best Lumen brightness is currently 3,750. I saw some saying 9,000 and up. It’s BS. I also talked to a few pros and this is what it all boils down to...
LED: the tech is catching up to HIDs. There are very few LEDs that match what HIDs can do. The S-v.4 LEDs are a good example of the best bulbs available but the cost is $170.
HIDs: 55w bulbs deliver the best in beam pattered and brightness. Plus it’s 3-4 times cheaper. $40-$50 gets you a good quality bulb.
Telluride: do to the dust cover we all have on our headlights you will need to drill a hole in the center of it and put a rubber grommet in. LEDS OR HIDS. It’s not difficult to do. There are numerous videos out there to show how to do it.
I can’t believe how bright HIDs are. And for the cost it’s a WIN!
LED: the tech is catching up to HIDs. There are very few LEDs that match what HIDs can do. The S-v.4 LEDs are a good example of the best bulbs available but the cost is $170.
HIDs: 55w bulbs deliver the best in beam pattered and brightness. Plus it’s 3-4 times cheaper. $40-$50 gets you a good quality bulb.
Telluride: do to the dust cover we all have on our headlights you will need to drill a hole in the center of it and put a rubber grommet in. LEDS OR HIDS. It’s not difficult to do. There are numerous videos out there to show how to do it.
I can’t believe how bright HIDs are. And for the cost it’s a WIN!
JonFar111
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Here’s what I did / used. Sweet!
Xenon HID kit makes for an easy fix from the crappy halogens. Here's my original post. https://tellurideforum.org/threads/ex-hid-xenon-headlight-replacement.1965/
How did you mount the boxes on the fenders outside the headlight housing?Did you drill?
