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« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2011, 12:59:45 PM » |
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No experience with either. They both look alright.
I'm curious what the LEDs bring to the party that justify that version being a bit over twice the price. Says one could use them as turn signals, if that's what floated your boat. Non-LED version also looks to be higher wattage for the main bulb.
Were I looking to snap up one or the other, I'd probably grab the non-LED setup.
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« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2011, 01:50:21 PM » |
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You can't really use them as turn signals because they're white, at least here in the UK they have to be orange. I might try the one without LED's.
I'll post back here with some feedback when I get it
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« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2011, 03:21:06 PM » |
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Keep us posted on the install and how easily it went together and how much trouble it caused you....for a price like that i dont know if i can turn away!  I might just use you as a guinea pig to test her out first  O...and let me know if you needed to use transistors or not.... |
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« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2011, 03:26:31 PM » |
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If memory serves, a 7" lamp is too small for the stock Monster bucket. There have been builds that modify the bucket to accept the smaller diameter (plus the option of replacing the entire bucket).
I was looking into replacing the reflector and lense a while back, and stumbled across this fact.
Not trying to discourage, just verify my memory before you order a 7" lamp thinking it's just a wiring job.
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« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2011, 02:52:46 AM » |
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Too late now I ordered it  Will keep you posted on what happens |
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« Reply #7 on: September 28, 2011, 11:42:59 PM » |
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monsters are 7.5". luckily, 7" is a far more common size and finding a bucket shouldn't be a problem. the headlight ears are aluminum and can bend to accept the difference.
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« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2011, 02:56:38 AM » |
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I think the LED halo looks kinda cool. As long as it all stays on as a Halo and isn't just for turn indication. Reminds me of an Audi. Transistors?  I'm assuming you meant Resistors. If the projector bulb + LEDs draws the same current or more than a stock headlamp you shouldn't need Resistors. |
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« Reply #9 on: September 29, 2011, 12:21:47 PM » |
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$38 for shipping? ? yikes |
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« Reply #10 on: September 29, 2011, 02:37:54 PM » |
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$38 for shipping? ? yikes To the UK. In total it cost me about £35 which is pretty good, now I have to find a bucket! |
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« Reply #11 on: September 30, 2011, 11:32:42 AM » |
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Don't want to spoil the party.. But they seem to take the similar H4 (if not same) Halogen bulb that comes on the stock. It is not the xenon headlight that you normally see on cars.. Not sure how much of a brightness gain you would get by putting a reflector in front of a halogen...  Looking forward to hear from your experience though.... |
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« Reply #12 on: September 30, 2011, 06:25:45 PM » |
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I've been running an old 7" headlight off of a 79 Suzuki GS for about a year now and those can be found for a song on ebay. Let me know when it comes in and if it's too small for the stock Monster bucket, I'd be curious to know if it would fit in the one I have and whether or not it's as bright as I'd like it to be. Shoot me a PM when it comes in.
BTW, the Zuki bucket I have on now I think looks worlds better than the stock bucket. You'll have to do some finish work unless you find one in really good shape (not to mention the spacing you'll need if you still have the stock headlight bracket) but they look so much cooler than stock that it's worth it to me.
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« Reply #13 on: October 01, 2011, 04:36:25 AM » |
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I've been running an old 7" headlight off of a 79 Suzuki GS for about a year now and those can be found for a song on ebay. Let me know when it comes in and if it's too small for the stock Monster bucket, I'd be curious to know if it would fit in the one I have and whether or not it's as bright as I'd like it to be. Shoot me a PM when it comes in.
BTW, the Zuki bucket I have on now I think looks worlds better than the stock bucket. You'll have to do some finish work unless you find one in really good shape (not to mention the spacing you'll need if you still have the stock headlight bracket) but they look so much cooler than stock that it's worth it to me.
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« Reply #14 on: October 01, 2011, 06:25:53 AM » |
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Don't want to spoil the party.. But they seem to take the similar H4 (if not same) Halogen bulb that comes on the stock. It is not the xenon headlight that you normally see on cars.. Not sure how much of a brightness gain you would get by putting a reflector in front of a halogen... Looking forward to hear from your experience though.... I know it's a halogen, I will either put a brighter Osram bulb in or fit a HID kit. TBH I wanted a headlight with a clear lens and projector and this was the only one I found. It's been shipped so I'll keep you guys updated when I get it |
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