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I just installed these today in my low (H7) and high (9005) beams. My initial impressions were not so good, but after driving with them at night, they're absolutely fantastic! I guess the problem with them during daytime is that because the color temp is 5000K (daylight), the were completely washed out by the sun. At night, especially with the high beams, nighttime becomes daytime. I paid $83 for each of my sets.

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I just installed these today in my low (H7) and high (9005) beams. My initial impressions were not so good, but after driving with them at night, they're absolutely fantastic! I guess the problem with them during daytime is that because the color temp is 5000K (daylight), the were completely washed out by the sun. At night, especially with the high beams, nighttime becomes daytime. I paid $83 for each of my sets.

 

Hey nstg8r, how are those led lights holding up ? Would you recommend those over HID's ?

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im in for pics as well.

 

technically speaking the leds should best the hid's in every way, less sensitive to abuse, less heat, less power consumption, and longer run life. but that is all in the physical attributes and "should be" output is the big question.

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I have been waiting for the right time to do a TRS retrofit on my specB, but after seeing these, I might give them a try because of the massive amounts of issues people have had with the retrofits.

 

I work at a Honda dealer and have been impressed with the 2013 and 2014 Accord Touring, with its factory LED low beams. They are quite bright and are instant on, but I don't want a $40k fwd v6 sedan at this point in my life.:lol:

 

Frankly it looks like for terms of install and not to mention cost, these may be worth it.

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Currently lurking, so I thought I would point out that these are rated at 2200 lumens, and the OSRAM Rallye halogens are rated at 2100 lumens. Not saying CREE leds would not have advantages, such as lifespan, color tone as well as no dimming over time, just saying they're matched by good old drop-in halogens at about half price for the pair, and still don't match HIDs at 3400 lumens.

That being said, I'd like some pics :)

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Alright guys everything is installed! Overall I am happy with how they look! They aren't quite as bright as HID lights but definitely brighter than the halogens. Install was a pain for the low beams.. I guess subaru decided to make it extremely difficult for us to reach them lol but I had to stick my arm up into the wheel well and install everything with one hand. Anyways here's some pictures as promised.

 

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/20/95efa071025c82bf0cff58d91386329e.jpg DRL

 

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/20/850ba6a40769ac54148e6a7bc99974c8.jpg low beams and fogs

 

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/20/69ee00ecdb334d0487cf09ec93048e76.jpg

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I just installed CREE H7 led lights in my low-beams in my 4th Gen.

 

Here are the ones I got:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-New-40W-4800-Lm-Cree-LED-Headlight-Kit-Bulb-9005-9006-H8-H11-H4-H7-/131224044422?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e8d900386&vxp=mtr

 

I actually bought these new in the box on Craigslist for $40. :cool:

 

Pic 1: Right side: Philips H7 Halogen, Left side: Cree LED

Pic 2: Frontal view of Halogen and LED

Pic 3: Comparison of Halogen (small) versus LED (large)

Pic 4: Massive backside of LED. Interferes with the plastic water cap. Also, the metal retainer spring clip is a pain due to the large size. You really have to cleverly bend it around.

Pic 5: You can see the adapter wire harness.

Pic 6: Both LEDs installed

Pic 7: Headlight view of LED

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