Diode Dynamics XML2 fogs installed
Thanks to Nick C. at Diode Dynamics. Received and installed my new XML2's.
Pros: - packaged very well - appears to be a quality piece - cooling fan integrated to bulb housing - no ballast, no worrying about mounting extra ballast - truly a plug and play - Über Über bright…1420 Lumens!!! - EDIT: I forgot to mention, these are that bright despite the Dechromed black housing AND I also have gunsmoke Lamin X tint on there! And it STILL shines through. Dang. Can you imagine on a STOCK fog light housing??? - with clear lens and chromed/silver mirror housing? That brightness would be insane! Cons: - none I can think of, maybe as tech gets better, smaller packaging? - not really a con, but bulb life is TBD. Should be 3 years warranty I believe. What's most impressive is how bright this dang thing is. Even with a DECHROMED/BLACKED OUT fog light housing, the brightness comes through. I can't imagine this on a regular fog light housing. That would be killer. My VLEDs that were on there I "thought" were bright, and you can't even tell they were on, with my new housings… With the XML2's, I can now turn my fogs on at night again since they "work" :metal: Thanks again to Nick @ Diode D. You make my VLED Tritons look like it was from the stone ages. Nicely packaged. http://s20.postimg.org/tvgw6at4d/image.jpg http://s20.postimg.org/3klvu35d9/image.jpg The integrated cooling fan and lack of ballast. http://s20.postimg.org/dvy8mqx2l/image.jpg Side by side. Yes, you make the VLEDs look like ****. LOL http://s20.postimg.org/vjbg77hm5/image.jpg Installed, no lights on. http://s20.postimg.org/5wpadxskt/DSC_0252.jpg Halos on. http://s20.postimg.org/x8kjf9xbh/DSC_0254.jpg Halos and XML2's on. http://s20.postimg.org/zeeu9s0rx/DSC_0256.jpg Halos only, far view. http://s20.postimg.org/nk73c52i5/DSC_0259.jpg Halos and XML2's on, far view. http://s20.postimg.org/gv0jw4h65/DSC_0258.jpg Here's a video of them on/off so you can tell the difference in light output. |
They remind me of Stargate lol
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Originally Posted by laserred38
(Post 6849486)
They remind me of Stargate lol
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Originally Posted by FromZto5
(Post 6849490)
Lol I don't know about the stargate reference. I must be old.
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Very nice upgrade!
I wonder if these would fit/ or be a good option for us California Special guys with the factory halogen bumper fogs? |
Originally Posted by laserred38
(Post 6849501)
What the H? Lol Stargate was a mid 90s movie and early 00s show...
Originally Posted by NacsMXer
(Post 6849515)
Very nice upgrade! I wonder if these would fit/ or be a good option for us California Special guys with the factory halogen bumper fogs?
(Or nick can chime in here too :)) |
Let there be LIGHT! Wow, that looks great!
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Originally Posted by NacsMXer
(Post 6849515)
Very nice upgrade!
I wonder if these would fit/ or be a good option for us California Special guys with the factory halogen bumper fogs? http://www.diodedynamics.com/images/...l2_stock_T.gif Nick C. |
Originally Posted by 5.M0NSTER
(Post 6849560)
Let there be LIGHT! Wow, that looks great!
Originally Posted by Diode Dynamics
(Post 6849564)
These would be a good option for the GT/CS. We have a listing for them here on our site: http://www.diodedynamics.com/store/l...leds-pair.html
http://www.diodedynamics.com/images/...l2_stock_T.gif Nick C. |
We are very proud of the XML2's lumen output, especially considering the ease of installation
Nick C. |
I really wish there was something like this for the led fogs in the newer cars...
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Originally Posted by Diode Dynamics
(Post 6849564)
These would be a good option for the GT/CS. We have a listing for them here on our site: http://www.diodedynamics.com/store/l...leds-pair.html
http://www.diodedynamics.com/images/...l2_stock_T.gif Nick C. |
In the GIF above, the total output is much greater, but there's not a lot of light shining way above the stock cutoff line, because the LEDs fire into the sides of the reflector instead of out of the front of the bulb.
This still isn't good enough to use as a headlight bulb, but it does quite well in factory housings because it doesn't put light directly forward, it still relies primarily on the factory reflector. If you have any questions please feel free to give us a call: (314) 205-3033 We offer free-shipping for U.S. forum members, and you have 30-days with our hassle free return policy Nick C. |
Thanks for the reply, Nick.
Also I forgot to ask about the cool white color. What is the exact color temperature of that? I want them to match the OEM HID's and don't want any bluish tint. Are these the same color as the XM-L2 LEDs used in tactical flashlights, like a pure bright white? |
Originally Posted by NacsMXer
(Post 6849930)
Thanks for the reply, Nick.
Also I forgot to ask about the cool white color. What is the exact color temperature of that? I want them to match the OEM HID's and don't want any bluish tint. Are these the same color as the XM-L2 LEDs used in tactical flashlights, like a pure bright white? They are the same CREE chips, but the XM-L2 is available in a number of colors from CREE. We use the 6500K version in these. They are a pretty close match your factory HIDs, but if you find them too blue we can send a pre-paid return shipping label for a hassle free exchange Nick C. |
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Originally Posted by NacsMXer
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Thanks for the reply, Nick.
Also I forgot to ask about the cool white color. What is the exact color temperature of that? I want them to match the OEM HID's and don't want any bluish tint. Are these the same color as the XM-L2 LEDs used in tactical flashlights, like a pure bright white? |
Originally Posted by TheReaper
(Post 6849937)
I've tried a bunch of led's in my c/s fogs and these non led are the best so far for driving. Silverstar Ultras.
http://www.lednews.org/osram-sued-fa...tar-headlight/ |
Originally Posted by Diode Dynamics
(Post 6849941)
Hate to break it to you, but those are the same or worse than your factory bulbs. Sylvania just lost a lawsuit over it.
http://www.lednews.org/osram-sued-fa...tar-headlight/ |
Originally Posted by TheReaper
(Post 6849954)
Thanks, I'll dig up my old receipts and get some money back. I been using them since 2007.
Plus, it's very low-risk to give them a try with our 30-day money back guarantee ;) Nick C. |
I always hated those silverstars. Looks marginally better then stock, maybe a tad brighter, and a WAY shorter life.
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