[saturnsrings]

hi everyone,

new to the forum, just wondering if I can pick your brains before I upgrade my 2007 outlook. would you recommend HID or LED headlights as an upgrade? Been thinking about HIDs, then I came across LEDs and thought these might be the better option for fuel efficiency, brightness/light quality etc?

would appreciate any advice/input you can give!

thanks

 

[CGTIII]

HIDs would be best, if money is no object, based on my research a few months ago, especially if you upgrade the lenses as well. I didn't find any LEDs that would throw a pattern as effective as halogens, so I've stuck with modded H9s to save cost and improve brightness.

 

[saturnsrings]

Money isn't massively an object, as I do want the best part, but I suppose I'm also looking for economy/durability in the headlight kit I choose. I was looking at a retrofit LED headlights kit or xenon HIDs, but I heard the latter were quite fragile?

 

[CGTIII]

Then I definitely recommend the HIDs. They'll last the longest and, if you choose the proper parts, give the best brightness and pattern. https://www.theretrofitsource.com/contacts appears to be a premium source.

 

[CGTIII]

Here are much better answers than my last:

http://thegarage.jalopnik.com/should-you-swap-your-headlight-bulbs-for-leds-1728026383

http://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/car-headlight-performance-found-to-be-not-so-bright/

 

[ajensen278]

To the second poster CGTIII would it cause a code or issue with the CANbus system? I heard that LEDs can do that in turn signals or brake lights. Looking to LED upgrade my lights. I think some cars have a LED relay you can install for the blinkers. Looking on the forum for info now. Not having luck.