[tomgadgets]

Forgot to mention I got the 6,000K Sky White 10,000 Lumen with 50,000 Hour Lifespan version, it is the brighter 45W version instead of the less expensive 35W version with 8,000 Lumen. Around $50 per pair from Amazon.

 

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I am installing LED for high beams. The beam patterns are just as good as the halogens. My low beams are 35W HIDs which has even BETTER beam pattern than the original halogen bulbs and are DEFINITELY not blinding oncoming drivers. I am very concious of this. Please see my other post.

The best thing about these mods - there is nothing on the exterior that looks different. Everything fits inside original headlamp assemblies. Unless you open the headlight assembly and pull the bulbs out, you can't tell the difference visually, other than these being extremely bright bulbs.

On the rule "Existing halogen headlamp units should not be converted to be used with HID bulbs. If such a conversion has been done, you must fail the headlamp." - Kinda interesting UK would outlaw HID conversion but not LED? Most LEDs has worse beam pattern than HID and the new generation LEDs are now even brighter than 55W HIDs. Perhaps those in UK could try to upgrade to LED bulbs for low beam?

These Light Moses LED H7s should also fit 2007-2011 EOS projector low beams but you might need to remove the driver side headlight assembly to fit the bulb. I am ordering an extra set to try it out. They put out a great beam pattern (same as Halogen - 360 degree beam pattern) and much brighter.

 

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Agree it is difficult to measure beam patterns without lab measurements. However what I did was put only ONE 360 degree 5-sided LED on the high beam and measure it against the halogen side-by-side. I look at the beam pattern on the road and also against a solid wall. With my naked eyes both look identical. The other types of 2-sided LED bulbs shows drastically different beam patterns that even a child could detect.

Anyways I am using the much brighter LED on my HIGH beams. Do we have to worry about HIGH beams blinding oncoming drivers when we are supposed to turn them off when there are other cars in front of us? The whole point of high beam is to get as much light output as possible over headlights, no?

 

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I have not remove my low beam HID setup to try these Light Moses LED H7s yet, but I have bought another identical set of bulbs as my high beams and just waiting for the rain to stop before I try them on.

Looking at the bulb design, the H7 retainer ring can be fully removed from the LED bulb. I am 90% sure it will work with our EOS projector housing. The left side headlamp (driver side for USA) will be a bit of a tight squeeze due to lack of space behind the headlight housing, but if you put the H7 retainer ring and adapter into the bulb socket first, the LED bulb without the H7 retainer ring should be enough to squeeze in.

You do need to get the H7 LED bulb adapter, as the original halogen H7 bulb base will not work. Here is what I bought from Amazon (Koomtoom H7 Led Headlight Bulb Base Holder Adapter Retainer Cover For Ford Escap/Kuga/passat/Ford Kuga/Renault Megane 4 (K12)):

https://www.amazon.com/Koomtoom-Headlight-Holder-Adapter-Retainer/dp/B071DZMGTT

Detail steps:

1. Remove H7 bulb from EOS headlight (remove dust cover, unscrew the H7 bulb base from the headlight socket and disconnect electrical connection from the bulb base)
1. Remove H7 retainer ring (metal) from LED bulb
2. Install H7 retainer ring into H7 LED bulb adapter (plastic) you get from Amazon.
3. Install H7 retainer ring + adapter assembly into the headlight socket (twist to lock it into place)
4. Connect H7 LED bulb to ballast and screw in the connector cap
5. Connect electrical connection into H7 LED bulb ballast
6. Insert H7 LED bulb into the H7 retainer ring you installed in headlight (step 3), push it in until it locks in place
7. Turn on low beam to ensure LED bulb lights up. If not, switch the electrical polarity
8. Put everything into headlight housing and close dust cover
9. Repeat steps 1-9 for the other side.

Good luck and let us know your experience!

 

[tomgadgets]

There is no way these 360 bulbs throw a bad beam pattern on the 2007-11 EOS high beams. Make sure bulb is properly seated. I never mentioned these bulbs need an adapter for high beam, only need it for projector low beam. If you are installing it for reflectors, they don't need an adapter. I am not sure if they will fit a 2012+ EOS as I only have a 2009. You will be VERY happy with these bulb's high beam performance. They are shockingly good!

 

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Good video, however in my experience with my 09 EOS, HID/LED makes a huge difference. My low beam projectors are high quality 35W HID and my high beams are the 360 degree 45W LED as stated here.

My retrofited HID low beams have excellent beam pattern in the EOS projector, as are the high beams. I also swapped the fog lights to LED and coded them for cornering lights. When I turn my EOS, the corresponding fog comes on and illuminated the side I am turning into. Very useful feature when driving in dark areas. Also coded my DRL to use my LED fogs, prolonging my HID since they no longer fire up in the daytime.

 

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i am 100% sure it will not fit: the fan/heatsink is ~1/2" too long to clear (bulb is offset to outside edge of housing)

Do you mean the fan/heatsink is too long for the dust cover? You might be able to use something this to make it fit:

https://www.amazon.com/Headlight-Du...=Rubber+Housing+Seal+Cap+Dust+Cover+for+LED&qid=1578119874&s=automotive&sr=1-39

However you will need to measure and cut the dust cover to allow the fan/heatsink to clear, and attach the dust cover to ensure the seal is still able to keep out dust/moisture.

Did you light up the LED and check the brightness / beam pattern?

 

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Same problem I had with trying the LED on the low beam side, No clearance for the heatsink. Before you give up on LED low beams, check the various online videos. There is a company making LED headlight bulbs that uses an unfolding metallic ribbon as a heatsink ( no fan). I don't know the brand, but it does exist. Try Putco, Partsam, Carid. and Superbrightleds .com to start. I have no idea of their quality or availability in different mountings.

I looked at those LED bulbs with ribbon heat sink and decided to go with HID for low beam instead, as LED without active cooling is not bright enough. I think the best solution for our 07-11 EOS is good quality HID for low beams and LED for high beams/fogs. Installing the DDM Ultra HID kit for my 09 EOS is really quite simple and a 15 minute job for both sides.

 

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the ring was reversed;-\ fiddlefucked and now ok but still needing final alignment...

Have you fixed your high beam bulb alignments now? How do you like them extra bright high beams?

 

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Revisiting this thread a year later- how are the LED hi beams holding up in the 2007-2011 cars?
I just looked on Amazon, and the “Light Moses” LED bulbs recommended 18 months ago by tomgadget are no longer offered. I also noticed that the 5 sided lights sem to have been replaced by 6 and 8 sided units.....

My EOS high and fog lights (both Lightmoses) are still running great after almost 2 years. I think the 6 or 8 sided ones are even better, but I have no need to try them as my original set still works great. They are also used as cornering lights, every time I turn my EOS one side will come on and slowly faded when I finish my turn. Can't be happier!