Bosch E-Code Headlights (LS1 T/A Guys, you want this!)
03-01-2009, 08:07 PM
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They would still be horrible for a HID conversion. The problem isnt the beam pattern for the most part when you put an HID bulb in a halogen housing. Its the increased output in lumens and whats called the focal length of the bulb. Thats the point in the housing in which the light originates and then is correctly mirrored by the housing and then directed by the lens. Hid bulbs do not have the same focal length as any halogen bulb except for possibly H7 (or so ive read and had good results with).
03-10-2009, 12:20 PM
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They would still be horrible for a HID conversion. The problem isnt the beam pattern for the most part when you put an HID bulb in a halogen housing. Its the increased output in lumens and whats called the focal length of the bulb. Thats the point in the housing in which the light originates and then is correctly mirrored by the housing and then directed by the lens. Hid bulbs do not have the same focal length as any halogen bulb except for possibly H7 (or so ive read and had good results with).
03-10-2009, 12:27 PM
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08-27-2009, 08:49 PM
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The housings run mid $50's. I just got a pair. The only surprise was that they both seemed to be right front patterns. I sort of expected them to be mirror versions of asymmetrical lens/housing units.
08-28-2009, 03:43 AM
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They should both be the same pattern not mirror images of each other.
The pattern for each should be something like
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or
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Those are the typical patterns for most low beam reflectors and projectors. The beam pattern is dictated by the DOT and ECE (United States and European organizations). The left side is lower so the light isn't shining into the eyes of on-coming drivers.
The pattern for each should be something like
_____/-----
or
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Those are the typical patterns for most low beam reflectors and projectors. The beam pattern is dictated by the DOT and ECE (United States and European organizations). The left side is lower so the light isn't shining into the eyes of on-coming drivers.
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08-28-2009, 01:55 PM
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They should both be the same pattern not mirror images of each other.
The pattern for each should be something like
_____/-----
or
_____/
Those are the typical patterns for most low beam reflectors and projectors. The beam pattern is dictated by the DOT and ECE (United States and European organizations). The left side is lower so the light isn't shining into the eyes of on-coming drivers.
The pattern for each should be something like
_____/-----
or
_____/
Those are the typical patterns for most low beam reflectors and projectors. The beam pattern is dictated by the DOT and ECE (United States and European organizations). The left side is lower so the light isn't shining into the eyes of on-coming drivers.
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10-07-2009, 12:12 AM
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Did you try the search engine in the top left corner of their site? It works. I just did it. You can find their site on Google (first link) and paste in the part number listed above (only one product matches).
10-07-2009, 03:50 PM
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I tried these based on the general high quality I have seen of Bosch in the past, and the recommendations from someone that had tried the Eurolights, then switched to Bosch, and preferred the latter. They are solidly built and I have been happy with the extra $$$ spent. YMMV.
