HID/Xenon or LED kit for CX-5

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#11

06-08-2022, 03:28 PM

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is it legal in your country to replace standard lights for LED or HID,? in Denmark it costs a fine of 2000 dkr and summons for inspection.

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06-08-2022, 04:16 PM

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The K is the color hue. When you get to 6k or so it's more blue. 5k is really equivalent to daylight. Hard to find automotive LEDS in anything other than 6k for headlights. 4300 is a color associated with HID or Xenon lights.

Thanks… anyone have great long lasting experience with a 5000k LED replacement? Brand?

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06-08-2022, 04:44 PM

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is it legal in your country to replace standard lights for LED or HID,? in Denmark it costs a fine of 2000 dkr and summons for inspection.

It depends. Not an issue in my state.

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06-08-2022, 05:14 PM

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Just look for the best 5k LOW BEAM setup that is recommended. Anyone have good longevity from a particular kit? Perhaps you can share an Amazon link?

thanks!

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07-03-2022, 04:41 PM

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Just look for the best 5k LOW BEAM setup that is recommended. Anyone have good longevity from a particular kit? Perhaps you can share an Amazon link?

thanks!

Anyone?

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07-04-2022, 09:36 PM

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Check these guys out: https://www.theretrofitsource.com/ I've bought some Morimoto LEDs for low beam from them.

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07-04-2022, 10:06 PM

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Check these guys out: https://www.theretrofitsource.com/ I've bought some Morimoto LEDs for low beam from them.

Looks like they only list a daytime running light… I’m looking for night low beams that are significantly brighter than the stock halogens.

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07-04-2022, 10:09 PM

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I've used an OPT7 kit (H11 bulb standard) on my previous vehicle's fog lights with very good performance. There are many other good brands as well. It's very easy to replace yourself. Check out the videos on www.carcarekiosk.com for a step by step walkthrough on changing any lights.

Do they sell the low beams for the halogen CX5 on amazon? Got a link to anywhere?

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07-04-2022, 10:17 PM

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My previous Mazda was a 2013 CX-5 and I've had these: https://www.theretrofitsource.com/h1...H11?quantity=1 from them. Now, based on my own experience, the bulbs are brighter than the halogen stock bulbs, absolutely, but they do not have depth. Everything is bright up close but not enough throw, you can actually see further with, perhaps, brighter halogen bulbs. Or try HID bulbs but that would require some more work on your part.