H8 SL1 LED Headlight (pair)

Simply Better.There's been plenty of LED bulbs to hit the market, but they all have their shortcomings.They're too big, have no hotspot in the beam pattern, or they simply stop working after just a few months.With its compact size, optically correct output, thermally-modeled cooling, and boost-mode electrical circuit, the SL1 LED finally provides atrue upgrade in performance.

Street Legal Output.Don't be fooled by high lumen numbers or "projector specific" bulbs. Your car's headlights are designed to focus light. If the light source is out of focus, it doesn't matter how bright it is - you won't have a focused hotspot of light to shine down the road - just more glare. To correct this, the SL1 LED headlight bulb was engineered with advanced optical design software, to perfectly match filament location. This allows the SL1 LED tofocus light just like an original bulb, preserving the focus and hotspot, with no added glare. It produces afunctional beam patternon the road, in compliance with photometric standards, for a safe, functional output, which we call Street Legal.

Tested to Perform.We test the SL1 bulb in factory headlamps, and measure the entire beam pattern using specialized equipment. It's an elaborate affair: a headlight is mounted to a computer-controlled rotating head called a goniometer. Light shines down a tunnel, where a sensor collects data as the headlight is rotated. The entirebeam pattern is mapped, and we compare the total output to the original halogen, confirming that the SL1 bulbshines more light in the hotspot, without adding extra glareon the road. The test results speak for themselves: in most lamps, like the 2015 F-150 Halogen lamp below, there is 30-70% more light in the critical hotspot, with no added glare or spread of light. With optical engineering, testing, and validation in the application, we can assure correct optical performance..

Staying Cool.You may have seen bulbs that use large straps for cooling, or fans that just make noise. These bulbs run hot, resulting in degradation of output after a few months. When it comes to cooling,proper engineering is requiredto efficiently remove heat from the bulb. In the SL1, a copper core board, thermal phase-change material, and thermally-modeled zinc casting get heat to the base, where base fins release it, designed foraerodynamic performancein conjunction with the flow rate and pressure of the Sunon bearingless microfan. The result is a highly-effective and reliable cooling system, keeping the bulb running at maximum potential.

Fitment.With its patent-pending design, the SL1 LEDfits where other bulbs won't, without cutting or modification. There's no hanging metal straps, just a compact bulb that plugs right in, with a nylon-reinforced shroud. Only slightly larger than a standard halogen bulb, it fits behind dust caps and in tight spaces. The base sizes are keyed for exact applications, not one-size-fits-all, and the compact driver easily tucks away.

Reliability.Every part of the the SL1 LED wasdesigned for reliability, from the high-temperature teflon wire, to the zinc castings, to the reinforced plastics. The compact driver uses a unique boost-mode circuit, which prevents thermal imbalance in the LEDs, and has transient protection for long life in automotive circuits. Finally, the SL1 bulb was put through its paces in ourenvironmental testingchambers - where the bulb successfully performed through dozens of thermal cycles, from -40 through 150 degrees Celsius. The SL1 will keep performing for years, and is backed by athree year warranty.

Experience.After over a decade in business, Diode Dynamics is the most trusted name in automotive LED lighting. Unlike every other LED distributor, we manufacture and engineer products ourselves in the United States, for high quality and fast time-to-market of the newest and brightest LED technologies. We pride ourselves in offering only quality LED products, that will exceed your expectations. Please contact us if you'd like to discuss your lighting project!

Confidence:Order with confidence when purchasing through our website. The products offered have been thoroughly tested to make sure they meet our strict quality standards to ensure the best reliability and performance. We always provide honest feedback on products and helpful tips for any project due to our extensive experience with all makes and models. We offer competitive pricing, fast shipping, and the latest and greatest products from the top manufacturers. Contact us today with any questions; you wont regret it!

Details

Optically correct, functional performance
Instant-on, direct replacement for factory bulb
24 watt draw, 5-16V
Engineered and Manufactured in USA
PATENTS PENDING

Installation Info

Estimated Time: 10-20 minutes
Tools: Basic automotive hand tools
Modification: None

Fitment

H8 size, direct fitment
Keyed bases are size-specific for correct fitment (not one-size-fits-all).
DRL function: will stay illuminated in most DRL circuits