H4 LED - 2018 Evitek, F2 replaces G6
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I have the F2's (last link) as they were the newest and cheapest* at the time.
*They also shipped by Amazon so no waiting 4 months for an overseas shipment that may or may not show up.
*They also shipped by Amazon so no waiting 4 months for an overseas shipment that may or may not show up.
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wow It is almost 5 years ago........
updated US links --- use Obo links above for Canada.
f2
https://www.amazon.com/NINEO-9006-Headlight-Insertion-Conversion/dp/B0824YGBCS
m1
https://www.amazon.com/KATANA-H4-9003-Conversion-Replacement/dp/B0B4NK3BSK
f2 plus
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082MDGVDC
updated US links --- use Obo links above for Canada.
f2
https://www.amazon.com/NINEO-9006-Headlight-Insertion-Conversion/dp/B0824YGBCS
m1
https://www.amazon.com/KATANA-H4-9003-Conversion-Replacement/dp/B0B4NK3BSK
f2 plus
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082MDGVDC
I go shopping for these occasionally as a matter of interest..... amusing and confusing at the same time.... the brand names on Amazon.com aren't the same as Amazon.ca (costs money to ship from Amazon US), and the same brands there don't exist on Ali-Express..... there's literally a hundred to choose from.....
Note to Estee, the logistics system in China has made significant improvements, most stuff will get to your mailbox in a couple of weeks now, whereas before it was near double that.
Note to Estee, the logistics system in China has made significant improvements, most stuff will get to your mailbox in a couple of weeks now, whereas before it was near double that.
Thank you for that info!
The original F2's are still available unless you want more lumens....... C$50
I'm liking the idea of the M1 type where the driver is not a separate box.
Spiderman, what is the difference between the original F2 and the F2 Plus?
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The F2 has a brighter tighter beam pattern most like the original halogen since it has thin leds.
The F2 plus uses bigger brighter leds that spreads out the light in a slightly bigger pattern.
more light on the road and on the sides of the road. It is a very good compromise.
If they had used really big leds then you would have too much light in the wrong places.
I have been slowly changing over to the F2 plus in all my vehicles.
I am in no hurry since the F2 works just fine.
For those who are new to this just get the F2 plus.
Some like to have other options since they have fitment issues.
The F2 plus uses bigger brighter leds that spreads out the light in a slightly bigger pattern.
more light on the road and on the sides of the road. It is a very good compromise.
If they had used really big leds then you would have too much light in the wrong places.
I have been slowly changing over to the F2 plus in all my vehicles.
I am in no hurry since the F2 works just fine.
For those who are new to this just get the F2 plus.
Some like to have other options since they have fitment issues.
Thank you for the feedback! I am looking hard at the F2 Plus but one factor that keeps pointing me back to the M1 is that (if I understand correctly) it does not have the external driver box, which appeals to me in terms of ease of installation. Will do some further reading of your previous posts to try to get pros / cons on the F2 plus vs. the M1 bulb.
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The M1 is a lower power version, the F2 plus is much brighter, I do not remember the numbers, later tonight I could check....
the extra regulator box is no big deal. The f2 plus uses the F3 LED chip. see patterns here:
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the extra regulator box is no big deal. The f2 plus uses the F3 LED chip. see patterns here:
Headlight LED -- F2 vs F3 vs NB35 | Lighting / Visibility
There are LED bulbs that have more power than the F2 LED bulb. F2 is 33 watts. F3 is 44 watts. NB35 is 44 watts. They both produce 33% more power than the F2. So they are brighter but.... You cannot compare these by which has the highest peak brightness. The F2 and the F3 have about the same...
Thanks for explaining that further, much appreciated. Will order the F2 plus!The M1 is a lower power version, the F2 plus is much brighter, I do not remember the numbers, later tonight I could check....
the extra regulator box is no big deal. The f2 plus uses the F3 LED chip. see patterns here:
Headlight LED -- F2 vs F3 vs NB35 | Lighting / Visibility
There are LED bulbs that have more power than the F2 LED bulb. F2 is 33 watts. F3 is 44 watts. NB35 is 44 watts. They both produce 33% more power than the F2. So they are brighter but.... You cannot compare these by which has the highest peak brightness. The F2 and the F3 have about the same...
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The last time I corresponded with Cindy the latest bulb was called the F3. They are a bit more powerful and really light up the road. I moved from the F2's.