jscherb
Expedition Leader
I wasn't going to post this review in this forum because these lights have DRL and turn signal halos - halo lights aren't how most people outfit serious expedition/overland rigs, but without those functions enabled, the projector design and high lumen output of these headlights may make them an option for expedition rigs.
Auxbeam just introduced this new set of 7" LED headlights and they're calling "Starlight Flow" lights. They say these are rated at 8000 lumens per pair in low beam and 16,000 lumens per pair in high beam, which is quite a bit higher than the Wrangler's factory headlights - an average halogen sealed beam headlight bulb (TJ) or H13 bulb (JK) has up to about 1000 lumens in low beam and 1200 lumens in high beam. The lights have aluminum housings and polycarbonate lenses (the JK Wrangler's factory headlight lenses are polycarbonate). They are DOT and SAE approved.
They sent me a pair just before the holidays to test in advance of their release.
The contents of the box includes two headlights and adapters for H13 plugs - the H13 adapters are for a JK. The plug on the headlight is a standard 3-pin H4 sealed beam plug which will fit a TJ. Also included are wire and suitcase connectors to connect the DRLs and turn signal halos, instructions, a large Auxbeam decal and gloves with rubber grips to help with installation.
An Auxbeam promotional image:
As a first test, I installed one in a TJ grille in the workshop to compare it to the stock sealed beam.
I powered both the LED and the sealed beam and my first impression is that the LED is a lot brighter than the sealed beam but I'll have to get it out on the road to verify that it improves visibility.
The headlight has a standard H4 plug on the back on a short cable sticking out of the headlight which matches the prongs on a sealed beam so the TJ's headlight plug will connect directly to it. The kit also includes a pair of H4-H13 adapters to use these headlights in a JK Wrangler. There are two extra spade connectors on the headlight cable, the white one is to illuminate the DRL (Daytime Running Light) halo function and the yellow one is for the turn signal halo. The DRL halo light is white and the turn signal halo is amber.
Next, using clip leads and a power supply I tested all of the functions of the light.
In this next photo, both headlights are illuminated in low beam. The LED side is deceptive in this view because it's a got a projector-style lens and unlike the sealed beam at right, not much light is wasted out the sides.
And both in high beam:
DRL halo:
Turn signal halo:
In this video I first applied power to the DRL, then the low beam, and finally put power alternately to the turn signal halo. The initial power up of the DRLs results in some animation.
As you can see in the video, when the turn signal is illuminated, the DRL turns off, and when the power is removed from the turn signal, the DRL lights back up.
Continued in the next post...
Auxbeam just introduced this new set of 7" LED headlights and they're calling "Starlight Flow" lights. They say these are rated at 8000 lumens per pair in low beam and 16,000 lumens per pair in high beam, which is quite a bit higher than the Wrangler's factory headlights - an average halogen sealed beam headlight bulb (TJ) or H13 bulb (JK) has up to about 1000 lumens in low beam and 1200 lumens in high beam. The lights have aluminum housings and polycarbonate lenses (the JK Wrangler's factory headlight lenses are polycarbonate). They are DOT and SAE approved.
They sent me a pair just before the holidays to test in advance of their release.
The contents of the box includes two headlights and adapters for H13 plugs - the H13 adapters are for a JK. The plug on the headlight is a standard 3-pin H4 sealed beam plug which will fit a TJ. Also included are wire and suitcase connectors to connect the DRLs and turn signal halos, instructions, a large Auxbeam decal and gloves with rubber grips to help with installation.
An Auxbeam promotional image:
As a first test, I installed one in a TJ grille in the workshop to compare it to the stock sealed beam.
I powered both the LED and the sealed beam and my first impression is that the LED is a lot brighter than the sealed beam but I'll have to get it out on the road to verify that it improves visibility.
The headlight has a standard H4 plug on the back on a short cable sticking out of the headlight which matches the prongs on a sealed beam so the TJ's headlight plug will connect directly to it. The kit also includes a pair of H4-H13 adapters to use these headlights in a JK Wrangler. There are two extra spade connectors on the headlight cable, the white one is to illuminate the DRL (Daytime Running Light) halo function and the yellow one is for the turn signal halo. The DRL halo light is white and the turn signal halo is amber.
Next, using clip leads and a power supply I tested all of the functions of the light.
In this next photo, both headlights are illuminated in low beam. The LED side is deceptive in this view because it's a got a projector-style lens and unlike the sealed beam at right, not much light is wasted out the sides.
And both in high beam:
DRL halo:
Turn signal halo:
In this video I first applied power to the DRL, then the low beam, and finally put power alternately to the turn signal halo. The initial power up of the DRLs results in some animation.
As you can see in the video, when the turn signal is illuminated, the DRL turns off, and when the power is removed from the turn signal, the DRL lights back up.
Continued in the next post...