Auxbeam LED Headlight Installation Review Saturn Sky Pontiac Solstice Kappa
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- Today I installed the Auxbeam F-S2 Series LED Headlights in my 2007 Saturn Sky which I believe should also fit in the Pontiac Solstice. I also installed some universal dust covers for the low beam headlights as well.
Here are the items I purchased from Amazon.
LED Headlights - www.amazon.com...
Headlight Dust Covers - www.amazon.com...
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Thanks for the dust cover link
Love your quality videos, you have been a huge help so far!
Thanks for another great useful video.
Thanks Rod :)
I went and bought the same headlights for my car - you weren't kidding about them being bright, wow, love it so far.
Cool. I still love mine and when I put on the high beams, they light up everything.
Your videos are just fine.dont pay attention to the haters😎
Thanks for the helpful video!
Thanks Michael. I appreciate it :)
Won't the fan simply suck dust into the headlight compartment even with the generic cover as I believe it sucks in and doesn't blow out? Also, the high beam, seems like fan would just be pushing hot air around inside since it's sealed with the dust cap. It also looks like the cover goes the other way at least in the pictures.
Oh if you do more please show so I can see how you do it, please. I want to do my radio but a little nervous about hooking up all those wires.
hi mike. thanks for the video on led headlights. i have a question about the cooling fans on these bulbs. the low beam has the universal dust cover that lets the fan out in the open. the high beam has the original solid dust cover the encloses the cooling fan. is that a good idea ? will it get enough air to keep it from overheating ? thanks for your thoughts ron
hey man idk if you will nee this but i need that connecter between the parking lights that you are playing with at 3:30 the one that goes from the wire to the bulb any idea where i could get two of those or what they are called?
A very informative video, I’m about to do my car and have a question. Are the LEDs still working good and would you do anything different now? Thanks
These LEDs for the headlights are nice looking, but have an average life of 6 months. Im on the Sealight brand now. I’ll let y’all know if there any better in the future. The benefit with the Sealight brand is they’re plug and play. No extra covers required. You can use the ones currently on it.
You have a link to those? Did you get the H11 for both high and low? Amazon says they don't fit, but I know how that goes. In a 2007 does it need the decoders/resistors?
He used FS2 series H11 on both high and low beam
LED floods to much for me, I would rather go with a HID bulb....It may work better on the Saturn due to the projector.
The LEDs look and work very well on the Sky. Enough light to see but not enough to blind oncoming cars. However, when I hit the high beams, it lights up the world. They were amazing when I was on a very dark highway a few months ago.
Thanks Mike my sky redline low beam went out so I need to change it and I'm glad that you show us how to do it. So now I gotta see and find a good bulb and I probably have to change both or should I just do the one that burnt?
Hi Jason. I'm glad the video helped you. Personally, I usually change both bulbs at the same time, and then keep the old good one as a backup. I like changing stuff in pairs so I don't have to do it twice at different times. And you never know when that second bulb will go out. It may be when you're out of town or out on the highway somewhere.
@@MikesHouseOfMods k pal keep the sky videos coming IAM a fan Mikey :p
Hi Mike, That was my first MOD on my Redline 2008, do you still use those led? Mine are flicking a little bit, did you have a problem like this?
Thank You and keep on the good work
Hi Guy. Yes, I do still have them installed. I've heard that when the flicker, they might be slowly going bad. But so far mine are still going strong.
@@MikesHouseOfMods Thank You for your quick answer
My 06 solstice doesn't have dust covers
Mike I enjoy your video's but I have a question. I own a 2007 redline sky automatic which I have restored with 177,000 miles on it. Why did you buy the base line model and put all your work and money into it? I have driven both models and there is no comparison in performance. Just curious and please keep up the good work.
Hi James. If you watch my Why Did I Buy a Sky video, you'll see that I had a particular search criteria that I was using. Convertible, Manual transmission, and under $10,000. A bunch of models of cars popped up and eventually the Saturn Sky. Since I said under $10,000, neither the Redline or GXP came up. So because of this, I didn't even know there was a turbo version.
So i bought my Sky and have been having a blast with the mods. Most of them are cosmetic and some are suspension and performance, but all of them I would have done to a Redline or GXP anyway. And I have driven the turbo versions of our cars, and to be honest, I'm really not that impressed. I've driven both stock turbos and tuned ones, and the turbo lag (yes, it's there no matter what) just takes the fun out of it.
With my stage 2 tune and the Sprint booster, I have a great setup for Autocross. I actually beat some Corvettes and I'm usually only 1 second or less behind Z06s. And during the NASSAM event, I was dead on the ass of all the Redline and GXPs during our runs through the countryside...sometimes hitting 100+ mph.
Lastly, if I need more power (which some day I will) I'll just drop in an LS engine and whoop the ass of every gxp and redline on the planet as well as the Vettes :)
@@MikesHouseOfMods Hi Mike,
Thank you for responding and information. I do understand now and need to watch that video. My sky I bought from my son last year when he blew up the turbo. It was is very bad shape and he is not a mechanic. Being 75 years old at the time, my mind was willing but not my body. Anyhow I replaced the bad turbo with a new Borg Warner, new cat delete pipe, air filter and flushed out engine before changing oil. Somehow I survived and car runs great. I just maintain it now and enjoy it like you do. I did own a 68 vet for 45 years and sold it three years ago. It was time and to be honest my sky is faster and I enjoy it as much. Still cannot work on it well but I do my best. Thank you for your great video's and info..
Mike Martin I enjoy the videos and the time you take to show how to install all of your upgrades. It’s really helped me and a lot of others who enjoy these roadsters.
However, I find it hard to believe you are beating corvettes on a track unless they are the old late 70’s and 80’s cars, plus close to hanging with zo6 vettes when your car has at most 10 whp over stock unless I’m missing something besides a tune. That is roughly 155-160 whp. Power to weight ratio doesn’t even come close in comparison to any vette from 90’s to today. Perhaps your one in a million cars who’s engine is darn near perfect from factory and puts out more than expected hp. It’s possible and btw I’m no way trying to be rude. I just find it hard to believe. Keep up with the videos as they are helpful.
Hey Mike have you thought of putting racing stickers or decals to make it look cooler???
I'm planning to put some on my Saturn sky.
@Martin
Alejandro Hinojosa. It's already been done sir. Check out my latest video that includes some beauty shots in the beginning.
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The 194 bulbs you got at Walmart, did you get LED replacements or just standard bulbs?
They were the LED bulbs. They just plug right in....no problems.
Did you ever change out the fog light? If so...did you use same H11 bulb?
I haven't changed them out yet. However, I'm not sure if the same H11 bulb will actually fit. I did a quick test fit and it looks like the fan housing may be too big. I now have a set of ramps that I can pull my Sky up on to raise the front. Whenever I get a chance, I'll be able to use those and get a better look at what I'm dealing with and whether they'll fit or not. I'll video it once I'm able to do that.
For the sky did you order 4 similar lights or there is a different number for the low and high beam lights?
What Lisa Randolph said. I used H11 on both the high and low beams.
Thank you very Much and your videos are cool
Do the fans on your high beams get enough air seeing as they are not exposed like on your low beams with the aftermarket covers ?
Hi Jeff. I was a bit concerned about that myself, however, the high beams are usually on for a brief amount of time, so heat shouldn't be a problem. At least it hasn't been yet. I hope you didn't just jinx me....lol.
Mike Martin well I hope I didn't jinx you
I suppose you could always drill some holes in the covers to let some air flow in if you notice a problem with heat build up
Have a great day
By the way I like your videos
I own a 08 solstice gxp
Envy green with a light side color top
And I absolutely love it
Keep up the good work
Yeah. I could do that if it's a problem. Fingers crossed it won't be :)
Mike, did you do the fog lights? Any issues?
Do you have the number of the covers you Bought on e-bay Please
Cause I've recieved mind and they are too Big
Thank you
I purchased mine on Amazon here - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MYUFAOZ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thanks but they don't ship in Canada.... i've look on Amazon.ca and order some with a 30 MM hole
will see
Thank You
Mike lisa here will watts on bulbs make a difference?
When it comes to brightness of LED bulbs, look for the Lumens number. The higher the Lumens, the brighter the bulb.
Where did you get the piping on interior door.
I got it on Amazon. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FFDFJJS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Wait, so you're daying that you now cant drive in the rain!?
I try not to.
@@MikesHouseOfMods and you even read through my typo, thanks for the response!
@@liqwidmediaworkztv LOL. Yeah. I'm the king of typos myself so I can usually figure out what people are trying to say :)
Any issue in DRL mode?
Not at all. They're working just like the normal halogen bulbs.
NOTE: This usage regulation is not unique to AUXBEAM Lighting bulbs. All LED and HID bulbs from all other brands, regardless of marketing claims, are prohibited from street use in halogen headlights in the USA- ?? did you know this?