LED easy swap lightbulb OEM fit

PetrifiedDoubleGulp · 06-28-2021, 08:24 PM

Anyone have any experience with the easy swap LED lightbulbs they make that fit the 240? Talking about things like this:
Genssi G7 Elite LED, with the little heat sink in the back.

Wanting to leave as OEM as possible but get the out put of an LED. So probably looking for the dual beam option.

I have heard they can create more heat and melt housings and all that which is why I haven't messed with it.

Thanks.

HiSPL · 06-28-2021, 08:32 PM

Not on the 240, but I had a Honda with LED bulbs. They ran cooler than the halogens they replaced. I don't think you have to worry.

Halogen bulbs get really hot. LED's do too, but they have all that heat sinking etc.

I have heard to avoid the ones with fans, because when the fan dies (and it will) you are left with inadequate cooling for the LED.

cwdodson88 · 06-28-2021, 08:37 PM

I’m running leds on my 245. The light pattern is really hard to get right without diffusers. Some kits have clear or amber tubes, I had to sandblast the clear ones in order to have any beam cutoff. The only real downside I’ve had, they don’t get hot enough to melt snow/ice.

dl242gt · 06-29-2021, 06:17 PM

I tried some led h4 bulbs. They were the thirty dollar ones with fans on the back. They were super bright and people would flash me as if my high beams were on. They also created tremendous glare and light scatter. So, in the end I couldn't see better with them. They would completely white out a road sign so I couldn't read it.

I added a relay wiring harness setup for H4 and now use 100/90 H4 and they work well.

90volvo · 07-01-2021, 11:18 PM

I run LEDs and like them. I had to mess with the clocking (if that makes sense?) to get the pattern out of everybodys eyes. They are just some cheapos that were on clearance.

Hank Scorpio · 07-05-2021, 08:34 PM

For the single round 240 people, I've got a set of these in my c10: https://vintagecarleds.com/shop/7-in...0-classic-kit/ and they are FANTASTIC. Wanted an LED solution when I had the original 40amp alternator in and they worked just as great then as the new 100amp in there (being LED).

They make a 5" round version too.

2turbotoys · 07-05-2021, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dl242gt

I tried some led h4 bulbs. They were the thirty dollar ones with fans on the back. They were super bright and people would flash me as if my high beams were on. They also created tremendous glare and light scatter. So, in the end I couldn't see better with them. They would completely white out a road sign so I couldn't read it.

I added a relay wiring harness setup for H4 and now use 100/90 H4 and they work well.

People don't flash you now? I have a set of the 100/80 bulbs with high temp harness and relay setup. I didn't use it yet because they are not street legal and I absolutely hate have super bright lights coming at me. If yours aren't annoying people I'll throw my set in.

Apologies to the OP for getting a bit off topic

dl242gt · 07-07-2021, 04:10 PM

No problems my 100/90 only get a flash when on high beam. Never an issue with low beam.

06-28-2021, 08:24 PM	#1
PetrifiedDoubleGulp Newbie Join Date: Jun 2018	LED easy swap lightbulb OEM fit Anyone have any experience with the easy swap LED lightbulbs they make that fit the 240? Talking about things like this: Genssi G7 Elite LED, with the little heat sink in the back. Wanting to leave as OEM as possible but get the out put of an LED. So probably looking for the dual beam option. I have heard they can create more heat and melt housings and all that which is why I haven't messed with it. Thanks. Last edited by PetrifiedDoubleGulp; 06-28-2021 at 08:33 PM..

06-29-2021, 06:17 PM	#4
dl242gt Old and boxy but good. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: S NJ, a suburb of Phila.	I tried some led h4 bulbs. They were the thirty dollar ones with fans on the back. They were super bright and people would flash me as if my high beams were on. They also created tremendous glare and light scatter. So, in the end I couldn't see better with them. They would completely white out a road sign so I couldn't read it. I added a relay wiring harness setup for H4 and now use 100/90 H4 and they work well. __________________ Dave, 1982 242 turbo. 338k miles. MVP coilovers and 3" exhaust. Flowed 405 with a V15. Cossie turbine housing with upgraded compressor housing. 90+, IPD remote oil filter. Some other goodness, too. Been lots of fun over 25 years. Restored in 2k. Now ready for a 2nd restoration. 1993 245 Classic, 440k miles, enem V15. IPD bars and chassis braces. Simons sport exhaust from Scandix. sbabbs ezk chip. Been a good road warrior. Genuine Volvo rebuilt leaky M47.

07-01-2021, 11:18 PM	#5
90volvo Board Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Eldorado Springs Mo.	I run LEDs and like them. I had to mess with the clocking (if that makes sense?) to get the pattern out of everybodys eyes. They are just some cheapos that were on clearance. __________________ 90 Volvo 240-my current setup. B230ft rebuilt -MS-Turbo-E85 1985 240 Work in progress. sons car- 93 240-15g turbo-chipped-95,000 miles. Slick car Leave feedback- http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=355413

07-05-2021, 08:34 PM	#6
Hank Scorpio Chubfest 2009 Survivor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The neighborhood with the ******* guitar player.	For the single round 240 people, I've got a set of these in my c10: https://vintagecarleds.com/shop/7-in...0-classic-kit/ and they are FANTASTIC. Wanted an LED solution when I had the original 40amp alternator in and they worked just as great then as the new 100amp in there (being LED). They make a 5" round version too. __________________ Hank Scorpio is from the Simpsons. You can call me Doug ;) Will trade guitars/guitar parts for go fast goodies or stuff I need. Just PM. www.kauerguitars.com the second best way to upset neighbors and alienate people. History: Car 1 (242) \| Car 2 (t5r) \| Car 3 (255)

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07-07-2021, 04:10 PM	#8
dl242gt Old and boxy but good. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: S NJ, a suburb of Phila.	No problems my 100/90 only get a flash when on high beam. Never an issue with low beam.