Questions for those with LED HEADLIGHTS on their golf cart *UPDATED*
I have been seeing more and more carts with the LED headlights lately. They're easy to pick out. Whiter light but not obtrusive like some of the auxiliary lights are. It does not appear that Yamaha supplies them. Only aftermarket and can only find as kits that include the LED taillights which are not needed. (LED taillights are already on the late model Yamaha carts)
Thank you everyone for your info. I ended up having Carts and Clubs install their "3 bulb LED Headlights" on my cart (in my driveway) for $100. while they were out doing the first oil change.
My questions were:
1) Do you like them? Do they provide better illumination? Are they adjustable?
-Yes, although they are definitely whiter and brighter, I've tested and (to me) they aren't blinding to oncoming carts. About 20% more illumination we've been told and I would agree with that - They're not like spotlights for sure, but are an improvement. Definitely improves seeing reflectors and reflective signs. Yes, fully adjustable both horizontally and vertically.
2) Where did you get them? Online, dealer, local golf cart shop?
-Tried some of the above and learned that there are 2 types of LED HEADLIGHTS being sold.
First is a five bulb design which is very bright and the newer installations of that now include a high/low beam switch on a new turn signal stalk that they also install. I did not like the idea of switching hi and low beams frequently. More expensive. Local new and used Yamaha dealers provided that. I had a second bad experience with The Villages Golf Cars in Brownwood (Deceptive). The new Gordon's Garage in LSL was "somewhat" upfront.
-Second design was at Carts and Clubs in Ocala. They tried they said, but dismissed the "5 bulb" design as too bright and instead install the three bulb version in their new carts and retrofits. The retrofit they did on my cart was simply to take out the old halogen bulb and replace with LED in the same existing black housing. Used the same wiring and the same original turn signal bulb. Just the headlight bulb was changed. They drill a hole in the black housing to attach the bulb setup. Took only a few minutes per bulb.
3) Approximately how much did they cost? Did you install them yourself?
-Five LED bulb design with hi/low beam switch prices were all over the place. Low currently seems to be $135. installed per other posters here?
Three LED bulb design (only the bulb needed) was $100. installed if they were already at your house doing servicing. I believe you can also purchase at Carts and Clubs and install yourself at some cost savings.
Last edited by HiHoSteveO; 03-07-2015 at 11:37 AM.
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