Silverado Bi-LED Projector Retrofit Results

This video shows the output of a NHK IV PLUS biled projector conversion in a 2019 Silverado HD. Running biled projectors results in twice the high beams (this truck also activates the fogs when the HB is turned on).

[@mrbrowz1000101]

I got a retrofit done in my old school 4x6 lights back in '11 with a entry level kit and my vision had to adjust then. I can only imagine what these would do...goodness. I didn't even have any shrouds installed because they were hard to fit. But doing that helped a lot of residual lighting hit the housing reflector and be thrown back out onto the roads and sides. These are extreme! I've been thinking of giving my windshield a 50%- 80% tint and these LEDs will sure compensate that for night driving.

[@derrickcassel]

My first retro was a Chevy S10 and it was complicated lol I had to fabricate buckets for the back of it bc everything was hanging out. I've had tinted windshields before and these would definitely help but the troopers around here keep me from dark windshields anymore lol

[@mrbrowz1000101]

@@derrickcassel aw wow. Yea sometime revenue is slim in some parts so... Love the retro man. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@slixxster5118]

Very nice Bi-LEDs. I've been contemplating on switching out from my current D2S HID Projectors for LEDs. The pros of these LEDs is they don't require a ballast and harness (I think). The cons to these is when the LED lighting have issue, there is no bulb replacing, you'll have to split open the headlights and remove the entire projector to put a new one.

[@derrickcassel]

LED projectors draw less power and are getting to the point where they’re brighter than HID. Wiring is simple due to the lack of ballasts too. You are correct, if the LED fails they will have to be redone but quality LED chips should last for years and years so I feel the pros outweigh the cons . I don’t run HIDs anymore if I can use LED projectors

[@amjathkhan2004]

But in a HID setup, most likely your bulbs will fail which is an easy fix while projector, ballast and harness lasts long. Even the bulbs may last longer than a couple of years. The Bi LED on the other hand may fail too and when it fails you have to replace the entire thing which is going to be a tedious task and expensive too.

[@derrickcassel]

Not expensive. This set of projectors can be bought for around $200 and would take a couple hours to swap out if they did fail. A quality set of HID bulbs are going to cost over $100 so it's all relative. The output is worth the risk of having to replace for me since they should last a long time.

[@HAMMER_2.2]

I'm planning on doing a projector install to a custom truck build I've got going on. It will be lifted on 37's, fairly high up there. I am partially considering actually retrofitting the bi-led projectors into some custom made fog light housings down low in the bumper to try and get the light output more towards the ground. Then maybe some 1157/running light style led bulbs in the headlights for a dummy appearance. Really not sure on that. Do you think projectors would be better suited Lower in the bumper on a lifted truck?

[@derrickcassel]

Depending on how high your talking it would definitely be better for everybody else on the road to have the lights lower down. You could always put some dummy projectors in the headlight housing and give them a demon eye kind of look

[@shadowguy3427]

Sir, can I ask you, where you bought these? Was it from a US seller or did you get them from Aliexpress or alike? Very nice video, and supreme output :) Best regards

[@derrickcassel]

I actually found this set from a US seller on eBay but I usually get them from LIGHTWERKZ.net based out of New Jersey

[@shadowguy3427]

@@derrickcassel Thanks! The ones Lightwerkz are selling, is basically from some chinese manufacture through Aliexpress or Alibaba. Don't you think? So it shouldn't be a problem quality wise to order from them? Best regards from Denmark :)

[@derrickcassel]

@@shadowguy3427 they might be but I’ve head bad things about aliexpress so I’ve never used it, lots of replica junk from what I understand. I’ve never gotten anything from lightwerkz that was bad but if you ever do their customer service is great.

[@shadowguy3427]

@@derrickcassel Ahh okay, makes sense. The freight from US to Denmark is just a little too much 😅 I gotta see if I can find a retailer in Europe then. Thanks again!

[@derrickcassel]

@@shadowguy3427 no problem, didn’t realize you were on the other side of the world lol

[@slick1ton849]

Those look amazing! What are your thoughts on them in person?

[@derrickcassel]

I've got these in my daily as well and they're really impressive. Not too much foreground light, really solid width and the color temp is pure white.

[@Alpejohn]

Damn thats some great lightning.. Holy shit! I want to get these to.. My stock xenon projectors are so bad that the cut off is barely visible in the dark with street lights.. :-P

[@derrickcassel]

Yeah they're pretty great! Good lighting is always the first mod my vehicles get.

[@Alpejohn]

@@derrickcassel Same, i cant stand poor lightning. To bad its such a hassle to open headlights these days..

[@derrickcassel]

@@Alpejohn luckily I’ve never had to deal with permaseal

[@jpatrick260]

Crazy

[@jobanirubio5683]

What mounting brackets did you use for the projectors?

[@derrickcassel]

The brackets come from a company called CB&D. I believe I got them from lightwerkz

[@Ni-fg6je]

Have these projectors been reliable for you?

[@derrickcassel]

I traded the truck in but I swapped my headlights with a buddy before I did and they're still going strong for him. I have another set of these in my Accord and they've been going strong for a couple years. Thinking about putting a set in my S2000 headlights to have quads.

[@maxl7827]

You also have halogen high beam bulbs?

[@derrickcassel]

Sorry just saw this, yeah the stock bulbs were still in there

[@amjathkhan2004]

Hey could you please tell me the installation bolts and nuts are provided in the box? Thanks

[@derrickcassel]

They aren’t. But you can get hardware that’ll fit from lowes or home depot for just a few bucks

[@amjathkhan2004]

@@derrickcassel Thank you. Would you mind sharing links if any? I don't know what size they are or how they look. There are not that many informative videos on the retrofit unlike the ones for threaded projectors. Much appreciated.

[@derrickcassel]

@@amjathkhan2004 if you look at my channel there’s another video from when I actually swapped these into the truck as well as a couple other retrofits. I’ve never done threaded shaft. I would also suggest checking out lightwerkz videos as they go into crazy detail about specific projectors and stuff

[@keloduma]

Holy fuck

[@ahmedokasha3604]

the high beam led or laser ? What the price of these lenses ?

[@derrickcassel]

The high beam was a combination of the LED in the projector and a halogen bulb in the factory bowl. The projectors run $200-$300 depending on where you get them, I usually buy them on eBay.

[@ahmedokasha3604]

@@derrickcassel I need link to buy them please

[@derrickcassel]

@@ahmedokasha3604 www.ebay.com/itm/304246740142?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=WgmexhGNRVO&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=TcRAw5UWRq6&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@ahmedokasha3604]

@@derrickcassel Thank you for the link . I have another question, My car is kia k3 2015 have halogen projector . In your opinion what is the best for it NHK IV plus or NHK V5?

[@derrickcassel]

@@ahmedokasha3604 I’ve never used the V5. It was out when I did my last retrofit but I couldn’t find it anywhere. I’ve used the IV plus a few times and have never been disappointed though.

[@sachicupay3036]

May I know which nhk product is this? Gen IV plus or Gen V?

[@derrickcassel]

I’ve never used the gen v. These are the IV and I’ve used them on several builds and have always been really happy with the output

[@sachicupay3036]

@@derrickcassel thank you so much. Planning for a retrofit but i'm torn between V and IV plus. This video pretty much clears up my decision.

[@Vaiinzzz]

Where did you find the V ?

[@derrickcassel]

@@Vaiinzzz these are IV but you can find the V on some Chinese sites like aliexpress, never used them though since I’ve been happy with these

[@garrettlaging3595]

What brackets do I need for NHK? I have mled 2.0

[@racemaniac8682]

Those are just nasty lol, you used the 2.5 inch version in your other truck didn't you

[@derrickcassel]

They sure are! Yes these are the 3” and the single cab got the 2.5 for clearance reasons

[@superdutyzack]

@@derrickcasselis there a significant difference between the 2.5 and 3.0?

[@derrickcassel]

I had never compared them directly side by side. If I recall I think the 3" has a little wider beam but you can't go wrong with either.

[@superdutyzack]

@@derrickcassel they seem very bad ass but I’m thinking of going the HID route. I think I’m gonna have Lightwerkz build me a set using the Micro D2S Morimoto 5.0. The led kits are stellar but the convenience of the hid kits if anything goes wrong seems appealing to me.

[@derrickcassel]

@@superdutyzack I started out using HID but once I went biled I never looked back.

[@camperando0016]

Passa o link pra eu comprar,sou do Brasil.