YOU'RE STILL DRIVING WITH DIM HEADLIGHTS?

On average, 25% of driving is done after dark, but half of all accidents happen at night. Most of these accidents could have been avoided with better lighting. Low-beam halogen headlight systems are designed for 160 feet of illumination. That's less than half of the sight distance that full daylight offers. The good news is, you can take action to get those lights up to much safer levels.

Modern vehicles have taken tremendous steps forward in overall safety, including things like air bags, crumple zones, adaptive braking and much more. Surprisingly, headlight technology in the U.S. has not changed much, due to standards in place since 1967. The issue has become so significant, that in 2016, the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety began testing new vehicle headlight systems, giving them a rating of either good, moderate or poor. In the 2016 model year, only 2 of 95 headlight systems received a rating of good. By 2020, only 6 vehicles of 159 tested received a good rating across all trim levels. Often, safer headlight systems are only offered as optional.

Why do we need better headlights? Two major points to consider.

Stopping

Poor quality headlights limit the distance that the driver can see down the road and offer less clarity of vision. If you see an obstacle or dangerous situation in front of you, it is too late to stop your vehicle before engaging it. When reaction time, vehicle braking distance and visibility are calculated, any speeds over 45 mph become unsafe.

Eyesight Deterioration

Perhaps you’ve experienced a grandparent, parent or even yourself saying “I don’t like driving at night.” Research shows over time eyes become less sensitive to light. On average, a 50 year old driver needs twice as much light for the same visibility as they did at age 25.

How can you improve your headlights?

One fairly simple way is to make sure that your headlights are properly aimed. Lights that are pointed too high will blind oncoming drivers. Lights that are pointed too low will reduce the distance you can see. Vehicle owners’ manuals typically offer guidance on how to adjust aim of the headlight system, or you may choose to have a qualified technician perform the service for you.

Of course, you can always do the research to find what vehicles have top rated headlights and purchase one of them. Fairly unpractical for most people.

An increasingly popular option is to replace the old technology halogen bulbs with newer LED technology. Just as LED technology has replaced so many of the lights in our homes, they have become the new standard for automotive lighting. They typically offer a much higher color temperature and will light the roadway with more of a “daylight” effect rather than dingy yellow. Just as home LED bulbs, they offer a significantly longer lifespan and require less electricity to operate. A properly designed LED headlight bulb will extend the range of your vision and not produce unwanted glare to oncoming traffic when properly aimed.

Vehicle Upgrades:
Improving Vision After Dark

L1 Series 3X Brighter

The L1 headlight series is designed & engineered to compete with lower-cost bulbs on the market, but offer the same superior light pattern, installation ease and reliability of our more expensive products. L1 bulbs are overachievers, and bring a class-leading level of performance to this range. Offered in all popular sizes.

10,000 lumens output per pair (sold in pairs)
Large and correct focus point
Compatible with BOTH standard reflector AND projector style housings
IP65 rated or better
Easy installation
High-quality overbuilt chipset
3X brighter than halogen bulbs
10,000-hour life-span normal use
Bright white color
LED automotive replacement front-firing bulbs are intended for off-road and fog light applications.

L3 Series 7X Brighter

16,000 lumens per pair (sold in pairs)
Compatible with BOTH standard reflector AND projector style housings
Upgraded CANBUS chipset
IP67 rated moisture resistance
3X more electrically efficient than halogen bulb technology
Instant On
LED automotive replacement front-firing bulbs are intended for off-road and fog light applications.

L5 Series 11X Brighter

Light-bar output from high beam position
LED automotive replacement front-firing bulbs are intended for off-road and fog light applications.
Compatible with BOTH standard reflector AND projector style housings
Brushless cooling fan
IP 65+ rated
9-30V operation
24,000 lumens per pair bright white (sold in pairs)
Instant-on
10,000+ hour life
Electrically efficient with less current draw than the bulbs they replace
Our highest output kit

L2 Series 5X Brighter

Our most popular selling headlight replacement LED bulb kit. These are very bright and very efficient. The Lucas Lighting L2 series replacement LED headlights deliver a BRIGHTER, WHITER & SHARPER light that will not only improve the looks of your ride, but will make you a safer driver at night.

IP67 rated or better
13,000 lumens per pair (sold in pairs)
Compatible with BOTH standard reflector AND projector style housings
High-quality chipset
10,000-hour life span or better
Plug and play direct replacement
3X more electrically efficient
Instant on
5X light output compared to halogen bulbs
LED automotive replacement front-firing bulbs are intended for off-road and fog light applications

L4 Series 9X Brighter

Light-bar output from high beam position
LED automotive replacement front-firing bulbs are intended for off-road and fog light applications.
Compatible with BOTH standard reflector AND projector style housings
Brushless cooling fan
IP 65+ rated
8-30V operation
20,000 lumens per pair bright white (sold in pairs)
Instant-on
10,000+ hour life
3X more electrically efficient than equivalent halogen technology

MX Series 3X Brighter

Brighter than halogen bulbs
OEM style fitment on most models
Fanless design
High-quality chipset
Pure white color
Large focus point
IP65 rating or better
3X More electrically efficient than halogen bulbs
Instant on
Robust CANBUS compatibility
1-Year limited warranty against manufacturing defects when consumer installed
3-Year limited warranty against manufacturing defects when professionally installed by a Lucas Lighting retailer
LED automotive replacement front-firing bulbs are intended for off-road and fog light applications.

Why Lucas Lighting?

1-Year limited warranty against manufacturing defects when consumer installed
3-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects when professionally installed by a Lucas Lighting retailer

YOU'RE STILL DRIVING WITH DIM HEADLIGHTS?

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Why do we need better headlights? Two major points to consider.

How can you improve your headlights?

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Vehicle Upgrades: Improving Vision After Dark

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Vehicle Upgrades:
Improving Vision After Dark