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Old Dec 14, 2016 | 08:17 AM
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Change to LED

I would like to change my headlights from standard to LED,is there a kit or bulbs to do the conversion?Thanks
Old Dec 14, 2016 | 08:36 AM
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moved to mods-exterior.
Old Dec 14, 2016 | 09:25 AM
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Our friends at Carid have these

https://www.carid.com/2010-chevy-hhr...204158250.html

Or these

https://www.carid.com/2010-chevy-hhr...204157925.html

Then there's these from Oracle

ORACLE H13 LED Headlight Replacement Bulbs - LED Headlight Bulbs - ORACLE LED Headlight - Fog & DRL Bulbs - ORACLE Automotive Lighting Products


The choice of course is yours, all years and all models of HHR's have H13 headlight bulbs
Old Dec 14, 2016 | 10:45 AM
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I did an LED conversion on my Elantra. Did quite a bit of research as most say there is no light output. Not sure how they work with reflectors, and especially a hi/low option. But I've very pleased with them. Personally, I'd avoid any with built in fans, as it seems the fan life is about half the LED life, but still longer than halogens. I'm using this style, rated at 5000 LM, 5500 kelvin. Plug and play.

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I've since changed the LED in the fogs to match, cheap ones were too blue.
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Cut off line @ about 35 feet.
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Phone shot @ about 50mph.
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Old Dec 14, 2016 | 12:22 PM
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HMMMMM I am having ideasssss. I wonder about heat dissipation behind the dust cover though..... Our HHR gives little wiggle room back there and the fans on these units look bulky as well as the added/required resistor due to our wonderful CANBUS system.
Old Dec 14, 2016 | 01:39 PM
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Another reason I like the webbed heat sink, more flexibility. They get warm, but not hot to the touch. Bend the mesh out of the way and keep on motoring. Been running mine for over a year now.
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