I had the chance to see and drive a 2017 in the dark and man are those LEDs impressive. While I'm still not a fan of the look 100% I think it's the functionality that matters.
I wasn't able to capture any outside photos showing the throw because the pouring rain didn't make for easy pictures.
I sure hope I find someone that wants to keep their JW Speakers or other after markets and pick up a set of take-offs for my 2015!
I had the chance to see and drive a 2017 in the dark and man are those LEDs impressive. While I'm still not a fan of the look 100% I think it's the functionality that matters.
I wasn't able to capture any outside photos showing the throw because the pouring rain didn't make for easy pictures.
and this is why I chose not to get LEDs on the 2017 Sport I ordered. I would like LEDs but i'll wait until the market is flooded so I can get them for cheap
I don't know that the market will be flooded. If the 2018 uses different ones then it is just one year production. In either case, I maybe mistaken but my dealer's service guy says they will fit 2007-2017 JK meaning fair amount of demand from current JK owners.
Any leads of when the lights will be for sale from the dealer? I wonder how they will be in icing conditions? Would love to take IR thermometer to them comparing temp. to the halogens.
Not sure when they will be available from the dealer parts department, but I've seen estimates of around $600.00 from the dealer. Don't know if they have a heated version, you would think they would.
I wouldn't be too quick to buy a take-off set of these until we know if the wiring, plugs, ECU settings, etc are different that models without the LED's. Who knows what FCA might do to make these lights only usable on 2017 models that come with them. You just never know.
It still looks very similar to this one if that one was in a chrome housing. I gave my father in law one of these when I had a set last month that try out on his harley. He absolutely loves them. Not sure how they compare to these but he brags about them everytime I see him. If I was a betting man I would bet that JW is making them but changed the design slightly
It still looks very similar to this one if that one was in a chrome housing. I gave my father in law one of these when I had a set last month that try out on his harley. He absolutely loves them. Not sure how they compare to these but he brags about them everytime I see him. If I was a betting man I would bet that JW is making them but changed the design slightly
Magna, really isn't that a overseas company based in Bangkok or am I thinking of a different company. I thought they made lights for Hondas in the past.
Magna is HQ outside Toronto. Canadian huge auto supplier. The Austria facility builds vehicles not parts. Think contract mfg for Benz, BMW, oh and Euro market Jeeps!!
They are one of top 5 suppliers in world with many products.
Let's just say that Magna hasn't been known for making high-end or high-performance lighting in the past.
I won't knock this light until I measure it. Big companies like this are always capable of raising the bar.
Having never driven a jeep or any other vehicle with LED headlights, all I can say is WOW! The headlights and fog lights on my WW are great! Glad I ordered them.
As soon as there is confirmation that they will work with other years (I hope), I may actually give them a try... The nice thing is you only have to go to your Jeep dealer to test them with a night time drive in a 2017!
Jeep is celebrating their 75th Anniversary based on a calendar year; not a model year. So production of the 75th Anniversary models will continue until December. That makes the ones produced between Sept and December, 2017 models. The only change, is that Sarge was discontinued for the 2017 model year so no more 75th Anniversary Wranglers will be made in that color.
The slots around the perimeter are believed to be vents to allow the LED heat to reach the lens. We have a few months before any one here can personally report if that this actually works.
They look good at night. I prefer the look of JW Speakers over these. The light emitted IMO resembles HID in color. I don't have the proper tools to measure.
They had great throw at night but cutoff and other details couldn't be looked at because it was raining and has been since Wednesday. It was hard to tell exactly how they compare to aftermarket since it was reflecting off every wet surface.
Inside a building they could be clearly seen on a wall 40 feet away with all the overhead lighting on. I'm not sure if I would even know halogens were on if I tried the same thing.
I was going to post this.... I would say it's a must with LEDs.
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