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      04-26-2013, 04:43 PM   #13
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Originally Posted by bimmer750li View Post
Thanks JNoSol for the excellent review! I was wondering one thing, you mentioned, 3xCree chips - I think there are 4 LEDs per bulb - did you look closely at the bulb before installation and only see 3 LEDs? The bulbs look like there would be 4 from the spacing I see of the chips in the photo.
You're correct. There are 4 CREE LEDs per H8 bulb. From the look of it, they look like XPE or XTE 3w chips. The 12w LEDs are under driven by 9w to reduce heat and extend the life of the LEDs.
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