Mk2Escortrs1800
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Just wondering if anyone has tried Led headlight bulbs, if they were any good and where you got them?
Many thanks
Many thanks
Led Headlights
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adam1942
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the older ones where udder piss. You'd be better with a candle however I have heard promising things about the Cree after market headlight LED bulbs..
Its worth noting they are not cheap 5TH GENERATION
Its worth noting they are not cheap 5TH GENERATION
Smurf.
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@NS Autocare his brother is one of the main suppliers of these. Throw him a pm im sure be able to keep you right.
roverspeed
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I have led headlight bulbs in the main beams in my Insignia. I wouldn't entertain them for dipped beams though.
They are much brighter but the pattern is way out. This means little difference to me as my 120 watt led lightbar does all the main beam duties.
I only changed to the leds so they matched the light bar.
Mine are the thin type with a 2 diodes and were marketed as 4800 lumens.
They have the concertina style heat sink on then. I've have zero issues in 12000 miles
Edited to add, these are the exact ones from that exact seller
Car Rover® 40W*2 H1 LED Headlight Bulbs 4800LM*2 Conversion Kit 6000k Hid Halogen Replacement Kit 12-24V with Cree LED XHP-50 Chip Car Rover® 40W*2 H1 LED Headlight Bulbs 4800LM*2 Conversion Kit 6000k Hid Halogen Replacement Kit 12-24V with Cree LED XHP-50 Chip: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike
They are much brighter but the pattern is way out. This means little difference to me as my 120 watt led lightbar does all the main beam duties.
I only changed to the leds so they matched the light bar.
Mine are the thin type with a 2 diodes and were marketed as 4800 lumens.
They have the concertina style heat sink on then. I've have zero issues in 12000 miles
Edited to add, these are the exact ones from that exact seller
Car Rover® 40W*2 H1 LED Headlight Bulbs 4800LM*2 Conversion Kit 6000k Hid Halogen Replacement Kit 12-24V with Cree LED XHP-50 Chip Car Rover® 40W*2 H1 LED Headlight Bulbs 4800LM*2 Conversion Kit 6000k Hid Halogen Replacement Kit 12-24V with Cree LED XHP-50 Chip: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike
NotKG
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fitted these to my bike, 2 mates use them. direct fitment. straight onto the beam setter. no ugly over bleeching like HID. direct bulb replacement with no modifications or lens or wash jets like law on HID. they are just a replacement bulb. might not be as good on a car as it needs air for the rear heatsink/fan. but might fit older lights with the rubber boot round the connector.
Have a set of the above fitted to a 2001 civic and have to say they are a he'll of alot brighter but the standard lights are terrible in my car. Only have them in about 5 weeks but can't complain, and will get another set for next car. Got mine on eBay for £28
Just fitted a set of H4 Nighteyes to the Range Rover. So both dipped and full beam. Direct fit plug and play.
Dipped beam on halogen (Ring 120% bulbs)
Dippd beam with LED bulbs
Pictures are hard to capture right and the camera changes focus and that walls nowhere near smooth, but they are definitely brighter and have a sharper cut off, halogen has wee flares.
No full beam picture as the Range Rover has a second H1 full beam which is still halogen so hard to notice the led, but I'm very happy with them so going to order another set for the full beam H1's
Dipped beam on halogen (Ring 120% bulbs)
Dippd beam with LED bulbs
Pictures are hard to capture right and the camera changes focus and that walls nowhere near smooth, but they are definitely brighter and have a sharper cut off, halogen has wee flares.
No full beam picture as the Range Rover has a second H1 full beam which is still halogen so hard to notice the led, but I'm very happy with them so going to order another set for the full beam H1's
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H4's AND H1's? So effectively 4 full beam bulbs?
Ruairi83
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Yes, lights are pretty damn good for the age of the vehicle.
roverspeed
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My 1994 rover 200 and 1987 golf had the same setup. Why car manufacturers stopped doing them I don't understand.
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if you have room to fit the fan type like mine, do it. they're waterproof, but like anything it has its limits.
i'v heard of a few melting lens.
i'v heard of a few melting lens.
Rover 200 only has a H4 bulb for dip and full beam?? Dont think the lights are that good in mine, will try the LED bulb in it at some point.
That big heat sink sticks out the back of the headlight in the Range Rover, no cover over it so gets loads of air.
H1's I've ordered have a fan as they are a bit bighter.
roverspeed
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I'm talking older shape rover 200, they have an h4 and an h1,, not the bubble shape
Ah yes, sorry. Is a good job, full beams on the Range Rover are great
Ruairi83
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Someone removed the s3 xenon headlights and fitted h1 projector headlights
Have to order the h1 myself too with the fan. Might wait to you get them and if you wouldn't mind send me a picture ? You like a sales man for them who doesn't get commission. Everyone on RMs buying them lol
roverspeed
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Ruairi83
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Cheers bud. Will just stick to a hid kit as it's easier and knowing my luck il melt the lens with led
Ruairi83
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Bought a set for the wife's 1.6tdi golf, looking forward to see what extra ponies it's going to liberate. Might even take 3rd gear
Lol, can't wait to get the H1's to complete my set, Range Rover will be a drifting machine then.
To be fair my H4 ones are on 25watt each and the H1 ones are a little brighter but still one 36watt each. Instead of 50/55watt each
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