Replacement front indicators

[s6boy]

Has anyone upgraded their front indicators to LED?

Just seen on Powers site they do them for the T2 but understand they'd be too small for the T1.
Unfortunately one side got broken trying to take it out to replace the bulb, so if I've got to get a new unit thought an upgrade at the same time wouldn't hurt!

[mk1fan]

You can get complete units to replace the whole thing or you can just get a bulb.

I have fitted LEDs through out the TVR garage. You'll need a different indicator relay for the indicators or they will flash 'fast'.

You could fit a resistor instead but these get very hot. Frankly, swapping the relay is a 2-second job and a better option.

If you fit the bulbs then source coloured LED - yellow / orange / amber. They will be much brighter than filtering a 'white' bulb. Also fit a 'Cree' type LED somethig like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-x2-BA15S-1156-P21W-7w... Smaller bulbs are not that bright.

[s6boy]

Thanks for that but it was the complete unit I need due to a cracked lens. As per the one on Powers site for the T2 but about 80mm dia. I've had a look on the Hella site and they're either too small or large.

[nawarne]

TVR Parts do just the 'body' of the unit....you can then place your own bulb holder in to suit. Cheapest option IMHO.

My originals had failed/cracked and the seal allowed water ingress which caused the reflector to rust.

Nick

[nevm3]

My indicators!

[nevm3]

Both sides

[mattus]

Hi Nev
What light housing did you use for the front indicators ? I need to replace mine ....
thx
matt

[s6boy]

Interesting. Your side lights don't look standard either, I have led's but they keep failing. Where did you get them all from please Nev?

[nevm3]

I made housing myself from @4" diameter stainless tube,cut at angle to suit original indicator housing for new indicators to sit vertical to match headlights, then bonded to body. Sidelights I machined from clear perspex and used original bulb holders from sidelights. Indicators are 90mm hella units

[Dickie Dastardly]

What do you bond the new indicator unit in with?
Thanks

[nevm3]

The housings I used fibreglass filler to bond housings to body, the indicators I used silicon sealant

[keith24]

mk1fan said:

You can get complete units to replace the whole thing or you can just get a bulb.

I have fitted LEDs through out the TVR garage. You'll need a different indicator relay for the indicators or they will flash 'fast'.

You could fit a resistor instead but these get very hot. Frankly, swapping the relay is a 2-second job and a better option.

If you fit the bulbs then source coloured LED - yellow / orange / amber. They will be much brighter than filtering a 'white' bulb. Also fit a 'Cree' type LED somethig like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-x2-BA15S-1156-P21W-7w... Smaller bulbs are not that bright.

Hi Mk1fan, I've just gone for the CREE LED's as you suggest. Have you any details on the relay? (Sorry electrical bozo)

Thanks