LED Headlights
Discussion
blitzracing said:
Probably someone that read my post 
This is neither a race or a commercial enterprise for me, more a bit of hobby fun so good luck to the vendor.
If you are`thinking of buying these EBay ones just be aware they are the old lesser 2200 lumen version, and very recently superseded by my latest spec 3200 lumen jobbies.
The additional 1000 lumens is roughly equal to the output of a standard H4 incandescent bulb, while the 2200 lumen version will be twice as bright as a standard H4 bulb my ones will be more or less like adding another set of headlights on top of that.
I want to give everyone a proper honest appraisal of these LED units, which is why I'm making sure I'm fitting new reflectors and once installed taking care to set the beams up properly.
Right now all I can say is on dip beam with old tarnished reflectors they are already a massive step up on the excellent Philips Xtreme H4s, the only potential elephant in the room could be their main beam performance.
Lets see what happens when my new two pack clear coated reflectors go in and the headlights are properly adjusted.
Not sure about the facelift models but I am unsure i will have enough room behind the headlamp and the wheel arch for the LED Fan unit, there is not much room to get the rear cover on the lamp itself. Although the Lupo's give of more light I think, you can never have enough, I have considered HID but again its a minefield. I will be helping SirSagalot fit his LED's next weekend hopefully,
mk1fan said:
Yes, I believe TVR designed and built the wiring loom to deal with a big increase in ampage.
No...not even anyway near it, the standard plastic bulb holders are not up to taking the 100/80 bulb...I have seen lots of them melted.Adrian@
You can buy a jump loom to a ceramic holder though.
Edited by Adrian@ on Tuesday 11th November 20:46
SILICONEKID345HP said:
CHIMV8 said:
Nothing wrong with the originals, if you get the reflector/shields recoated, and put higher strength lamps in...not the best pic i must admit LOL
Which higher strength bulbs ?CHIMV8 said:
SILICONEKID345HP said:
CHIMV8 said:
Nothing wrong with the originals, if you get the reflector/shields recoated, and put higher strength lamps in...not the best pic i must admit LOL
Which higher strength bulbs ?I believe new or re-silvered reflectors are the answer, combined with a set of Philips Xtremes the standard headlights should prove more than adequate, sadly the reflectors don't last 10 minutes unless you can find a way of stopping the rapid corrosion which is why I've gone to great lengths to clear coat mine in an attempt to extend their life.
What the effect of new reflectors with these crazy bright LEDs will be is anyone's guess, perhaps I'll just find them overkill?
But the big one for me is their main beam performance that so far seems like it might just be inferior to a set of the excellent Philips Xtremes.
But I do need to fit my new reflectors and adjust them on a proper beam setter to be sure.
ChimpOnGas said:
I remain very impressed with my Philips Xtreme bulbs, certainly a massive step up from standard H4s without the risks associated with high wattage bulbs.
I believe new or re-silvered reflectors are the answer, combined with a set of Philips Xtremes the standard headlights should prove more than adequate, sadly the reflectors don't last 10 minutes unless you can find a way of stopping the rapid corrosion which is why I've gone to great lengths to clear coat mine in an attempt to extend their life.
What the effect of new reflectors with these crazy bright LEDs will be is anyone's guess, perhaps I'll just find them overkill?
But the big one for me is their main beam performance that so far seems like it might just be inferior to a set of the excellent Philips Xtremes.
But I do need to fit my new reflectors and adjust them on a proper beam setter to be sure.
In this test the Phillips Extreme vision came also out best.I believe new or re-silvered reflectors are the answer, combined with a set of Philips Xtremes the standard headlights should prove more than adequate, sadly the reflectors don't last 10 minutes unless you can find a way of stopping the rapid corrosion which is why I've gone to great lengths to clear coat mine in an attempt to extend their life.
What the effect of new reflectors with these crazy bright LEDs will be is anyone's guess, perhaps I'll just find them overkill?
But the big one for me is their main beam performance that so far seems like it might just be inferior to a set of the excellent Philips Xtremes.
But I do need to fit my new reflectors and adjust them on a proper beam setter to be sure.
http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/testbericht/h4-...
and here the H7 test with more bulbs>
http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/testbericht/h7-...
Edited by GTRene on Tuesday 11th November 23:28
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