headlight bulbs confusion. . . .LED H4 is there such a thing
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My Lupo headlights are rubbish, i have changed bulbs, not much better, fitted a HID kit, bulbs kept blowing, so now i am back to H4 bulbs. The reflectors look in good shape, the lens's are clean and scratch free, so my question is what next. . .is there such a thing as an LED H4 bulb that is safe to use and legal.
I have read stories of MOT issues, but not sure if this refers to home fit HID kits along the lines that i tried, which for the record were bright, but the beam pattern was shocking. . .
Any experts out there that can help. ?
currently even most cyclists seem to have better lights than me
I have read stories of MOT issues, but not sure if this refers to home fit HID kits along the lines that i tried, which for the record were bright, but the beam pattern was shocking. . .
Any experts out there that can help. ?
currently even most cyclists seem to have better lights than me
hi Jamie, thanks for the post and all the detail.
I was fitting an alternator conversion to the MG Midget i have and wondered about voltage to the lamp itself. Like you and your classic, i rarely use mine for long periods at night, so the headlight issue given the speed i travel isn't really so much of a concern. The Lupo is the daily driver, and its my view to leave it alone given the advice given particularly from you. What you say about dazzling is unfortunately rife, virtually every oncoming car seems to have their lights to high by just enough, and ones following are occasionally an issue but easier to deal with.
For now i will upgrade to better quality H4 bulbs and in the meantime get someone who understands voltage and relays etc to check and alter if required the set up i have to ensure proper voltage at the bulb.
In the meantime, i will go for an eye test too !
thanks as before. Peter
I was fitting an alternator conversion to the MG Midget i have and wondered about voltage to the lamp itself. Like you and your classic, i rarely use mine for long periods at night, so the headlight issue given the speed i travel isn't really so much of a concern. The Lupo is the daily driver, and its my view to leave it alone given the advice given particularly from you. What you say about dazzling is unfortunately rife, virtually every oncoming car seems to have their lights to high by just enough, and ones following are occasionally an issue but easier to deal with.
For now i will upgrade to better quality H4 bulbs and in the meantime get someone who understands voltage and relays etc to check and alter if required the set up i have to ensure proper voltage at the bulb.
In the meantime, i will go for an eye test too !
thanks as before. Peter
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